Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

15 Hillside Road, Mansewood, Glasgow G43 1DB
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  • Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood, Glasgow
Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood has skilled, caring staff who are chosen for their personal qualities and professional skills.

It has an excellent relationship with children and parents and has established a Parent Group, which actively encourages feedback and involvement in the nursery's development.

Staff are cheery, enthusiastic, and above all, encourage and promote children's development.

The nursery uses Famly as an online tool, it is a fantastic aid for communication with parents, to let them see what their child has been doing each day.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lindsay Nolan (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 71

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the nursery for further fee information.


    Our sessions are:
    Morning (AM) Session: - 8am till 12:45pm,
    Afternoon (PM) Session: - 1pm till 5:45pm,
    Full day 8am till 6pm,
    Our 3 to 5 years old Funded Sessions –
    Morning (AM): 8:15am till 12:45pm –
    Afternoon (PM) - 1pm till 5:30pm

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • 4 pm on Christmas Eve until after New Year Bank Holiday

Parking

  • off street parking

Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood Reviews (52)

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Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood has 52 reviews.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters have attended smiley stars nursery in mansewood and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The staff are caring and kind and my children have developed lovely relationships with key members of the team. The management team are helpful and very responsive and have a good understanding
of the complexities of family life. The environment is lovely with outdoor space that has been converted for use in any weather. The team also try to take the children out to local green spaces when they can.
The team have really helped to my eldest daughter adjust to having a younger sibling and have been a great source of stability for our family. They also did a great job preparing my eldest for school and supporting the transition.
Overall, smiley stars is a great nursery and I would highly recommend it.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for trusting us with both of your daughters' early years. We are delighted to hear how much they have enjoyed their time at Smiley Stars Mansewood and…read more
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Review from Paul N (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Smiley Stars for a number of years.
I felt the care there was excellent and in clean environment. The food the children got was a varied menu.
There was a good outside space in the garden outside which was separated into different spaces for the different age groups.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your lovely review!We're delighted to hear that your daughter had such a positive experience with us over the years. It means a lot to know that you felt the care we provided was…read more
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves Smiley Stars Mansewood. I trust the staff and feel they genuinely care. The place has a family feel about it. I really like the daily updates and updates on her progress. She has been there since she was 11 months and moved across 3 rooms since then with settling-in periods. They
do a lot of activities and kids get to self-serve themselves as they get older helping their development.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your daughter loves her time at Smiley Stars - Mansewood. It's wonderful to know that you feel confident in our care and that the…read more
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Review from Alexander L (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, staff very welcoming and engaged with the children, all the children seem happy, our daughter is always excited to arrive (and eat breakfast!) and is happy/playing when we pick her up. Will cater to every child's individual needs and a huge help in our daughter's development. Can't
recommend enough.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter enjoys her time at Smiley Stars-especially breakfast! We're so happy that she arrives excited and leaves happy,…read more
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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. My children have thrived since joining the nursery. Friendly staff, good communication, daily updates on the kid's activities for the day and staff have always had great bonds and connections with the children.
Children get plenty of outdoor fun and loads of fun learning experiences.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that your children have thrived since joining our nursery. It's wonderful to know that you appreciate our friendly team, communication, and…read more
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Review from D M (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We think this a fantastic nursery.
We have 2 children that go and they have both come on leaps and bounds. The staff are so good with both of them loving it and excited to go.
They do a range of activities inside and out and they learn about so many things. Would recommend!
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that both of your children are thriving and excited to come to nursery each day. It's wonderful to know that they enjoy the variety of…read more
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is very happy at Smiley Stars and so well looked after. The staff and management are excellent, communication is great and we have peace of mind leaving her in their care. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that your daughter is happy at Smiley Stars and that you feel confident leaving her in our care. Providing a nurturing environment and…read more
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Review from E F (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child loves it at Smiley Stars, all the staff are great and we really appreciate having a good local nursery.
We have recently had our 2nd child and have no hesitation in sending her to the same.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's wonderful to hear that your child loves their time at Smiley Stars and that you appreciate our team and the nursery. Congratulations on the arrival of your…read more
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Review from Nazish A (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son goes to Smiley Stars in Mansewood as I have nothing but great things to say.
The app is regularly updated so I am aware of how much he has eaten, slept and nappy changes. I find this so helpful as I know how he is getting on in real-time. The staff are great, they focus on building connections
with the kids, and organise lots of exciting activities to help build their development. The staff also create developmental entries so you can keep on top of what they learn in the nursery. It means you can take that learning to your home too.
The nursery is always clean which is so important to me. The staff clean the toys regularly too.
They go outside into the garden area regularly to play which is amazing. The baby area is covered which is perfect considering the Scottish weather.
I have nothing but amazing things to say about smiley stars. My son absolutely loves it there. I would definitely recommend it to other parents/carers.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Wow, thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much you and your son love Smiley Stars in Mansewood. Keeping parents updated through the app,…read more
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Smiley Stars Nursery cared for both of my children. The staff were incredible in providing a safe, friendly environment where my boys could confidently develop and have fun.
