Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs

28 Colston Drive, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow G64 2AZ
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8.4 128 Reviews
  • Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs, Glasgow
Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs has an experienced team of nursery practitioners who provide day care for children from twelve weeks to five years of age. Out of school care and a holiday club are also available for children aged five to eleven years of age.

Delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018.

Happitots Nursery has different playrooms for each individual age group. Playrooms are bright, colourful and offer a range of natural resources in a stimulating environment. Each age range has its own individual garden for children to experience a variety of activities and make use of various resources.

The nursery makes full use of the local community, where children enjoy visits to the parks, library, pet shop, police station and local shops.

Happitots provides breakfast, a morning and afternoon snack and a two-course healthy lunch cooked by the on-site nursery chef. All menus have been NHS accredited and are made with fresh ingredients, and where possible, organic.

Part-time, full-time and half day sessions available, as well as sibling and Emergency Service Staff discounts.

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Care Provided by Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Amy Boyd (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 71
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs

  • Contact us to learn more about our competitive fee structure. Funded spaces available.
  • Parking

  • There is ample on street parking around the nursery making drop offs and pick ups easy for you and your family.


Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs Reviews (128)

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Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.423) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs has 128 reviews.

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Review from Daniel H (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended Happitots since he was six months old and he is just going on two years. My child loves his nursery experience and looks forward to coming to nursery. The staff within the nursery are really friendly and will tell me how his day has been when I collect him. The management team
are always on hand to help with any queries and run a lovely nursery with a really good nursery team. Thank you for all the care and support you give my family.

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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When settling my child into the nursery, I was a very nervous/apprehensive parent. Every morning I went in, it was made very clear the staff went over and above to help settle my child. Very quickly they picked up on his likes and interests. Working in the early years sector myself, this was very reassuring
as I knew they were getting to know my child, so it would make the settling in process easier for us both. My little boy now runs into the nursery in the morning and it is very clear he has a great relationship with all the staff in his room/nursery. I am always kept up to date with what is going in the nursery and always feel very welcome. I have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to others, this alone is a huge compliment due to my anxious outlook on using a nursery.

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Review from Leigh M (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter moved from another nursery to Happitots in Bishopbriggs and it’s the best decision made. My daughter is happy and thriving and it’s all down to the hardworking and passionate team at the nursery. I would highly recommend this place to parents.

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Review from Cheryl O (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son was very shy and lacking in confidence, which is why we choose to enrol him for a few hours into a local nursery. We viewed several and found Happitots to be the most welcoming. We love the classrooms set up and especially the outdoor area, as our son loves to be outside. He took a little longer
to settle in and the staff were fantastic at helping him settle and finding the right hours and times to have him in for this period. Within a few short weeks, he was singing out loud in front of people, coming home and teaching us new songs and dancing around a lot. Every time we pick him up, he is always in a great mood and tells us how much fun he had. The class leaders are fantastic and couldn't do more. We are very happy that we have changed our funding to Happitots instead of moving him to a council nursery like we originally had planned.

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Review from Carolyn W (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really happy with our child’s development since starting the nursery three years ago, and it is clear she loves it too. We would highly recommend Happitots in Bishopbriggs to other parents, great staff and great facilities.

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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Happitots Day Nursery Bishopbriggs for 15 months now. All the staff have been amazing with both my daughter's progression and also myself and husband in keeping us up to date. Staff has also offered myself support in helping with behavioural changes in my daughter due
to change of routines which has been very helpful and so far successful. The kids do lots of different activities and also get to enjoy time outside whenever possible. My little girl always tells me how her day has been and what she's been up to. The nursery have helped with potty training and continue to reward her with charts and stickers to maintain this. All in all, we are very happy with the care provided by all the staff.

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Review from Kim C (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and staff are so good for my daughter. I have seen her flourish since joining here, her development has been amazing. The staff are so good and can tell they enjoy what they do.

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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery and all the staff/management! They all go above and beyond for my daughter and she really enjoys her time there. It is a loving, caring, homely environment and I am so glad I chose Happitots.

