Pear Tree Nursery Meadowpark

32 Meadowpark, Haddington EH41 4DS
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9.8 157 Reviews
  • Pear Tree Nursery Meadowpark, Haddington
Pear Tree Nursery deliver high quality childcare which is created by working with parents to understand the individual needs of each child.

The nursery has a safe and secure garden where children can play and learn about the outside world. Children are encouraged to learn through play and nursery staff use fun and engaging activities to boost the children’s confidence.

Pear Tree Nursery offer healthy and nutritional breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Colette Walker (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 58

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact us for a copy of our current fees or for any information on funding.

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

  • 2 weeks at Christmas

Pear Tree Nursery Meadowpark Reviews (157)

9.8

Pear Tree Nursery Meadowpark has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Pear Tree Nursery Meadowpark has 157 reviews.

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Review from Fiona M (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We find this to be a fantastic nursery. They take great interest in the children and provide a safe and welcoming environment for the kids to develop and have fun. The staff really take an interest in the children and our son really likes all the staff and thoroughly enjoys his time at Pear Tree.
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Review from Cate L (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had found nursery and separation very difficult at his previous nursery, but within days of being at Pear Tree he had settled in and was actively looking forward to his days there. There is a friendly atmosphere for children and parents, and he has grown in confidence and enjoys his days which
is obviously very important to us as well as him.


The staff are attentive and detailed, always full of new and creative ideas to keep the children inspired while taking direction from the children in what they enjoy doing. There is an emphasis on outdoor play which is great. The garden has very good facilities and we consider the Forest School trips an important part of their learning.


The food is good and the kids are kept well fuelled throughout the day.

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Review from Fiona H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Used this nursery for a good few years and absolutely recommend it to everyone I can. Staff are lovely and very professional. My kids love Forrest school and playing outside in the garden! Especially the mud kitchen.
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Review from David D (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our daughters love going to Pear Tree and their days are always full of fun. The staff are all very caring and encouraging and work hard to constantly offer new ways to learn and play. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Pear Tree Nursery.
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Review from Richard S (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. Staff morale seems excellent which sets the tone for a happy and caring environment. Highly recommended. A wide range of activities and lots of outdoors time. Flexible and helpful staff.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends several sessions each week and the staff cannot do enough to make sure my son is settled and ready for a fun-filled day of activities before I leave. The staff really take the concerns of a parent seriously and always ask how my son is and if there is anything the should be made aware
of. Potty training is another gold star. We opted to start the potty training after the Xmas break and the Pear Tree staff took this on board and showed great initiative by encouraging my son to continue with a training chart and stickers! The staff are highly motivated, very helpful and always give 100%. I leave each day knowing my son will have a fantastic day. His current favourite is Forest School on a Tuesday. I think attending Pear Tree from age 1 has helped with my son's development. I note that he communicates well with everyone. He's confident, independent, inquisitive and always looking for new challenges. I truly believe Pear Tree has played a large part in his development progress.
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Review from Annabel D (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child settled in very quickly at the Pear Tree Nursery. The staff are caring and arrange a good variety of activities each day. The garden is especially good and I like how the children spend so much time playing outdoors every day - all year round!
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Review from Carrie (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our sons go to Pear Tree Nursery and we couldn't be happier with the nursery. All the staff there are lovely, warm, helpful and go that extra mile for the little ones and parents. They keep us updated on what the kids have been up to. They do such a variety of activities and we love that the
kids go out in the garden a lot every day.
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Review from Shawnee W (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has now been attending Peartree for just over two years and I haven't had a single complaint about the care she receives. My daughter loves going into the nursery and is always talking about the staff when at home. I am confident that when I leave my daughter in the morning she's going to
have a great day.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Peartree is a fantastic nursery with fantastic staff, all staff are very caring and are 100% committed to helping my 2 kids learn and develop through their time at Peartree.
Would highly recommend Peartree to friends and family.
Keep up the fantastic work.
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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Peartree Nursery to my friends and family, my son has been attending the nursery for well over 1 year now and looks forward to going each morning. The staff are great and take time to discuss your child's progress and the activities they have taken part in each day.
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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Pear Tree since August '16. She loves going to the nursery and is really happy there. I am really pleased with the service so far and the activities on offer for the children are excellent. The garden area is huge as is the sandpit and I know my little one loves it. The
handover at the end of the day is so thorough I know exactly what's been going on and what she's been doing. A fab nursery with excellent staff.
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Review from James G (Grandfather of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a pleasure to give Pear Tree Nursery an excellent review. Our grandchildren have benefited greatly and enjoying their time there. The staff and whole setup is first class, would strongly recommend the nursery to anybody.
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Review from Iain G (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pear Tree Nursery provides a safe and relaxed environment which encourages children to express and develop themselves. There is a diverse range of activities across the rooms, in the garden and in the excursions. Our daughter enjoys her time at nursery and has made lots of friends. She also talks
about what she has done and shows us some of the things she does at home.


