The 20 North Lanarkshire nursery schools among Scotland's top performers in 2025

These North Lanarkshire nurseries have maintained consistently high levels of achievement.

The Times and Sunday Times Scotland published its Scottish Childcare League Table for 2025 in August 2025, with nursery schools in South Lanarkshire among those ranked.

The Scottish Childcare League Table 2025 was compiled using Care Inspectorate reports, and ranks 3,206 nurseries in Scotland from best to worst.

We’ve taken a look at the top rated nurseries in North Lanarkshire in 2025.

Here are the 20 best nurseries in North Lanarkshire, according to the 2025 league table.

5. First Class Day Nursery

"First Class Day Nursery Airdrie • North Lanarkshire - Provider: Jean McGrow trading as First Class Day Nursery - Takes children under 3: Yes - Score: 20 - Date graded: 08/07/2024" | Google Maps

6. Glengowan Primary Nursery Class

"Glengowan Primary Nursery Class Airdrie • North Lanarkshire - Provider: North Lanarkshire Council - Takes children under 3: No - Score: 20 - Date graded: 14/06/2024" | Google Maps

7. Wishaw Family Learning Centre

"Wishaw Family Learning Centre Wishaw • North Lanarkshire - Provider: North Lanarkshire Council - Takes children under 3: Yes - Score: 20 - Date graded: 15/05/2024" | Google Maps

8. Newmains Family Learning Centre

"Newmains Family Learning Centre WISHAW • North Lanarkshire - Provider: North Lanarkshire Council - Takes children under 3: No - Score: 20 - Date graded: 12/04/2024" | Google Maps