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Review from Rosh (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff, always happy to chat and support in any way they can. My daughter loves it here and she will rave about staff all weekend. The facilities and additional activities are excellent.

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Review from Aimee M (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery!
My little boy was in a different nursery for a year and absolutely hated it. We felt he wasn't coming on as well as he should and would throw huge tantrums when going. Since moving here in April he has absolutely powered ahead with his speech, understanding and learning.
He views going to Happitots Day Nursery Bishopbriggs as a reward or a treat and very excited to go. The entire staff, even those not in his room, have been fantastic in every way.
I have a 10-month-old who I wasn't planning on starting nursery until he was at least 1 originally but after meeting everyone at Happitots and seeing how well his brother has got on since being here I decided to start him when he was 8 months.
Couldn't recommend them highly enough!

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Review from Jennifer B (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After having our first son in the nursery now for 3 years, we didn’t hesitate to send our second son to Happitots Day Nursery Bishopbriggs.
Even though I’d been through the settling in stage before, the team still made sure I was kept up to date, that our son and me were comfortable and happy with
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To say he settled in fine is a total understatement. From hour 1 he was having a great time, and to be honest, didn’t want to leave!
We now have 2 very happy boys, who love their nursery! Some days I have to hang about at pick up longer because my kids are still having fun and want to stay! That’s got to be a sign of a great nursery. Thanks, team Happitots Bishopbriggs!

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Review from Lisa T (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful nursery. My daughter joined when she had just turned one and is now nearly 3 - since she has been there the staff have looked after her brilliantly. They seem to genuinely care for every child, they get to know them, nurture them and create an environment within which they thrive.
The activities they do are really creative and fun. They also bring in external organizations to offer specialist activities (music, sports) even for the younger children. The customer service from the staff is also great - they are always cheerful and professional. Highly recommended.

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Review from Jennifer A (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 2 years old and now attends breakfast club and after-school care.
All the staff and management are so lovely and approachable and they interact with the kids so well.
I highly recommend this nursery to anyone who asks.

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Review from Donna S (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend Happitots Nursery enough. My Daughter loves her time in Nursery
All the staff could not be any nicer and always very helpful.

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Review from Margaret S (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been attending Happitots since 2009 and I couldn't be happier with the quality of service. Staff are really caring and genuinely interested in children's' wellbeing and development. They also have brilliant support from the manager. My kids go to nursery/breakfast club happily each
day and this is the best first-hand evidence as to the fantastic environment created by the manager and her team.

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Review from Nicole (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Happitots is a brilliant nursery, loads of fun activities for the kids to choose from, staff are so welcoming and my son is excited when we pull up to the building, knowing he’s going to see his friends and big friends (staff).
The staff in my son's room have been amazing from the day he started,
recently I have been potty training him and they are encouraging him and praising him amazingly within the nursery and he’s coming on so well.

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Review from Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All staff are polite and helpful, my little girl has been here a while now, she enjoys her days at nursery and has come on well since attending nursery.

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Review from Justine O (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Exceptional nursery, great staff couldn't ask for any better care for my child .
Amazing management team who are always more than helpful.


Have already booked a place for our new baby for next year as wouldn't feel comfortable going elsewhere now .


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Review from Kim H (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best nursery around. My child has been going since she was 10 months old. I truly believe the reason she has advanced so well is thanks to the nursery. They're like a second family.

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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are so friendly and know my child so well and were so great at settling in visits. The manager is always available and nothing is ever too much hassle.

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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.423)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.423) out of 10 for Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs 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 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 4 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 4.766 for Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 47 Ratings = 4.766

  • 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 3.657 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Happitots Nursery Bishopbriggs is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 71 number of registered child places is 14.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.2 = 0.282

  • 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)

Amy

Amy Boyd

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

Amy is passionate about providing high-quality care and education for our children.


Danny

Danny Richardson

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2022

Danny works closely with Amy to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.


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