Happitots Nursery Baillieston

145 Swinton Road, Baillieston, Glasgow G69 6DW
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9.8 70 Reviews
  • Happitots Nursery Baillieston, Glasgow
Happitots Nursery Baillieston is in the Swinton area of Baillieston with easy links to the motorway network and public transport services, and their own car park allowing for easy and safe drop-offs and pick-ups.

Happitots staff comprises a blend of mature, experienced and professionally qualified nursery practitioners and trainees working towards their qualifications.

Delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018.

Playrooms within Happitots nursery are carefully planned and extensively resourced to create inspiring learning environments in which children can grow and learn in confidence. Extensive outdoor space and a purpose built baby unit. All playrooms have access to outdoor play areas offering the opportunity for regular outdoor learning experiences across all levels of the curriculum.

Carers provide a variety of stimulating experiences in promoting the birth to three guidelines. In the toddler room, children learn both indoors and outdoors within structured and stimulating environments promoting growth and development. They also provide a range of activities including Spanish and swimming for the children, with speech and language therapy available too.

Happitots operates in partnership with Glasgow City Council to offer funded pre-school sessions, various discounts including 10% off monthly invoice for Emergency Services employees, and providing a range of session patterns to suit all childcare needs including variable sessions, extra sessions, full and part-time.

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Care Provided by Happitots Nursery Baillieston

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Marie McCormick (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 79
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 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
  • Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Happitots Nursery Baillieston

  • Funded pre-school sessions available

Happitots Nursery Baillieston Reviews (70)

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9.8

Happitots Nursery Baillieston has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.839) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happitots Nursery Baillieston has 70 reviews.

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Review from Susan S (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Deterioration of service. This is my third review of Happitots Nursery as I have been a customer for 9 years and was previously happy with the service received.
Happitots were previously operated by Bertram, in 2022 Bertram expanded to become Thrive. Since then, the Scottish sites have gone into decline
(please see Companies House annual return for Thrive which gives a clear picture). The photos currently displayed on Day Nurseries are not up to date and the manager resigned following a very poor Inspectorate Report in October 2024. The staff members who actually care for the children are brilliant, some have been there for decades, they are lovely and deserve only praise. However, the management, specifically the Area Manager is completely out of touch with reality and refused to meet with parents prior to Christmas to address our concerns. Ultimately, I removed my daughter who now attends another nursery - a world apart.

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Review from Jade W (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are amazing and my child loves attending nursery and goes in everyday with a smile on his face.
Staff are very welcoming and always keep us informed about how our child is.
My son has allergies and the nursery are fantastic at making sure any food he has does not contain milk or soya.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Happitots since he was 3 months old and he’s now 4 and in the preschool room. I couldn’t feel more comfortable leaving my child with anyone. The girls are all excellent, he’s always learning something new at nursery, playing out in the garden and loves all the lunches.
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always got fun activities planned out for the kids and my son always comes home happy, telling me about what a great day he has had. Can’t recommend enough.

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

Your review is wonderful to hear! Thank you for taking the time to write it, the team will love to read your lovely comments. Thank you again from all at Thrive.


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Review from Y D (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery and exceeded all expectations. As a first-time mum, I was nervous taking my child to nursery, however the whole transition has been seamless and my child loves going.
I am kept up to date with her progress with pictures and commentary on her daily activities.

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

How wonderful! Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review from all at Thrive.


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Review from Paulina O (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy that our boys go to this nursery. It's a great place and great care. We had concerns about the lack of knowledge of the English language, but all the ladies who work in this nursery made every effort to make our children feel comfortable here. We are very satisfied with the care and
we recommend this nursery with a clear conscience!

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not be happier with Happitots Baillieston, always welcomed with a smile and my child loves going to nursery. He loves his teachers and friends and has so much fun when he is there. Teachers are fantastic, always keeping you up to date with how their day has gone, how they have been and what they
have been doing. Can't recommend this nursery enough.

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

Thank you for your glowing recommendation, we really appreciate it, from the team at Thrive.


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Review from H K (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a nursery with experienced and professional staff members who know exactly how to look after the children. Our children love going to the nursery and we see their development accelerate thanks to the care provided by the staff. What's best about them is that they know the children extremely
well and therefore they are excellent at looking after them.
In the preschool room, they prepare the children for their new school life and they do it brilliantly well. My daughter was shy and we felt she might not be ready to start school but thanks to the excellent work of the staff, she grew confident and mature for her age. When she started school last year, she was perfectly ready, and she is thriving at her new school.
We can't praise the staff and the managers well enough for the brilliant work they do. I highly recommend this nursery to any parents with young children.

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

Thank you for your glowing review, it is lovely for the team to hear how happy you and your family are at Thrive.


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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Perfect place for both our children! They explore, learn, have fun and build relationships. Both my children love being at nursery and have a lovely bond with the people who work there. They have built confidence and have made friendships with their peers along the way. The nursery staff are passionate
about their roles (our key workers in particular) overall the nursery approaches policy with due diligence and keeps us informed of how our children are developing consistently and thoroughly.

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

Thank you for your review, it is lovely for the team to hear how happy you and your family are at Thrive.


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Review from Linzi A (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has gone to this nursery since she was a baby. She loves all the teachers and staff. They are very friendly and always kind to the children.
The staff always inform me of my daughter’s day and the food she has eaten. I have had a great experience in the 3.5 years with this nursery. Very
happy with the services and the staff that look after my daughter.
I would always recommend this nursery.

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

Thank you Linzi for your recommendation of our nursery, it is greatly appreciated and a pleasure for the team to read. The team at Thrive.


