Childrens Hour Nursery

31-33 Glasgow Road, Hardgate, Clydebank G81 5PJ
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9.9 17 Reviews
  • Childrens Hour Nursery, Clydebank
Welcome to Children's Hour Nursery! It is located in the heart of Hardgate, Clydebank, providing childcare throughout the year for children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

The nursery has an excellent reputation within the local community and offers a variety of flexible early years childcare options including term time and mini days.

Children’s Hour follows a collaborative and structured process for curriculum planning and delivery; using Pre Birth To Three, Curriculum for Excellence; Realising the Ambition; How Good is Early Learning and Childcare, GIRFEC, UNCRC and by sharing good practice.

Through the Curriculum, the team encourages each child to reach their own potential by providing a wide range of activities according to their needs and in the following ways:

•        Keeping and maintaining a balance between child directed and adult directed activities.
•        Creating a friendly and welcoming learning environment where children will feel engaged, challenged and motivated to learn.
•        Planning a curriculum which takes into account prior learning, cultural differences and special educational needs.
•        Working in partnership with parents to support children’s progress.

The team is a key factor in the nursery's success and this is reflected in the excellent feedback they receive from parents.

If you are interested in a place at the nursery or for any other information including fees and your funding options, please contact the team. They would love to hear from you.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Coleen Elliott (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

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

  • Christmas

Parking

  • There is parking situated to the side and rear of the nursery, as well as parking facilities opposite. Parking is free of charge and available at all times of the day.

Childrens Hour Nursery Reviews (17)

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Childrens Hour Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Childrens Hour Nursery has 17 reviews.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery very happy with the service they provide.staff are all lovely and are always providing me with updateds on my child's progress. Great facilities for the children inside and outside the nursery
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have seen Significantly improving since my child started nursery.
Great staff
The nursery provides risk assessment and is always concerned about the safety and well being of my child
My child enjoys going to nursery
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Review from Melissa H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery, my oldest son went from 9 months old and my youngest son is currently there now, over 7 years the standards have 10/10. The staff are a pleasure, the communication with staff on drop off and pick ups is always 100%. Nothing is ever too much when asked. The nursery space is always
used well and the kids are always out in the outdoor space. The manager runs the nursery at a very high standard and is always on hand to help she's doing a fabulous job. Would highly recommend to any parents/ guardians looking for a local nursery. My both kids over 7 years have loved it and as a parent have always been put at ease when leaving them.
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Review from C E (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has enjoyed every bit of her stay here and she comes home happy. She is a very active child and the nursery gives her enough activities to keep her busy. The staff are so wonderful and are quite flexible for working parents. If you are looking for a messy nursery that would allow your child
paint, draw, dance, listen to music, engage in outdoor activities etc then this is the right one for you.
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Review from Bernadine C (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is well organised, i have great communication with them , i love the app its very good , and I find the staff are friendly and helpful , my child's gets on well with his peers and the other children.
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Review from Kellie E (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and welcoming each and every morning. Very informative with each individual child. All 3 of my children and grandchild have attended this establishment over the years. I highly recommend to all family and friends and will be our 1st option if possible for any future babies in
the family.
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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending nursery here for almost 4 years and has enjoyed every minute. The nursery is small which gives off a warm inviting environment. Due to it being a small nursery all the children are very close and have built good friendships & the parents of the children have also bonded through
trips and nursery events. My son has had some additional needs during his time at nursery which was been managed well from the manager, the different keyworkers he has had, along with other staff at the nursery. He will be leaving to attend school this year and will leave with lots of fun memories and friendships he has built during his time at the nursery.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends the nursery and always looks forward to going. The staff have build great relationships with him and provide amazing learning experiences for the children indoors and outdoors. My son enjoys the outing into the local community and interacting with other children. The staff are always
so caring and welcoming and keep us up to date throughout the day.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children look forward to going to nursery as they always have plenty of fun. The continuity of staff is very good compared to other nurseries, and although they only have a relatively small garden, they make up for it by taking them out to halls, parks, libraries, on walks and to a local green
space every week. I would highly recommend the nursery to any parent, the quality of care is exceptional.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff very approachable and friendly. Very understanding and reassuring. Son loves going to nursery and always has fun. Meals and snacks are great and outdoor time is enjoyed. Amazing to watch my son grow with nursery supporting his development.
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Review from Flora M (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery provides a safe environment for the children and is very proactive with learning through play, covering a wide range of subjects to enhance the child's development. The staff are very helpful and informative, detailing the activities the child has participated in each day.
Reply from Coleen Elliott, Manager at Childrens Hour Nursery
Thank you, it is a pleasure to be part of your grandson's journey.
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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son, who is under teams for having difficulties, attends the nursery and they have been great and brought him on in many ways as well as keeping me informed along the way of any changes to his development. Also, at the start of the year, we experienced a family emergency with my newborn and the nursery
couldn’t have been there enough to support us the whole way, not only checking on the baby and ourselves but supported and giving more one-to-one with my child who attends. It’s a fantastic nursery.
Reply from Coleen Elliott, Manager at Childrens Hour Nursery
Thank you, it is a pleasure to be part of your son's journey.
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Review from R U (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very proud of the progress our daughter is making on a daily basis. From a very shy person to a confident individual doing really well on socialising, great progress in writing and numbers. She always plays with her dolls and babies pretending to be one of the ladies. It's a pleasure to see her
becoming a confident and happy girl due to the hard work and dedication of the staff.
Reply from Coleen Elliott, Manager at Childrens Hour Nursery
Thank you; it is a pleasure to be part of your daughter's journey.
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Review from Susanne G (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery, my oldest is now at school, youngest has still got a few years at the nursery she’s only 18 months. Nursery is absolutely fantastic I have never had any issues, clean friendly environment, with caring knowledgeable staff.
Reply from Coleen Elliott, Manager at Childrens Hour Nursery
Thank you; it is a pleasure to have been part of your son journey and your daughter's current learning journey.
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Review from Kylie F (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with the most amazing teachers. My daughter has been there since she was a baby and they have been amazing with her. I was recommended Childrens Hour Nursery by a friend and putting my daughter in there was the best decision I made. My daughter leaves in August for school and to say
we are going to miss everyone is an understatement.
Reply from Coleen Elliott, Manager at Childrens Hour Nursery
Thank you, it has been a pleasure to watch her grow, she will be missed.
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Review from Shannon B (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attend this nursery and have done just before they were one year old and I’ve never had any complications or complaints throughout the last 4 years. All of the members of staff are very helpful and are very confident within their role. All staff are approachable with sensitive information
and they provide great learning experiences, nurture and care for the children within their care. I’d highly recommend.
Reply from Coleen Elliott, Manager at Childrens Hour Nursery
Thank you, it has been a pleasure to be part of the boy's journey.
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Review from Jamie A (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at this nursery for 4 and a half years and is now getting ready to leave for school, they have been amazing at helping his development and caring for him over the years. He has come on leaps and bounds and I couldn’t be more grateful for everything the staff have done. They are great
at keeping us updated with what he has been doing and how he is getting on and we really feel that it wasn’t just a nursery but more like a family.
Reply from Coleen Elliott, Manager at Childrens Hour Nursery
Thank you, it has been a pleasure to be part of your son's journey.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.874)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.874) out of 10 for Childrens Hour 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.874 for Childrens Hour Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (148 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 167 Ratings = 4.874
  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 Childrens Hour Nursery is based on 14 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 14 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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Meet the Team (4)

