Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd

Cavalry Park, Peebles EH45 9BU
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  • Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd, Peebles
Kingsmeadows Nursery and Out of School Club is a private setting based in Cavalry Park, Peebles and is part of the Bright Stars nursery group. The nursery has an excellent reputation within the local area and offers a variety of flexible early years childcare options.

They operate Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm and are open throughout the year with the exception of two weeks at Christmas and New Year.

Nutritious hot lunches are served each day to the children and dietary and cultural requirements are taken into consideration. Systems are in place to ensure all staff are made aware of children’s allergies. Staff join children at snack and lunch times to create a relaxed and social occasion.

Fresh fruit is included every day and milk and water offered in plentiful supply. The menu currently changes on a three-week cycle and is displayed in each playroom.

At Kingsmeadows Nursery, the vision is to create a welcoming, friendly, safe and nurturing environment whilst ensuring they meet the individual needs of each child in accordance with current guidance and legislation.

The team works together with parents/carers and children to promote a culture of mutual respect where children are happy and have the confidence to reach their full potential.

Care Provided by Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rebecca Graham (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 32
  • Total Places for Children
  • 94
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • 2 weeks at Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd

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


Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd Reviews (19)

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Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd has 19 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby has been attending Kingsmeadows Nursery 3 days PW since he was 3 months old due to having to return to work. With my baby being so young, sending him to nursery was a daunting thought but when I got in touch with Kingsmeadows, the amazing team of staff took away all of my worries about doing
so. My baby has been here for 5 months now and we receive daily updates about all of his feeding, (bottle amounts & healthy lunches now weaning) nappies, sleeps & activities, comes home clean & very happy and is hitting/exceeding milestones & developing very well. The management of the nursery is excellent, if I ever have any queries or worries, these are dealt with instantly in a very supportive manner. My baby has bonded well with staff & I cannot fault the care he receives every day he attends Kingsmeadows. The setting is clean, bright, safe & a happy environment. They say it "takes a village" - Kingsmeadows Nursery has certainly been that I know my baby is in the best hands.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is now in nursery 5 days a week as my wife and I are working full time. Worth every penny. My son absolutely loves going to nursery. The staff in the rooms can't do more for us and the team in the office are just so friendly and supportive. Can't recommend enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been at Kingsmeadows Nursery since Feb 2021, going from the baby room all the way through to after-school care. He loves it, and we couldn't be happier with the service provided. The staff are fantastic and the facility has great outdoor space they make good use of. They regularly put
updates for us to see on the electronic journal and call or speak to us at pick-up if required. The lunches and fruit are varied and enjoyed. Our child has developed his personality and skills in so many ways through play and some more structured activities. We couldn't have asked for more from a nursery and we feel we can very easily recommend Kingsmeadows to anyone for their children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two have been coming to Kingsmeadows since they were under 1 with my eldest in their out-of-school club now and youngest in the pre-school room. Management is brilliant always happy to support wherever they can and will keep us informed of changes as appropriate. The staff are nurturing, listening
to the children, and acting accordingly. Most recently changing the name of the out-of-school club after a suggestion from one of the children. They gave the kids a choice over the name and encouraged them to design logos which went out for the nursery to vote on. Their outside space is amazing and the kids get out every day. Even the nursery dog is helping my kids get over their fear of dogs!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kingmeadows is a fantastic nursery. The facilities are great, always spotless, with a range of age-appropriate toys, which they change on a regular basis. The staff are lovely, friendly and caring. Regular updates are provided in the learning journal. My daughter has come on loads since going to nursery,
and I can focus on work knowing she is in great hands!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boys love going to Kingsmeadows. The staff are all very caring and interested in my boys and their development. The boys have access to a wide variety of activities that are always changing and always age-appropriate. They go into the woods and on little trios regularly which the boys love.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kingsmeadows has been a huge support to us over the years. Having started during COVID with our first it's been so nice to get to know the setting more and more as the girls have progressed through the rooms. Outdoor play is core to the kids' days and the external space is excellent - with each room
having their own dedicated space and wooded area. Everyone is super accommodating and they always aim to help with any ad hoc requests which is hugely appreciated in a busy working family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at this nursery for just over a year and he loves it. The staff are great with the children and really make the effort to make them feel special and support their needs. I love the fact that each room has its own outside space with gardens and access to part of the woods. There is a
wide range of activities for the children, to keep them entertained throughout the whole day. My son has a brilliant time going to nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kingsmeadows is a welcoming, encouraging and caring nursery setting and it has been a wonderful experience for my daughter who has attended for three years. My daughter has a medical condition which requires ongoing monitoring and the staff at the nursery have always given me complete confidence in
their observation and treatment of this. It has a 'family feel' and the children all appear to have lovely relationships with the staff! Couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys have attended Kingsmeadows, my eldest attended for 3 years and my youngest has graduated from the baby room to the 3-5-year-old room. We now use the breakfast and after-school club facility as well. We have always been very happy with the nursery and felt confident in the staff and the
