# The Meadows Nursery School

The Meadows Nursery School is a full-day nursery at 18 St. Helens Crescent, Hastings, TN34 2EW, in Blacklands, East Sussex. It is registered for 57 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 40 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Places For Children Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-meadows-nursery-school-ey340486  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 18 St. Helens Crescent, Hastings, TN34 2EW
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 01424 422611
- Website: https://www.meadowsnurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Places For Children Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/places-for-children-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY340486

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340486

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2006 (Reference EY340486). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340486)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340486)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340486)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 18 St. Helens Crescent, Hastings, TN34 2EW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.865865,0.575132

- Station: Hastings, 0.6 miles
- Station: Ore, 0.7 miles
- Station: St Leonards Warrior Square, 1.0 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Amherst Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Linton Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: BOS Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 40 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Blacklands Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Paul's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Mulberry Baird Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ark Castledown Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Torfield School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Mulberry Silverdale Primary | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [1066 Kids Club @ Baird](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1066-kids-club-baird-2794557) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Fellowship of St Nicholas - Greenway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fellowship-of-st-nicholas-greenway-ey337266) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Jigsaw Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-day-nursery-ey438710) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Jigsaw YMCA Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jigsaw-ymca-ltd-508971) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Artemis Hastings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artemis-hastings-ey409653) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Clive Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clive-vale-nursery-school-2601012) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Meadows Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Meadows Nursery School Good at its inspection on 31 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Meadows Nursery School take?

The Meadows Nursery School is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Meadows Nursery School?

The Meadows Nursery School is run by Places For Children Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Meadows Nursery School?

Hastings is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Meadows Nursery School?

You can call 01424 422611 and visit www.meadowsnurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY340486)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Meadows+Nursery+and+Preschool+Hastings&query_place_id=ChIJWQuc66kb30cRBm-WNyY6rBQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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