Nurseries in Bishopbriggs
Bishopbriggs is a popular and well-connected suburban town north of Glasgow, known for its strong schools, family amenities and easy commuting links. Postcodes such as G64 cover neighbourhoods from Bishopbriggs town centre towards Auchinairn, Balmuildy and the Cadder area. With many families and commuters choosing the town for its quality of life, demand for early years childcare is consistently high. Bishopbriggs benefits from excellent transport links, including Bishopbriggs train station, frequent bus services and quick access to the M80 and A803. Families enjoy local parks, sports centres, retail facilities and access to nearby greenbelt countryside. Its mix of traditional homes, new developments and quiet residential streets makes Bishopbriggs a strong choice for parents seeking reliable nursery provision in a safe, green and well-served suburban setting.
Parents in Bishopbriggs 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
- 246 places
Nurseries near you in Bishopbriggs
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bishopbriggs, 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 Bishopbriggs, private day nurseries typically charge between **£60–£90 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Bishopbriggs 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
Bishopbriggs 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
