Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton

525 Oakwood Lane, Gipton, Leeds LS9 6QY
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Giggles Day Nursery is graded OUTSTANDING in all areas by Ofsted (July 2021), developing an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality childcare in a happy, friendly, fun and secure environment!

Giggles is a purpose-built nursery, offering inclusive childcare and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. Giggles provides both government-funded and private places. The children and families at Giggles are at the heart of everything that they do, their highly qualified and experienced staff provide a professional environment that responds to each child’s individual needs, nurturing their strengths and developing their unique characters whilst following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Children at Giggles are cared for in developmental and age-appropriate rooms for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Each room has an extensive amount of space and access to its own, private outdoor play area. Giggles also has a specialist sensory room and equipment for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

Giggles strive to provide new and exciting opportunities for children, such as:
- Termly outings and trips
- Baking & cookery classes
- Yoga
- Dough Disco
- Diddi Dance classes
- Rhythm time
- Rugby Tots
- Giggles Gardeners club
- Country of the month and cultural celebrations
- Fun charity events

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Care Provided by Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Terri Smith (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 27
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • 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
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton

  • Please contact the nursery manager for our current fees. Inclusive fees, meals, nappies, wipes, baby formula and other consumables are included in the price. Please contact the nursery manager for our current fees.
  • Parking

  • Giggles Day Nursery has its own large, private car park on site.


Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton Reviews (52)

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Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton has 52 reviews.

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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery. My child has been going here since the age of 9 months old and she thoroughly enjoys her time here. All of the staff are professional, supportive and genuinely care for my child. The anxious and nervous feeling of going back to work and leaving my baby at a nursery
was alot easier than I thought due to the extent of support and reassurance the staff give, aswell as being able to see what my child is doing at nursery via the app. On collection when picking up my child, the staff take there time to tell you about their day at nursery, which is nice to hear.

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Review from Louise F (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, both of my girls have come to this nursery, I would not of sent either of them anywhere else. Staff are brilliant and very friendly. My youngest daughter settled right in straight away

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Review from Stacy L (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I attended nursery to watch the Christmas carol show in the blue room. The children were amazing as were the decorations in the room. All staff were friendly as usual. There were Christmas activities for the children and parents to do after the show.

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Review from Nicholas H (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Watched the 2024 Christmas Carols. All the children were excellent and it was clear to see that the staff spent a lot of time with the children for the performance. Both of my children have attended Giggles and I personally have nothing but good things to say about them.

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Review from Danielle E (Mother of Child) published on 24 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl enjoys coming to Giggles. The staff are incredibly friendly and they are very supportive. My little girl has come on leaps and bounds since she first started coming a few months ago! Her speech has come on amazing and her learning too! The support to get rid of my daughter's dummy was
great from the nursery staff in her room! She loves every carer she has ever been in the rooms with and has taken an extra liking to a certain few which make her day so much better! I am reassured every nursery day that my daughter is having a good day as she does struggle to leave her comforts (mum). I have never had any issues and would 100% recommend this nursery to friends and family!

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Review from Mikela F (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Supportive staff that have helped our son progress. Overall a very good experience. There is room for improvement regarding strictly following policies and critical thinking. However, this is minor in comparison with the overall experience and effort made from staff members.

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Review from Alex J (Father of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great teachers with excellent support for the children. Always very clear in communications and both children absolutely love it. Large range of activities and good extras such as rugby tots. Good range of equipment in doors and out

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Review from Nicky S (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Giggles have been brilliant with our son for the past 3.5 years. They have been fantastic with his development in all areas and the staff/management are all great at what they do. We are fully informed of our son's day and we have been kept up to date with any events that are taking place.

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Review from Joanna C (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves coming here to Giggles. The staff are so friendly and lovely, they are very supportive and my little girl has come on leaps and bounds since she first started coming when she was 9 months old. I get on really well with everyone here and feel like it was one big family. I have never
had any issues and would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone.

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

Incredible nursery. Amazing staff and all very caring. I am 100% at ease leaving my children. My third child has now attended Giggles. My daughter suffers from asthma and they are very vigilant with her.

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Review from Roszie M (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have always had a positive interaction with the staff at this nursery. Its always been a pleasant experience for my child. I'd like to thank them all for their efforts and commitment to the children. my child has always had fun and made lots of friends.

