Bright Starts Nursery - Glasgow

45-47 Glentanar Road, Balmore Industrial Estate, Glasgow G22 7XS
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  • Bright Starts Nursery - Glasgow, Glasgow
Bright Starts Glasgow is located in the Balmore Industrial Estate close to Possil Park/ Parkhouse train station. The nursery comprises of two floor levels including a modern kitchen where the chef will cook nutritious homemade food for all the children and cater to individual preferences/ food tolerances and allergies. The menu is rotated on a 3 weekly cycle and is alternated twice yearly to ensure a change of season is considered.

The team have had regular involvement in hand picking resources to benefit all the children's interests and to facilitate their learning whilst further enhancing their development.

The nursery is led by a passionate, motivated and skilled team, that participate in regular training opportunities to up skill their knowledge and understanding for Early Years Frameworks.

The outdoor environment, compliments the indoor environment through the use of natural resources and open-ended choices to stimulate the children's natural curiosity and wander through enriched learning experiences to facilitate their individual interests.
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Funding & Fees

7.30-6pm £62per day


7.30-1pm £38 per am session


1.30-6pm £38 per pm session

Fees will be subject to change

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sam Boyle (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Total Places for Children

  • 124

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

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

Bright Starts Nursery - Glasgow Reviews (30)

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Bright Starts Nursery - Glasgow has a Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Starts Nursery - Glasgow has 30 reviews.

