Happy Tots Day Nursery

Arndene Park, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9JY
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8.7 101 Reviews
Happy Tots Day Nursery provides quality and inspirational learning for children aged ten weeks to eleven years old.

It provides a nurturing and caring environment where everyone feels welcome and valued in their own right. It has established an enviable reputation for delivering a high-quality childcare service and this is recognised by both parents and Ofsted.

The children are cared for in a stimulating environment where each child can reach their full potential. Children are actively encouraged to explore, learn, communicate and interact with one another.

Happy Tots are very proud of their staff who you will find are enthusiastic, dedicated and highly qualified and this is what makes the nursery so special.

There are extensive separate gardens where the babies and children can explore and feel safe, but most of all have fun.

There is an open door policy to ensure there is effective communication at all times between the nursery and parents/carers.

Staff would love to show you around their wonderful nursery.
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Care Provided by Happy Tots Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Happy Tots Day Nursery Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Helen Coward (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 38
  • Total Places for Children
  • 137
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Happy Tots Day Nursery Reviews (101)

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Happy Tots Day Nursery has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.694) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happy Tots Day Nursery has 101 reviews.

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Review from Nick H (Father of Child) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't fault Happy Tots or its staff. They are incredibly supportive and outstanding professionals who consistently put the needs and requirements of the children first.
My daughter is always so excited to go each day, and if anything, makes more of a fuss about coming home than she does going to
nursery! The activities she does are always so imaginative and creative, and I really enjoy seeing all the updates on the app.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little girl started in September 2024, just before she was 10 months old. She has absolutely thrived in the nursery setting, and as parents we have seen such a huge increase in her development. She always leaves nursery happy and is incredibly excited to go again the next day! Receiving updates on her
every day via the app is lovely and to always have smiling photos of her doing activities she might not to at home is fantastic! I couldn't recommend Happy Tot's enough, lovely nursery, lovely staff and all round lovely children! I would definitely choose again!

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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are very friendly. They cater to special requests, like sticking to the times my little one needs to have his bottle of milk, takes note of special diet. They have fun and various activities that my little one enjoys. Very flexible with nursery bookings. Commendable staff.

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Review from P H (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going here since December 2022 and I have no faults whatsoever. He is always happy when I pick him up and they have taken into consideration his food allergy well. I used this nursery for my daughter who also enjoyed her time here.

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Review from Bethnay S (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at Happy Tots Day Nursery this month and it's fair to say he has settled in really well. He always has so much fun whilst he is there and gets to do so many different activities which I think is great! The staff are amazing, not just with him but with myself too. I was very nervous
about the whole experience but the staff were very reassuring and made me feel at ease. It's a hard experience leaving your child for a full day whilst you go back to work but the updates throughout the day that you get from the nursery are fabulous. You get see what your baby has been up to and how much fun they're having! The staff also don't mind you phoning up to check they're okay and have settled in well. I would recommend Happy Tots to anyone who is looking for an excellent nursery for their child!

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Happy Tots Day Nursery for a month now and I'm so happy that we chose this nursery. The staff are brilliant and so caring, I feel like they already know my daughter very well. It's so lovely to see her getting outside during the day and the variety of food provided is
excellent.

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Review from Alice B (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with my daughter's progress at nursery. She is happy to be handed over in the morning and always has a smile on her face when I collect her. I get regular updates about her day and her progress/targets which gives me peace of mind. I would definitely recommend Happy Tots Day Nursery!

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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Happy Tots since April 22, I was quite nervous putting her into someone else's care but all staff are amazing with both myself and my daughter. My daughter has complex/additional needs and is nonverbal but the support we get from the staff is amazing. Every time I pick her up
a member of staff from her class will give me in-depth information about how her day has been. She can become quite upset on arrival but all the teachers put her at ease and she has a great day! We love the app so we can see photos and info from some days.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started at Happy Tots Day Nursery this week for three days a week and the nursery and staff have been amazing. They have made her feel so welcome and she has settled better than we expected and that is due to the staff. They keep us updated throughout the day and she is always playing
and experiencing new things. The food they provide is so varied and she has been enjoying trying new things.

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Review from Fiona C (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! Absolutely amazing with my son! You can tell how much notice they take of the children as they know him inside out! He has come on so much since being there and the daily information and key stage information you receive is better than other nurseries within the area. Snacks are all
provided which is another addition compared to others so all you need to provide is nappies and wipes which is standard. The activities and different rooms they have which includes a beach room keep the kids happy plus the amount of outdoor play they have is brilliant! You won't be disappointed!

