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Nightingales Nursery Ltd

20 Sandyford Street, Glasgow G3 8QJ
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Nightingale Nursery gives children the chance to learn about the world in a stimulating and fun learning environment.

Staff ensure parents are given up to date information on their child's progress each day.

Highly-skilled and caring staff offer children a variety of adult-led activities as well as the space for young children to enjoy child-initiated play.

Nutritious and balanced meals are provided each day.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Owner

  • Sandra Doherty
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Sandra Doherty (Owner)

Total Places for Children

  • 54

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

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No

Opening Times

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

Nightingales Nursery Ltd Reviews (24)

9.4

Nightingales Nursery Ltd has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.381) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nightingales Nursery Ltd has 24 reviews.

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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our toddlers have been at Nightingales for 6 months and we (and they) could not be happier! What an amazing place, full of truly wonderful staff with the most enthusiastic, caring and engaging approach to childcare.
The facility itself is great, with big, bright rooms full of ever changing toys, activities and learning tools. The garden area is large and fully enclosed allowing regular, safe exploration of the outdoors.
The children's outings are varied and age/stage appropriate. The food on offer is nutritious and the staff do a brilliant job keeping the whole place clean and organised.
Communication from the staff in the babyroom is excellent. The regular updates via the app ensure we're well informed of what the little ones have been up to with their day even if we can't be with them.

We feel so reassured that our children are so well cared for and wouldnt hesitate to recommend Nightingales to other parents.

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Review from Mia O (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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We can't recommend this nursery enough, all the staff in the baby area are exceptional. I was so nervous about my little one being in nursery and the settling in was great, the team so hands on and make you feel really at ease, but by far the best sign to me is that my little boy loves going in, he's so happy with the staff and is learning so much there. They are always thinking of fun activities and doing really nice outings that I know enrich every day for our little one. A really amazing place.

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Review from J D (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son attends Nightingales nursery and his and our experience have been truly fantastic. I was so apprehensive about my son going to nursery and the transition was done with so much care and thoughtfulness. The nursery team show such care and compassion to my little one. I never worry about my son when I'm at work as I have such trust in the nursery team. The kiddies are exposed to so many different activities and I'm always amazed by how immaculately clean it is after all of the messy play! The kids are so lucky to have their own garden space and the team make such an effort to develop the kids' personal interests. My son spends most of his outdoor time in the mud kitchen and it's so heart warming to see how much this is encouraged. I truly couldn't rate this nursery higher and have and will continue to recommend to all :):)

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Review from Maria M (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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This wonderful nursery is our village. Our 16 month old son has been attending Nightingales for about 5 months now and absolutely loves it. Being our first baby, the transition to day care felt like a big step but the staff in the baby room were amazingly supportive and attentive. Their excellent communication and his excitement at drop off made the return to full time work seamless.

I am always impressed by the ever stimulating and constantly changing room set up, the nutritious and varied meal options and the smiling faces of all the team. My little boy has lots of energy and really appreciates the (usually twice daily) visits to the lovely outdoor garden.

I am delighted that we chose Nightingales and I feel confident that he will grow and develop as I had hoped in this supportive and nurturing environment.

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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our 3-year-old son has been attending Nightingales for over 2 years. He loves the nursery and we can't recommend it highly enough. Support during his initial settling in and transition between rooms has been exceptional and always at our son's own pace. Staff have an exemplary attitude, they treat children as individuals and are dedicated to their wellbeing and experience at the nursery. The rooms are lovely and bright with a vast range of varied resources. We receive lots of communication about planning of activities/learning and get feedback daily at pick-up and through the app. Support through potty training was fantastic. We are encouraged to provide feedback and staff are very receptive to all questions/queries. The nursery garden is great and our son loves the twice daily visits.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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The manager and her staff have been so friendly and helpful and are amazing with my child. They are always so reassuring and provide detailed updates about my child's day. The child loves her time here and waves me off to go and play which is lovely.

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Nightingales Nursery is excellent. We were so lucky to find nightingales. Their flexible nursery days, long opening hours, and being open 52 weeks a year allowed me to carry on my career as a nurse who does shift work. The setup at Nightingales is an excellent learning environment, the 3 rooms for different age stages and large outdoor space allow freedom to play. The family app allows us as parents to see into our child's day and setups at nursery.

What makes nightingales exceptional is the staff. The nursery care providers are so caring, friendly, and invested in the children. The detailed planning of learning experiences are available to see on the app, free play, dancing, wheels Wednesday, recycling, space week, beach party, and summer trip. So many more opportunities to learn and always keep us up to date with our child's individual learning also. You are always greeted with a warm welcome, which reinforces the safe environment nightingales have created. Exceeds on every level.

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Review from Erin C (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Nightingales is a brilliant nursery. Our daughter has attended here since 2022 and she has absolutely loved her time here. The staff are all so friendly and helpful. The nursery provides excellent activities including French and dance classes. The nursery rooms are perfect with how big and bright they are - creating a lovely feel. We are very grateful to have found such a wonderful nursery!

