Nurseries in Merchant City
Merchant City is one of Glasgow’s most historic and stylish neighbourhoods, known for its pedestrian-friendly streets, arts venues, cafes and vibrant cultural life. Postcodes such as G1 cover the area, stretching from George Square towards Trongate, Candleriggs and the urban east end. Many families, professionals and city-centre workers enjoy the walkability, amenities and public transport access, leading to constant demand for early years childcare. Merchant City benefits from excellent connections via rail at Glasgow Central and Queen Street, nearby Subway links, cycle routes and quick access to the M8. Families enjoy Glasgow Green, the River Clyde walkway, galleries and weekend markets. Its mix of converted lofts, modern apartments and traditional tenements makes Merchant City a strong choice for parents seeking nursery provision within a lively, central and well-served community.
Parents in Merchant City 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
- 850 places
Nurseries near you in Merchant City
Frequently Asked Questions
In Merchant City, 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 Merchant City, private day nurseries typically charge between **£70–£100 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Merchant City 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
Merchant City 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
