Meadows Nursery

5 Millerfield Place, Edinburgh EH9 1LW
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Funding & Fees

We offer full days sessions with a minimum of 2 days per week.


Our nursery fees are invoiced on a monthly basis and payable in advance.


To find out more about fees or placement availabilities, please get in touch.

Our partnership with City of Edinburgh Council to deliver the pre-school curriculum provides annual funding of up to 1140 hours for children from the term after their third birthday. The funded placement also covers eligible two year olds.


We welcome payment via Tax Free Childcare and childcare vouchers which will provide further savings through reduced tax and national Insurance contributions. Your employer will be able to provide details.

Contact Meadows Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Meadows Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Rainbow Steps Nursery Ltd (Trading as Meadows Nursery)
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Maria del Pilar Vadillo Varo (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • On street parking

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Meadows Nursery Reviews (17)

8.4

Meadows Nursery has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.352) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Meadows Nursery has 17 reviews.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was at the Meadows Nursery from the age of 1 until he went off to school in 2023. Throughout, the nursery has provided the most wonderful care. We always felt happy dropping him off, trusting that he would come back happy after a full day of play, fun, and learning. The nursery staff is an incredible
resource, and it was clear right from the start that they genuinely care about the children. The attention paid to individual development and support was really noticeable. Having been at another nursery before joining Meadows, the difference in care and in facilities were remarkable. Although the outdoor space is limited, the nursery makes really good use of the Meadows Park and often goes on trips to the National Museum. Overall, we had a wonderful experience having our son at the Meadows and I can wholeheartedly recommend it.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We can’t fault the Meadows Nursery. Since day one our child has been really well cared for and encouraged to be independent. Having been at another nursery previously, the main difference here is the staff. They focus on learning, exercise, and healthy eating and they genuinely care about providing
the best experience for each child. Our child loves going!
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Review from Sally C (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son attended this nursery from nine months old - we left when he was 3 due to a move out of Scotland. The staff were wonderful throughout his time there. They were very caring and nurturing when he was in the baby group which was very reassuring for us given that he was still very young. As he's
grown the attention and activities at the nursery have built up his confidence and he absolutely loved his time there. He still talks about his old nursery friends! We found that the size of the nursery (being on the smaller side) ideal and not overwhelming which is a risk with a larger nursery.
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Review from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my girls attended the Meadows Nursery and I cannot recommend them highly enough. All staff are fab, very warm and engaging with the kids. The food is all home cooked and of an excellent variety. My youngest required additional help and support with her speech and language and everyone at the
Meadows went to huge lengths to help her, learning new skills to support and enhance her learning and development.


It is a well-run business with a focus first and foremost on the health and well-being of the children.

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Review from Peter B (Father of Child) published on 15 November 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attended Meadows Nursery from just over 1 year old. My wife and I were nervous that they were so young but extremely comforted by the caring and generous spirit of the staff at Meadows Nursery.
My daughters had a wealth of experiences on a day to day basis with consistency at the
heart. I feel like they always were comfortable and secure in their environment.
My older daughter learned many skills through her time there, from social skills to motor skills as well as experiencing day trips to interesting and educational locations.
My younger daughter gained huge confidence from her time in Meadows Nursery and showed real affection for the staff there.
I would highly recommend Meadows Nursery.
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Review from Claire L (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Meadows Nursery for a year until he left for school. We were extremely happy with our choice of nursery - great location, friendly, welcoming and professional staff, good communications, well-planned trips and activities. The nursery is small and this was a good thing for us having also
had previous experience of a much larger nursery. Our son was always treated as an individual, not just another kid making up the numbers. 'Forest Schools' was a particular favourite of his from his days at the Meadows: long trips to Blackford Pond exploring the wildlife, taking part in challenges like den building. He still talks about it now!
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Review from Jon A (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two kids both had a great time here from the age of one up until they left for school. They remember their time, with happy recollections of all the trips, animal visits and especially the Xmas and summer shows. We had a stress free time as parents, knowing the nursery was giving them care to such
a great standard. The staff and management were always attentive (to the kids and us), and were professional in dealing with bumps, germs, and misdemeanours. They made the most of the limited outside space available and added local trips, and Forest School days sounded superb. The staff and management made a great job of preparing the kids for school and liaised with the school to ease the transition.
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Review from Gabriela (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended the Meadows Nursery until July 2017 and thoroughly enjoyed every day he spent there. We were struck by the friendliness and professionalism of the staff from the moment we first visited. Without a doubt, the best option in the area - a truly fantastic nursery which kept our son stimulated,
entertained and happy during his time there. If we hadn't have moved out of Edinburgh, then he'd still be there!
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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter was at Meadows from 9 months old and loved it. The staff were caring and considerate. The nursery organised great activities, particularly the visits to old folks homes. Highly recommend it.
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Review from Vivy L (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Meadows Nursery is a really good nursery. Children can learn lots of things such as music, painting, dancing and football here. The teachers and staff here are doing their best to build a nice environment for the kids. There are lots of activities and the food there is quite nice and good for the children
too. I highly recommend this Nursery.
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Review from Craig W (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were so delighted with the care our son received at The Meadows nursery. Every member of the team knew my son really well, and there was an atmosphere of genuine affection. He was incredibly happy there and was provided with loads of fun activities every day. We were really well informed of his achievements
and activities, and the online learning journal was a really nice touch. The nursery is small, but it never seemed crowded, and the staff made it seem much larger with the range of activities. There were occasional nice trips out of the nursery too.
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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending here for 8 months from the age of 11 months. The care he has received is excellent. He took around 6 weeks to settle however I was given lots of advice and reassurance and eventually he became pleased to be dropped off. He loves the staff and is affectionate towards them and
seems very confident in himself while he plays here. There is lots of messy play, outdoor play, park visits, and music and stories.
He has learned lots of skills and good habits at Meadows - without encouragement from me he washes his hands before meals, puts his bib on and brushes his teeth without fuss. My impression is that this is due to the consistent routine at Meadows.
I would highly recommend Meadows to other parents.
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Review from Kate N (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended the Meadows nursery for a year from the age of 1 to 2 before we moved out of Edinburgh. We found the staff to be extremely caring and friendly with a real family feel to the nursery. My son particularly enjoyed the play outside on a daily basis, dance and music class and trips to the
meadows. We were issued with a log in to a secure website allowing my husband and I to see photos of what he had been up to that day.


