University Nursery Information for Parents/Carers
University Nursery Information for Parents/Carers
General Information
The University of Glasgow Nursery is located at 28 Hillhead Street. All University of Glasgow employees with a current contract of employment AND matriculated students reading for a degree or other qualification are eligible to use the University Nursery, subject to availability.
The University of Glasgow cannot guarantee that a place will be available for any age group but we will do our best to accommodate requests where we can.
About us
The Nursery is managed by Childcare Scotland Properties Ltd
The Nursery is registered to accommodate up to 74 children on a full or part-time basis.
18 places for 6 weeks - 2 year olds;
24 places for 2 - 3 year olds;
32 places for 3 - 5 year olds
The Nursery is open from 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday throughout the calendar year, except for a 2-week period over Christmas and New Year and certain public holidays.
To maximise the use of the Nursery, places are normally full-time for 50 weeks of the year.
Fee invoices are issued monthly. Fee rates for part-time use will be considered at the discretion of Childcare Scotland Properties Ltd. and parents must state clearly their precise needs on the application form.
Fees
With effect from 1st September 2023 fees are as follows:
£975 per month full-time
£488 per month part-time (based on 2½ days per week)
£45 per full day session
Fees include snacks and hot lunch provision. Further information on hot food provision is available from the Nursery direct.
Fees are reviewed annually.
Once a place has been taken, parents will conclude a contract with Childcare Scotland Properties Ltd. and the appropriate fee will be payable to Childcare Scotland Properties Ltd. one month in advance and monthly thereafter even where, for example, a child is ill and cannot attend the Nursery.
Six weeks' notice is required when a place is given up
The University has demonstrated its interest in developing a first class facility by the provision of rent and maintenance-free accommodation. A lump sum fee subsidy has been provided by the University Court.
Subsidy Payments
University of Glasgow staff and matriculated students may apply for assistance with Nursery fees. Please email ecs-nursery@glasgow.ac.uk for further details.
Please note that the subsidies available are strictly limited and not guaranteed. Subsidies are based on a full-time Nursery place; if a part-time place were taken up, any subsidy awarded would be on a pro-rata basis.
Further information
Students may contact the SRC Welfare Adviser for further information on other sources of funding assistance.
General enquiries about the day-to-day operation of the Nursery are handled by the Manager, University of Glasgow Nursery, 28 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8PZ. Further information on Childcare Scotland Properties Ltd’s childcare policy is also available from the Nursery Manager.
- tel: (+44) 141 334 4650
Applications and placement queries should be directed to ecs-nursery@glasgow.ac.uk.
All applications and privacy notices must be emailed to ecs-nursery@glasgow.ac.uk. we will not accept part completed or unsigned applications.
Student Parents Information
Students should contact the Registry Financial Aid team or the SRC Advice Centre for further information regarding financial support.
Some useful information below:
Family Friendly Study Lounge
Library Level 4 - the rest of the library is also open to children
SRC Student Parents' Network
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SRCstudentparents
Baby Changing Facilities
1A The Square - Room 103A Disabled Ladies Toilet
Visitors Centre - Room 124A Disabled Toilet (next to University Shop)
Library - Level 4
James McClune Smith Learning Hub - beside the treetop cafe
Breast Milk Expressing Room
This room has a fridge and is available to access by code
Contact equality@gla.ac.uk
Mature Students' Association
Facilities include kitchen, quiet study space, lockers and in a family friendly building. Membership fee applies.
https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowUniversityMatureStudentsAssociation/
International Family Network
The International Student Support Team offer orientation, language classes for dependents, a weekly family lunch as well as regular trips and events.
International Family Network