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Abbey Nursery is a purpose-built private nursery serving children from 1 month to 5 years in a secure, homely environment. Our facility features spacious open-plan playrooms, outdoor play areas, and easy access to nature trails and woodland walks. We employ diverse teaching strategies tailored to each child's developmental needs, supported by a team of experienced, qualified practitioners. Our extracurricular activities include sports coaching, language tuition, dance, and drama, fostering individual talents. We prioritise nutritional home-cooked meals prepared daily by an in-house chef with restaurant experience, operating as a nut-free nursery.Accredited as the first Breastfeeding Friendly Nursery in Renfrewshire, Glasgow, and Inverclyde, we maintain CCTV security and transparent communication with parents. With flexible session options and partnerships with Renfrewshire Council for funding, we provide accessible, high-quality childcare. Our team's long-standing commitment ensures strong relationships with children and families, supported by a Parents Room for settling-in periods and regular updates. We accept tax-free childcare vouchers and offer a 10% sibling discount, reflecting our dedication to affordability and family support.
Services
Extracurricular activities
Home-cooked meals
Outdoor play areas
Qualified staff
CCTV security
Highlights and features
- We offer CCTV security for child safety.
- Our in-house chef prepares daily nutritional meals.
- Outdoor play areas and woodland access enhance learning.
- Experienced, qualified practitioners ensure expert care.
- Accredited Breastfeeding Friendly Nursery status demonstrates inclusivity.
Associations and certifications
- Breastfeeding Friendly Nursery (Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde)
What people say
Incredible staff
Breadth of activities
Love and encouragement
Exceptional place
Amazing staff
Services
Extracurricular activities
We provide sports coaching, language tuition, dance, and drama sessions to develop children's individual talents. These activities complement our core childcare services, encouraging physical development, creativity, and social skills in a structured environment. All sessions are led by experienced practitioners within our secure nursery facilities.
Home-cooked meals
Daily meals are prepared on-site by a qualified chef with restaurant experience, ensuring fresh, nutritious, and tasty food. We accommodate dietary requirements and allergies while maintaining a nut-free environment. Meals include morning and afternoon snacks, cooked lunches with a four-week rotating menu.
Outdoor play areas
Our nursery features purpose-built outdoor play spaces and direct access to nature trails and woodland walks. These areas support physical development and environmental learning through structured and free play. Secure garden access from baby rooms ensures safety for all age groups.
Qualified staff
Our team consists of experienced, qualified practitioners with long-standing tenure at the nursery. They create strong relationships with children and families, providing individualised care and developmental support. Staff receive regular training to maintain high childcare standards.
CCTV security
We maintain CCTV coverage across nursery premises to ensure child safety and security. This system provides parents with additional reassurance about their children's wellbeing during childcare hours. Security measures are integrated with our overall safeguarding protocols.
People
Katie Blair
Nursery Manager
Katie oversees daily operations at Abbey Nursery, ensuring high-quality childcare provision. With extensive experience in early years education, she leads a dedicated team committed to child development and parental collaboration.
Lindsey Murphy
Deputy Manager
Lindsey supports nursery operations and staff management at Abbey Nursery. Her role focuses on maintaining educational standards and ensuring compliance with childcare regulations across all age groups.
Lisa McNaught
Area Manager
Lisa provides strategic oversight for Abbey Nursery as Area Manager. She ensures consistent service quality across nurseries while supporting local team development and operational excellence.
Questions
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 6pm, offering flexible morning, afternoon, mini days, and full-day sessions.
Do you provide meals for children?
Yes, we offer daily home-cooked meals prepared on-site by our qualified chef, including snacks and milk/water, with a four-week rotating menu.
Are your staff qualified?
All our practitioners are experienced and qualified, with many team members having worked at the nursery for extended periods.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are accredited as the first Breastfeeding Friendly Nursery in Renfrewshire, Glasgow, and Inverclyde, with CCTV security across premises.
Do you offer emergency childcare?
Yes, we can arrange additional ad hoc sessions subject to availability for emergency situations during our operating hours.
What funding options are available?
We partner with Renfrewshire Council to accept 1140 Hours entitlement and offer eligible 2-year-old places, with tax-free childcare voucher acceptance.