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Review from B T (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy loves this nursery, the working relationships he has developed with all the staff is second to none. Each member of staff knows him inside and out and accommodate his day to his strengths and interests, giving him choice to independently get the best out of his days in nursery. My son
is full of stories from nursery and he talks in great detail about his day from breakfast to lunch to snack and all his activities in between. He totally thrives and since he started back in 2021, he has grown and developed more than we expected thanks to all the lovely staff, working not only with us, but also my son to get the best out of him and ensure we are working together to build on his solid foundation of knowledge and skills!
Very grateful for you all.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - GlasgowYour little one is always full of wonder from the minute he arrives to the time he is picked up from nursery. He loves to be challenged and challenges us to also think about answers to his questions, which supports our inquiry and decision-making skills! He is a breath of fresh air and he certainly is very familiar with his routine. He is very sociable and has made many friends. It has been lovely getting to know his little personality and all about his day.
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Review from Carla M (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery since he was 9 months and has settled in so well. All the staff go above and beyond to make sure all his needs are catered for. They do different daily activities that aid development and have them outside daily. The nursery provides a great menu and has been making
updates to its already great facilities. Fantastic nursery and great value for money.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - GlasgowIt has been so lovely welcoming your child into nursery and sharing the memories as he grows and develops. It is lovely to hear you are experiencing a positive relationship with the full team and loving our daily indoor and outdoor learning experiences on offer. It has been great receiving all the parents' ideas for our updated menu and this has contributed towards quality mealtime experiences for all our children to socialise together.
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Review from Harriet A (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So far my children have had a wonderful experience being in this nursery and I am so pleased with that. Management and staff are really good and transparent, frequent updates about your child's development. All children and parents are well respected. The nursery has a lot of indoor and outdoor spaces
to explore, a safe environment for kids, healthy meals, clean environment, nice staff and above all professionalism and a good value for money. I couldn't be more happy with my children being at Bright Starts Nursery.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - GlasgowThank you for your lovely feedback - parent partnerships are so important to get right at the very start. It is lovely to hear you recognise that child development is an area where we prioritise within a nurturing environment. Respect and professionalism are natural to all of us to enable a well-respected environment to allow everyone to feel valued. Bright Starts Glasgow is lucky to have such supportive families who continue to inspire us to improve our setting.
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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two kids in the nursery since 2021 to present and I can say the difference the new management has made is amazing. The nursery is clean and genuinely caring for the well-being of all babies and toddlers.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - GlasgowI am so pleased to hear the new nursery structure has been such a positive difference to the nursery. Our ethos and values are definitely incorporated into our leadership style to enhance learning opportunities for all children. Getting it right for every child is so important from the minute your child walks through our doors. We are very happy to be here and continue to make progress to reach the nursery's fullest potential.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since Bright Starts Nursery have taken over from the previous nursery, the experiences and day-to-day running of the nursery have been much more positive and enjoyable. My daughter loves going in and exploring the new garden and new areas. Staff are all lovely and inclusive and generally, there is a
more happy setting.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - GlasgowThank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review of our nursery. I am very pleased that, as parents, you can be part of our ever-growing nursery and creating new memories along the way. The garden has been welcomed by all our parents, team and children allowing all children to experience the elements in a safe, nurturing way to support their holistic well-being.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good communication with the kindergarten, creative games for children, nice garden and nice staff. I recommend it to every parent. My son is very happy and enjoys going to this kindergarten.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - GlasgowThank you for your lovely feedback on our nursery environment. I am happy to hear you are all sharing a wonderful experience in nursery with the learning experiences on offer for all children. Communication is key in developing parent partnerships and we are grateful to have such supportive parents like yourself who see the nursery's long-term potential.
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Review from Lauren D (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this nursery, they go above and beyond all the time. My little boy loves going and is always asking when he's going back, the staff are amazing and management is so involved with the kids which you don't always see in nurseries. Would recommend 1000-times to anyone who asked me about this nursery.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - GlasgowThank you so much for your lovely comment. It is lovely to see your little one arrive into nursery happy and ready for the day. It is lovely to hear that you are able to witness the management team within the playrooms as this is very important for us to support transitions for children and team members to enable positive attachments.
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Review from Nicola A (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Before deciding on Bright Starts Nursery, we viewed a number of Glasgow-based options. It was the friendly welcome and staff that originally attracted us to the nursery. In the past twelve months, there has been significant investment into the nursery - improving the facilities and; outdoor space with
more resources now available for use. I would highly recommend this nursery, especially with their competitive pricing. The management is visible which I think is important and we have full confidence leaving our daughter here - she absolutely loves her days at Bright Starts. We receive regular updates via an app so can see what she is up to each day. They also have a chef who prepares healthy meals every day. If you are looking for a nursery - give this one a visit and you won't be disappointed. Exceptional value for money but above all, a friendly and warm environment for your little ones!
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - GlasgowThank you for your honest feedback, we appreciate how difficult it can be to choose the right nursery for your little one. We appreciate all the support and patience whilst we navigate our way through a refurb of the environment. As management, we understand the importance of being visible in nursery playrooms as we are able to offer reassurance, guidance and support to all our valued team members, families and children. The app is a great way of communicating and building rapport with our families and we are lucky to have this facility in nursery. It is important that we cater to all children's individual needs through our menus and appreciate the time parents take to provide us with nutritional meal ideas for menu planning.
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Review from Natasha B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy goes here and I can't thank the staff enough for how well they have gotten him settled, I was scared that he wasn't going to and he absolutely loves nursery. The nursery is beautiful inside and out also and the girls all work really hard in all the rooms. This is the second nursery my
little one has been to now and it's the perfect nursery for him!
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - GlasgowWe love to work very closely with our parents at the very early stages of transitions to ensure we get it right for your child. Thank you for recognising all the hard work to improve our quality of provision - we strive for excellence within our environments. We recognise parent partnerships are vital and aim to continue listening to parents' voices and feedback to improve our service.
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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boy loves going to nursery, he has learned so much and loves telling us everything he learns when he gets home! All the teachers are so nice and made him feel so welcome, when he was upset during his settling-in days they would reassure him and give lots of cuddles. Would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Carrie Lloyd, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - GlasgowIt is lovely to welcome your little one into nursery each day, he greets us with a loving smile and you can see how happy he has settled knowing his routine. We love to hear how nurturing the team has been during his transition period. Attachments are a key focus for us to deliver high-quality care and provision.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.950)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10 for Bright Starts Nursery - Glasgow is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.950 for Bright Starts Nursery - Glasgow is calculated as follows: ( (341 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 358 Ratings = 4.95
  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 Bright Starts Nursery - Glasgow is based on 30 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 124 number of registered child places is 24.8, which has been reached with 30 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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Sam Boyle

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Hi, I’m Sam


Hi, I’m Sam, the Nursery Manager, and I am passionate about creating a warm, nurturing and high quality environment where every child can thrive.


I am proud to lead a welcoming, family centred nursery where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. I work closely with my team to ensure that all care and learning experiences are tailored to each child’s individual needs, interests and stage of development.


Our approach is child centred and guided by Realising the Ambition and the Care Inspectorate Quality Framework. We support children through meaningful play, strong relationships and engaging environments, both indoors and outdoors.


As a manager, I am committed to:


• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families and staff
• Supporting my team through ongoing training and development
• Ensuring high standards of care, safety and wellbeing
• Creating stimulating environments that encourage curiosity, creativity and independence
• Continuously improving our nursery through reflection and feedback


We provide a balance of structured and child led experiences, including outdoor play, creative opportunities, early literacy and numeracy, and social development through group activities.


I believe in open and honest communication with families and love working in partnership with parents to support each child’s learning journey.


My aim is simple – to ensure every child gets the very best start in life.

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