Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill

148 Albert Road, Crosshill, Glasgow G42 8UF
Submit a Review
9.9 48 Reviews
  • Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill, Glasgow
Situated in Crosshill, Glasgow, Smiley Stars Nursery provides flexible child care for children aged from six weeks to five years in a happy and stimulating environment. Staff are experienced and consistently trained to provide high quality care at an individual pace.

Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill features vibrant and colourful rooms, well equipped and furnished to meet each specific age group. Children are encouraged to learn and develop through a wide range of educational and fun activities, including music and movement, expressive arts, language & numeracy, science and computer skills. There is also a secure outdoor area that allows children to engage in a variety of outdoor play experiences.

Healthy eating is strongly promoted and children can benefit from a delicious and nutritional menu which includes a two course lunch and healthy snacks twice a day.

Show Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill on the Map

Care Provided by Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nicole Moran (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 41
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • 1 week at Christmas
  • Parking

  • Parking availible on the street.


Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill Reviews (48)

Total of 48, showing 1-20
9.9

Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill has 48 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 43
  • 5
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

48
6
6
16
32

Review from Yvonne R (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my grandchildren love the nursery the staff are absolutely brilliant with them both are in different rooms staff are friendly always warm welcome both have different characters but learning different skills every day would recommend crosshill nursery to my friends family keep up the excellent work
that you all do well done.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that both of your grandchildren are enjoying their time at Crosshill Nursery. Our team works hard to create a nurturing and engaging environment, so it's wonderful to know that they are thriving and learning new skills every day. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to continuing to support your grandchildren on their learning journey! :)


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Ross M (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2025
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my two boys have joined Smiley Stars nursery they have come on a lot with speach and learning.
The Nursery staff are brilliant with the children regarding child development, and I can see the benefits in my two since they have both joined the nursery.
Thank you all the staff at Smiley Stars

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

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your boys are making great progress with their speech and learning since joining Smiley Stars Nursery. Our team is passionate about supporting each child's development, so it's wonderful to know you're seeing the benefits firsthand. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing to support your little ones on their learning journey! :)


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Siobhan C (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We trust all the staff, they work so hard and are so caring. We are kept updated. I feel my child's educational development is supported and she has been provided with a good grounding at Smiley Stars Nursery.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate your trust in our team and are delighted to hear that you feel supported and well-informed. It's wonderful to know that your child's educational development is thriving at Smiley Stars Nursery. Our staff are dedicated to creating a nurturing and enriching environment, and your feedback means the world to us. Thank you for being part of our Smiley Stars family.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have sent both my children to this nursery and the care and education provided is exceptional. Both my children grew strong attachments to the staff. I can't fault this nursery at all and would recommend it to anyone who needs a nursery place.
Well done girls you are all amazing.

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

It's wonderful to hear that both of your children love coming to Smiley Stars - Crosshill and start their mornings excited for nursery! Our team works hard to create a welcoming and engaging environment, so knowing that you value the staff, facilities, and feedback means a lot to us. We truly appreciate your support and trust in us. Thank you for being part of the Smiley Stars family!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Karen I (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attend Smiley Stars Crosshill and love going they wake up each morning asking if they are going to nursery.
Staff are lovely and always provide feedback great facilities and a great environment for children.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear that both of your children enjoy their time at Smiley Stars -Crosshill and look forward to coming in each day. Our team works hard to create a warm, engaging environment, so your kind words mean a lot. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to many more happy days with your little ones!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from C P (Grandmother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is very professional towards parents, they have a great support system. The children are cared for and very interactive staff. Seen confidence and improvement in my grandchildren's social skills.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!We are delighted to hear that you find Smiley Stars Nursery professional and supportive. Our team is dedicated to ensuring both children and parents feel valued and cared for, so it's heartwarming to know that you appreciate our approach.It's fantastic to hear about the confidence and social growth in your grandchildren-we love watching them flourish! Thank you for your kind words and for being part of our nursery community.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for a good while now. She loves going there and loves the teachers. Since bringing to attention my daughter’s struggle in literacy, they have made sure to add in more activities on this as I felt they did a lot of numeracy. Their outdoor space isn’t that big
due to it being a garden in a house, but they have good resources within the garden and they also have a few trips into the community (such as litter picking and handing food in to the food bank). There does seem to be a lot of staff leaving, which does concern me a little due to having loads of changes for my daughter, but the new staff have settled in well and have been a good addition to the nursery. Overall I love this nursery and my daughter enjoys it.

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

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are delighted that both you and your child are pleased with our nursery. I want to assure you that the level of care for all children in our nursery is of high quality. We are happy that your daughter is settled and well looked after. Just like in any other professional environment, staff may change, but we always strive to maintain the high standards our children deserve.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Karen C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the nursery since he was 11 months old, he is now 2 years old. He loves his time there. I only have good things to say about the nursery the staff are lovely, my son does a range of activities and we get lots of photos and updates.

