Glasgow’s best nurseries have been revealed in a new league table by The Times and The Sunday Times, which ranks every nursery and childcare provider in Scotland based on their Care Inspectorate ratings.
The care regulator awards grades ranging from six points for excellent to one point for unsatisfactory. Providers are graded across four categories - setting, staff, leadership and quality of care, and play and learning.
Using official data published by the Care Inspectorate, The Times and Sunday Times have published a full Scottish childcare league table.
You can find the list of Scotland’s best ranked nurseries here, and the country’s worst ranked nurseries here.
We’ve also put together a list of the top ten nurseries in Edinburgh.
Under the gradings system, the maximum combined points achievable is 24 - which would mean the nursery has secured top scores in each of the categories.
Based on the league table, here are the best rated nurseries in Glasgow:
5. Play Away Nursery
Score: 23. Play Away Nursery, in the east end of Glasgow, provides care to a maximum of 34 children at any one time. It has an open plan area, divided into zones for each age group, and an enclosed outdoor play area and garden. Date graded: February 12, 2019 | Google Maps
6. IndiYouth
Score: 23. IndiYouth is an innovative youth service for young people from11 to 16, providing activities after school and during holidays. It is focused on helping young people build supportive relationships and develop new skills. Date graded: August 9, 2018 | Google Maps
7. Treasure Trove Nursery
Score: 22. Treasure Trove Nursery is located within the Glasgow Clyde College’s Anniesland Campus and provides care for 60 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. It has three rooms for different age groups, and has purpose-built gardens for outdoor activities. While it is based at the college, it also has places for children outside of the college. Date posted: March 18, 2025 | Google Maps
8. The Glasgow Academy Nursery and Kindergarten, Kelvinbridge
Score: 22. Located in the West End of Glasgow, Kelvinbridge Nursery and Kindergarten provides care to a maximum of 84 children from age 3 years to primary school entry. It has designated rooms for different age groups as well as an outdoor play area. Children also visit the nearby Kelvingrove Art Galleries, the Botanic Gardens and Kelvingrove Park. Date graded: May 18, 2023 | Google Maps