Happitots Nursery Inverkip

4 Kip Park, Main Street, Inverkip, Greenock PA16 0FZ
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  • Happitots Nursery Inverkip, Greenock
Happitots Nursery Inverkip provides age-specific activities and play for children from the age of six weeks until they reach school age.

The nursery is able to do this because the nursery staff are trained to understand the changing needs of children and they grow and learn.

Education is play-based and children are able to take part in a wide range of engaging and fulfilling activities throughout their day at the Happitots Nursery Inverkip.

The team like to take advantage of their wonderful natural surrounding area with trips to the park, Marina and woodland.

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Care Provided by Happitots Nursery Inverkip

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cara Cunningham (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 76
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Happitots Nursery Inverkip

  • Prices per morning sessions, afternoon, mini day or full day. FREE Funded sessions available, Sibling & Emergency Services Discounts available

Happitots Nursery Inverkip Reviews (37)

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Happitots Nursery Inverkip has a Review Score of 9.0 (8.995) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happitots Nursery Inverkip has 37 reviews.

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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined the nursery as a 3 year old, it was her first time in child care, she was super resistant. I can't stress how amazing the staff here have been, she absolutely loves the nursery. The teachers are very friendly supportive and really creative!
The children seem very happy, they are
absolutely experts in there field when you speak to them.
I am actually pleased we went to Happitots Nursery Inverkip before joining the nursery attached to school, because it was a little more flexible in terms of timings, and also in offering support for late potty training. The meals and snacks are all provided and the food she will eat now have improved because she eats what all her friends eat.
I'm very grateful to them all.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for your glowing review. We are delighted you are happy with the care and education provided at our nursery.


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Review from P R (Father of Child) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, staff are all very attentive and we've seen our daughter really come on since joining the nursery. There is a fantastic variety of activities and play is well encouraged. Would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for your recommendation. We are delighted you are happy with the care and education provided at our nursery.


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Review from E G (Grandmother of Child) published on 13 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 Grandchildren have attended the nursery from 9 and 11 months, one of which who has now moved on to school and the other who is now transitioning into the preschool room. The nursery have been supportive and nurturing giving them the best start in their early years. I would definitely recommend
to anyone looking for a nursery setting.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for your lovely review. It is very much appreciated by the team.


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Review from Susan B (Grandmother of Child) published on 28 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter is always very happy to attend the nursery. The communication from the nursery is excellent - how the day went, nap times, food, activities, etc. The hours are very convenient and the building is modern, warm and clean.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for taking the time to write your glowing review, the team will be delighted to read it, The Thrive team.


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Review from Joanna H (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for the last two years. She really enjoys attending, haphazard with the staff members, does a lot of creative and outside activities. Good value for money and I feel she’s well looked after. 5 stars.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for your superb review, the team will be delighted to read it, thanks again from the team at Thrive.


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Review from Michaela D (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 11 month old daughter recently started Happitots Inverkip and I felt a bit anxious on having to leave her. The staff have worked really well with her and are always on hand to answer any questions or queries I may have. The staff have been great and within a few settle days I have noticed she feels
at ease leaving me as I am her so thank you for making us both feel welcome.

Reply from Jenni McDougall, Operations Project Manager at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Wonderful thank you for your lovely review, it was a pleasure for the team to read. The Thrive team.


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Review from T B (Father of Child) published on 10 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter always enjoys her time at nursery, she takes part in a wide range of activities. Her knowledge and education are always improving, they cater to her dietary requirements well, and she everything. The staff are excellent, warm, approachable and knowledgable, it shows in the variety of activities
and care, my daughter, takes part in.

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Review from Sim K (Father of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with the standard of care and fantastic environment Happitots Nursery Inverkip provide. Really pleased and impressed. From the initial introduction and settling period, the care and communication have been excellent.

Reply from Melissa Collins, Sales and Marketing Executive at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you very much for taking the time to your lovely review. Kind regards, Thrive Childcare & Education


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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Happitots Nursery Inverkip since April 2021 and has loved every minute of it. He’s come on so much since starting the nursery and I know I’ll have peace of mind knowing he is well looked after. The girls in the nursery are great, really good communication from the online journals
and verbal feedback of his day.

Reply from Melissa Collins, Sales and Marketing Executive at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this lovely review. Kind regards, Thrive Childcare & Education


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Review from Lauren M (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the service received with the girls, especially as my child is due to move to the older room and they have started settling in process to make sure of a smooth transition. Also very happy with weekly communication and updates. Nursery have been very good at informing me of the next steps
to apply for funded nursery place and have answered any questions have I put forward.

Reply from Melissa Collins, Sales and Marketing Executive at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this great review. Kind regards, Thrive Childcare & Education


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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happitots Nursery Inverkip has played a huge part in my little boy's confidence and development. Since he was only 7 weeks when the world went into lockdown he missed out on all baby classes, social events, his own christening and 1st birthday party as well as family and friends visiting so he was really
quite shy and timid. Since joining the nursery he has become an outgoing and fun-loving little boy, the girls have shown him kindness and assurance and been a huge part of his transformation. I couldn't be more happy with all the staff at happitots., because of restrictions, I hand over at the doors and I always have a full and thorough chat about his day, along with pictures and updates in the app. The activities look fun and imaginative and he enjoys every minute.

