Nurseries in Yorkhill
Yorkhill is a vibrant neighbourhood within Glasgow’s West End, known for its riverside setting, modern flats, bustling cafes and proximity to major cultural attractions. Postcodes such as G3 cover the area, stretching from Kelvingrove Park and Argyle Street towards the Riverside Museum and SEC campus. With many young families, professionals and students living locally, demand for early years childcare is consistently strong. Yorkhill benefits from excellent transport connections, including frequent buses, Subway access at nearby Kelvinhall and quick routes into the city centre. Families enjoy Kelvingrove Park, the Clyde waterfront, cycle routes and a wide range of local amenities. Its mix of traditional tenements, contemporary apartments and walkable streets makes Yorkhill an appealing choice for parents seeking reliable nursery provision in a lively, well-connected community.
Parents in Yorkhill 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
- 1,307 places
Nurseries near you in Yorkhill
nuuri registered
63 places
Ages 3 months to 5 years
4 / 6 inspection score
8 December 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
In Yorkhill, 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 Yorkhill, private day nurseries typically charge between **£65–£95 per day**, depending on hours, meals and wrap-around options.
All nurseries in Yorkhill 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
Yorkhill 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
