Nurseries in Milngavie
Milngavie is a popular suburban town north of Glasgow, known for its welcoming community, expansive green spaces and family-friendly environment. Postcodes such as G62 cover the area, stretching from the town centre and pedestrian precinct towards Mugdock Country Park, Baldernock and the West Highland Way starting point. With many families and commuters based here, demand for early years childcare is high. Milngavie benefits from excellent transport connections, including its own rail station, frequent bus routes and easy access to the A81. Families enjoy parks, woodland trails, sports clubs and a thriving local high street. Its mix of traditional homes, modern housing developments and quiet residential streets makes Milngavie an appealing choice for parents seeking reliable nursery provision in a green, community-oriented setting.
Parents in Milngavie typically pay £75 per day for childcare, which is higher than the UK average of £75 per day.
- Average Daily Cost
- £75
- Comparison
- Same as UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 206 places
Nurseries near you in Milngavie
Frequently Asked Questions
In Milngavie, 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 Milngavie, private day nurseries typically charge between **£65–£95 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Milngavie are regulated by the **Care Inspectorate**, with additional oversight from **East Dunbartonshire 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
Milngavie is covered by East Dunbartonshire Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the East Dunbartonshire Council website