Reply from Melissa Collins, Sales and Marketing Executive at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this wonderful review. Kind regards, Happitots Inverkip and Thrive Childcare & Education


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Review from Fiona S (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My 17-month-old little boy attends 3 days per week and he has come on leaps and bounds since starting! The girls helped a very upset baby settle quickly, allowing me to return to work with very little worry knowing he was being cared for well. The daily updates and pictures are also fantastic. Knowing
he is doing things that I probably wouldn’t have time to do at home helps with the guilt of returning to work.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Enchanted Forest, Inverkip since October 2017 and the change we have seen in him is amazing. All the staff always have a positive, happy attitude and always happy to help. They all do an excellent job and make the kids learning experiences fun and exciting. It’s great to see
them learning whilst enjoying themselves on the pictures on social media. Everytime I collect my little boy he tells me “he’s had really good fun” with the biggest smile on his face.
I can’t praise all the girls enough and always recommend the nursery to anyone looking.

Reply from Gillian Campbell at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Enchanted Forest Nursery Inverkip. We are delighted that your son is happy and settled in our care. We will pass on your feedback to our staff team.


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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery, especially for young children like my little boy.
Clean
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Happy
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Full of ideas
Nice place
Good atmosphere

Reply from Mariessa Devlin at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a fantastic review, our team will be delighted and we are pleased your little boy is happy with us.


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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has always enjoyed her time at nursery and is comfortable with the staff and surroundings. All the staff are always very welcoming, positive and seem to know all the children and they treat them as little individuals with their own unique personalities.
Activities and toys are changed
daily, keeping the children well entertained. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Enchanted Forest to other parents.

Reply from Mariessa Devlin at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review, our team will be delighted. We are so pleased that your daughter is happy and settled with us. Thank you for recommending Enchanted Forest Nursery.


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Review from Hayley W (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend Enchanted Forest Nursery and the staff are great, always making you feel welcome and nothing is an issue. They are always willing to help to the best of their ability.

Reply from Mariessa Devlin at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review, our team will be delighted. We are so pleased that your children are happy and settled with us.


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Review from Lauren E (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery. My little girl is only 13 months old and loves going to nursery twice a week. I love that I can see photos of her day via the nursery facebook page. I also go to work a content and happy mummy knowing that she is well looked after.
Highly recommend this nursery for your little ones.

Reply from Mariessa Devlin at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review, our team will be delighted. We are so pleased that your daughter is happy and settled with us.


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Review from G C (Father of Child) published on 26 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son used to go to after school care here two years ago and absolutely loved it, which ultimately led to me enrolling my daughter in for daycare at the age of 9 months.
Since then she has developed so much thanks to the staff at Enchanted Forest Nursery. Her speech, her co-ordination and her personality
has been enhanced in so many ways.
The staff welcomed my daughter with a smile and open arms every morning, she attends 3 days per week and she absolutely loves it. She gets excited about going to nursery which speak volumes in my eyes. When we pick her up she always says she had a great day and the staff breakdown her whole day to us. From going to the park to baking cakes, exercise, painting, water-fun, shaving foam madness and going over to the marina exploring. Where the staff get their energy from I do not know but I cannot praise them highly enough.
Its hard to believe that the daughter I drop off in the morning is the same daughter I get feedback about... :-)

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 7 months old and now at the age of 2, she has just recently moved from the baby room to the toddler room. It took a while for me to get used to her attending the nursery at such a young age but now that she has moved to a different room it's a huge
change for myself as a parent. Realising that she is no longer a baby. The staff have been very supportive towards me and my daughter. The staff knew she was so ready to move "up".


I already recommend the nursery to anyone I know who is looking for their child to attend a nursery. I cannot fault the staff at all and trust them so much with my daughter. She has built up great relationships with all the staff and always greets them with a big smile and a cuddle.


5 stars from me!


Reply from Mariessa Devlin, Managing Director at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for taking the time to provide a review, we are delighted that your daughter is so settled and progressing well with us. It means a lot to us that you recommend us to other families. We will pass on your feedback to our team.


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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely delighted with the nursery in every way. From learning and development to reassurance and confidence building. The nursery ticks all the boxes. Both of my children have attended the nursery and all of the girls work brilliantly as a team. My youngest son still attends. Special thanks to the
staff for their outstanding efforts. I feel like the girls know my son well. They know what makes him happy, sad, his likes, dislikes and they know what 'works for him'. They know the best approach to enhance his learning, his confidence and I can happily drop off my child in the morning without worry.


Communication with management is clear and frequent making me feel involved in my child's learning and development.


Reply from Mariessa Devlin, Managing Director at Happitots Nursery Inverkip

Thank you for taking the time to write such an indepth review of Enchanted Forest, we are delighted that both of your children have progressed with us. We will ensure that your comments and feedback are passed onto our team, they will very much value this.


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Current Review Score: 9.0 (8.995)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (8.995) out of 10 for Happitots Nursery Inverkip is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 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 5.000 for Happitots Nursery Inverkip is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.995 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happitots Nursery Inverkip 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.2 = 0.395

  • 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)

Cara

Cara Cunningham

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I am Cara and with up to 10 years experience in this industry, I am passionate about providing a nurturing and enabling learning environment here at Happitots Inverkip. With an experienced staff team, we are dedicated to promoting confidence in our care for our families and children from our baby department to getting them ready to go to school!


Jodie

Jodie Doran

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Jodie works closely with Cara to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about Happitots Nursery Inverkip

What is the Age Range of Children that Happitots Nursery Inverkip accepts?

Happitots Nursery Inverkip accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Happitots Nursery Inverkip Open?

Happitots Nursery Inverkip is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Happitots Nursery Inverkip have capacity for?

Happitots Nursery Inverkip has capacity for a total of 76 Children.

How far is Happitots Nursery Inverkip to the centre of Greenock?

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

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