Kirkhillgait Nursery

At KGN, we want every child—and their family—to feel safe, settled, and supported. The best way to achieve this is by getting to know you both and building strong, trusting relationships between you and our staff. We are committed to listening carefully and addressing any questions or concerns, so you and your child feel confident and secure every step of the way.

Here are our steps to help your child settle in our nursery and feels safe and secure. 

We want your child to feel safe, happy, and confident at nursery. Here’s how we help with settling in:

Stay with your child at first: A familiar adult should stay for the first couple of days (or longer if needed) until your child feels comfortable.

Gradual time apart: When your child is confident, you’ll be encouraged to leave for short periods. Coming back at agreed times helps your child feel secure.

Support from our staff: Our experienced team will guide the process and extend your time away at a pace that suits your child.

Daily routines: Each day, your child will be welcomed by staff. Please remember to sign your child in and out of the playroom.

We hope you and your child enjoy your time at KGN. You’re always welcome to chat with our staff or management team anytime!

Our Vision 

To be the best provider of a fully inclusive welcoming, nurturing, play based environment in the heart of Newton Mearns.

Our Shared Values 

Welcoming, Child-centred, Compassion, Trusting, Safe, Caring, Respectful, Inclusion. 

Our Aims

  • Create and maintain a positive ethos that celebrates and supports children and families through our play-based learning environment. 

  • Provide high quality learning experiences for our children in a safe, healthy and warm environment. 

  • Support and create opportunities for children and families to become confident individuals. 

  • Promote inclusion and equality for all children and their families and to value and celebrate diversity. 

  • Work in partnership with parents and the wider community to offer a service built on trust and respect. 

  • Support and create opportunities for staff to develop their knowledge and skills to ensure that all staff reach their fullest potential in order to meet the needs of our children. 

  • We will encourage our children and parents to take part in the decision-making process which influence the future of the nursery.