Pied Piper Nursery

25 Hector Road, Shawlands, Glasgow G41 3RJ
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  • Pied Piper Nursery, Glasgow
The Pied Piper Nursery is ideally located close to Shawlands shopping centre and train station and provides a home-from-home setting for children aged 12 weeks to five years.

Led by a passionate and caring team, the nursery is filled with hand-picked resources (natural where possible) to encourage self-directed play and discovery.

The nursery also offers secure outdoor space including individual gardens for each age group, to enable fun in the fresh air! The team also takes regular trips out to local green spots to further make the most of the natural world.

Pied Piper loves getting the best out of each and every child and offers a safe, homely and nurturing space where children can thrive at their own pace.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lesley Bennett (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Day rates:
    0-5 years: £78


    AM rate:
    0-5 years: £43


    PM rate:
    0-5 years: £43

  • Fees are subject to change. Please contact the Nursery for tailored information.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Pied Piper Nursery Reviews (65)

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Pied Piper Nursery has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.154) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pied Piper Nursery has 65 reviews.

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Review from Kelly B (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pied Piper has a first-class service. The staff are all fantastic and are always welcoming and helpful in any situation. Every single staff member has been top-class and professional. Two of my children attended here; one started in the baby room and one in toddlers and continued throughout their whole
nursery life. Pied Piper has made their learning fun and educational. The app they use is fantastic, and we can see pictures of our children throughout their day, which we love! I would recommend Pied Piper to anyone! Thank you to everyone at Pied Piper for making my children's journey through nursery a lovely one! We will miss you dearly now we are off to school!
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
It has been a privilege watching your children blossom into confident individuals. They have developed in character and personality through their time at nursery. Your child’s journey is fundamental…read more
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Review from Monika M (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are thrilled with the progress of our 11-month-old since being at Pied Piper. The staff are extremely supportive and she gets a warm welcome from every staff member as we arrive, which helps settle her in for the day. We are happy with the updates we receive and the variety of meals she gets. We
highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Carrie LLoyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
It is lovely to hear how much your little one has settled into nursery with the support of the team’s successful attachment. Connecting with our parents and children from the moment they arrive at…read more
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Review from Philip H (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of our children were at Pied Piper Nursery from ages 1 to 5 and they were very happy there.
The staff seem to genuinely care for the children and are very active in coming up with activities that help them develop.
The management has also been delightful to deal with over the years.
Thank
you for many happy memories, Pied Piper!
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
It has been a pleasure getting to know the children and watching them develop into confident individuals. We strive to provide a nurturing, stimulating nursery full of wonder for our children to…read more
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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a great experience with Pied Piper. Our wee boy has been really well looked after. He’s recently moved to the toddler room and found the transition a little difficult, but the staff have been really supportive. The food they get is all really healthy, and the app is brilliant in terms of
updates. Anytime we are concerned about our wee boy or looking for an update, we message and get an update. The staff have also been good at discussing child development with us. I would really recommend the nursey if you are looking for a nurturing environment with staff who take a real interest in your child.
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Review from Sylvia S (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff went the extra mile to help my little one settle in. Receiving regular updates via the nursery app is very reassuring. The staff are relaxed and so welcoming to all the children, that my little guy now skips into the nursery. I would definitely recommend it to other parents.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child is very shy natured and we were worried after lockdown and no toddler groups that she would struggle starting nursery at 3. The staff at Pied Piper have been so supportive and great at keeping in contact. There is a great variety of imaginative activities and our daughter has settled incredibly
well now!
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
It is wonderful to hear that our team are very responsive to you and your child’s individual needs. Even during/after lockdown, we understand the importance of successful transitions through stay and…read more
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Review from Fiona L (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care and support of our daughter at the Pied Piper nursery is first class. They are a hardworking genuine team of staff. We have watched our daughter thrive in developmental areas confidence, kindness and play whilst learning about life around her in a fun and safe environment. As parents we can’t
thank them enough.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
Thank you for this lovely review! It is great to hear you have had such a positive experience with us and you value the team's hard work to support your child’s development. We are thankful to have…read more
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Review from Ricarda B (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pied Piper has been a great experience for our daughter right from the start!


