Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

38 Ibrox Terrace, Ibrox, Glasgow G51 2TB
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9.9 55 Reviews
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Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox offers children an exciting learning environment.

Trained, caring staff have been chosen for their professional and personal skills.

Staff develop every child's confidence and skills and support them to have lots of fun.

The team of staff build excellent relationships with parents, including the establishment of a Parent Group, and actively encourage their feedback and involvement in the development of the nursery.

Smiley Stars Nursery understands that parents want a safe environment for their child, a nursery they can trust.

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Care Provided by Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Carrie MacKay (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 44
  • 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
  • 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

  • Please contact the nursery for further fee information.
    Our standard 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 - Ibrox Reviews (55)

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9.9

Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.924) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox has 55 reviews.

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Review from Beata P (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery, which speaks volumes about the care he is getting there. I feel like the staff are really listening to his needs and supporting my child and us parents to make sure there is consistency in his care and development. In particular, our most recent experience is potty training
- they supported both my child and us through this taking into consideration both our wishes and my child’s progress with this. Our positive experiences are not narrowed down to this though. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

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

Many thanks for your lovely and positive feedback. We try our best to provide the quality care you expect.


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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined this nursery in late 2021, and we have seen a massive development in his speech in such a short time. The frequent daily updates, healthy food options and wide variety of activities have made the settling in period extremely easy. We have found all staff to be very welcoming and friendly.
We would recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for a smaller nursery whose staff have a genuine interest in the children's development.

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

Many thanks for your lovely feedback. We strive to provide the best quality care you expect and your little one deserves.


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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank everyone who works at this nursery, as they were such a brilliant nursery for my daughter. And a very special thanks to six members of staff for their big effort with my daughter! We all will miss you so much.

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Review from Chinyere O (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's been a wonderful experience for my son; he looks forward to nursery and is always happy to go.
The staff are very lovely and looks after the kids so well.
The management is also so accommodating in regards to working parents that do need an early start for their kids.
Overall, the care is worth
the money you spend.

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

Thank you so much for the lovely review; we try our best to accommodate and help out.


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Review from Basia F (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come to this nursery ever since he was 1-years-old to 5-years-old. Throughout the 4-years, my son has learnt so much like counting, writing and all other things. Every day they had different activities that my son loved doing and always looked forward to. He also learnt about interesting
topics like about planets and the solar system, etc. The staff are also extremely nice and caring when it comes to looking after children, and I would 100% recommend it to any parent.

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

We will all miss you lots. Gorgeous boy has grown up and heading to school. Take care, and please keep in touch.


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Review from Nick B (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Smiley Stars were fantastic in accommodating our toddler during lockdown while our regular nursery was closed. The staff were great and we got regular updates and photos through the day via the app. If it hadn’t been for the proximity and convenience of our regular nursery, we would have asked to keep
her on at Smiley Stars full time.

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

Thank you loads for your lovely review, we are delighted to have looked after your lovely little one.


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Review from John M (Father of Child) published on 27 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 boys came to Smiley Stars Nursery in Ibrox during the pandemic because my wife is a key worker. The boys had a terrific experience. We got photos and updates during the day (a service their normal nursery doesn't provide) and I felt incredibly well informed about what the boys were doing. They
seemed to get lots of attention, plenty of good food to eat and were outdoors a lot. I was actually sorry for them to return to their local nursery. The team are great people.

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

Thank you so so much, the boys were a delight to have. We loved having them. They are fun and well behaved and we do miss them a lot. All the best for the future.


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Review from Debbie M (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Smiley Stars highly enough. All the staff and owners go above and beyond for the children and parents. Their communication and updates are second to none, the use a great app called Family which logs all daily activities, milestones, updates etc. The activities and learning and play
they do with the children is fabulous. Their food is healthy and nutritious and I loved that they taught the children the importance of what they eat and the environmental issues. My eldest daughter is introverted and uncomfortable in groups and they worked greatly with her to build her confidence. Both my children loved their time at Smiley Stars and I can't thank them enough for the care and guidance they have given them. If it were not for us moving and my eldest daughter going to school my girls would both still be attending Smiley Stars. They are miles ahead of any other nursery I have encountered.

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

Thank you so so much, for giving us to look after adorable children and work with a lovely family throughout the years. Thank you, we will miss you loads.


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Review from Claire G (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 5-year-old was moved to Smiley Stars during the pandemic as her old nursery had closed and both myself and my husband are key workers. The nursery has been fantastic. They do a lot of activities with the children and allow them to spend a lot of time outdoors. My child is an introvert and at her
old nursery would barely say hello to her teachers. She now loves nursery and hugs the staff!
We have also noticed a huge improvement in her speech, confidence and ability to do activities such as jigsaws and building. She is also more adventurous and able to stand up for herself. If her old nursery were to re-open I would not send her back.
I would recommend Smiley Stars to all parents. They send picture updates and messages every day. They are staff are nurturing and encourage all the children to be the best they can be.

