Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Learning in Larkhall
We are a dedicated childcare provider offering a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Our approach prioritises individualised care, ensuring each child's unique needs are met through tailored attention and development-focused activities. With facilities in Larkhall, Carluke, and Bothwell, we combine structured learning with play-based exploration to foster emotional security and social growth. Our team consists of Disclosure Scotland-cleared professionals registered with the Scottish Social Services Council, committed to maintaining high standards of care. We work closely with parents to create a supportive ecosystem, offering regular updates on children's progress and involving families in nursery activities.Our premises feature age-specific rooms, private toilet facilities, and a Forest School programme to enhance sensory experiences. Funded by the Scottish Government's Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) programme, we provide up to 1140 hours of childcare for eligible families. Our menus feature healthy, home-cooked meals prepared on-site, and our out-of-school club offers engaging activities during holidays. We maintain rigorous safety protocols while creating a warm atmosphere where children feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Services
Early Learning & Childcare
Out of School Club
Forest School
Baby Room Care
Preschool Education
Highlights and features
- We provide Scottish Government-funded childcare with qualified, Disclosure Scotland-cleared staff
- Our age-specific rooms cater to children from 6 weeks to 5 years old
- We maintain 1:8 staff-to-child ratios for enhanced individual attention
- Our Forest School programme promotes outdoor learning and sensory development
- We offer flexible booking options including holiday clubs and extended hours
Associations and certifications
- Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Programme
What people say
Excellent communication
Nurturing environment
Qualified staff
Engaging activities
Forest School programme
Services
Early Learning & Childcare
Our Scottish Government-funded ELC programme delivers structured learning and play-based development for children aged 2-5 years. We maintain small group sizes with qualified staff to ensure individual attention. The curriculum focuses on language development, social skills, and creative exploration through themed activities.
Out of School Club
Kool Kidz Zone provides supervised activities and snacks for school-aged children before and after school hours. Our themed rooms offer fitness, games, and creative play options in a safe, stimulating environment.
Forest School
This nature-based programme encourages sensory development through outdoor exploration. Children engage in supervised woodland activities that promote physical coordination, environmental awareness, and imaginative play in a natural setting.
Baby Room Care
Specialised care for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months features age-appropriate toys, individual feeding schedules, and secure sleeping areas. Staff provide one-to-one interaction to support early developmental milestones in a calm, nurturing environment.
Preschool Education
Our Pingu Early Learners Room prepares children for primary school through structured learning activities. The curriculum covers literacy, numeracy, and social skills development using play-based methods tailored to individual learning styles.
Questions
What childcare funding options are available?
We offer Scottish Government-funded ELC places for 2-5 year olds, providing up to 1140 hours annually. Eligibility depends on household income and circumstances.
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children from 6 weeks old through to primary school age, with dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Are staff qualified in childcare?
All our staff are Disclosure Scotland-cleared and registered with the Scottish Social Services Council, maintaining current childcare qualifications.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain strict staff-to-child ratios (1:8 for toddlers, 1:10 for preschoolers) with secure premises and regular safety checks across all our nursery locations.
Do you provide meals and snacks?
Yes, we serve healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks prepared on-site, following nutritional guidelines and accommodating dietary requirements.
Reviews (6)
Hannah Greenwell
Oct 05, 2022
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Over a year ago, we relocated our daughter to Happy Feet following a move. The transition couldn't have been smoother. The staff are exceptional, ensuring all needs are met, and our daughter adores her time there. The nursery facilities are excellent, and the inclusion of "forest school" blocks for all children is a wonderful addition.
Geraldine Sneddon
Jan 13, 2022
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This has to be the most unprofessional run childcare establishment ever! I take my niece on occasion on behalf of my sister in law. I was met at the door recently by a staff member who appeared to be more interested in the gossip of other patents at the door than my nieces tummy ache i was trying to tell her about! This used to be a great facility, however the past few months its went dramatically down hill.
Alex
Dec 13, 2021
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Really disappointing across a number of areas. Not enough coat hooks so everything gets dumped in a pile and then we wonder why everything gets lost. Staff have been mixing up kids with the same first name mix up first name resulting in more lost stuff. The losing of things has been a headache for weeks and we've only just realised the school was not to blame. Most of it was lost at happy feet! The staff don't come down the stairs so you have to shout up at them. All the kids have to make that one on their own for the most part. Kids that are injured don't get any extra support or help getting
Steph Anie
Jul 20, 2018
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Racist nursery which supports the views of racist staff. Not a suitable learning environment for children.
Liane Little
Jun 28, 2018
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Following my daughter attending After School at Happy Feet I had no doubts about my baby son going there at 7 months to allow me back to work. That was almost 3 years ago and he has went from baby room, to toddler room and now Pre-5. Every teacher and staff member is extremely professional as well as being caring and kind. Its a nursery full of happy, well cared for children and I cannot fault a single thing!
Gareth Owen
Jul 13, 2016
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Extremely professional team at the Nursery whose number 1 priority is the kids. Can't praise them highly enough.....
