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West Leigh County Infant School, Westfield Drive, Backwell, Bristol, North Somerset BS48 3NG
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Meadowside Preschool offers children aged 2 to 8 years a setting where they learn through play and where they can explore and experience the outdoors on a daily basis.

The preschool is situated in the heart of the community on the West Leigh Infant Primary School grounds in Backwell, which gives children direct access to the school playing fields and an undercover classroom attached to the nursery.

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School

Opening Schedule

Open term time

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Bridie Marsh(Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Total Places for Children

  • 20

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-17:00
  • Tuesday07:30-17:00
  • Wednesday07:30-17:00
  • Thursday07:30-17:00
  • Friday07:30-17:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees

Hourly rate for privately paid fees is £6.50 per hour (excluding 7.30am- 8.00am as this is charged at £6.50 for 30 mins).

We accept Early Years Universal and Extended Funding, as well as Tax-Free Childcare and Childcare vouchers. Please speak to the Manager for more details.

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Meadowside Preschool has a Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Meadowside Preschool has 47 reviews.

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Review from Adam B (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I thoroughly recommend this nursery . All the staff have been fantastic. Our son has enjoyed his time there immensely. The staff have been exceptionally supportive and encouraging, and in the recent hot weather, have endeavoured to stay open which has been greatly appreciated . The outdoor nature and green surrounding area of the nursery is also fantastic. the activities and encouragement for various learning skills are excellent .We feel extremely lucky to have been able to send our son to this nursery.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool
Thank you so much for your high recommendation and 5* review. It really does mean so much to the team and I that you feel so proud of your childcare choice.

We are very proud of the team and their commitment to providing the best quality care and education to the children. I am delighted this has been reflected in your experience of the setting. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from Olivia C (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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What a gorgeous little preschool. The staff are so friendly and supportive and my daughter loves spending time there! We have regular updates and pictures of the activities the children are taking part in every day. My daughter has learnt so much from the time she has spent at Meadowside and it's set her up so nicely for a transition into reception.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you for sharing your recommendation of Meadowside. We are pleased that you and your daughter have had such a positive experience at the setting. The team work so hard to prepare the children for the next stage in their education journey, so I am delighted that this is reflected in your experience. We wish her all the best as she moves onto school. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from T K (Father of Child) published on 29 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy with Meadowside Nursery. Our daughter really enjoys her time there and is always excited to go in each day. The staff are friendly, caring, and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming environment for the children. There are plenty of fun activities and lots of playtime, which helps the children learn and develop while having a great time. It's clear that the staff genuinely care about the children's wellbeing and happiness.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you for leaving a 5* review of Meadowside. We are delighted that you are so happy with the care and education that your child receives at the setting. The team are passionate about creating a nurturing environment where every child feels that they belong. It is wonderful to see that this is...  

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Review from W D (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Lovely pre school. My LO is certainly very happy there. Staff are great and go out of their way to make sure the children are happy. Boogy beats day is a favourite for my little one. Meadowside is also in a great location, as it's next to the infant school.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

We are glad that your little one is so happy at Meadowside! The team are amazing and we are very proud of how passionate they are about the care and education they provide for the children and families. Boogie Beats is a favourite for many! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review- your recommendation is much appreciated. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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I love my experience with Meadowside thus far. My child who is still non verbal comes out of Meadowside and smiles and laughs in the car ride home so I'm taking this reaction as she likes it here. She's probably not the easiest child to look after being non verbal (possibly Sen) but the staff here are so lovely, we have regular catchups of how she's doing and top up funding has allowed them to buy new toys that will get her interest specifically.

My child since starting here has really started trying to talk and I believe being around all the other children and watching has been massively beneficial. I look forward to another 2 years at Meadowside before little one starts school.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you for leaving such a detailed review of your experience at Meadowside. It is wonderful to see the progress your child is making and how happy she is in the setting. We agree, the team are amazing and really care and about the children we support. It is wonderful to hear that you are having such a positive experience. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Really love this preschool, my son has only attended since November but he has come on leaps and bounds and is so much more confident. He is excited to go in every day and is excited to tell me everything he has been doing when I pick him up. All of the staff are so friendly and wonderful. It really is a lovely place and I'm so happy for my son to be going there.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you for your review of Meadowside. We are delighted that you are so pleased with the service you receive and the care that your son gets at the setting. We are very proud of the Pre School and of the amazing team we have there. They are so passionate about the work they do and this really...  

