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Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

38 Ibrox Terrace, Ibrox, Glasgow G51 2TB
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Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox, Glasgow
Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox, Glasgow
Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox, Glasgow

Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox offers children an exciting learning environment.





Trained, caring staff have been chosen for their professional and personal skills.

Staff develop every child's confidence and skills and support them to have lots of fun.





The team of staff build excellent relationships with parents, including the establishment of a Parent Group, and actively encourage their feedback and involvement in the development of the nursery.

Smiley Stars Nursery understands that parents want a safe environment for their child, a nursery they can trust.

Funding & Fees

Please contact the nursery for further fee information.
Our standard 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

Contact Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Carrie MacKay (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

  • 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • off Street parking

Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox Reviews (63)

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Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.282) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox has 63 reviews.

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Review from U C (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at the nursery for 7 months and the nursery has helped him to be more comfortable and confident with other children and with new faces and his communication and development is getting better day by day as he takes part in the various activities.
I find the regular updates on the app very helpful as can see what he is doing throughout the day and the staff are very quick to let me know if there is any incident.

The pictures of my son's activity is enjoyable to see and allows me to keep his nursey memories saved.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear how much your son has grown in confidence, communication and social skills during his time with us - that's exactly what we aim to support every day.

It's wonderful to know that you find the app updates helpful and that they keep...  

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Review from Z A (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Smiley Stars is a great nursery the staff are very friendly and kind they provide great programmes for kids to do absolutely love this nursery.

My son has had a hard time with going to nursery as it is all very new to him but the staff are so lovely and keep me updated and my son is doing much better now thanks to the great staff at Smiley Stars.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're so pleased to hear that your son is settling in well and that you feel supported during what can be a big transition.

Our team works hard to provide a caring, reassuring environment and to keep families updated, so your feedback means a lot to us....  

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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our child has been attending Smiley Stars Ibrox for around 2 years and we cannot fault them. They provide excellent care and a wide variety of fun, creative activities for the children . Our son loves it and always enjoys the food too! Since we wholeheartedly recommended the nursery to members of our extended family, our nephew now attends too and our daughter will enrol as well once the times comes. We wish to thank the staff for all that they do.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that your son has enjoyed his time with us over the past two years and that you've been so happy with the care and activities we provide.

It means so much that you've recommended us to your family - and we're so pleased to...  

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Review from Caitlin T (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We've sent our daughter to this nursery for the last 9 or so months and have been really impressed. I was hesitant to send her to nursery so young (from 6 months), but the staff really love the children and it shows. My daughter is always happy to go in, starting the day with a big cuddle from the caregivers. We've never had a difficult drop off. All her needs are taken care of and I just love seeing the updates on the app each day. The room is almost always super relaxed which is not easy to achieve with the babies! They have lovely resources available for the children, and try to get them outside each day.

When I first started my daughter here I anticipated moving her to a closer nursery when she was a bit older, but I won't be doing this now having seen how lovely everyone is and how much they genuinely care about the children.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox
Thank you so much for your lovely and thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has settled so well, especially starting at such a young age. It means a lot to know you feel reassured and supported, and that drop-offs have been a positive experience for you both.

Your kind...  

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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son attends this nursery and we are very happy with it. The staff are kind, caring and very attentive to the children. My son really enjoys going there, which means a lot to me as a parent.
A special thank you to the manager, Carrie. She is truly amazing - very kind, supportive and always ready to help. Her care and dedication make this nursery a wonderful place for children.

The whole team is fantastic and creates such a warm, friendly and safe environment. Thank you all for the love, care and hard work you give to the children every day.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that your son enjoys his time at nursery and that you feel happy with the care he receives.

Your kind words about our team mean a lot, and we'll be sure to pass on your special thanks to Carrie (Nursery Manager) - she will really...  

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Review from Courtney R (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Overall we have had an amazing experience with Smiley Stars Nursery, over the past 6.5 years we have enrolled both our sons here and never a bad experience yet!

The staff are very attentive and caring, they always go above & beyond for children and parents.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback and for trusting us with both your sons. We're truly honoured to have cared for them over the last 6.5 years. Our team values building strong relationships with children and parents, and we're delighted to hear this has shone through. Thank you for being such an important part of our Smiley Stars family :)

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Review from Snehi L (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Smiley star is one of the best nursery at Glasgow. They are very helpful, flexible and amazing team, understands kids well. Good food. Nice welcome, Lot many creative toys, options they have to keep the kids engaged and on their learning path, safe environment, and their family app is excellent app with all minute details about your child.
My kid adjusted their within no time.

We love Smiley Star Ibrox Nursery.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you and your family have had such a positive experience with Smiley Stars Ibrox. It means so much to know that our team's care, flexibility, and dedication have helped your child settle in so quickly and happily.We're...  

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Review from R N (Guardian of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Stepchild attended for around 4 months. Overall, I rate the service as unsatisfactory and I will clearly outline reasons why...
Intercom was forever broken which meant parents and kids could be waiting outside for what seemed like forever until finally gaining access.
Negative atmosphere/vibe apon entering the nursery as if some of the staff (not all may I add!) did not enjoy being there.
Several incidents which took place which in turn, led me to question her level of care whilst in the nursery itself.
Resources such as aprons were not provided at any time, even though they were clearly on display.
Several items we also provided the nursery subsequently went missing on seperate occasions.
Communication between staff also clearly lacking as conflicting info passed over on several occasions regarding food consumtion etc.

