University Nursery

General Information

The University of Glasgow Nursery is located at 28 Hillhead Street.  All University of Glasgow employees with a current contract of employment AND matriculated students reading for a degree or other qualification are eligible to use the University Nursery, subject to availability. 

The University of Glasgow cannot guarantee that a place will be available for any age group but we will do our best to accommodate requests where we can.

Places

The Nursery is currently managed by Childcare Scotland Properties Ltd 

The Nursery is registered to accommodate up to 74 children on a full or part-time basis.

18 places for 6 weeks - 2 year olds;

24 places for 2 - 3 year olds;

32 places for 3 - 5 year olds 

The Nursery is open from 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday throughout the calendar year, except for a 2-week period over Christmas and New Year and certain public holidays. 

To maximise the use of the Nursery, places are normally full-time for 50 weeks of the year. 

Fee invoices are issued monthly.  Fee rates for part-time use will be considered at the discretion of Childcare Scotland Properties Ltd. and parents must state clearly their precise needs on the application form.

Students may contact the SRC Welfare Adviser for further information on other sources of funding assistance.

Fees

With effect from 1st September 2024 fees are as follows:

£1092 per month full-time

£546 per month part-time (based on 2½ days per week)

£50.40 per full day session

Fees include snacks and hot lunch provision. Further information on hot food provision is available from the Nursery direct. 

Fees are reviewed annually. 

Once a place has been taken, parents will conclude a contract with Childcare Scotland Properties Ltd. and the appropriate fee will be payable to Childcare Scotland Properties Ltd. one month in advance and monthly thereafter even where, for example, a child is ill and cannot attend the Nursery. 

Six weeks' notice is required when a place is given up

Subsidy Payments

University of Glasgow staff and matriculated students may apply for assistance with Nursery fees.

Please email ecs-nursery@glasgow.ac.uk for further details. 

Please note that the subsidies available are strictly limited and not guaranteed. 

Student Parent Information

Students should contact the  team or the SRC Advice Centre for further information regarding financial support.

Some useful information below:

Family Friendly Study Lounge

Library Level 4 - the rest of the library is also open to children

SRC Student Parents' Network

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SRCstudentparents

Baby Changing Facilities

1A The Square - Room 103A Disabled Ladies Toilet

Visitors Centre - Room 124A Disabled Toilet (next to University Shop)

Library - Level 4

James McClune Smith Learning Hub - beside the treetop cafe

Breast Milk Expressing Room

This room has a fridge and is available to access by code

Contact equality@gla.ac.uk 

Mature Students' Association

Facilities include kitchen, quiet study space, lockers and in a family friendly building.  Membership fee applies.

https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowUniversityMatureStudentsAssociation/

International Family Network

The International Student Support Team offer orientation, language classes for dependents, a weekly family lunch as well as regular trips and events.