Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

15 Hillside Road, Mansewood, Glasgow G43 1DB
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9.9 51 Reviews
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Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood has skilled, caring staff who are chosen for their personal qualities and professional skills.

It has an excellent relationship with children and parents and has established a Parent Group, which actively encourages feedback and involvement in the nursery's development.

Staff are cheery, enthusiastic, and above all, encourage and promote children's development.

The nursery uses Famly as an online tool, it is a fantastic aid for communication with parents, to let them see what their child has been doing each day.

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Care Provided by Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lindsay Nolan (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 71
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 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
  • 4 pm on Christmas Eve until after New Year Bank Holiday

Funding & Fees Guide for Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

  • Please contact the nursery for further fee information.


    Our sessions are:
    Morning (AM) Session: - 8am till 12:45pm,
    Afternoon (PM) Session: - 1pm till 5:45pm,
    Full day 8am till 6pm,
    Our 3 to 5 years old Funded Sessions –
    Morning (AM): 8:15am till 12:45pm –
    Afternoon (PM) - 1pm till 5:30pm
  • Parking

  • off street parking


Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood Reviews (51)

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Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood has 51 reviews.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys enjoyed attending Smiley Stars Nursery. The staff were so friendly, supporting me and my boys through difficult changes in home circumstances. Communication was fab, and the app was always up-to-date, which put my mind at ease, particularly when returning to work from maternity leave.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Many thanks for your lovely words, and we are always here to support you and your boys.


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Review from Gillian W (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Smiley Stars Nursery Mansewood for four years and we all love it there. Lovely staff who care about the kids, fun learning environment, good variety of food (all meals catered for which is ideal), easy and quick communication through the Famly app. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Many thanks for your review, we try our best to offer the best care your little one deserves.


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Review from Christina O (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very thankful to all the staff at Smiley Stars Nursery. The staff are approachable, friendly and caring and provided positive experiences for my son to develop and grow. Not a day went by when my son didn’t want to attend; he really enjoyed his time, making it a positive experience for myself and
him.
Staff kept me updated through the app, which was great to see photos of what he was doing during the day.
Sadly the time has come for my son to go to school now, and I can’t praise the staff enough for all their hard work! We will miss you all. I would highly recommend the nursery.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Thank you so so much for your lovely feedback. Your lovely words made our day. I hope your little one is enjoying school


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Review from Catherine L (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fabulous team of caring and enthusiastic staff who go above and beyond to aid the children's development. Our daughter loves going to nursery and rushes in every morning! She has had a fantastic time in a fun environment and has come on leaps and bounds since she started. Communication between parents
and staff is second to none, especially with the app giving you multiple daily updates. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent!

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Many thanks for your lovely feedback. Our amazing team strive to provide the best care possible.


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Review from Francesca H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. My son joined in the middle of lockdown, and the girls in the baby room were great with him, and he settled quickly. I have always felt reassured and confident that he is in good hands. He is now 20-months and has moved up a room where the girls are again brilliant with him. He is so
excited to go to nursery and babbles away about the staff and his friends before and after. We get regular photos and updates throughout the day and are kept up to date on his development reviews. He is very well looked after, and we are so happy to have found this nursery for him. Every day the staff set out different fun and educational activities for the children with regular outdoor play. The meals and snacks provided are great, and nothing is ever a bother for the staff, who seem to genuinely care about the children. Special mention to three particular members of staff, who are excellent at what they do - they are a credit to the nursery, and my son is lucky to have them be involved in his care.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

How lovely to read such heartwarming feedback. Thank you so much. Our amazing team strive to provide the care you deserve and your son.


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Review from Natalia F (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started here in the March of 2021, and we have had the best experience at Smiley Stars - Mansewood. The staff are excellent and professional, and this was especially important for me when we started as our son hadn't really seen many people due to Covid lockdowns. He settled in so well and loves
all the fun activities and play with his friends and staff throughout that day. For me, the warmth, engagement and great relationships he has with the staff are brilliant. Fantastic communication on drop off and pick up, and I love the app for keeping me up to date. Also, meals are nutritious, and this helped add more variety for my son, who can be a picky eater at times. We could not be happier with Smiley Stars and the amazing team.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Greatly appreciate your lovely heartwarming feedback; thank you so much. Our amazing team strive to provide the best care our children deserve.


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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children truly love going to Smiley Stars and have been going there for over a year. This is all thanks to the amazing staff that love and look after the children. The atmosphere is great, and everyone always has a smile on their face. A brilliant nursery.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Many thanks for your lovely and positive feedback; we are delighted to have you with us, our amazing staff strive to provide the best care possible.


