Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld

9-11 Allander Walk, Town Centre, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 1DW
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9.9 102 Reviews
  • Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld, Glasgow
Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld is based in the heart of Cumbernauld, on the third floor of the shopping centre opposite the library. It benefits from ample parking and local transport within walking distance.

This nursery is unique with its roof top garden which is fully enclosed for all children to play and explore nature. It has three bright and spacious playrooms with an additional multi-purpose room to give children a change of environment throughout the day.

A blend of mature, experienced and qualified staff along with trainees create a warm, welcoming and friendly environment for children and their families. Happitots staff are expertly skilled and dedicated to caring for children, treating all children as individuals and supporting all children on their learning journey.

They are delighted to have been awarded NMT Nursery Group Award 2018.

Staff provide a range of exciting, fun and challenging learning opportunities for children to play, learn and develop.

Happitots Nursery provides a range of session patterns to suit all childcare needs including variable sessions, extra sessions, part and full-time sessions. Their crèche service is available throughout the year. A discount is available for siblings and the nursery also offers an Emergency Services employee discount (10% off your monthly invoice). Funding for two-year-olds is also available.

This nursery offers; quality early years care and education, healthy meals and snacks made on site by a nursery chef. Speech and language therapy is available and the nursery uses e-journals and interactive tablets and provides a graduation ceremony for children when leaving for school as well as the celebration of festivals throughout the year, trips in the local community and Spanish classes.

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Care Provided by Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kathryn Brodie (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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
  • Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld

  • 2 year old funding available
  • Parking

  • There is plenty of free parking available around the Shopping Centre, the closest Car Park to the nursery is 'Red Car Park 2', please contact for further information.


Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld Reviews (102)

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Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.914) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld has 102 reviews.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I much appreciate the management and staff. They are very keen on our children’s development and safety. They provide children with enough resources, and activities indoors and outdoors to experience, learn and grow. The staff is caring and loving. Happitots Nursery is a trustworthy nursery for me which
gives me peace of mind as I am an overprotective mum.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves this nursery, and I love knowing she’s in such safe, capable and caring hands while I’m at work. I’m kept updated throughout the day via the app about what she’s eating, nappy changes and her sleeping, as well as photos of the activities she takes part in. They get to visit
the local library and museum and have a good amount of time playing outside. It really is a fantastic place where they learn through playing and having fun with their friends.

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Review from Caitlin D (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly, helpful and always on hand to help with any queries you may have. They promote healthy eating and exercise which I feel is a big part of childhood. They have a fantastic selection of activities and games for the children along with an excellent outdoor space.

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Review from Lorraine M (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery staff go above and beyond they always keep you well updated with any changes within the nursery and introducing new staff. My child loves days at Happitots Nursery and has learned so much over the past year all round amazing nursery would highly recommend.

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Review from Donna B (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. All the staff are so professional and supportive at every turn. My daughter has gone from strength to strength whilst attending Happitots. Couldn't ask for a better nursery

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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery all the staff are lovely and approachable. They post real-time updates on what’s going on during the day regarding food, toilet etc and a weekly update of what my little boy has been up to on the app which I really like. They’ve got to know my wee boy really well and he loves going
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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had my little girl in the nursery since she was one and it was hard to see her go into nursery but I can say it was the best decision I have ever made. I have seen her grow and that is because of the lovely team at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld they were so supportive and are always there for
not just the child but if parents need to talk. She has then gone from being in the baby room to toddlers where she grew even more and she developed a great connection with all staff and made lots of new friends. The staff are very supportive too as my girl's dad was in hospital and they didn't just support her, they supported me as well and I will be forever thankful for that. My little girl is now 3 and in the big room being a funny character and happy in her nursery and making lots of new friends and developing new relationships every day with staff. The staff are great, they are like one big family when you walk in everyone welcomes you and if you need anything at all they are all always there. Recommend.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld are amazing so friendly and comforting for my son, he is always so anxious and upset about going in but as soon as he is in he has a great time would definitely recommend.

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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing a nursery during covid was very difficult for us especially as we’d just moved to the area. My son has been at Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld for just over a year and still struggles at drop off every time. The staff are amazing and totally unfazed by this and makes me feel reassured that he
enjoys his time there by posting updates and pictures on the app. It’s the hardest thing in the world to place the care of your child into someone else’s hands and we feel we made the best decision in choosing Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld.

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Review from Amy E (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld is a wonderful nursery with wonderful staff from who I’ve met from the baby room and toddler room, they have had nothing but an amazing relationship with my daughter and she loves going. The nursery staff have gone above and beyond for her and I’ve seen such a difference
since she started mid-last year. Happitots managers are fantastic too and have had my daughter's best interests at heart since the start, I couldn’t ask for more.

