Nurseries in Jordanhill
Jordanhill is a highly sought-after residential district in Glasgow’s West End, well known for its excellent school catchments, quiet streets and strong family atmosphere. Postcodes such as G13 cover the area, stretching from Crow Road towards Anniesland, Scotstoun and the railway line. With many families living locally and demand driven by local school performance, early years childcare provision is consistently sought after. Jordanhill benefits from its own rail station, multiple bus routes and fast road access to the Clyde Tunnel and Clydeside Expressway. Families enjoy large parks, playgrounds, sports clubs and easy access to Victoria Park. Its mix of spacious homes, leafy avenues and quiet residential pockets makes Jordanhill one of the most popular areas for parents seeking high-quality childcare in a safe, well-connected setting.
Parents in Jordanhill 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
- 319 places
Nurseries near you in Jordanhill
Frequently Asked Questions
In Jordanhill, 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 Jordanhill, private day nurseries typically charge between **£70–£100 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Jordanhill 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
Jordanhill 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