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Website
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A wonderful environment. Exceptional staff, allows me to send my daughter, safe in the knowledge she is not only well cared for, but nurtured and treated as an individual. Complete confidence in the team overall, can’t fault it at all.

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Review from Katy O (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Wonderful, caring and nurturing staff. Great garden area for outside play.
My two children have thrived while attending Nightingales and built very happy relationships with staff.

We have always felt they are very safe and cherished while at nursery.

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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My eldest child has just graduated from this nursery and my youngest is still attending. I am so grateful to have found Nightingales. It's been such an important part of all our lives. I have seen them both grow so much in their time here. So many incredible activities to keep them engaged and learn from everyday. We always receive wonderful communication with staff on their progress daily. Complete peace of mind, for us as parents, to know they are in such a safe and nurturing environment.

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Review from Paul L (Father of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our oldest has just left Nightingales to start school. He has absolutely loved his time here and our baby has settled brilliantly in the baby room since starting in April this year. Amazing staff who always take the time to talk about what our children have been up to that day. When Nightingales introduced the new app, it has really brought to life for us to see how the kids learn and develop whilst having fun, however, the staff still take time to discuss this in person. An excellent nursery that our children have loved going to and making friends.

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Review from Samantha F (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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I have 2 children, the eldest has just left Nightingales and the youngest is still there. I can not recommend this nursery enough. My job involves an early start and I had to drop the kids off at 7 a.m, I don’t think there are any other nurseries that could have accommodated this.
When my kids started the transition period was much longer than my friends who were at other nurseries and they actually provided the babies in the baby room a cot rather than expecting them to sleep on the floor.
The staff throughout the years have always offered advice. When my oldest started school, it was a breeze because of all the transition work the staff had completed. The staff are the best thing about Nightingales, they do a fantastic job. Every member of the team goes above and beyond for the children, and the children adore them to pieces.

There is a large garden which is a huge selling point that the children love. They go outside every day and also go on trips to parks and museums.

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Review from A I (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at Nightingales Nursery since October 2022. The staff are incredible, I cannot praise them enough! The days are full of fun and varied activities including trips to the local parks, library and museums. The recent addition of the Family App is great and it's so lovely to see lots of updates/pictures of what the children are getting up to each day.
My husband and I appreciate the flexibility offered in terms of hours/pick-up times. Hot meals are provided so we don't need to worry about preparing anything and our son loves them.

Our son loves his time here. I always recommend Nightingales and will continue to do so.

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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2023 Submitted via Website
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I cannot praise the staff enough at Nightingales Nursery. They are hard working, full of inspiring ideas for play and learning and very diligent in providing for the needs of children. Communication to me as a parent has been consistently clear and honest. I see these guys as an extension to my support network and a very reliable and friendly service. Cannot think of a negative in the four years my son has attended. So much so my daughter is about to enrol. Best decision I have ever made finding this place.

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Review from Fiona L (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery. Can’t praise the staff enough. The focus is always on the individual and their needs. The days are varied and meals are healthy. Communication has been consistently excellent.

The nursery promotes learning opportunities in a variety of ways and takes great pride in the care of the children.

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Review from Jocelyn D (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Nightingales provide a caring, supportive learning environment for my son (and my oldest boy previously attended too). He is flourishing there. I am confident he is in very good hands at Nightingales.

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Review from Libby C (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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As of April 2023 we have 3 children at Nightingales Nursery.
They have all started as babies and moved through the respective rooms. We have never considered another nursery.
We have nothing but praise and admiration for the staff. We find the team to be organised and attentive. The children are well cared for, yet stimulated and challenged.
We enjoy having cooked lunches provided and dance/French classes in the preschool room.
I enjoy that the nursery is keen to adapt and implement new changes - such as the recent Famly app, which is a valuable addition to the nursery.

The most significant point for me, as a mother, is that I am able to go to work and be content my children are being well cared for and nurtured.

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Review from Frances P (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Nightingales is an excellent nursery, our daughter loves her time spent there.
The staff provide consistently personalised care encouraging our daughter to really come into her own - learning new skills, making friends and playing in a variety of settings.

We have been so grateful for the consistency provided by the nursery during the coronavirus pandemic. Sensible safety measures were put in place quickly but with a ‘business as usual’ feeling for the children, meaning we were able to continue to work knowing our daughter was safe and happy.

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Review from Rob M (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2019 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery. Our second daughter is currently there, with my eldest having spent 4 happy years attending it. Staff are great, the children have lots to do in the nursery (large, bright and well-equipped rooms), the large garden outside and the local area. Couldn't recommend it enough.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nightingales Nursery Ltd

What is the Age Range of Children that Nightingales Nursery Ltd accepts?

Nightingales Nursery Ltd accepts Children aged from 0 years to 5 years.

What Days & Hours is Nightingales Nursery Ltd Open?

Nightingales Nursery Ltd is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Nightingales Nursery Ltd have capacity for?

Nightingales Nursery Ltd has capacity for a total of 54 Children.

How far is Nightingales Nursery Ltd to the centre of Glasgow?

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

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