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Review from Lesley W (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have so much love for Happitots Cumbernauld.
What a fantastic feeling it is to be able to leave my kids with people that I know genuinely care for and love them.
They have managed to build on an already fab team with even more fab people joining and they all fit in so well. There’s no doubt about
their love and enjoyment of their jobs and the care and attention they provide for the kids.

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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves it here. I would recommend Happitots Cumbernauld to everyone.
He is thriving and I have to thank all of the 0-3 room staff for that.
He loves to sing, explore and draw. I love that I receive photo updates from the staff weekly. It's lovely to see what he gets up to.

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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

No complaints at all, every member of staff I have had any dealings with have been fantastic. They always go above and beyond and nothing is ever too much trouble.
My daughter has additional needs required and they have always taken on board anything she has needed and never treated her differently
to the other children.
Very happy with the nursery.

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

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review, its wonderful to know you have had a good experience with us at Happitots Cumbernauld. Kind regards, Thrive Childcare & Education.


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Review from Siobhan B (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery overall it's absolutely brilliant with my son, I would highly recommend it staff are all lovely and fantastic with him.
If you have anything that child needs support with they are always happy to help and go out their way for your child.

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

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review! Kind regards, Thrive Childcare & Education


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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Happitots in the summer. My daughter struggles with new faces so I was concerned she wouldn't settle into nursery. However after a couple of visits, my daughter seemed so relaxed and content around the nursery staff and seemed to fit into nursery quite quickly. They spent 1:1
time with my daughter and built up a therapeutic relationship with her. I feel my daughter is safe and well looked after at nursery. They carry out a wide range of activities to help with development and update the app daily so parents can get an update. Really happy with our experience so far.

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

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review, it's wonderful to know you have had a good experience with us at Happitots Cumbernauld. Kind regards, Thrive Childcare & Education


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Review from Dannielle F (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Contacted Happitots, after a bad experience with a previous nursery, and crying each time of pick up and drop off because of the complaints I was having. What I can say is I can't rate Happitots and the manager enough! She settled my mind to know my son was going to be well looked after and eased my
worries about leaving him with the care of others. The girls within the baby room are exceptional each and every one! They all take the time to get to know me and my son and work with him and his needs. And what a different boy, he's came on so much in a short space of time. And he's always happy when picked up. And no complaints just positive feedback. Thank you.

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

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


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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son to Happitots earlier in the year and couldn't be happier with our decision.
He settled easily, with the option of multiple settling sessions to ensure that we were all comfortable and happy. Staff are very respectful of the children and he is greeted warmly every day. I can fully
relax knowing that he is being cared for and that his development is taken seriously in a safe environment.
Our son talks about what he has done each day and it is clear that all staff members are heavily involved in activities rather than just supervising. We regularly pick him up and can see staff singing and dancing with the children. We get detailed information about what he does each day, often from multiple members of staff. We also like that he is now given choices of lunch as this will prepare him for making food choices at school.
Communication from management is regular, clear and helpful. Questions are answered quickly.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be happier with Happitots Cumbernauld. The settling-in period they offer is fantastic and the staff really make a huge effort to make sure the child is comfortable before their start date. My baby started at 1 year old after never having left my side and settled really well because of their
settling-in policy and the hard work of the staff. The staff have made a big effort each to spend one on one time with him as he settled in so he is comfortable with them all. The staff are great at listening to his needs e.g. giving a nap according to when he needs it not just at a set time. He has only been at nursery for a few months but within this time has become so confident. The nursery is very flexible and accommodating. There is not one thing I could fault them with. I am so grateful to have such high-quality, reliable childcare at a reasonable price.

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery for about a month now in the baby room and I am so happy with it. I can relax knowing he is in good hands and he already seems to be learning loads. He gets so excited to go into nursery in the morning and is so happy and content throughout the day as I can see
from the regular updates on the app. The variety of food provided is great - gives us ideas for at home too. The different activities are also great and seem really fun and engaging for my son.

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Review from Fiona W (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is very happy at nursery.
When I drop him off he’s always happy to see his room and never wants to leave.
Staff are always lovely and tell me all about his day.
My son has only been at the nursery a short amount of time but he has settled well and enjoys his afternoons.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.914)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.914) out of 10 for Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld 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 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.914 for Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld is calculated as follows: ( (351 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 382 Ratings = 4.914

  • 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 Cumbernauld is based on 32 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 32 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Top 20 Nurseries Scotland 2024

Recipient: Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Nurseries Scotland 2023

Recipient: Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Nurseries Scotland 2020

Recipient: Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

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Meet the Team (2)

Kathryn

Kathryn Brodie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Happitots Cumbernauld Nursery Manager, Kathryn Brodie, has a professional qualification in childcare and ample experience working with children of all ages.


Julie-Anne

Julie-Anne Robertson

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2011

Happitots Cumbernauld Deputy Manager, Julie-Anne, has a professional qualification in childcare and ample experience working with children of all ages. She has also been with the business for many years and therefore has a wealth of experience.


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