The Meadows Day Nursery

79 Bells Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham B14 5QJ
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The Meadows Nursery is located in a busy part of Kings Norton, with local bus routes and Primary schools.

The nursery has a warm, welcoming and homely environment and cares for children from 3 months to 5 years old.

There are 3 large rooms for the babies, toddlers and pre-school children and additional rooms for sleeping children and small group activities.

The nursery provides an inclusive ethos and all children are supported to reach their full potential where staff plan activities for each individual interests and abilities.

There are lots of role play experiences, story times, rhythm and rhyme, dance and tumble tots and baby yoga sessions.

The team are qualified to a high standard and are dedicated and passionate in their roles.

There is a large garden where children can experience outdoor learning. There are covered areas and a learning hut to protect the children from the elements so they can still benefit from the fresh air.

The nursery works with parents/Carers and provides a written daily report as well as verbal feedback on their child's day. Their child's keyperson also completes a learning journal for parents to keep as a momentum of their child's early years at nursery.

There is a cook on site who prepares fresh home-cooked nutritious meals and will accommodate all dietary and religious requirements.

The nursery has a Startwell award and encourages healthy habits from the start.
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Funding & Fees

30 hours of free government funding per week. 38 weeks
Non funded days £75 under 3's
£73 over 3's
Sessions/ 8-1/1-6 £46
Extra hourly rate £12


Funded days at £12 for 3 meals + 2 snacks
Funded sessions £6 for 2 meals + 1 snack

Funding can be stretched over 51 weeks where relevant.


Check for eligibility for your child through Best start in life website.


Please speak to the nursery manager for our fee schedule tailored to your individual requirements.

Contact The Meadows Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact The Meadows Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Michelle Brain and Donna Barrett
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Michelle Brain/Toni Barrett (Manager/D.Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank holidays and 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • They have parking on site and road side parking during busy periods.

The Meadows Day Nursery Reviews (11)

9.7

The Meadows Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.654) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Meadows Day Nursery has 11 reviews.

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Review from Marion M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel incredibly grateful to have found this nursery. We used two other nurseries in the area when our older child was a toddler, so we have experienced different environments.
From the moment we walked in, we knew this was the one. It felt loved, calm and genuine.
It truly is a home away from
home - a little nursery family. Many nurseries claim to provide that sense of warmth and belonging (and some do) but this is the first place we felt something immediate and unmistakable about the atmosphere. The environment is nurturing, welcoming and filled with care. You can see it in the way the staff interact with the children - they are attentive, kind and emotionally present.
Toni is warm and approachable, and it is clear the nurturing tone of the nursery is set from the top.
We feel completely reassured leaving our child here, knowing he is safe, valued and cared for.
We would highly recommend Toni and her compassionate, dedicated team who do wonderful work every single day
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Review from Shannon B (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys her time at the meadows, she absolutely adores her key workers Kate and Louise, she is very happy here. Toni is also very lovely, going to be so so sad when she leaves for reception.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended The Meadows since 2023 and will remain there until September this year. From the very start, the nursery has been welcoming, friendly, and supportive, and my little boy has always been so happy there.
The staff are truly lovely - caring, approachable, and dedicated. They have always
provided me with support as a parent, and I've felt reassured knowing my son is in such a nurturing environment. Communication has been excellent, and it's clear how much the team genuinely care about the children.
I'm incredibly grateful for The Meadows as a first time mom it is such a relief to find a nursery where you trust all the staff and have no concerns dropping your child off while you work. Would definitely recommend
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Review from I B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at The Meadows Day Nursery are exceptional. I am a first time mother and was anxious about my one year old starting nursery but the staff could not have put me more at ease. My little one is now three and the only thing I have to worry about is when they leave nursery and start school. The
staff at The Meadows are a close-knit team with a low staff turnover. As a result they know the children and families well and are able to communicate and feedback honestly and effectively. I feel confident in the nursery and comfortable that my child is in a safe place and is happy.
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Review from Elisa E (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have attended the Meadows from 1 year old until starting school.


The nursery is an exceptional setting with engaging and enthusiastic staff. The range of activities always keeps my children challenged and entertained and the food is always a huge hit.


The manager Toni is

always so proactive and responsive with any queries I have.


My children love going to nursery and that's thanks to the warm and safe environment that the Meadows provides. Thank you for taking such good care of my babies.

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Review from Thomas B (Father of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been using the Meadows Nursery for nearly 4 years with both of our children attending, and we could not be happier with the level of care provided. The nursery has a real family feel to it, with all staff being really friendly and approachable. They also have a very experienced team with very
low staff turnover, giving the children consistency which really helps them to feel happy at nursery. They are also really supportive to parents and are always happy to help with things like potty training or sleep routines. We would highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Lisa S (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using this nursery consistently for 12 years until current for all 3 of my children.
I'd never send them anywhere else, all three children have thrived and still speak fondly of all the staff at the nursery. The staff are welcoming, understanding and genuinely care about you and your children.
They provide excellent communication on daily activities and routines. Many staff members have been there for the duration over 12 years which assures me they all have a close bond and are in a happy work environment.
Staff are always smiling and nothing is too much to ask. My child's needs feel tailored too, I often forget he's not the only child they have lol!
Thank you will never be enough for making nursery feel like my children's second home.
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Review from Natalie P (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been lucky enough to send 2 of our children to The Meadows Nursery. Very experienced staff, who are kind and caring and ensure all the needs of the children are met. This nursery was recommended to us and we have never looked back. Thank you to all the staff.
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Review from O J (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
brilliant staff, all permanent so no worry of new staff starting all the time. Both children love it there and feel comfort knowing they are well looked after and supported with their learning, they have come on so much since starting and couldn't ask for a better place to send them!
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Review from Sam R (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Same staff since my daughter started 2 and half years ago, which has allowed my daughter to build strong relationships with staff and thrive. Management exception, always a quick reply to a my concern and dealt with in an amazing way
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Review from Katherine I (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Meadows is a fantastic, small nursery with excellent long-serving staff and management; many of whom have worked there for 10+ years. This creates a wonderful environment with a strong team ethos who care for and nurture the children. We have had three children at The Meadows since 2022 and have
been very happy with the care they have received. Our children are happy to go to nursery and form positive relationships with the staff. The team have also been very accommodating of my changing work days which is extremely appreciated!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.654)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.654) out of 10 for The Meadows Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.962 for The Meadows Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (127 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.962
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.692 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Meadows Day Nursery is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.917
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Meadows Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that The Meadows Day Nursery accepts?

The Meadows Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Meadows Day Nursery Open?

The Meadows Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does The Meadows Day Nursery have capacity for?

The Meadows Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is The Meadows Day Nursery to the centre of Birmingham?

5.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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