--- title: "Bear and Bunny Meadvale Pre-School, Redhill | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kiwi-s-playgroup-and-pre-school-rh1-6nw-ey330562 description: "Bear and Bunny Meadvale, a pre-school in Redhill — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Bear and Bunny Meadvale Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · 8 Copse Road, REDHILL, RH1 6NW · Surrey Number of places 20 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Surrey ## 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 day 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 day 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. Family-run nursery All year round Outdoor learning Cookery sessions Yoga ## 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. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Food Meals are covered by the consumable charges, which vary based on the child's age and attendance pattern (full day/week or sessional). Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7:30am - 6pm (all year round); also mentions 7:00am - 7:00pm Session types Full Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session Age range 3 months - 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Bear and Bunny Meadvale Last inspected 16 July 2025 · Lisa Glassey Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children arrive eagerly each day, welcomed by nurturing staff who know them well. - The environment is thoughtfully organised to inspire curiosity and support learning across all areas. - Staff's interactions are purposeful and extend children's thinking. - Staff actively promote children's independence and self-care through everyday routines. - Behaviour is supported consistently and positively. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the support for children to learn about the backgrounds, traditions and lives of others, and to share their own, to expand their understanding of diversity - 2 strengthen arrangements for monitoring staff practice to help promptly identify and address any areas of support. Inspection #10394532 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284486) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff promptly recognise when a child may need extra help and work in partnership with parents and outside agencies to ensure support is in place. This means that all children, including the youngest and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. ## Google Reviews of Bear and Bunny Meadvale 5.0 (3 Google reviews) Natalie Hollyman 3 months ago My son absolutely loves bear & bunny nursery. The key workers are so tentative to him, they allow him to explore & learn all in a safe environment. We receive regular updates on his day and photos are shared so we are able to see his enjoyment. I can’t recommend this nursery enough and look forward to him moving on to bear & bunny pre school. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGUU4xQkhRVUpGVG5KcldHdDRjbVZFYzNoV01IYxAB!2m1!1s0x4875e5e877fa277d:0xda03afd8ed57d160) Arijit Sengupta 3 months ago A really cozy and welcoming nursery with a lovely atmosphere. The staff are well trained and genuinely caring, and the environment feels both safe and inspiring for children. The new owners clearly care deeply about making sure the staff and children are well looked after, which really shows. A great place overall. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xWR1oycE1hVU5aWDBWd0xXOXdjbk5vVVhGbFZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875e5e877fa277d:0xda03afd8ed57d160) Louise Page 3 months ago This nursery is full of happy faces and beautiful people. These peoplearreadedicated team that have pulled together and gone above and beyond to maee me feel welcome, comfortable and that my son is in good hands that have gone to lengths to get to know my son and his special complex needs. And my son is so happy. Thank you all of you :) Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaWU9FUnVWMlI0YjBsUlVVaEpObmhCVDFaUVZXYxAB!2m1!1s0x4875e5e877fa277d:0xda03afd8ed57d160) Reviews from Google for Bear and Bunny Meadvale. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=15709593271428174176&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2013 - July 2025 Good - September 2019 Good - May 2016 Good - October 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Bear and Bunny Meadvale ### What is Bear and Bunny Meadvale's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Bear and Bunny Meadvale? ### Does Bear and Bunny Meadvale accept funded hours? ### What age range does Bear and Bunny Meadvale cater for? ### What are Bear and Bunny Meadvale's opening hours? ### Who runs Bear and Bunny Meadvale? ### Does Bear and Bunny Meadvale offer any unique activities? ### When is the new baby suite opening at Bear and Bunny Meadvale? ### How can I contact Bear and Bunny Meadvale? ## About the setting Kiwi's Playgroup and Pre-School registered in 2006 and is located in Redhill. The setting is open every day from 8am to 3pm, during school term time only. There are five staff, who all have relevant level 3 childcare qualifications. The pre-school receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. URN EY330562 Registered person Kiwi's Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in REDHILL Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Bear and Bunny Meadvale. - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and Preschool Reigate · RH2 8AN 3.5(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-reigate-day-nursery-and-preschool-rh2-8an-ey492036 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Shapes Day Nurseries Reigate · RH2 7NZ 4.2(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/shapes-day-nurseries-limited-rh2-7nz-ey423146 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Tall Trees Day Nursery Reigate · RH2 7JT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tall-trees-day-nursery-rh2-7jt-2519719 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Pippa's House Nursery Reigate · RH2 7DG 4.9(39 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/pippa-s-house-nursery-rh2-7dg-2522402 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Reigate Reigate · RH2 7JP 4.5(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-reigate-rh2-7jp-ey153169 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Leaps Nursery Redhill · RH1 6AT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/leaps-nursery-rh1-6at-2580961 See all nurseries in REDHILL →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=REDHILL ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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