students with children

Finding childcare providers

Some students may have a friend, relative or neighbour who is willing to look after their children. If you are in this situation and have to pay for it, you should look at Paying for Childcare to find out if you can ask for help with the cost.

If you are looking for childcare, here are some suggestions:

On-campus Nursery

More information about the Childcare Scotland Nursery on campus.

Other Ways to Find Childcare

Your local authority should be able to give you a list of registered childcare providers in your area. Here is an online list of resources to help you too.

• Check the Glasgow City Council website for tips on choosing childcare - what to look for.
• Glasgow Childcarelink Information Service provides a list of childminders, nurseries, after-school care
  Tel : 0141 287 5223
• If you live in the North Glasgow area, Glasgow North Limited offers advice about childcare provision and grants towards costs
  Tel: 0800 917 0198
• If you live in the East End of Glasgow, the Calton Childcare Project provides day-care and out-of- school care
  Tel: 0141 554 5654
• Outside Glasgow - try the National Childcarelink
• Care Commission

Graduation Creche

There will be an on-campus crèche facility available for the children of graduating students and their guests. Your graduation ceremony is a formal occasion which can be lengthy and uncomfortable for them, so the university encourages the use of this facility for children under five years of age.

Updated: 21 May, 2012 | Learner Support Admin | Legal