My youngest child has additional sensory needs and the smiley stars staff went above and beyond to meet his needs and were instrumental
in setting up lines of communication between myself and the other support teams needed to facilitate further education.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're thrilled to hear that both of your children had such a positive experience at Smiley Stars Nursery. Providing a safe, friendly, and supportive…read more
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been so well looked after by the staff at Smiley Stars, the nursery has an excellent schedule of activities, great opportunities for learning and playing. The staff are very friendly, helpful and genuinely care for the kids, a big shout out to our favourites, they will always have a special
place in our hearts!
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Many thanks for your lovely feedback. Our staff are delighted to read your comments. Greatly appreciated.
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Review from M G (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Looked after my son since he was 10 months old. Great memories for him, staff provide endless smiles and encouragement as well as early education via the curriculum. Mansewood building is well-run, and visibly well-maintained. Management comms via app has been really helpful. Love being able to track
him and get photo updates whilst I’m at work. The nursery also find time to support great fundraising during the year for charity which is a great example for the preschool kids.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We are delighted to hear that your son has had such positive experiences and made great memories with us. Our staff takes pride in providing endless…read more
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Review from Karen M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Superb nursery, both my children have/do attend here. The staff are lovely and really care about the children. My child learns so much from the nursery she is constantly surprising us. Updates are provided during the day in the app which is great.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that both of your children have had positive experiences with us. Our staff is dedicated to caring for and nurturing each child,…read more
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Review from Kirsty R (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Smiley Stars Mansewood is such a brilliant nursery. Both my sons have attended. One has gone to school happy and confident and my 17-month-old gets excited every morning we put his coat on, as he knows he's going there. Management are excellent and staff very caring. They provide stimulating activities
and I like the regular updates and photos throughout the day.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thanks for your lovely comments and feedback. Our team puts in a lot of effort to create fun learning opportunities for the kids we look after. We're so happy that we could support both your little…read more
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest has been with Smiley Stars for a year and a half and we’ve had an amazing experience. The staff are lovely and the turnover of staff is low which gives me confidence of continuity for my little boy. The staff make a real effort to make every day special and fun. My child’s development has
been so fast because he’s been learning every day.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Your feedback is greatly appreciated and motivates us to continue providing a variety of learning opportunities for the children and thank you for recognising the hard work and dedication of our…read more
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Review from F G (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m so pleased we chose Smiley Stars Mansewood for our daughter. Communication from the start has been top notch and the staff adopt a flexible approach to meet the needs of each child. It’s lovely to know we’re leaving our daughter each day with such a kind and caring team. She gets to explore a wide
range of activities and her confidence and speech are really coming on thanks to this.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thanks for your kind words, we really appreciate it! Our team is dedicated to creating enriching learning experiences for all the children in our care. We're so happy to hear that your little one is…read more
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy absolutely loves Smiley Stars, he has made lots of friends and the staff are great with him. They have a good structure for learning and activities and we are always kept updated when he has made a development in his learning and skills.
We love seeing what he has been up to each day
in photo updates. He is always coming home with new things he has learnt at nursery. The app they use keeps us well informed and is easy to use.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Many thanks for your lovely comments, we are glad that your little one is enjoying and learning at Smiley Stars. Our staff team strive to provide the best care possible and create supportive…read more
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to nursery, and it has continued to develop her skills. We have a great relationship with the nursery, and we are pleased we managed to get a space for our son so that he can have the same experience as his sister has.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Awww, thank you so so much for your continuous trust in us.
We are delighted to have the opportunity to look after your wee-gorgeous ones.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was 1.5 years, and we have had a brilliant experience. She was a bit shy initially, but the nursery did a great job of boosting her confidence. She is a wee little chatterbox now.
The staff is really responsible and friendly. The app is best of all,
as it keeps us on track for the whole day of the kids.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your lovely words. Our dedicated staff work hard to support and encourage the little ones in our care to reach their potential.
We thrive to provide high-quality care for you…read more
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I trust them with my daughter wholeheartedly! My daughter attends four days a week and has done for three years now. They go above and beyond to try and accommodate you and your child. The staff really care about all the children, and the kids always have a great time. They adapt their teaching to meet
the needs of the child and are completely inclusive.
Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood
Thank you so much for your lovely words and continuous support. Our dedicated staff work hard to support and encourage the little ones in our care to reach their potential.
We thrive to provide…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.932)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10 for Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.932 for Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood is calculated as follows: ( (179 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.932
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 71 number of registered child places is 14.2, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

What is the Age Range of Children that Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood accepts?

Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood Open?

Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood have capacity for?

Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood has capacity for a total of 71 Children.

How far is Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood to the centre of Glasgow?

3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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