Wildflower Shawlands Day Nursery & Preschool

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Both our sons attended Pied Piper from a young age, and our youngest is now about to start school. We liked the nursery immediately as it felt warm and homely, and the staff were very welcoming. Over the years both our children have loved attending nursery and there has been a good balance of fun, and getting the children ready for school. Our boys have formed some lovely friendships at nursery, and have always been well supported by the staff. There have been a lot of improvements to the garden and playrooms over the last couple of years which are great, but ultimately the staff are the most important part of a nursery and they are outstanding. I was diagnosed with cancer when both our boys were at nursery - knowing how well they were looked after took a huge weight off my mind while I was going through treatment. The nursery has been a big part of our lives for several years; I will miss it and would thoroughly recommend it to other parents.

My son has been at Pied Piper Nursery for almost 4 years and my daughter almost 2 years. They have always enjoyed it, had a lovely time and been looked after. The new management has been in place for 2 years and it has been great to see the new investment and experiences that have been put on offer.

My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 10 months old. I couldn’t be happier with the nursery staff and the setting. My daughter is thriving and absolutely loves it. I feel she is being so well cared for and gets to experience a wide range of activities. Would absolutely recommend it to anyone.

I highly recommend Pied Piper Nursery. We have been delighted with the care that our son has had at Pied Piper over the past 21 months. The staff in the Baby and Toddler rooms have been amazing and very welcoming. Throughout the pandemic, the Toddler room staff have kept us informed and updated at all times, sharing lovely pictures via the app. The rooms look fantastic following their refurbishment and renovations in 2019/2020. The manager and staff have been of great assistance when my wife and I have had to change arrangements at short notice. I always leave the nursery at ease, knowing that my son is in safe hands.

Lovely nursery, with very friendly and approachable staff and management. My son settled very quickly and loves going there ever since. The staff makes sure he feels comfortable and safe and I really like getting little updates on their app on how his day is going.

We could not be happier with Pied Piper Nursery. The staff are always friendly and helpful, and are great with the kids. Our twins absolutely love going to nursery. There is such a wide variety of activities for them to enjoy, as well as regular feedback about their progress. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Once the restrictions eased in March we were keen to have our little boy start nursery but equally a little anxious as to how he would settle after a very strange last year and having spent little to no time with other children or away from us, his parents. I have been delighted with how well he’s settled in thanks to the brilliant staff at Pied Piper Nursery. He’s always laughing and smiling when I pick him up, telling me about what’s he’s been up to that day, the projects they’re working on, the songs, the stories they’ve read, pictures painted or games in the garden. The other day he came running out shouting “that was so much fun!” Well done to all the staff! Fantastic nursery!

My son is attending the preschool room at Pied Piper Nursery and he is really enjoying it. The staff are really friendly, helpful and kind.Thank you so much for helping with my child's development. You're doing very well and I am more than happy.

Coming from abroad with two little kids is a major adventure for any family. Thanks to Pied Piper Nursery my girl who is a toddler has been able to discover her new city, make new friends and have lots of fun while learning. All the staff has been very welcoming and helpful.

My son is currently in the preschool room at Pied Piper Nursery and my daughter is in the baby room. Both children love the nursery and are happy and content there. The nursery building itself is a warm and welcoming place, with fun and laughter all around. The staff are fabulous, always very helpful, kind and caring. Our family particularly likes the family app, it is a safe and secure way to get daily updates and pictures of our children as they enjoy their nursery day. This allows us to see when our children have had naps and what they are enjoying for their lunch. I would highly recommend Pied Piper Nursery to any parent looking for that special place for their child or children to grow and learn.