Bear and Bunny Meadvale

About this day nursery

Bear & Bunny Meadvale is a leading preschool and early years setting located in Meadvale, Redhill, catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, with an extended opening from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm mentioned elsewhere.

As a family-run establishment, the nursery owners, John and Lizzy, emphasise treating each child as their own, providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. They focus on continuous monitoring and improvement of their quality of care, ensuring children feel happy and secure.

The setting boasts outstanding facilities within a beautiful building, offering various activities such as outdoor learning, fresh air, cookery sessions, and yoga to promote learning, growth, and development in a home-from-home atmosphere. They also have a new baby suite opening in May 2026.

Parents can request a free parent pack or a guide with a checklist to aid in choosing childcare options. Bear & Bunny Meadvale is part of the Bear & Bunny family and was formerly Kiwis Preschool Meadvale.

The nursery is committed to collaborating with parents to foster enthusiastic, smart, and capable children, following the Early Years Foundation Stage to prepare children for school and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Our ethos

At Bear & Bunny Meadvale, the nursery’s ethos is rooted in family values, where they treat each child as their own, offering love, encouragement, and gentle guidance. They are committed to continually monitoring and improving their quality of care, ensuring children feel happy and secure in their beautiful Meadvale setting. They follow The Curiosity Approach, aiming to bring curiosity, awe, and wonder into early childhood to create thinkers and doers, in a home-from-home environment. The nursery also follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to prepare children for education and inspire a lifelong love of learning, with a curriculum that promotes empathy, kindness, and respect.

What it's like

Children arrive eagerly each day, welcomed by nurturing staff who know them well. Staff work closely with families to share information and provide support, enabling them to quickly identify and respond to any additional needs. The environment is thoughtfully organised to inspire curiosity and support learning across all areas.

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band, with rates decreasing as children grow. The nursery offers full-day sessions and half-day morning or afternoon sessions for children under two, aged two to three, and aged three to five.