Opening hours
8am to 6pm
Meadows Mere Nursery School
Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
East Sussex
About this day nursery
Meadows Mere Nursery School, located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, provides full day care for children aged 2 to 5 years. It is owned by Places For Children Limited and has been established since 1998, operating year-round from 8am to 6pm on weekdays.
The nursery was last inspected on May 9, 2023, and received a "Good" rating across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The setting focuses on fostering independence in children, helping them to manage their own behaviour, and supporting their communication and language skills, particularly for those with English as an additional language or special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
They also prioritise children's health, incorporating activities like teeth cleaning education and extensive outdoor play. The nursery receives funding for free early education for two, three, and four-year-olds and employs five qualified staff members, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for all children.
What it's like
Children display good manners and behaviour, are happy, enjoy each other's company and play well together. They are learning to manage their own behaviour well and can successfully resolve some issues without adult support. Staff support children's independence right from the outset, which helps to prepare them well for their next stage in learning. Children are also learning how to keep themselves healthy, including brushing their teeth and spending long periods of time learning outdoors.
Good overall effectivenessStrong parent partnershipsFocus on independenceEffective safeguardingOutdoor learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All_year
Established
1998
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Meadows Mere Nursery School
Last inspected 9 May 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children display good manners and behaviour, are happy, enjoy each other's company and play well together. They are learning to manage their own behaviour well and can successfully resolve some issues without adult support. Staff support children's independence right from the outset, which helps to prepare them well for their next stage in learning. Children are also learning how to keep themselves healthy, including brushing their teeth and spending long periods of time learning outdoors.
Inspector highlights
- Children display good manners and behaviour, enjoy each other's company and play well together.
- Children are learning to manage their own behaviour well and can successfully resolve some issues without adult support.
- Staff support children's independence right from the outset, which helps to prepare them well for their next stage in learning.
- Children successfully develop their communication and language skills.
- Staff support children well through times of change, such as when starting at the nursery and moving on to school.
- There is an effective key-person system in place, and staff form strong bonds with children and their families.
- The dedicated and passionate manager has a good understanding of what she wants children to learn, and the curriculum is sequenced well.
- Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents are extremely pleased with the progress their child has made at the nursery.
Areas to develop
- 1Improve group activities to meet the needs of all children and build on their listening and attention skills.
- 2Review strategies for transition times to ensure children do not wait for too long between activities.
Inspection #10279971 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff successfully identify emerging gaps in children's learning and development and swiftly refer to outside agencies to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the necessary support to progress.
Outdoor space
Children spend long periods of time learning outdoors, benefiting from fresh air and exercise. Staff plan activities that encourage exploration and investigation, such as using magnifying glasses to find bugs in the garden.
EAL / language support
Staff effectively use various methods, such as picture cards and visual timetables, to support children developing their communication and language skills, which particularly benefits children who speak English as an additional language.
Parent Reviews of Meadows Mere Nursery School
4.9
(22)
Jaimi Hewitt
9 months ago
My daughter has been attending Meadows Mere for a few months now and has developed alot in her short time here. The staff are really friendly and accommodating. I love the small close knit vibes the nursery has and the personal touches - they even sent a piece of cake home for her older sister's birthday 🎂 which i thought was adorable 😊
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Sarah
9 months ago
My daughter has been attending this nursery for a year now and she absolutely loves the nursery, the staff and all her friends. She was very unsettled to begin with being unsure of new faces. All the staff and imparticular her room leader went above and beyond to make her feel comfortable in the environment 🧡
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Paige Springett
9 months ago
An Absolutely beautiful nurturing nursery with great support and encouragement towards childrens learning. Weekly planning available so you can keep up to date with the children’s curriculum. Stuff are one of a kind and my children love them!!
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Agata
a year ago
We can truly recommend Meadows Mere Nursery! All the team was so supportive and our daughter Bianca loved Nursery. On the first day she was crying when it was time to going back home. A huge thank you for Hayley, Hannah and Sharon and all Nursery team!
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Anna McCallum
2 years ago
Amazing nursery! Staff are very welcoming and accommodating. I was very anxious starting my 1 year old at nursery but they made me feel so at ease and thoroughly updated me on all his sessions. Highly recommend and incredibly happy to have my son attend Meadows.
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Inspection history
Date: May 2011
- May 2023Good
- September 2017Good
- March 2015Good
- May 2011Good
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