A Renfrewshire nursery has been recognised as one of the top 20 nurseries in Scotland following positive feedback from parents and carers.
Happitots Glasgow Airport, based in Paisley, was named in the Top 20 Nurseries in Scotland Awards 2026 by daynurseries.co.uk, the UK’s nursery comparison and review website.
The awards are based entirely on reviews submitted by families and carers whose children attend the settings, with 704 nurseries across Scotland considered.
Nurseries were assessed on a range of factors including overall standards, facilities, outdoor space, learning and development, resources, care and activities, staff, food and nutrition, management, cleanliness, safeguarding and value for money.
Amanda Hopkins, Reviews Manager at daynurseries.co.uk, said: “We would like to congratulate Happitots Glasgow Airport on being rated by parents as one of the top nurseries in Scotland. It is a fantastic achievement to be valued so highly by the families and carers of children attending the setting.
“This award represents valuable recognition from parents and carers that the nursery provides an excellent standard of care in a nurturing environment. High-quality early years education plays a vital role in supporting children’s development and fostering a lifelong love of learning.
“We hope these awards provide helpful guidance for parents so they can choose the right nursery for their child.”
Abbie Torrens, Nursery Manager at Happitots Glasgow Airport, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be recognised as a Top 20 nursery in Scotland.
“At Happitots Glasgow Airport, our ethos is centred around putting children at the heart of everything we do – creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where they can grow in confidence, curiosity and happiness.
“This recognition reflects the commitment of our team and the strong relationships we have built with our families. We’re incredibly proud of what we have built together.”
The Top 20 Nursery Awards are organised annually by daynurseries.co.uk and are based on review scores from parents and carers.
The 2026 awards were calculated using more than 70,000 reviews submitted between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2026.
Headline photo: Staff from Happitots Glasgow Airport nursery celebrate the win
Photo Credit: Happitots Glasgow Airport