Our daughter has been at Pied Piper for about 3 months now. She was 8 months old when she started and we were nervous about her being quite young and due to Covid we couldn't accompany her inside. The staff were amazing

though and reassured both us and our daughter who did not want to part from us at first. They won her over really fast and she settled really quickly. We know she is in the best hands at nursery and she loves going and playing with her new friends. We get updates throughout the day and most days we get to see pictures of what she has been up to during the day. The nursery exposes her to so many more different sensory, cognitive and motoric experiences than what I could offer my daughter. She is absolutely thriving!
Reply from Carrie LLoyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
Thank you for taking the time to contrast such a meaningful review. It was lovely to read that your child’s transition was very smooth and was very reassuring for you and your child. It is lovely to…read more
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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel our son is being really well looked after, he is developing every day and making friends. Communication between us and his teachers is great and we can message them any time for an update on how he is doing. We have been well supported when our son has had challenging behaviour and we respect
and trust his teachers’ assessment and advice. We highly recommend this nursery and our youngest son will be starting there soon.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
It is great to hear that your child has been developing his social skills and making secure friendships in nursery, the app is great for sharing information and photo/video evidence for our parents to…read more
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Review from Alison G (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It’s such a great feeling to feel comfortable and confident with the care that our daughter is getting. All the staff at Pied Piper are so friendly and welcoming and have given us a smooth transition into nursery care. Our daughter settled in quickly and loves being at Pied Piper! They try to spend
a lot of time outside which is great. Communications are good and the app is a great way of keeping in touch.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
Thank you for your valued feedback – it is lovely to hear your daughter has settled in well during her transition into nursery. It’s also great to hear a family app is a positive tool for…read more
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved her time at Pied Piper. The carers are all very warm and interested in the children and they have great fun. The facilities were updated a couple of years ago and the rooms are all perfect for child-led play. Great use of outdoor space - both at the nursery, and with trips to the
park etc. Management is always professional and understanding of family needs. There is a genuine desire to hear from parents and continuously improve the experience for everyone.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
It has been a pleasure getting to know your child and her wider family. Your support over the years with the updated nursery improvements has been much appreciated. It is lovely to hear you value our…read more
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Review from Maryam H (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Pied Piper since he was two and he’s now transitioning into Primary school. The staff are exceptional. I can’t even begin with this one. When my child enrolled, he was in the process of being diagnosed with Autism. The nursery has been a few steps ahead and set out a plan for my
child with our involvement. They accommodate his sensory needs and his key workers have all been so lovely and welcoming and I know they genuinely care for my son. The headteacher is absolutely lovely and very approachable and open to feedback which I love.


There have been a few hiccups over the years but they’ve always been receptive to feedback. More recently they promoted an existing staff member (who was my child’s key worker and also trained in makaton) into a SEN point of contact for the nursery which I think is a great step forward and necessary to make the environment inclusive. My child is very happy when he goes to nursery and my mind is at rest when he’s there.

Reply from Carrie LLoyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
We are humbled to have been a strong network of support for you and the family. It really highlights the importance of trusting and open relationships in order to reach the same goals. It was…read more
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Review from Kyle L (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. The staff go out of their way to meet the children’s individual needs. We’ve been delighted with how the team there has settled our son and is now working to develop him. The nursery is always coming up with interesting ways for the children to play and learn - we’ve been so impressed
by our whole experience.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
It is lovely to hear how satisfied you are with the care and support your child receives within our inclusive environment. It is important for us that we work in collaboration with our parents to…read more
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Review from Jennie C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent nursery. The team are so friendly and caring. They take time to get to know you and your baby. I cannot rate it highly enough. They do activities every day with the babies. They take them outside daily. They feed them breakfast, lunch and a good snack in the afternoon so they are
not too hungry when they are picked up. I am thrilled with how well it is going since we started. They are very happy to use cloth nappies. They use the family app so you know what your child has to eat and how much they sleep and reply to messages very quickly. I would recommend.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
Thank you for your valued feedback and we are grateful to hear you share our same values for the care of children within our nursery as we do. It is lovely to hear you are very supportive towards our…read more
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Review from H L (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons attend Pied Piper. It’s a lovely nursery. We chose it for its homely feel. The boys are well looked after and have both been very happy here.


