Bright Starts Nursery - Thornliebank

8 Spiersbridge Way, Spiersbridge Business Park, Thornliebank, Glasgow G46 8NG
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9.9 23 Reviews
  • Bright Starts Nursery - Thornliebank, Glasgow
Bright Starts Thornliebank is located in the Spiersbridge Business park and provides childcare for 103 children aged from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

The nursery comprises of two floor levels including a modern kitchen where the chef will cook nutritious homemade food for all the children catering 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 engaged in the development of the environment with implementation of open ended resources which foster children's curiosity and learning whilst further enhancing their development.

The nursery is led by a passionate, skilled and motivated team, who engage in regular training opportunities to further improve their knowledge and understanding for Early Years Frameworks. Their approach to learning takes account of the individual needs of each child, offering a variety of learning experiences, indoor and out, every day, to encourage the child's natural curiosity and adventure.

The outdoor environment further compliments the indoor environment through the use of natural open ended resources to stimulate the children's natural curiosity and awe and wander of the world through enriched learning experiences.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Michelle Rose (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 103

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Morning Session: 7:30-1:00 - £35
    Afternoon Session: 1:00-6:00 - £35
    Full Day: 7:30-6:00 - £60
    Extra Hour - £8

  • Fees are inclusive of: Nappies, wipes, suncream, snacks and meals if your child attends at these times.

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 - Thornliebank Reviews (23)

9.9

Bright Starts Nursery - Thornliebank has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Starts Nursery - Thornliebank has 23 reviews.

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Review from Zeenat A (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wanted to share how impressed I am with how well my daughter has settled into the nursery. The staff have been incredibly friendly, welcoming and informative, which has made the whole experience so positive. As a mother, it brings me so much comfort and happiness knowing that my daughter is starting
her day at nursery with excitement and leaving with a smile while waving goodbye.
Well done on having such an excellent team, they truly make all the difference. I look forward to seeing the nursery continue to grow and thrive. Thank you for all that you do!
Reply from Elaine Chaplin, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - Thornliebank
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted your child has settled in well with us.
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Review from F M (Father of Child) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely fantastic and my son loves it so much! The staff are caring and attentive and the environment is warm, welcoming and nurturing. It's clear they put a lot of effort into making it a fun and engaging place where children can thrive. I couldn't be happier with the experience!
Reply from Elaine Chaplin, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - Thornliebank
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted your child has settled in well with us.
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Review from Lindsay R (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, staff are all great, very approachable, very knowledgeable about my son, lovely room, clean and tidy, great food selection, would 100% recommend to anyone.
My little boy seems very happy and contented when I collect him, I love the daily updates on the app and the photos too.
Reply from Elaine Chaplin, Manager at Bright Starts Nursery - Thornliebank
Thank you, Lindsay, for your kind review. We are delighted your child has settled in well with us.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.935)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10 for Bright Starts Nursery - Thornliebank 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.935 for Bright Starts Nursery - Thornliebank is calculated as follows: ( (259 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.935
  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 - Thornliebank is based on 23 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 103 number of registered child places is 20.6, which has been reached with 23 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 (1)

Michelle

Michelle Rose

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Michelle Rose is a dedicated early years professional with over two decades of experience. She began her career at the age of 16, driven by a passion for working with children that has continued to grow throughout the years.


She has worked in a variety of settings, holding roles ranging from managerial to area manager, and has also gained valuable experience in residential childcare. Michelle earned her first childcare qualification in 2004 and holds an SVQ Level 2 in Early Years Care and Education, an HNC in Childcare and Education, and an SVQ Level 4 in Social Services
(Children and Young People). She is currently working towards her BA in Childhood Practice, which she will complete next year.

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