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 Stacey M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 7-month-old has only been at the nursery for a few weeks but I’m so happy with how well she has settled in. My baby is so excited to arrive at the nursery and gives the staff the biggest smiles. They are so good with her and take a real interest in her development. I get daily updates from the app
on what she has done and ate that day which is really comforting too.

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

Thank you ever so much for your review, it is a big decision deciding on the right nursery for your child so we are delighted to hear you have had a great experience, thank you from the team at Thrive.


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Review from Liane B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Extra sessions were available throughout December for discounted rates which was very helpful during a difficult month. My son always appears happy and I can see he is integrating well with other kids, the staff are lovely.

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

Thank you for the feedback it is great to hear the discounted extra sessions initiative was well received, thanks again from the team at Thrive.


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

My daughter has been attending Happitots since she turned 2 and had a speech delay. She is now 4 going on 5 and happily talks and has become a better eater since going. All staff are lovely and have never had any issues I will be registering my 1-year-old here as I would love for her to have the same
experience.

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

Excellent nursery, my daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old. Loves it and has a great relationship with staff and other children. Always accommodating if we have needed to swap a day for childcare reasons and updated on a daily basis. Staff always so friendly and always there to help.
Great nursery and my other daughter will be starting as well.

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

Lovely to hear, thank you ever so much for taking the time to write a great review from all at Thrive.


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

The staff at Happitots Baillieston are incredible always friendly and helpful my son loves them!
The contact with the parents is great and the variety of activities is incredible!
The staff across the whole nursery are approachable and cannot do enough to help and nothing is an issue.
Thanks, ladies!

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

Wonderful thank you, communication really is key so I am delighted to hear this is a success at the nursery, thank you from the team at Thrive.


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Review from B C (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Happitots Bailieston have always been so helpful, encouraging and empathetic. My son and daughter have come from challenging circumstances and all the staff, but especially the Manager and their key workers have been outstanding. Their development since joining in 2022 has been excellent.
In particular, my son has made leaps and bounds, really catching up on some delayed outcomes. This is certainly down to the hard work of the staff.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review, the team will be delighted to read it, thank you for taking the time to complete it, The Thrive team.


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Review from Lorraine M (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Happitots Swinton for 2 years and I can’t recommend them highly enough. The experience has been positive in every way with the staff being very attentive and supportive in all aspects of his development.
The communication from the team is excellent

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful words, we really appreciate it. Our team will be delighted to read your lovely review. All the best, the Thrive team.


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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Happitots since one year old. From baby room, toddler and now preschool room, the level of care and attention they receive is outstanding! All of the nursery practitioners are focused on the child’s well-being, learning and development. My child is very happy here and has made some
great connections. There are so many activities going on from dancing, painting and story time.
I’m really happy with the relationship that my child has with the teachers and I appreciate their time and help too.
They have a large garden at the back, the rooms are very big and the nursery is always clean.
Management is very approachable and very kind too.
Newsletters are sent out and you will be updated with any party dates, parents' night, and when the photographer will be on site.
The nursery has an app and will be updated with pictures of your child and observation notes.
I would recommend this nursery 100%

Reply from Jemma Binanti, Marketing Associate at Happitots Nursery Baillieston

Thank you so much for your wonderful words, we really appreciate it. Our team will be delighted to read your lovely review.
All the best,
The Thrive Team


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Review from Tricia M (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter goes to Happitots Nursery and has done since the age of 6 months old, we know she is in great hands with the staff here as they treat the children as if they're their own, I get daily updates on what my granddaughter has done that day and what she's eaten (from a very nutritious home-cooked
menu), my family would highly recommend this nursery to everyone, the staff are amazing and so friendly.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My girl absolutely loves nursery and settled in so quickly as the ladies are all wonderful.

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attends Happitots Day Nursery Baillieston full time I fully recommend this nursery to any parent. She benefits from Swimming Lessons, Spanish Class and enjoys all areas of the curriculum. She speaks fondly of all her ladies and has gone from being a shy child to a very confident one at pre-school.

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think the nursery is a great place for my son. He's been here from 14 weeks old, and I've always felt at ease leaving him, from the first day of my visit with him. My son has come on leaps and bounds and learned so much since attending the nursery. The staff are amazing and always welcoming and make
leaving my child to go to work all that bit easier, wouldn't want my son attending anywhere else.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys have been in this nursery since they were babies. Would highly recommend this nursery to everyone. The staff are amazing, and the manager is the most amazing women I have ever met, she's a credit to the nursery, and most of all the food that caterer makes is the best food according to my
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Review from P H (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My entire experience with Happitots Day Nursery Baillieston has been exceptional, from the manager to all the staff that I have had the pleasure of coming across and dealing with. My daughter has been made to fell one of their family, she loves coming to Happitots Day Nursery Baillieston, friendly,
polite and a family atmosphere. It has been a joy to see my daughter so happy. Thank you to the manager and her staff.

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. My daughter has been attending Happitots Day Nursery Baillieston for 18 months and has come on leaps and bounds.
Would highly recommend as staff and facilities are second to none.

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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care of both of my children. All staff are extremely caring and very particular with each child as an individual. Can happily go to work with the safe knowledge that children are well cared for.

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Review from Ashley G (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at this nursery are fantastic. They are always offering support and providing great opportunities for my child. My child absolutely loves coming to nursery and raves about it constantly.

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Review from Kerry F (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In the last four years, my son came to Happitots and loved every day he attended. He learned to swim, enjoyed dance class every week, as well as basics like learning to share and writing his name. My daughter has also attended for the past two years and is now also learning to swim and talk in Spanish.
The staff at Happitots go over and above for the children and I'm always happy to leave my children in their care.

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Review from David D (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this nursery, it is very well managed and the staff are really knowledgeable. They offer lots of activities including the daily miles which my daughter enjoys as well as swimming and Spanish lessons.

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Review from Rhonda L (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Happitots Nursery is an extremely professional and very friendly nursery. The staff are always pleasant and helpful. The standard of care my child receives makes me extremely happy and comfortable knowing he will be cared for but also learning lots in the process.

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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.


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