Nurseries in Dowanhill
Dowanhill is a premium West End area known for its large townhouses, quiet crescents and strong demand for local schools and childcare. Postcodes G12 and parts of G11 cover the area, stretching from Hyndland Road and Highburgh Road towards Great Western Road. Families enjoy walkable access to shops, cafes, parks and good public transport. With many professional and long-established families, early years childcare places are highly sought after. Its mix of elegant properties, green spaces and central West End location makes Dowanhill an attractive neighbourhood for parents seeking reliable nursery provision in a prestigious setting.
Parents in Dowanhill 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
- 236 places
Nurseries near you in Dowanhill
Frequently Asked Questions
In Dowanhill, 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 Dowanhill, private day nurseries typically charge between **£75–£100 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Dowanhill 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
Dowanhill 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