The staff were excellent at providing end of day reports and regular parents evenings and updates. There were a number of parties for parents and children throughout the year which the children in particular really enjoyed.


Overall, the Meadows nursery allowed me to go to work in the knowledge my son was being well looked after and was safe and happy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to other parents and carers.

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Review from Wojciech J (Father of Child) published on 22 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter spent, between them, a continuous total of over nine years at Meadows Nursery, overlapping for a week just before he started primary school. My son’s first recognisable word was the name of the same member of staff who went on to become one of my daughter’s favourite teachers at
the time of her graduation from Meadows Nursery nearly a decade later. Both of our children thoroughly loved the nursery and were very happy there. We often found ourselves admiring the staff’s affection, resourcefulness and genuine care for all the children. Now in primary two, my daughter recently insisted, during half term, that I should take her on an outing to Blackford Hill, where she used to go to Forest Schools with Meadows Nursery. She was delighted to find that the swing on a tree she remembered so well was still there. After a long time on the swing, she said to me, “That’s one dream come true”, commenting on her return to a spot associated with nursery adventures. There is no other institution we are as grateful to as Meadows Nursery for the wonderful part it played in our children’s earliest years.
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Review from Ragne L (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Meadows Nursery is a fantastic nursery offering a very high standard of care by excellent staff. I have had three children attend the Meadows over the past 7 years and can honestly say that I have never had any concerns or issues at any time over that period. The Meadows has consistently managed
to attract good staff who are passionate about their work. The Meadows treats each child as an individual and is always ready to try new ideas for activities and themes (usually generated by the children themselves!). All three of our children have loved the nursery. I really cannot recommend it highly enough!
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Review from Veena M (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter spent the last 2 years at Meadows during which time she has blossomed into a confident and independent girl ready for school. In addition to regular care, the nursery are also great at taking the children outdoors as much as possible (making ample use of both the limited outside space as
well as the wide expanse of Meadows, forest schools) as well as other activities such as tennis, tatty bumpkins etc. The nursery staff have been fantastic and we felt that they take the time to get to know each child individually and cater to each accordingly. We would definitely recommend the nursery and in fact, are very likely to enroll our younger daughter at Meadows.
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Review from Victoria P (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has only had the opportunity to be with Meadows nursery for 18 months due to relocating but in this short time we feel he has developed so many new skills and gained confidence.
The nursery offers fantastic opportunities such as forest schools and tatty bumpkins, learning languages and tennis
as well as your typical arts crafts singing and play. The nursery has a fantastic learning ethos to health and for the environment with fantastic caring staff!
We absolutely recommend Meadows nursery in providing a nurturing caring environment for the beginning of a child's education. We feel our child is leaving confident and very well prepared for school with some lovely memories and friends!
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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.352)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.352) out of 10 for Meadows 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 2 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 5.000 for Meadows Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (24 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 5
  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 3.352 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Meadows Nursery is based on 2 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 = 3.125
    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 44 number of registered child places is 8.8. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 8.8 = 0.227
  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 Meadows Nursery

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

Meadows Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Meadows Nursery Open?

Meadows Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Meadows Nursery have capacity for?

Meadows Nursery has capacity for a total of 44 Children.

How far is Meadows Nursery to the centre of Edinburgh?

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

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