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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy Tots Day Nursery and all the staff are just fabulous. I was very anxious about sending my little boy to nursery at 7 months as I worry he might be too young. But he has settled brilliantly and that’s thanks to the team in ladybird 1. I can’t wait to see how he develops in his time at Happy Tots.

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Review from Samantha J (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happy Tots Day Nursery is fantastic my little boy was shy and not very social with other children. He now freely talks to other children he is now toilet trained and is beginning to count and learn colours. I am very impressed with the level of care he has received.

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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Happy Tots Nursery since he was 9 months old. During that time, he has flourished - certainly in part due to the excellent care and teaching he receives from the members of staff there. The staff have always been helpful, kind, considerate and have gone out of their way to keep
me updated with my child's progress. He's been extremely happy there and the baby that started at Happy Tots has now developed into an inquisitive, talkative and delightful toddler. Many thanks to the team - you're all amazing!

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Review from Rebecca K (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had children attending Happy Tots Day Nursery for the last seven years and have always felt that we could fully trust the provision to keep our children stimulated, safe and well looked after. Our children have always enjoyed attending and have built great relationships with the staff working
with them. We really like the facilities, especially the large outdoor area, as well as the different rooms so that children experience variety throughout the day. The communication has been great too, with handover between staff and parents and the ParentZone App and we have been really pleased with the variety of activities our children have been involved with.

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Review from A K (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter has recently started Happy Tots in January and I am very impressed with not only the standard of care that she has received but how caring and understanding the staff have been towards myself and her mum. We receive very detailed handover at pick up and lots of up to date information
over the app. The photographs we receive are amazing. They look fun, exciting and reassure us that my granddaughter is having an amazing day.

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Review from Rebecca K (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started Happy Tots on 11th January so I could go back to university. She quickly made a positive relationship with her key workers and other children. She is thoroughly enjoying herself and her confidence is growing thanks to the staff at Happy Tots who take their time and care to support
her and encourage her to grow.

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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at Happy Tots for 18 months now and we couldn't be happier with the service they have provided and continue to provide during this time. Our son has come on leaps and bounds whilst attending Happy Tots and has developed some lovely bonds with his key workers. The support given
to families during this challenging year has been excellent and ensured a caring, safe, creative and fun environment for our son at nursery. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Happy Tots to anyone!

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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Happy Tots from the age of 1 and has just left preschool. The staff are a credit to the team and are always professional, friendly and helpful. My son built up brilliant rapports with his key workers and they were always positive regarding his progress and milestones throughout the years.
The nursery is always clean and tidy and the large outdoor space is always filled with various toys and activities for the children to play.

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Review from Michelle P (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children loved this nursery and that speaks volumes. Over everything, the staff are incredible, really care for the kids. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a lovely, safe environment.

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Review from Erin M (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I literally could not recommend this nursery enough. My daughter has been attending since the opening after lockdown and she absolutely loves it. The staff are always happy and pleased to see her and are extremely professional. The communication with the nursery is outstanding and as a primary school
teacher myself, I appreciate the extraordinary amount of time and effort that goes into the constant updates while also looking after the children, but as a parent, they are just fantastic and really help put your mind at ease. We are regularly updated on the activities and learning taking place and like to see that observations are done and targets are set but love even more that first and foremost the happiness and safety of our daughter is the most important thing. We were worried how the lockdown would affect our daughter, but her confidence has blossomed and she has become a little social butterfly, which I know is down to the amazing care and support she receives at Happy Tots.

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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.694)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.694) out of 10 for Happy Tots Day Nursery 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 6 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 4.875 for Happy Tots Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (63 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.875

  • 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 3.819 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happy Tots Day Nursery is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 137 number of registered child places is 27.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 27.4 = 0.219

  • 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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Top 20 Nurseries North West England 2018

Recipient: Happy Tots Day Nursery

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

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Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Tots Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Happy Tots Day Nursery accepts?

Happy Tots Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Happy Tots Day Nursery Open?

Happy Tots Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Happy Tots Day Nursery have capacity for?

Happy Tots Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 137 Children.

How far is Happy Tots Day Nursery to the centre of Barrow-in-Furness?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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