Nurseries in Bearsden
Bearsden is an affluent and family-focused suburb north-west of Glasgow, known for its excellent schools, spacious homes and strong community feel. Postcodes such as G61 cover Bearsden’s central, Westerton and Mosshead areas. With a high proportion of families and commuters, demand for early years childcare is consistently strong. Bearsden benefits from excellent transport links, including Bearsden and Hillfoot train stations, bus routes and quick access to the A81 and Glasgow’s motorway network. Families enjoy large parks, golf clubs, fitness facilities and nearby greenbelt areas. Its mix of detached houses, modern developments and leafy residential streets makes Bearsden a top choice for parents seeking reliable nursery provision in a safe, quiet and well-connected suburban environment.
Parents in Bearsden typically pay £75 per day for childcare, which is lower than the UK average of £75 per day.
- Average Daily Cost
- £75
- Comparison
- Same as UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 267 places
Nurseries near you in Bearsden
nuuri registered
92 places
Ages 1 months to 5 years
4.75 / 6 inspection score
19 November 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bearsden, children may start private nursery care from around 3 months old depending on the setting; funded early learning and childcare begins **the term after a child’s 3rd birthday** under Scotland’s national entitlement.
Children aged 3 and 4 (and eligible 2-year-olds) receive up to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare each year, delivered across partner nurseries and council settings.
For children under 3, families pay privately for childcare. In Bearsden, private day nurseries typically charge between **£70–£100 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Bearsden are regulated by the **Care Inspectorate**, with additional oversight from **East Dunbartonshire Council** for funded placements.
Ask about staff-child ratios, qualifications, daily routines, how transitions are managed, how funded hours are applied, additional fees, communication methods, and whether the nursery accepts salary sacrifice childcare fee schemes.
Applying for funding
Bearsden is covered by East Dunbartonshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the East Dunbartonshire Council website
