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 Claire C (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think this a great nursery and my wee boy is extremely happy here. The staff are amazing, friendly and approachable.

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Review from Carol H (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happitots Cumbernauld have been responsible for the welfare of my daughter for over a year now and I cannot recommend and commend them enough. They have taught my daughter essential cognitive and social skills bringing her out of her shell and building her confidence making her the bright and cheery
girl she is today.
The staff are next to none being approachable, reliable and willing to listen and work with parents at every turn. Management is of high accord. I couldn't fault the nursery at all.

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Review from Andrew C (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have noticed an improvement in my child's speech and basic skills needed in everyday life.
I think the staff are amazing with both the children and parents.

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

Happitots Cumbernauld is a brilliant nursery, my daughter has been here since seven months old and wouldn't have her anywhere else - couldn't thank the staff enough for their support and great work!

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Review from Isobel G (Grandmother of Child) published on 4 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in the nursery are friendly and helpful, my grandson has really come on since he started attending. The management are more than approachable, you can turn to them for anything. The nursery is very clean and has lots of activities for the children of all ages to take part in. Nothing seems
to be too much trouble for the staff if you need to ask anything. He likes the food that is provided and it is always very healthy, he now loves eating fruit.

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Review from Darren C (Father of Child) published on 21 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends the nursery full time and loves Happitots. Happitots is a fantastic nursery and the staff are excellent.

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Review from Jennifer A (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Happitots is a great nursery. My daughter loves going to nursery. She has developed loads of new skills, her communication has improved. She has gained lots of confidence since attending here and interacts with people now. All staff are amazing, very approachable, understandable and helpful. Every member
of staff including management are happy to help. The facilities are always clean and tidy. They also cater to my daughter's dietary needs. Overall I am very pleased with the service they provide.

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Review from Shannon G (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been here since she was seven months old and loves coming to nursery. Staff are always friendly. My daughter knew her colours, numbers and alphabet, all before she turned two!

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Review from Laurie G (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't fault this nursery at all. All staff members are very helpful and are great with my daughter upon her time at nursery. As a first-time parent placing my daughter within the care of the nursery, they explained all that they do within the nursery and what would be done to help with my child development.
I would highly recommend them to any friends or family. Very happy with the service they provide.

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Review from Katie F (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Happitots, Cumbernauld since she was only 10 months old. It is a very welcoming nursery, with the most friendly, polite and professional staff. All of the staff within the nursery treat each child as if they were their own, and cater to any additional needs exceptionally
well. The nursery is always immaculate, and the food provided to the kids at meal/snack times is always healthy and appealing.
I have noticed a big boost in my daughter’s confidence, and communication skills since starting at Happitots. I can not thank the girls at the nursery enough for the ongoing support and encouragement they provide my daughter on a daily basis. I would 100% recommend Happitots to any of my family or friends.

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Review from Alan H (Father of Child) published on 1 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves attending the nursery and I am very happy at the level of interaction that he has within the nursery. We are kept fully informed of any events or changes to the nursery and given feedback on how he is doing. The staff are very friendly and approachable.

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Review from John E (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 14-month-old son has been attending Happitots through the Crèche on and off now for several months and we have been overwhelmed with how welcoming and attentive the staff are. Our little boy shows such enjoyment when entering the room and always seems content when we pick him up. Staff are fantastic
at taking the time to fill us in on what he has been doing during his time there and there are always different activities set out and new areas to explore.

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Review from Libby Z (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is fantastic, I can't recommend it highly enough. The staff were, without exception, brilliant. This year my eldest leaves for school and I am on maternity leave, but I wouldn't hesitate to put both youngest back in to Happitots when I return to uni next summer. My children were happy,
confident girls during their time at nursery. The online diary kept me up to date with what the girls were doing and allowed me to access photos and I could sit with the children and discuss what they had been doing. When the girls were unwell they immediately got in contact with us which gave us great peace of mind. The children ate fresh home cooked meals which were healthy and always enjoyed by my children, there are opportunities throughout the year for parents to have an input on menus. This nursery is a family environment and there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year for family members to get involved and feel part of their children's nursery experience.

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Review from Shirley-Anne H (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since starting at the nursery my son has come on leaps and bounds. He can say full words, recognise his name. He started walking, all thanks to the nursery. He can also count to 6 and he is almost 2. I can't praise Happitots, Cumbernauld enough. The staff are so friendly and caring and it truly does
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Review from Katie W (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of our grandchildren attend Happitots Cumbernauld. They both love the nursery, and really enjoy spending time with the friends they have made at Happitots in such an excellent educational and welcoming environment.
The staff are very helpful and caring, and the manager ensures that the standards
are consistently high - well done everyone.
The online learning journals are great for being kept up to date, and seeing what the children are doing.

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Review from Lynsey R (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending happitots nursery in Cumbernauld since 6 months old she has came on leaps and bounds from been in the little explorers room now moved on to the little discoverers room staff in all rooms are always happy to help you as well as manager and deputy my child is always happy to
come to nursery the lunches and snacks are always served to high standards well done to the cook keep up the good work ladies and staff.

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Review from Rose Mary L (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending at Happitots since aged 2. He has thrived here. The staff are attentive and caring and much loved by my son. The online learning journals is a useful tool to communicate what your child has been learning. Overall a happy environment.

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Review from Della S (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest attended Happitots for 3 yrs and my youngest has been at the nursery for 3 and a half years. Both have loved it. Having worked in nurseries myself, I believe I definitely chose the right nursery for them. The staff couldn't be more accommodating and approachable.

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Review from Jade M (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is very handy for traveling too and from when I didn't have a car. Staff are very friendly and my little boy absolutely loves going into nursery and learns new and exciting things all the time.

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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery. I am always happy to leave my little girl in the care of the lovely staff who I have full confidence in. When I pick my little girl up I am always fully informed of how her day has been and the girls let me see what she has been up to. Management are always friendly
and welcoming and I know their door is always open for any questions I may have.
An excellent nursery.

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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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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

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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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