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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has been going here since last September and we love it. The staff are amazing, all of them are attentive, kind and patient. Information sharing is amazing, we get so much information about his day, both at the gate and through the communication app. Activities seem varied, including lots of outdoor play, scavenger hunting, sports and exploring. Indoor play often includes structured learning like numbers, letters, and healthy foods. I like the support with teeth cleaning at the moment. But also lots of fun, with dancing and music. We love it, can stress enough how kind and supportive the staff are.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you so much for leaving such a detailed 5* review of Meadowside. We are delighted that you are so happy with the setting and the care your son receives. Your review will support other families who are looking for childcare in the area and I know the team also really appreciate being...  

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Review from Andrew P (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Since coming back from Christmas break our daughter has settled back in and is loving her time! The activities and fun they have makes not being with her easier to cope with! The team are amazing and I'm so grateful to them for their care and the fun they provide!!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you very much for your 5* review and for your feedback on Meadowside. We are glad that your daughter is enjoying her time at the setting so much and thank you for recognising how amazing the team are!! They will appreciate your review. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from Michelle H (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely love this pre school, such a lovely setting all the staff are so welcoming and friendly and are always thinking and planning lovely day sessions/learning experiences for the child.
The staff always put so much thought into the daily sessions for the children's development and learning.
Great communication between staff and parent, also offer great support for ur child and parent at home to pre school hours.
Would highly recommend this pre school for any child.

Always a warm welcome on drop off and pick ups.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you for such a lovely review of Meadowside! We are pleased that you are so happy with our beautiful setting. We are so proud of the level of care and support our staff provide, so it is great to hear this reflected in your experience. They really do go over and above to ensure each child is supported and we appreciate your high recommendation. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from V D (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son attends Meadowside and has done for a year now. He absolutely loves going there and the staff love him and are extremely attentive towards him. They help him learn and play. I would highly recommend Meadowside

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you for leaving us a 5* review of Meadowside. We are so pleased with how well your son has settled in and I agree, the staff love having him in the setting. It means a lot to us that you would recommend the setting to other parents. We are very proud of the care and education that we provide...  

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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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All of the team at the Nursery are fantastic. The care and attention given is amazing, we feel privileged to have our son attending this nursery. There are always great activities going on and our son throughly enjoys going.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a 5* review of Meadowside Pre-School. We are delighted that you are so happy with the care that your child receives in the setting. Our team at Meadowside are amazing and we are very proud of them all, so it is great to read that your experience...  

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Review from Dawn B (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Meadowside is an excellent preschool with excellent staff all three of my grandchildren have attended. There is good communication and how the children are doing. The staff are great at finding out individual children's needs.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to write a 5* review of Meadowside. We are delighted that you have had such a positive experience with all three of your grandchildren at the setting. We are very proud of our team there and how dedicated they are to providing the best care and education for the children we look after. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from Freya W (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son loves Meadowside. The staff are amazing, super supportive. The outdoor meadow is massive and shady in the summer and he loves playing out there. Great to have football classes once a week and school lunches for a hot meal. Can't recommend it enough!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to leave Meadowside such a lovely review. We are extremely proud of the beautiful setting and of the amazing team that work there. They go over and above on a daily basis to ensure the children are well cared for, have exciting activities and lots of opportunities to progress in all areas of their development. Thank you for your recommendation! Best wishes Natalie

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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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It is such a friendly team at Meadowside that I genuinely feel comfortable leaving my child with them. They go above and beyond to make my child feel safe, comfortable and happy so much so that it is fair to say the staff meet and exceed any expectations you would have of a preschool. My little one loves attending and asks me on a morning in an excited voice 'school day?' and I love watching how my child bonds with each and every staff member. I couldn't recommend Meadowside enough, so much so I've already enrolled my youngest to start the September after they turn 2!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you so very much for taking the time to write such a detailed 5* review of Meadowside. The team are amazing and we are so proud of their passion and enthusiasm for the work they do. It is so nice that this is reflected in your experience of the setting. I will be sure to pass on your feedback to them, I know they will very much appreciate it. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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My eldest son has settled in so well to Meadowside and is excited to go each day! He loves telling us about the different activities he's been doing and speaks fondly of his new teachers. The regular photo updates and communication has been great and it's been the perfect transition for school next year. He especially enjoys the outdoor classroom environment, recent obstacle course building and spending time going on bug hunts!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of Meadowside. We are delighted to have your little boy with us and are so pleased he has settled so well. We are also glad that you appreciate the daily updates...we know these are very popular with the parents. I will pass your feedback onto the team, I know they will appreciate it. Best wishes Natalie

