Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire College, College Way, East Kilbride, Glasgow G75 0NE
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9.9 174 Reviews
  • Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire is situated in a stunning, light and spacious new build within South Lanarkshire College campus. The nursery is open to college students and the community. Happitots' ethos reflects that of the college with a passion for learning and education.

Happitots has three playrooms that are generously proportioned, carefully planned and extensively resourced to create inspiring learning environments in which children can grow and learn with confidence. Each playroom has access to an outdoor play area offering the opportunity for regular outdoor learning experiences across all areas of the curriculum.

Happitots work in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council to offer funded pre-school places.

Happitots South Lanarkshire is a member of the NDNA and is an Eco Schools Centre.

They are delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018.

Included in fees is a quality early years care and education, freshly made, healthy meal and snacks and a celebration of festivals throughout the year, local outings, e-learning journals, tablets & smartboards, speech and language therapy and a nursery teacher is available.

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Care Provided by Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tracy Shields (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:30
    Tuesday 08:00-18:30
    Wednesday 08:00-18:30
    Thursday 08:00-18:30
    Friday 08:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire

  • FREE Funded sessions available

Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire Reviews (174)

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Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire has 174 reviews.

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Review from Nicole A (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery from the age of 1. The staff have been exceptional with his care over the last 4 years and helped him to grow into an exceptional young boy. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parents looking to seek a friendly, happy nursery. The staff are caring and
helpful and take time to interact with every child. I am so pleased I chose this nursery for my son to attend.

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Review from vee m (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a former nursery nurse I am very fussy about which nursery my children would attend. As a parent, probably more so! Happitots East Kilbride is by far the best nursery I have come across in the town. The staff are excellent and so approachable and friendly! There is a fantastic manager, an asset to
the company. My son loves his nursery days and always comes home with stories of all the activities that he partakes in with his friends! I recommend this nursery to all of my friends when they are looking for childcare and will continue to do so even after my son leaves for school!

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Review from Indy (Father of Child) published on 6 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care given to my child is second to none. My childs development has improved leaps and bounds. Thanks to the staff at Happitots Nursery. The staff are all so friendly and keep me informed of my childs progress both one on one and with daily online journals. Which I can see pictures of my child taking
part in activites. Thank you for all your help and support.

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Review from Jaclyn H (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery and I could not be happier with the teaching and care that has been provided to my children.
The management team have been very accommodating regarding my work pattern and this has been appreciated greatly.
The members of staff in the nursery are very professional
and care about their work which is evident and can be seen by myself when I log in to my daughters personal nursery app.

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Review from Heather H (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a first time parent and decided to put my son into Happitots Nursery in East Kilbride while I attended the college adjacent nursery. Putting my son into nursery was a daunting prospect and I wasn't sure what to expect but the staff were amazing not just with me but with my son. He started in the
baby room and he was brought out of his shell. He learned to interact and socialise with the other children, he was encouraged to join in the games and use his gross motor skills and encouraged to do things like using his knife and fork while eating meals like we had been teaching him at home. My son has grown to trust the staff and doesn't get upset going to nursery anymore. He's now in the toddler room and settled there without any issues and always has a great time while he's there, so much so that we are putting him in for 5 sessions while I'm at college. The staff have done a brilliant job looking after my son and I can't wait to see how he gets on when he goes back in August.

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Review from Donna (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendly staff and always ask how you are etc - take an interest.
Follow medical plan as discussed and will to try suggestions.

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Review from Tracy B (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have used the nursery for four years for both my children. I would recommend Happitots Nursery for anyone looking for a nursery in the East Kilbride.


Both my children enjoyed attending this nursery.


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Review from Julie-Anne M (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot thank the nursery staff enough for looking after my son for the past 2 years!!! He has came on leaps and bounds just by being at Happitots and he has so much more confidence. They have totally prepared him for staring school and we are really sad that he no longer is going to be coming to
the nursery.

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Review from Kelcie (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and staff are fantastic. My son absolute loves coming into the nursery, and us as parents have loved seeing the milestones he has reached as well as his outgoing personality shining through. It is evident that all the kids in the nursery appear to enjoy their time there too.
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are moving my son to a different nursery in September, this is purely to down to location and we are both genuinely heartbroken about it. I would like to mention in particular the staff in the baby room they have been great with not only my son but us as 1st time parents, along with all the other members of staff and management you are great!

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Review from Claire T (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Happitots South Lanarkshire. My youngest had just finished as she is going to school in August. They have both been really happy at Happitots and have both left confident, happy children. I have been delighted at the care they received over our time at Happitots. The manager
and all the staff are fantastic, they know all the children so well. We were sad to say goodbye to Happitots last week after so many good years there. I would recommend it to any other parent looking for a nursery for their child.

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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children have attended Happitots since they were 5 months old they are now 3 years 3 months and 2 years 3 months old. The staff from the nursery have been excellent with me and my two boys. The staff work extremely hard and are approachable which is a great quality. Overall the nursery has helped
my boys grow into the beautiful smart caring children they are today. The management of the nursery are a great attribute and are also approachable and very hands on. The food in the nursery is great and has really helped prevent my sons from falling into bad eating habits. The kids are always doing activities and the online journal that the nursery uses allows me to check all their progress.

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Review from Yvonne J M (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids encouraged to take part in lots of activities and given lots of opportunity to express themselves. Staff are always friendly and give feedback on the children's day at nursery. The kids are always given fresh and healthy foods to eat, my wee boys loves making cards and pictures for seasonal events
which take pride of place in my home. It's good have your mind put at rest knowing that your child is well look after and in safe hands.

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Review from Tracy S (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic building, good big spacious playrooms which are built to meet the ages of the children in them, well resourced, all ages have own garden space. Staff are friendly, caring and welcoming, all rooms plan experiences which meet local and national curriculum's to educate all children attending.
Nutritious well balanced menu.

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Review from Alan S (Father of Child) published on 29 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A real good and well run nursery with great staff and happy children. My daughter looks forward to attending everyday. As the nursery is attached to the college it is extremely convenient and my daughter will remain here even after I've finished college.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.892)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.892) out of 10 for Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.892 for Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire is calculated as follows: ( (226 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 251 Ratings = 4.892

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happitots Nursery South Lanarkshire is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Tracy

Tracy Shields

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2007

Happitots South Lanarkshire Nursery Manager, Tracy Shields has a professional qualification in childcare and over 16 years of experience working with children of all ages. Being a mother herself, Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her nursery.


Tracey

Tracey Munro

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Tracey works alongside manager Tracy in the day-to-day running of our wonderful nursery. Ensuring children and the team are happy and thriving!


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