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Auchinairn After School Care
96 places
Inspection score6/6 inspection score
Care Inspectorate Scotland
30 November 2022
Forward Steps Nursery
59 Northgate Road, Balornock, Glasgow, G21 3QT
Capacity48 places
Inspection score4/6 inspection score
Care Inspectorate Scotland · 16 September 2025
Last updated
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Forward Steps Nursery was last inspected by Care Inspectorate Scotland on 16 September 2025 with an overall inspection score of 4/6.
Forward Steps Nursery is registered for up to 48 children per day. Availability varies by age group and session type.
Forward Steps Nursery adheres to the statutory ratios set by Care Inspectorate Scotland. These regulations ensure every child receives appropriate supervision based on their age: under 2 years 1:3, 2 to 3 years 1:5, and 3 to 8 years 1:8. In sessional care settings where children attend for fewer than 4 hours daily, a ratio of 1:10 may apply for those aged 3 and over.
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On average, nursery costs £75 per day in Glasgow City, depending on the provider and age of your child.
Forward Steps Nursery follows the national nutritional standards outlined in the Scottish Government's Setting the Table guidance. This framework ensures that all meals and snacks are nutritionally balanced for children from birth to age 5. To maintain safety, Forward Steps Nursery records all medical and cultural dietary needs upon registration. The nursery adheres to Care Inspectorate Scotland standards by sharing this information with all staff involved in food handling. Mealtimes are managed to prevent cross-contamination, often utilizing visual aids or individual care plans to ensure children with allergies receive safe and appropriate alternatives.
Indicative monthly nursery costs for each age band and attendance pattern, for an average working parent with standard funding assumptions used on nursery profiles. Figures are illustrative only; confirm with the nursery. Hover a cell for the indicative yearly total, or use a screen reader for the same detail in each cell.
As a working example, for a 1 year old attending 3½ days per week, the indicative cost is £913 per month or £10,950 per year.
Estimated nursery costs by age and days per week. Scroll horizontally for more attendance options.
| Age | 2 days per week | 2½ days per week | 3 days per week | 3½ days per week | 4 days per week | 4½ days per week | 5 days per week |
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| 3-8m | £493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,920. | £617 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,400. | £758 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,100. | £913 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,950. | £1,067 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,800. | £1,221 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,650. | £1,375 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,500. |
| 9-11m | £493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,920. | £617 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,400. | £758 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,100. | £913 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,950. | £1,067 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,800. | £1,221 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,650. | £1,375 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,500. |
| 1y | £493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,920. | £617 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,400. | £758 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,100. | £913 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,950. | £1,067 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,800. | £1,221 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,650. | £1,375 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,500. |
| 2y | £493 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,920. | £617 / monthIndicative yearly: £7,400. | £758 / monthIndicative yearly: £9,100. | £913 / monthIndicative yearly: £10,950. | £1,067 / monthIndicative yearly: £12,800. | £1,221 / monthIndicative yearly: £14,650. | £1,375 / monthIndicative yearly: £16,500. |
| 3y | £0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0. | £54 / monthIndicative yearly: £651. | £178 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,131. | £301 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,611. | £424 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,091. | £548 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,571. | £672 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,064. |
| 4y+ | £0 / monthIndicative yearly: £0. | £54 / monthIndicative yearly: £651. | £178 / monthIndicative yearly: £2,131. | £301 / monthIndicative yearly: £3,611. | £424 / monthIndicative yearly: £5,091. | £548 / monthIndicative yearly: £6,571. | £672 / monthIndicative yearly: £8,064. |
For example, figures are nursery fees before savings from Tax-Free Childcare or similar schemes where eligible. Use the full Nuuri childcare cost calculator to change age, days, and funding.
How funded hours work
Glasgow City is the local authority for this nursery. Apply for funded hours through them, or read our Advice section.