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

Thank you so much for the lovely words, we are delighted that your little one loves the nursery, we work hard to provide a nurturing environment for all the children in our care.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Joao O (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Incredibly happy with the care that my son receives at Smiley Stars. There's an excellent range of activities that he does, the staff is very helpful, frequently updating me and my spouse with information on how my son is progressing. Would definitely recommend it.

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

Many thanks for your lovely words and recommendation, these are greatly appreciated.
We work hard to meet our children and families needs, and we are glad that you see this coming across in your child's progress.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Smiley Stars Nursery is fantastic. I always find the staff try so hard to entertain the children with loads of different activities. An example was recently with the Chinese New Year. My son made a Chinese lantern and was given a fortune cookie too. He also learnt how to say Happy New Year in Chinese.
I love that all the staff are very caring and try to make the children happy by having all these different things for them to do. I find that this nursery is very accommodating and has helped me with childcare by letting me add and change the days my child attends. I always feel effort is made to accommodate my child’s needs.

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

Thanks for your kind words! We are glad that your child is happy, and our team works hard to offer diverse learning experiences for the children in our care.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Beth C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since Smiley Stars has taken over the management of the nursery can see brilliant changes to the building, learning materials and activities for kids. The staff are brilliant so open friendly and loving towards the kids.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are really kind and treat everyone it’s respect.
The staff are really well trained, and it makes me smile when they post updates about my son with pictures and what he’s been up to.
Overall, I think the app and staff are really good.
Thanks.

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

Many thanks for your lovely feedback. Staff will be delighted to read your review.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Brooke G (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for just over a year now, and I have been very happy with the service. There is great communication with staff, who are all friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend it as a great nursery.

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

Thank you for your lovely words. Greatly appreciate your support.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from R O (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with the entire staff at Smiley Stars. My wee one is clearly happy to be dropped off and equally cheerful at pickup. Leaving your child in someone else’s care is always difficult, but I am glad to have the Smiley Stars team looking after mine.

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

Thank you so so much for your lovely words. Greatly appreciated.
We are glad that your child is happy and settled.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since Smiley Stars have taken over the nursery, we have seen lots of positive changes, such as improving and updating the playrooms, implementing new security measures and securing outside spaces. My children have been at the nursery since 2019, and all the staff over the years have been wonderful.

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

Many thanks for your lovely words; we try our best to provide the children with the care they deserve.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from I G (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children in Smiley Stars, one in the 3-5 room and one in the 2-3 room. The staff there are absolute angels. My son (2) goes one day a week, but he still has a great bond with his key workers, and they have been so supportive of him with potty training. My daughter (3.5) has been going three
days a week since the funding kicked in, and she has come on in leaps and bounds in that time. She can write her name, sing a million different songs and comes home telling me all about her friends and what they have been playing and learning about that day. The ladies take them on trips to the park, drop food at the food bank, and they've been out litter picking too. Outside space isn't massive as the nursery is in a house, but the trips offsite make up for this, and they use the space they have well. Food is pescatarian which took a little bit of getting used to the meat substitute products, but they both come home with full tummies, so can't complain. Overall, very happy with the nursery!

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

Greatly appreciate your lovely feedback. I am so happy to hear how positively they are both progressing. Thank you for the kind words surrounding the staff at Smiley Stars, and hopefully, we can all continue to contribute to your children's progress. Thank you.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Angela P (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2023
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in 2021, having been a Covid baby. She was very upset but the staff were patient and accommodating. She thrived while she was there and didn't take long to skip in. They helped with her speech and accommodated her allergies. They were good with allowing day swaps and extra days and
I found their location really handy, with plenty of parking and good transport links to the city.

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

Many thanks for your lovely words; greatly appreciate your support.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Marina S (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall I am really happy, my child is happy as well. They keep the kids occupied at all times learning new games and songs. We are calm because we know that our kid is happy there having fun with friends.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Mayfield Private Nursery for 6 months. We found the registration process simple yet comprehensive and he settled in very quickly. Communication between staff and parents is excellent, the online journals are informative and the new communication function is a welcome addition. All
staff are warm, friendly and genuinely care about the children. We feel our son is well looked after and is being supported with all aspects of his development.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Review from Robyn M (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2022
Submitted via Website • Report

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to nursery. She has gained great relationships with the staff and pupils. She loves all the activities that they do including litter picking and yoga (not together).
All the staff are very friendly and kind.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.880)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10 for Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill 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 4.880 for Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill is calculated as follows: ( (170 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 191 Ratings = 4.88

  • 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 - Crosshill 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 41 number of registered child places is 8.2, 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.

Child Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (5)

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Meet the Team (0)

There are no Team Members posted yet

Frequently Asked Questions about Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill

What is the Age Range of Children that Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill accepts?

Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill Open?

Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill have capacity for?

Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill has capacity for a total of 41 Children.

How far is Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill to the centre of Glasgow?

2.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Smiley Stars Nursery - Crosshill has an Enhanced Service – more info.