Scotland's top 20 nurseries based on parent reviews crowned - see the full list
The top 20 nurseries in Scotland based on reviews from parents and carers have been revealed.
Anyone who is responsible for a young child or children will know that it is important to make sure that they attend a good nursery. There are countless childcare centres all across Scotland, which can make it difficult to know which one you should send your young ones to.
Fortunately, the winners of the daynurseries.co.uk Nursery Awards 2024 have recently been announced. The yearly awards recognise the 20 top-rated nurseries in each region of the UK on its website based on feedback and scores from carers.
Among the 20 Scots nurseries singled out, six are in the Glasgow area. Bardykes Farm Nursery School, Happitots Nursery Baillieston, Little Stars Nursery Hillington, Pied Piper Nursery, Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox, and Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood have all been recognised with an award.
Elsewhere, Aberdeen and Dundee each have three nurseries represented in the top 20. The former is home to Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don, Banana Moon Day Nursery Dyce, and Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin, while Dundee Nature Kindergarten, Little People Nursery, and Mini Monkeys are the Dundee childcare centres recognised at the awards.
Meanwhile, only one Edinburgh nursery received a Top 20 Nursery Award. Little Flyers in the Ingliston area west of the city centre was the sole winner in the Scottish capital.
Other nurseries across Scotland to take home awards include First Class Nursery Ltd in Livingston, Little Stars Nursery in Falkirk, and Happitots Nursery in Cumbernauld. Two childcare centres in the Renfrewshire town of Renfrew were also recognised, with Bright Horizons Renfrew Early Learning and Childcare and Little Flowers Nursery receiving a prize.
The daynurseries.co.uk website states: "The Top 20 award is a mark of excellence, serving as a testament to the hard work and dedication of each individual in your organisation. The awards highlight that your nursery or group has been one of the top-rated by parents and show potential customers that you provide the highest quality of care and support."
More information about the 2024 winners at the Top 20 Nursery Awards can be found on daynurseries.co.uk.
Top 20 Nurseries Scotland 2024
Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
Banana Moon Day Nursery Dyce, Aberdeen
Banana Moon Day Nursery Westhill, Westhill
Bardykes Farm Nursery School, Glasgow
Bright Horizons at 44 St Swithin, Aberdeen
Bright Horizons Renfrew Early Learning and Childcare, Renfrew
Dundee Nature Kindergarten, Dundee
First Class Nursery Ltd, Livingston
Happitots Nursery Baillieston, Glasgow
Happitots Nursery Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld
Heads of Ayr Nursery, Ayr
Little Flowers Nursery, Renfrew
Little Flyers @ Ingliston, Edinburgh
Little People Nursery, Dundee
Little Stars Nursery Falkirk, Falkirk
Little Stars Nursery Hillington, Glasgow
Mini Monkeys, Dundee
Pied Piper Nursery, Glasgow
Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox, Glasgow
Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood, Glasgow
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