Nurseries in Newlands
Newlands is a highly desirable and family-friendly suburb in Glasgow’s Southside, known for its quiet residential streets, green spaces and excellent school catchments. Postcodes such as G43 and nearby G44 cover the area, stretching from Newlands Park and Kilmarnock Road towards Muirend, Cathcart and Pollokshaws. With a strong base of families and long-term residents, demand for early years childcare remains consistently high. Newlands benefits from excellent transport links, including nearby rail stations, frequent buses and quick road access to the M77 and city centre. Families enjoy Newlands Park, Queen’s Park, local sports clubs and easy access to cafés and amenities. Its mix of traditional tenements, spacious villas and modern homes creates an appealing community for parents seeking reliable nursery provision in a calm, leafy and well-connected neighbourhood.
Parents in Newlands 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
- 390 places
Nurseries near you in Newlands
Frequently Asked Questions
In Newlands, 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 Newlands, private day nurseries typically charge between **£65–£95 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Newlands 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
Newlands 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