The staff have done an incredible job during Covid too. The nursery has put in place high standards which have kept people feeling safe and

reassured. I highly recommend it.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
Thank you for your valued feedback. It has been a pleasure developing positive partnerships with you, the boys and their wider family. The boys have settled well into Nursery and they have developed…read more
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Review from Jessica K (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We put our daughter into Pied Piper quite young (I believe she was 4.5 months). They were able to adapt to our set schedules for her since day one. Now she is a thriving 1-year-old and we couldn't be more pleased. We believe Pied Piper has a lot to do with her solid physical and mental development and
of course her socialisation skills - which is key with a pandemic baby! Sadly, we are moving abroad so we will have to say goodbye to Pied Piper and its lovely staff. That's what prompted me to write this review, as I remember it was this set of reviews that guided me to them in the first place. Highly recommend! Lovely staff, tons of activities/themed days, emphasis on outdoor play, great communication on the nursery app.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
It has been a privilege getting to know all the family and supporting your little one to settle into Nursery successfully. We have loved facilitating next steps for your daughter and supporting her…read more
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Review from A T (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with standout staff who go above and beyond to look after our daughter. They put a lot of thought into how the kids learn and have fun. We've really seen our wee girl grow in confidence since starting there.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
It has been a pleasure watching your little one grow in confidence and develop their self–esteem and socialising skills whilst in the toddler area. We are looking forward to promoting their language…read more
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend and could not fault Pied Piper Nursery. Our son, born during lockdown, was not used to being away from me and I was reluctant and worried about leaving him with anyone, including family, never mind in a nursery with people we didn’t know. Being my third child I had of course
done my research and on paper, this nursery ticked all the boxes and stood out from the crowd as a stand-alone winner. My expectations were exceeded! The warm welcome from day one, the care, dedication, patience, support all the staff provide to the children and parents is second to none. My son settled in nicely allowing me to go to work worry-free. He has been at the nursery for 6 months now and absolutely loves it. The staff are out of this world. It is a clean, safe and supportive environment and he is encouraged to be kind, bold and confident. I love the updates and photos we receive via the app giving us parents peace of mind. Thank you for all that you do for our children!
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
We are very grateful for your kind words and aim to ensure our settling-in process reflects our core values to ensure a sense of place and a child-centred approach. We strive to reassure all parents…read more
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Review from Ramsay H (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic team of enthusiastic and caring specialists. Our two children love going to nursery and have a fantastic time in a fun environment that encourages their development. I’d highly recommend the nursery to any parent.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
We have loved being a positive influence in your children’s development and setting up enriched learning experiences to promote their wander and curiosity through their interests. It is lovely…read more
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Review from Heather F (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot recommend Pied Piper nursery highly enough. Having relocated from London with 2 boys (2 and 4) we were hoping to find the right nursery to support our children with the transition and to provide a calm and fun environment for them to develop, grow and make friends in. We have found the staff
wonderful - supportive, kind, patient and calm, with lots of fun activities and imaginative themes and events across their time so far. Our 4 year old only came for one month before transferring to primary school, but still talks about the staff and is always keen to visit when we collect his younger brother. They both looked forward to going to nursery which is fantastic. Compared to other nurseries we have attended, the management is in our opinion, the best we have come across - calm, organised, adaptive and personal and this appears to filter down to all staff and our children's experience. Feel very glad to have found such a great nursery and would recommend to children of all ages.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Nursery Manager at Pied Piper Nursery
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We have loved working in partnership with you to engage in a successful transition together. It is lovely to hear your eldest child received such a positive…read more
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.154)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.154) out of 10 for Pied Piper Nursery 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.3 out of 5 from 2 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 4.875 for Pied Piper Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (22 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.875
  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 3.279 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pied Piper Nursery is based on 2 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 = 3.125
    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 65 number of registered child places is 13. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 13 = 0.154
  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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Lesley

Lesley Bennett

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

I am the nursery manager, and I oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery. I am passionate about early years and have lots of experience in leadership positions! I enjoy working in diverse teams, working alongside my staff to develop and shape young minds. I am particularly passionate about supporting children with ASN and promoting inclusive and nurturing practice. I hold the BA Childhood Practice degree, enabling registration as a manager with SSSC.

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