Nurseries in Finnieston
Finnieston is a vibrant riverside district known for its modern apartments, popular restaurants and proximity to the SEC and OVO Hydro. Postcodes G3 and G11 cover the area, stretching from Argyle Street and Minerva Street towards Kelvingrove and the River Clyde. With many young professionals, families and city-centre workers, demand for early years childcare is growing. Finnieston benefits from rail links, bus routes and easy access to the Clydeside Expressway, as well as walkable routes into the West End and city centre. Its mix of converted warehouses, new-build flats and traditional tenements makes Finnieston an appealing choice for parents looking for nursery options in a modern, well-connected neighbourhood.
Parents in Finnieston 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
- 1,469 places
Nurseries near you in Finnieston
nuuri registered
63 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
8 December 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
In Finnieston, 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 Finnieston, private day nurseries typically charge between **£65–£95 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Finnieston 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
Finnieston 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
