Nurseries in Dennistoun
Dennistoun is one of Glasgow’s most up-and-coming neighbourhoods, popular with young families, professionals and students due to its strong community feel, traditional tenement flats and growing café culture. Postcodes such as G31 and parts of G32 cover the area, stretching from Duke Street and Alexandra Parade towards Carntyne and Haghill. Childcare demand is high due to the area’s density and growing family population. Dennistoun benefits from excellent transport links, including multiple rail stations, frequent buses and cycle routes, plus quick access to the M8. Families enjoy nearby parks such as Alexandra Park, local libraries and family-friendly shops and services. Its mix of classic tenements, new developments and strong local identity makes Dennistoun a popular choice for parents seeking reliable early years childcare in a well-connected and vibrant community.
Parents in Dennistoun 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
- 473 places
Nurseries near you in Dennistoun
nuuri registered
63 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
8 December 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
In Dennistoun, 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 Dennistoun, private day nurseries typically charge between **£55–£85 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Dennistoun are regulated by the **Care Inspectorate**, with additional oversight from **Glasgow City 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
Dennistoun is covered by Glasgow City Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Glasgow City Council website