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Review from Alicia B (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has developed many new skills and has thrived since starting at Giggles. They have supported him with anything that he needed further development in and have always taken his interests into consideration when planning activities. I'm very happy sending my son here.

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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child enjoys coming to nursery. We feel she enjoys the activities and we are confident that she is well cared for. Excellent opportunity recently to come in to see my child singing Xmas carols and doing Xmas activities.

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very impressed by the quality of care provided by Giggles Gipton. Ranging from the genuine warmth and kindness of carers to their skillset in supporting my child's development by providing well-thought-out activities. It took some time for my child to adjust and settle in and the staff worked
with me to support with the transition. Now my child is so happy and settled, this is such a relief and comfort for me when going back to work. It is also great to see the healthy food options provided and how staff have accommodated my child's dietary needs. Thanks to Giggles Gipton for providing a safe, nurturing and happy environment for my child.

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Review from M K (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We're having a wonderful experience here! The staff are exceptional, offering a variety of engaging toys and interesting activities that keep the children entertained. The outdoor space is spacious and well-maintained, perfect for playtime. The meals provided are great, and the management is always
cheerful and approachable. Most importantly, our child absolutely loves being here!

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Review from Simon L (Father of Child) published on 26 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always feel a warm welcome. My child feels nurtured and cared for and is always happy to attend. Her transition into the red room was seamless and she enjoys all the activities on a daily basis. I would highly recommend Giggles Nursery.

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Review from Holly V (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 7 months and she absolutely loves it, the staff are amazing and the communication between staff and parents is amazing. The facilities here are lovely and there's so much choice for the children to enjoy their day.

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Review from Hanna K (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a relatively anxious mother and I was extremely worried about how our son would settle into nursery. He started when he was 18 months old and in the first couple of weeks he was getting used to the new routine and new people, but now 6 months later he loves Giggles! He keeps repeating the names
of his carers and his friends, he likes the food, activities, and toys. I can see that carers really support him and also love him back. I think this is an amazing nursery and I have no regrets that we chose Giggles. I know that he is in a safe loving environment that helps him grow and develop.

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Review from Sophie A (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for 4 months now. He has truly thrived in the nursery setting. The team at Giggles are so loving, caring and friendly and have really helped my little boy settle in. The communication from the team has been thorough and it’s really given us peace of mind that he
is safe, cared for and learning to play and thrive in such a lovely environment.
I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough!

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Review from Nisha B (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Giggles have been amazing. They truly care and have helped my baby boy flourish over the past couple of years. They have shown so much love and support. The carers are lovely and have always given me peace of mind.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.953)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10 for Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.953 for Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton is calculated as follows: ( (284 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 297 Ratings = 4.953

  • 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 Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton is based on 25 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 25 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 (3)

Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Giggles Day Nurseries Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Nurseries Yorkshire & The Humber 2021

Recipient: Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

Scope Quality Inclusion Mark

Recipient: Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton

Date: Wednesday 01 Jan 2020 More details

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Meet the Team (2)

Terri

Terri S

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2003

Terri is the Nursery Manager at Giggles Day Nursery (Gipton). She has over 16 years experience of working within the childcare sector and has developed a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience. We are proud and honoured to share Terri's 16 years of service have all been within our nursery sites! Terri has her NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Nursery management training and also Advanced safeguarding training and many other qualifications which contribute towards providing the highest quality care and education for your child. Terri has extensive knowledge of child development and experience of supporting children with additional needs, behaviour and EAL children.


Holly

Holly

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Joined: 2018

My name is Holly. I am an enthusiastic and passionate person who has a wealth of knowledge and experience within the childcare and education sector. My career started more than 16 years ago, working at one of our other nurseries whilst gaining my Level 3 in childcare. I then progressed within my career and gained my SEND Teaching Assistant qualification and Qualified teacher status, teaching key stage 1 in a primary school. I am delighted my career has gone full circle, I am now back where my heart belongs, working in Early years at Giggles Day Nursery as Assistant Manager. I am really looking forward to the years ahead, working to build and secure positive relationships with the children, parents, our staff team and the community. I also eagerly anticipate supporting our staff as they progress your children’s early learning experiences to the highest standard possible and set them on their journey of development, learning and life. I look forward to meeting you and your family soon.


Frequently Asked Questions about Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton

What is the Age Range of Children that Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton accepts?

Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton Open?

Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton is open: 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.

How many Children does Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton have capacity for?

Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Giggles Day Nursery - Gipton to the centre of Leeds?

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

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