Good points: Nice back garden for kids to play outside and small setting, allowing for regular 1-on-1 learning.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the positive aspects of our garden and 1:1 learning environment. We note this is the 2nd review from the same household. Our intercom system admits one family at a time for safeguarding, this may cause short waits during busy times. The incidents...  

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Overall very dissatisfied with this nursery. Had to make a snap decision to pull my toddler out before end of term due to being very worried about her quality of care at the hands of this nursery. Would strongly advise against enrolling your children here!

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

We're sorry to hear the parent left feeling disappointed. Their child attended our Ibrox nursery for around 4 months, during which time they requested to increase attendance-something we feel reflects trust in our care. We took their concerns seriously, carried out a full internal review, also...  

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Im so happy I choice best nursery for my son he always love to go there in nursery stuff is amazing so support you cen trust them with ur child 100 percent thenks you for everything you do for all kids

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Thank you so much for your lovely review of Smiley Stars Nursery. We're overjoyed to hear that your son loves attending and that our staff has provided the supportive and trustworthy environment we strive for.Your trust and appreciation mean the world to us. It's our privilege to care for your...  

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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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I'm really happy with this nursery. They have a lot of activities for the children, all the people who work here are amazing. I love the way they communicate with us very clearly and respectfully. My daughter is so happy and she is learning so fast. Thank you for everything team! well done!

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you're happy with Smiley Stars - Ibrox and that your daughter is thriving with us. Our team works hard to create a nurturing and engaging environment, so it's wonderful to know that you appreciate the activities, communication, and...  

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My wee boy has been going to Smiley Stars for 5 months. He has settled really well and enjoys going to nursery. The staff are all friendly, caring and professional. We really appreciate the daily feedback and photos via the app. We receive regular progress reports about our wee boy's development. The nursery is clean with enough space for the children. Staff and management are approachable and quick to respond to any queries. Staff provide a variety of activities each day and the children get lots of outdoor time.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your wee boy has settled in so well and enjoys his time at Smiley Stars. Our team works hard to create a warm, caring, and engaging environment, so it's wonderful to know that you appreciate the daily updates, progress reports,...  

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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It's been 2 years with Smiley Stars and it's like a second home for my daughter. She likes her teachers very much and loves to go to her nursery daily. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They have plenty of activities and provide updates on the child's development daily. My daughter loves the food in her nursery and misses it during the weekends. Thank you so much for helping her to grow.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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This is a small, clean and tidy nursery, and everyday updates are amazing. We know what our children are doing in nursery, my little one is happy to go and learn more activities. Staff is lovely and professional. My daughter has speech delay but she can say words. I am happy with the nursery environment. Only issue, it looks tight and small but other things are brilliant.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Best nursery ever. Highly recommended. They are really responsible for children. I get each and every detail on the app which makes me confident in my decision. The staff are really polite. They guide me in each and every detail, very respectfully. My baby adjusts here very fast.

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My heart is at peace when my daughter is at the nursery because I know she is in good hands, she is small, but the staff is lovely, and she enjoys it there. They are always available for a talk, whether online or in person. My concerns are always well dealt with. It's my baby's other lovely home.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Thank you so much for trusting us with your little one; we try our best to provide a safe, loving, caring and nurturing environment, and your lovely words are greatly appreciated.

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Review from Shamaila J (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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Many thanks from the heart for caring and looking after my daughter. It feels like a second home to her. All the staff are so supportive, and they provide her with so much care. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery in the area. I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my daughter.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox
Aww - You are most welcome; many thanks for sharing your daughter's experience with Smiley Stars Nursery- Ibrox.
I agree; our staff team works hard to provide a happy, safe and nurturing environment.

We appreciate your lovely review.

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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started the nursery in May 2023, and so far, it’s been an amazing experience for her. I like the fact that you’re always updated about your child’s development and activities taking place. They have very good facilities and a clean environment. The teachers are very friendly and welcoming.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox
Many thanks for the lovely reviews. Greatly appreciated

We work hard to provide your little one with the best care possible.

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Review from Pamela C (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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Both of my boys attended this nursery from around nine months old until they started school. I could have moved them both to school nurseries in the year before school; however, this was not an option for us as smiley stars provided better wrap-around care, provided more nutritious and filling meals, provided more activities and (the main reason) could never have gotten the trust from me that smiley stars have. They have provided a family-orientated and loving atmosphere with the safety, needs and happiness of the children at the heart of everything they have done, and I couldn’t imagine anyone else caring for my babies. I will very much miss the comfort blanket this nursery provided during every stage of raising my babies, and I will be forever thankful for everything they have done.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Oh my, you made me cry. Thank you so so much for the lovely words. We are delighted to look after your two gorgeous boys. Thank you for the opportunity.

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Review from Sakaria P (Father of Child) published on 26 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending this nursery for over a year, and there was never a day that I complained about anything. The staff are well trained, kind and friendly. She loves her teachers so much and everyone at the nursery. She has developed so fast, and we, as parents, are really grateful for the roles you're playing in her development. Would greatly recommend this nursery to anyone out there looking for a good nursery.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Thank you so so much for your lovely words. We work hard to provide the best environment for the little ones in our care. Thank you.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

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

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

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

Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox 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 - Ibrox have capacity for?

Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox has capacity for a total of 44 Children.

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

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

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