Nurseries in Shawlands
Shawlands is one of Glasgow’s most popular family neighbourhoods in the Southside, known for its vibrant high street, parks, schools and strong community feel. Postcodes such as G41 and G43 cover the area, stretching from Kilmarnock Road and Pollokshaws Road towards Queen’s Park and Newlands. With many young families and professionals, childcare demand is consistently high. Shawlands benefits from rail stations, frequent buses and walkable access to Queen’s Park, one of the city’s best family spaces. Its mix of tenements, townhouses and modern flats creates a diverse and well-served environment for parents seeking reliable early years provision in a lively, well-connected part of Glasgow.
Parents in Shawlands 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
- 408 places
Nurseries near you in Shawlands
Frequently Asked Questions
In Shawlands, 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 Shawlands, private day nurseries typically charge between **£60–£90 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Shawlands 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
Shawlands 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