Coleen

Coleen Elliott

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2012

I would like to introduce myself, my name is Coleen Elliott and I have been part of the Children’s Hour family for the past 12 years; it has recently been my pleasure to take on the Manager role embracing the ethos of a caring and nurturing setting were children feel happy and secure.


We pride ourselves in our strong relationships with all stakeholders and their involvement is invaluable to ensure we provide the highest level of care and learning for all children. We recognise the importance of well-being and know that positive relationships with parents and carers are at the heart of children’s well-being and development.

Beth

Beth Anderson

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2019

I would like to introduce myself, my name is Beth Anderson and I have been part of the Children’s Hour family for the past 5 years.


I am excited to lead the eco-school and forest school projects within the nursery and am passionate about helping children learn about their carbon footprint and how we can live more sustainably. As part of this children are involved in helping care for their environment as well as learning to love the outdoors with experiences such as den building, creating bug hotels and bird feeders.

Natalie

Natalie Ramsay

Job Title: Practitioner Joined: 2023

I would like to introduce myself, my name is Natalie Ramsay and I have been part of the Children’s Hour family for the past year. Having previously completed my training within the nursery I then took some time away before coming back to work in our sister nursery. I re-joined Children's Hour in 2023.


I have recently undertaken training to help develop my skills in supporting children with Additional support needs, one of these has been the use of up, up and away to support children with their speech and communication skills.

Monika

Monika Karczmarczyk

Job Title: Practitioner Joined: 2010

I would like to introduce myself, my name is Monika Karczmarczyk and I have been part of the Children’s Hour family for the past 14 years. I started my career at Children's Hour where I was supported to achieve my Qualification in before taking on the role of Practitioner.

Frequently Asked Questions about Childrens Hour Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Childrens Hour Nursery accepts?

Childrens Hour Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Childrens Hour Nursery Open?

Childrens Hour Nursery 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 Childrens Hour Nursery have capacity for?

Childrens Hour Nursery has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is Childrens Hour Nursery to the centre of Clydebank?

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

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