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have sent two of my children to meadowside pre school now before starting their school journeys. I can honestly say I've always been so happy! My youngest daughter has special needs and the staff have been nothing but amazing with supporting me and her on her hearing journey and making sure she gets the extra support she needs before she starts school in September. The children are always doing fun and educational activities every day and my daughter LOVES attending pre school which is always a great relief as a working parent when sending them.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is a pleasure looking after your little girl and it has been so lovely to see her confidence and development thrive. We are very glad that you have been so pleased with the care they have received at Meadowside. Best wishes

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Review from L R (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great setting. Our children have all been very happy at Meadowside. Fantastic staff and excellent level of care.

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased that you have all had such a great experience at Meadowside. We agree, the staff are fantastic and I will pass your feedback onto them. Many thanks.

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Review from Elizabeth W (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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The Meadowside Preschool staff have given our daughter a lovely warm welcome since she's joined this month, after having only ever known one other nursery. Moving house and pre-school is hard but she has settled really well at Meadowside owing to their care and provision of fun playing and learning activities (and toast!)

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Early Years Education at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your review. We are so pleased that your daughter has settled so well into the nursery and that your experience has been so positive. We pride ourselves on the welcoming and nurturing environment that the staff work so hard to create as we know that by doing this, children learn best when they feel happy and secure. Many thanks, Natalie

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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has only been at Meadowside Preschool for a few weeks but has settled in so well, thanks to the efforts of the team. Everyone is friendly and helpful. There are varied organised activities every day, which are reported on an App so you can see what they've been up to. The space is well set up for the group, with an outdoor classroom and a field which they seem to really enjoy running around in. Would definitely recommend based on our experience so far!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of the beautiful space that we have and our team are amazing, so I am pleased that your experience so far has been so positive and reflects this. The staff put a lot of effort into getting to know each child as an individual and planning...  

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Review from Abigail L (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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I cannot recommend this preschool enough! It makes me sad that this will be my child's last year here as he is moving to Reception. He gets excited to go there everyday and that as a parent is what you want. The staff have helped and advised on how to assist his progress with his speech to ensure we as new parents are assisted as he has struggled with this. The staff are lovely and do their utmost to help your child feel comfortable and their progression, their communication is excellent! The updates and detail on the app daily are brilliant to keep you in the loop with your child's day. The setting is wonderful, I went to view other preschool prior to Meadowside and found Meadowside to be the most fulfilling, it has lots of space and a real happy feeling. The activities the children do daily are endless, and my child has brought home little cakes he has made/art etc, the little goodie bag he came home with at Christmas was especially lovely. I can only say I wish he attended sooner!

Reply from Natalie Purkiss, Head of Childcare at Meadowside Preschool

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our setting. We are so pleased that you have had such a positive experience at Meadowside! The team are amazing at what they do, so passionate and caring and this makes the setting extra special. I will let them know your feedback and they will be delighted. Best wishes Natalie

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  • 16 Sep 2025

    On 9th September 25, we were visited for our annual EHO inspection and are delighted that Meadowside retained their 5* food hygiene rating! Well done team :) We are delighted...

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Bridie Gadd
Bridie GaddJob Title:Manager of Meadowside PreschoolJoined: 2025

Bridie is a passionate leader who has worked for YMCA Dulverton Group for nearly 9 years. During this time, she started as a practitioner and has worked her way up to manager.

Bridie took over the leadership and management of Meadowside in January 2025. Since doing so, she has been an inspiration to the staff and a huge support to the families and children. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious, and this is reflected in the care and dedication of the team.

Bridie would love to introduce herself to you in person, so please get in touch should you wish to visit our beautiful setting for yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowside Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Meadowside Preschool accepts?

Meadowside Preschool accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Meadowside Preschool Open?

Meadowside Preschool is open: Monday 07:30-17:00, Tuesday 07:30-17:00, Wednesday 07:30-17:00, Thursday 07:30-17:00, Friday 07:30-17:00.

How many Children does Meadowside Preschool have capacity for?

Meadowside Preschool has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

How far is Meadowside Preschool to the centre of Bristol?

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

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