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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend this nursery enough. My daughter has learned so much, and the staff have always gone over and beyond to look after her and keep me updated on everything. Thank you.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Thank you, and we greatly appreciate your lovely feedback.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Was terrified of putting my child into the nursery before he could speak but had no choice as I needed to return back to work. I am blessed we got him into Smiley Stars as it's been great, and he loves it! After visiting multiple nurseries in the area and never feeling fully satisfied, it is no exaggeration
that after my induction, I instantly knew this was the best nursery for us. They are super organized and have a great structure to their day. I absolutely love the app and enjoy receiving updates on my child, so I always know he's being looked after well. The app is great for anxious mamas like me as I am able to see what my son is up to, what he's eating, nappy changes and nap times. Overall, it was more expensive than other nurseries in the area, however, hot food and nappies etc are included, so I guess it ends up working out the same. Also, my son absolutely loves his breakfast and lunches; I'm not surprised as the menu always sounds delicious!

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Many thanks for your lovely feedback. Our amazing staff strive to provide the care you and your child deserve.


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Review from Lorraine M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff and a wonderful, clean environment. Can’t rate this establishment enough. It is a very clean and safe nursery, and I will be sad when my youngest leaves to start school soon. He has enjoyed his years within the nursery setting, as did my older children.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Thank you loads and loads for your lovely feedback and your support throughout the years. We will miss you and the children when the little one leaves for school!


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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff at Smiley Stars - Mansewood are fantastic with our one-year-old. I know that just from how much he likes them, let alone how much they keep us updated and ask us questions to make sure his care is what we want. They take him outdoors, which I like, and the food seems varied and healthy.
I am generally very happy with the nursery and would recommend.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Many thanks for your lovely words. We try our best to provide tailored care for our children.


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Review from Raja R (Father of Child) published on 27 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's a great nursery. Staff really helped our daughter come out of her shell, extremely shy, and she has finally started talking to staff, which is great, but still quite quiet when around others.
Her interaction has been limited to just us parents the majority of the time, so it's been great to send
her to nursery in a safe, engaging environment.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Thank you for your feedback, greatly appreciated.


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Review from Noor A (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son shows good settlement and engages with the staff. They are so friendly, know how to deal with the kids and how to make them happy and comfortable while they are in the nursery.
Totally happy to be with Smiley Stars Nursery, and I am sure my son will miss them when he moves to the school!

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Thank you for your feedback, greatly appreciated.


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Review from Henna S (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a nervous parent, I couldn’t be more relaxed and happy with this nursery. The management and team have been immensely supportive and helpful to my children and me. The nursery has been so accommodating to our needs for the benefit of my kids. I am very glad I have found this nursery.

Reply from Tamara Marashi, Managing Director at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Thank you so so much for your lovely words, greatly appreciated.
The children are gorgeous; thank you for the opportunity to look after them.


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Review from Lisa F (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn’t be happier with the standard of care provided by Smiley Stars. My daughter skips in every morning and doesn’t want to leave every night. The staff and management are very hardworking and go above and beyond. They show real affection and passion for what they do.

Reply from Tamara Marashi at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Thank you loads for your lovely words, we appreciate your lovely comments.
Tammy.


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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great facility - key workers have a great relationship with the kids and kids are encouraged to build their relationships with key workers and other kids. Food could be improved (my kids get baked beans every week). Communication is great and any issues are dealt with quickly but sometimes dirty nappies
aren't changed immediately. A bit sad that many staff smoke - I appreciate that they leave the premises to smoke but not a great habit for kids to learn about.

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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very confident that my child receives the best care when at nursery as he is very shy with people out with his family, but when I take him into nursery he is comfortable enough to go to and cuddle the staff in his room.

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Review from Simon B (Father of Child) published on 7 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has made amazing progress since being at the nursery and seems to enjoy it. He went bounding in after the Christmas holidays and can do things you would never expect from a 2-year-old. Some of that must certainly be to do with encouragement from the nursery.

Reply from Tamara Marashi at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

We appreciate your lovely words, thank you so much.


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Review from Kellyanne B (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had three children at this nursery. My youngest daughter is the last of my three to go there. I cannot fault it at all. The staff are amazing and have been with all my children. I have been using this nursery for 6 years and would highly recommend it. The rooms are large and they have a 0-12
months room which I found better than the 0-2 years. They always have the children outside in the garden where there is lots to do. It does home-cooked healthy meals which all my children ate.

Reply from Tamara Marashi at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Thank you so much for lovely words, your trust is greatly appreciated.


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Review from Sara D (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Smiley Stars in September 2019 at 10-months-old. Since then, his development has come on leaps and bounds. The app is great for seeing how he is doing each day he is there. He is always smiling or looking curious with an object in the photos and is always happy to be left with his
ladies, who are so kind and appear to love him. We loved reading his recent developmental review and to hear more about what he gets up to at nursery.
I cannot thank the staff at Smiley Stars enough for all they have done for our son. He absolutely loves it there.

Reply from Tamara Marashi at Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Thank you so much for lovely words, greatly appreciated.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.942)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10 for Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.942 for Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood is calculated as follows: ( (181 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.942

  • b) 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 Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 71 number of registered child places is 14.2, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Top 20 Nurseries Scotland 2024

Recipient: Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Leaders Council

Recipient: Nerlana Ltd

Date: Wednesday 23 Sep 2020 More details

Top 20 Nurseries Scotland 2019

Recipient: Smiley Stars Nursery - Mansewood

Date: Tuesday 30 Apr 2019 More details

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