The staff are very good at sharing their observations of the areas our daughter shows natural ability and areas they are helping our daughter develop.


The staff continual add new and different experiences in the nursery and encourage parents to provide ideas or thoughts where improvements could be made.


We would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to friends.

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Review from Donna S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves Peartree and has formed a real bond with both the staff and children in his room. He loves being outdoors so the fact they go out nearly every day either for a walk along the river and a play in the gardens or just onto the balcony, is great for him. The staff are knowledgeable and attend
to his needs with care and attention - they have taken the time to get to know him and we feel that they genuinely care for him and his well-being. This gives us a lot of confidence as parents. We would not hesitate to recommend Peartree.
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Review from Cara B (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with really friendly staff that make your child excited to go, great facilities and toys/activities that keep them occupied all day. My daughter has been attending for last 2.5 years from age 1 and has thrived. Happily sending our son when I return to work from maternity leave at age 9
months.
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Review from Gullian H (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery where both my children have had great care.
The facilities are amazing, the nursery has the best of everything. Fantastic resources and lovely staff.
The nursery has a lovely garden and children are outdoors a lot which I love.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Pear Tree nursery has hard working and enthusiastic staff, who always put the needs of the children to the forefront of their practice. I feel extremely comfortable taking my daughter to nursery knowing that she will be well looked after. My daughter is always happy at nursery and talks about it with
enthusiasm at home.
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Review from Debbie C (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two of my children have attended this nursery and I am happy with their care. The nursery has a great outdoor space and lots of opportunities for varied play and learning.
The management is excellent and the staff are kind and committed.
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Review from Vivien D (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves this nursery! They are innovative, clean and friendly! The staff are involved fully with the kids! The food is great and the garden fun! Pear Tree always try new things such as forest schools, fires, visits to Tesco! They have a ceilidh held locally and great Christmas and Halloween
parties as well as a fun gala day! They care about the environment. The children feel safe, nurtured and enjoy nursery and learn through play.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.833)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.833) out of 10 for Pear Tree Nursery Meadowpark is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.833 for Pear Tree Nursery Meadowpark is calculated as follows: ( (293 Excellents x 5) + (52 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 348 Ratings = 4.833
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Pear Tree Nursery Meadowpark is based on 29 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 29 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Meet the Team (3)

Colette

Colette Walker

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2011

Colette joined Pear Tree Nursery in 201 and has her SVQ 3 level in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. Colette previously worked in a playgroup and volunteered at Rainbows. Colette is a mother of two and she enjoys getting away in her caravan, going for nice walks and cycles on her bike.

Emma

Emma Scott

Job Title: Deputy Manager/Room Lead Joined: 2014

Emma joined the nursery in June 2014 from school as an apprentice in the Owl Babies room. In September 2015, Emma won Nursery Newcomer of the Year. She qualified in May 2016 with her SVQ 3. Emma moved to the Fox Cubs room in September 2017 to become the room supervisor. Emma has obtained her certificates in Child Protection, Paediatric First Aid and many more. Emma’s passion is to input schematic play into the Fox Cubs room to allow a different interpretation of the children’s play.

Shawnee

Shawnee Wills

Job Title: Room Lead Joined: 2011

Shawnee joined Pear Tree in 2011 and was promoted to Owl Baby Room Lead in November 2018. Shawnee holds her SVQ 3 in childcare and is working towards her SVQ Level 4. Shawnee has obtained her certificates in Food Hygiene, Paediatric First Aid and many more. In her spare time she likes to spend it with her daughter.

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