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

Thank you so so much for your lovely review, your little one is such a lovely person, we are lucky to have had the opportunity to be part of her life.
Thank you for the recommendation.


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Review from Carly T (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have recently enrolled our child at Smiley Stars Nursery and we could not be happier with our decision. Our child has settled extremely well and thoroughly enjoys her time at the nursery. Her development has come on leaps and bounds since joining. The staff are extremely friendly, diligent and very
caring. Our daughter is fond of all the staff. The App keeps us updated with what our child is doing throughout the day and provides peace of mind whilst we are in work.

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Review from Valerie L (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2nd grandson to attend this nursery. He loves it and is coming on so well.
Would definitely recommend.

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Review from Iwan (Father of Child) published on 14 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Impeccable, highly recommended. They are expert in their field of providing and delivering high-quality care for children.

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

Smiley Stars is a lovely nursery. My child really enjoys his days there, he gets lots out of the activities they do there and is always up to something new. The staff are all so friendly and genuinely care about your children and family at Smiley Stars. I would recommend the nursery to anyone, it is
an excellent nursery.

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

Smiley Stars is a great nursery, all of the staff are very friendly and helpful with anything you need. They go out there way to make sure everything suits your needs regarding childcare. I also have had my son in this nursery since he was 9 months old full time until he went to primary school, which
is the reason I decided to put my wee girl in the same nursery since she was 9 months old too. I definitely recommend smiley stars to anyone.

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Review from Donald M (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Smiley Stars feels like dropping your child off at mum's house. Cosy, warmly welcoming, friendly and fun.
Our son really enjoys his days with them. The staff are great, kind and caring.
It's a safe environment, well set up and he fills his day with everything that they have to offer.
His development
is a credit to the team at Smiley Stars.
We can go to our jobs safe in the knowledge that he's in the best place and we are always kept in the loop with his nursery day.
They love kids. They love our son. That is where the buck stops for us.

Reply from Tamara Marashi at Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Thank you so so much, we are so delighted to have the pleasure and honour to look after your son and all the children in our care. Thank you.


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Review from Courtney R (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son started this nursery in October and I am so happy with the progress I have seen in him since. The staff are absolutely amazing with him and he loves going there. The staff are very good at keeping parents up to date with everything the children have done on that day as they send pictures etc
over and they make the parents aware of everything down to exactly how much they’ve eaten and how long they’ve slept. Everyone in the nursery is extremely helpful in any way they can be.

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

We are extremely happy to have found Smiley Stars Nursery! Our daughter joined when she was 15 months old and she is now a thriving 3 and a half-year-old toddler! All the members of staff are our extended family here in Scotland and we can’t thank everyone who is looking after her enough for the level
of care and support we receive.

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Review from Elena S (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I feel reassured going to work every day knowing that my daughter is well looked after. She obviously enjoys going to nursery and that is helping her development. Only comment would be to change the menu to have animal protein in it too.

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Review from Yvonne K (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have watched my grandson develop into the most sociable little boy who has learned so much in the time he has been in this nursery. He has loved his time here, which has been since he was a baby until now. He is now just about to start school in the summer and I know what he has learned throughout
his first years is going to more than prepare him for school. I am delighted at how he has progressed, and now his little sister of one year has started, and already she has settled in and loves her time here. I can't wait to see what the next few years will bring her in her time here. Thank you to everyone, it's been just marvellous watching my grandson develop into a sociable, confident and clever wee boy.

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Review from Cathy M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. I feel that the staff treat all the children as if they were their own, with love and affection. The staff are fantastic at providing updates throughout the day with photographs via an App. I have complete peace of mind while I am at work.
The diversity
of this nursery is something that I find extremely valuable. All holidays and cultures are celebrated.
My child can eat as much as he likes, with seconds being offered, and a wide variety of vegetarian food available. Staff are extremely accommodating for special dietary requirements.
Outings are carefully planned, with lots of activities throughout the year.
Most importantly, my child adores the staff, and his friends at Smiley Stars. They are the only extended family he knows, this really is like going to 'Grandma's House'. He loves his nursery days and comes homes home tired but happy.
I have complete confidence in the staff at Smiley Stars to care for, and to keep my son safe.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.924)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.924) out of 10 for Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.924 for Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox is calculated as follows: ( (124 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.924

  • 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 - Ibrox is based on 11 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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8, which has been reached with 11 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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Top 20 Nurseries Scotland 2024

Recipient: Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Nurseries Scotland 2023

Recipient: Smiley Stars Nursery - Ibrox

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

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