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Review from Alexis M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first child started in 2020 and loved it, she still enjoys visiting to pick up my youngest. My youngest also has come on leaps and bounds since starting last autumn in the baby room.
Both have had dairy allergies which are catered for with no issues. The staff always give real care and nurture to
each child.
I have recommended the nursery to a friend whose child now attends the nursery and has settled in well.

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

Thank you ever so much Alexis for your glowing review and for recommending us to your friend, we are delighted to hear how your children have thrived at the nursery. Thank you again from the team at Thrive.


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

My son has been here for around 8 months and I’m very happy with the progress he’s making. The staff are lovely and care for my son great. He loves going in and doing activities with the staff and other kids. I am always kept up to date with his progress and how his day has been with the updates on
the app.

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

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 Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to the nursery since he was a baby and he has always had a great time. He started during covid and we weren’t allowed inside the nursery so communication was limited however this isn’t anything the staff or management could have helped with. The teachers are great and he really
enjoys going.

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

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 S A (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always helpful and friendly. My child is always happy to go in and happy when picked up. She feels safe and comfortable with everyone at the nursery and has developed great relationships with all the staff. I never have to worry while she is at nursery because I believe she’s in good hands.

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

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 S C (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Happitots Baillieston since he was 8 months old and is now 16 months. We have had no issues at all. The staff are so attentive and you can tell that they love what they do.
Our son absolutely loves going to nursery and even shouts ‘ta ta’ before we hand him over. He is always happy
when we pick him up as well.
We are kept up to date with what he eats, his nappy changes sleeps and the multitude of activities and messy play he gets up to. Everything is easily accessible through the app.
Not only we can tell that he loves his time at nursery but we can really see how it is helping his development. He is so social and nursery has helped with his eating massively. The range of food the kids are fed is great too.
Whenever we need to call to talk to someone, usually the manager, we’ve never had a problem and are always met with genuine care/concern when our son is unwell and can’t attend.

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

Oh how lovely your review is to read, thank you for taking the time to write it, it is clear the communication is excellent which is brilliant and to hear your son is thriving is the icing on the cake, thank you again from the team at Thrive.


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

My son has been at Happitots Nursery Baillieston for 3 years and he loves it.
All the staff are amazing and they go above and beyond for your children.
The activities in the nursery always look great fun and I like that he has the opportunity to learn Spanish.
I would like day trips to be organised
so the children can go out for the day and not stay in nursery grounds all the time but overall I would definitely recommend this nursery to all my friends and family.

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

Fantastic thank you for your review, from the team at Thrive.


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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is the best in all aspects of standards for my child. My child has attended the nursery since he was 1 year old and the nurture care and development the nursery has given my child has set him the foundations to prepare him for school with the skills and learning in social and educational.
The teachers are of the highest quality building great relationships and setting a great example for the children. The care and attention are second to none and this is across all areas and rooms in which my son has had the great pleasure and benefit of being in. The nursery manager in my opinion is a pillar of the community and the nurture care and investment she puts into the children from the first day gives you the trust and confidence this is the number one nursery in the area. I cannot recommend the nursery high enough.

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

Wow an exceptional review and a delight to read, thank you ever so much for taking the time to write it, the team at Thrive.


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Review from Kim K (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve got two children currently attending the nursery and soon to be a third! Our two boys have been attending since they were one year old and have grown in confidence, maturity and ability.
We’re really happy with the care the kids receive. They eat well even meals they would never try at home!
We can see a huge difference since the eldest has moved into the preschool room, every day he came home excited to share what he had learnt that day.
Both boys love all the nursery staff.
Would recommend the nursery.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review and it is fantastic to hear your boys are thriving at the nursery, thank you for taking the time to write the review, the team will be delighted to read it. The team at Thrive.


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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending this nursery for a year now. Staff are always available to speak to and are very attentive towards the parents/carers and children within their care. Daily updates are a great way to communicate and keep up to date with what is going on that day at nursery.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review and it is fantastic to hear communication is strong at the nursery, thank you for taking the time to write the review, the team will be delighted to read it. The team at Thrive.


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Review from Annemarie G (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had high expectations when putting my son into this nursery but they have gone over and above those expectations. He is loving it! The staff are amazing and he has so much fun. I love the updates and pictures on the app giving me a little glimpse of his day. I can really see a change in him already
with how he can sit and concentrate on an activity and enjoys learning, how he socialises and his confidence has massively improved. Thanks to all staff at Happitots Baillieston.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review and it is fantastic to hear your son is thriving at the nursery, thank you for taking the time to write the review, the team will be delighted to read it. The team at Thrive.


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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Happitots Baillieston for almost two and a half years now and we couldn't have asked for a better nursery to send her to. Our daughter loves going to nursery to see all the teachers and her friends. Every day she surprises us with the new things she has learned. The staff
are truly amazing. The children dote on them. We would highly recommend this nursery.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review and it is fantastic to hear your daughter is thriving at the nursery, thank you for taking the time to write the review, the team will be delighted to read it. The team at Thrive.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.839)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.839) out of 10 for Happitots Nursery Baillieston is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.839 for Happitots Nursery Baillieston is calculated as follows: ( (310 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (7 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 335 Ratings = 4.839

  • 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 Baillieston is based on 27 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 79 number of registered child places is 15.8, which has been reached with 27 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)

Marie

Marie McCormick

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Marie has a wealth of experience working in the early years sector.


Natalie

Natalie Reid

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Natalie supports Wilma in the smooth running of the nursery.


Frequently Asked Questions about Happitots Nursery Baillieston

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

Happitots Nursery Baillieston accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Happitots Nursery Baillieston Open?

Happitots Nursery Baillieston 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 Baillieston have capacity for?

Happitots Nursery Baillieston has capacity for a total of 79 Children.

How far is Happitots Nursery Baillieston to the centre of Glasgow?

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

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