management. Both my boys are typical physical boys and there is a lot of emphasis on outdoor play in all weathers. The garden is set up to allow the children to use their imagination and test their abilities and their boundaries, which my boys have loved. The children get to experience activities in small groups outside the nursery, with local walks, trips to the park and even on the nursery bus to the next town, which my 3-year-old has loved.
The staff know the children individually and my children speak fondly of the staff that have/do care for them. Whenever I have had the need to speak to the nursery (few and far between), the staff have always been responsive and open.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl loves the wide range of activities and experiences planned and provided by the nursery. Whether it’s group time or free play with her friends, she is well-supported and challenged by the kind and friendly staff.
Throughout December, our daughter enjoyed a variety of fun activities
and treats which she thoroughly enjoyed. As parents, we particularly enjoyed the Carol Concert which was held outside, allowing the children to share their learning with us. We cannot recommend Kingsmeadows enough and have been delighted with the nursery. Thank you to all of the hard-working staff who make the setting what it is.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, my eldest went here for a couple of years and loved it! I've just started my second child here, and the staff have been so lovely and welcoming. The nursery is really well-resourced, with lots of indoor and outdoor activities and spaces. Staff are all very caring and I've found all
communication with the nursery has been dealt with very quickly and efficiently. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier with the services at Kingsmeadows Nursery! The staff are really what makes this nursery so special. All the staff members seem to genuinely care for the children and have a really lovely relationship with them. Highly recommended!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has been at this nursery for just over a year and she loves it! The staff are fantastic - really make the effort to connect with the kids and support them as individuals. Great management team as well. They are very responsive to any questions or problems. The whole Kingsmeadows team really
genuinely seem to care about the kids and it shows in how much my little one loves going to nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 2 kids at this nursery. They have brilliant staff who care about the kids. They communicate lots of information and feedback on my kids and on other general nursery information. They listen to changes in kids' schedules or dietary requirements and do everything they can to help.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the past 3-4 years, my 3 children have all experienced fantastic care at Kingsmeadows Nursery. Each staff member who we've met across all the rooms has been so caring, nurturing and kind and has always been attentive to our children's needs. I also especially love how they make use of their great
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used Kingsmeadows Nursery for all three of our children so have experienced over the years of the baby room right up to the after-school club. We have always been impressed with the standard of care, the staff are excellent, both caring and fun, and my children are very happy here. I love the
fact that there is access to outdoor space from all of the rooms - the children can go out to the garden/woods as well as having lots of activities inside to keep them stimulated. In the baby room, they do sensory activities and artwork as well as a lovely music garden which they all seem to love. Can highly recommend!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. My son has been going here for 3+ years and has always loved it. The staff are wonderful and look after the children well and show real interest in each individual. They come up with plenty of creative and interesting activities that are appropriate for their age groups. They even have
a separate outdoor space for each group and access to woodland surrounding the settings. My youngest one is now attending the setting too and is thriving. I genuinely trust the staff and that both children are benefiting from going here. Communication is easy and the team is very supportive.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery! I have 2 daughters who have attended; one has recently graduated for primary school and the other started at Kingsmeadows last week. The carers have made a lasting impact on my oldest, are attentive to all of the children's needs, thoughtful and have a lovely calm energy
that the children warm to. The office staff are friendly and professional, it's always a delight to see and speak with them. The facility is well-sized with great indoor and outdoor spaces. It has enough activities to keep the kids busy. I would highly recommend Kingsmeadows nursery!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.973)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10 for Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.973 for Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (218 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 224 Ratings = 4.973

  • b) 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 Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 94 number of registered child places is 18.8, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 (2)

Rebecca

Rebecca Graham

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2007

Rebecca has been part of the Kingsmeadows family for over 15 years. She is a mum of two children and has a passion for ensuring children are provided with high-quality care and learning. As well as her many years of experience Rebecca also holds her degree in Childhood Practice.


Janey

Janey Clueness

Job Title: Depute Manager

Joined: 2005

Depute Janey has been at the nursery for 17.5 years, one of the longest-serving members of staff. Janey's role is to provide support to the Manager to ensure the successful management of the establishment to the benefit of children, families and the wider community in compliance with national and local authority guidance and the statutes relating to the provision of education and care to staff and children.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd

What is the Age Range of Children that Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd accepts?

Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd Open?

Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd have capacity for?

Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd has capacity for a total of 94 Children.

How far is Kingsmeadows Nursery (Peebles) Ltd to the centre of Peebles?

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