Learn Today; Succeed Tomorrow.

A nurturing, safe place where children aged 0–5 grow into confident, happy learners, working hand in hand with families.

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Illustration of The Meadows Nursery School building on Torwood Road

Ages 0–5 across three rooms
1140 funded hours with Stirling Council
All staff Disclosure Scotland / PVG checked
Paediatric First Aid trained team

A room for every stage

Each child has a key person who keeps their personal learning plan and journal, which you can ask to see at any time.

0–2 years

Lily Department

A calm, cosy space where babies and toddlers explore at their own pace, with a quiet sleep area for their routines.

Up to 12 children
Ratio 1:3

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2–3 years

Primrose Room

Choice-led play built around children's interests: sensory, sand, water, art and music, plus support with toilet training.

15 children
Ratio 1:5

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3–5 years

Bluebell Room

Learning across the curriculum, building the confidence and independence children need to move on to school.

24 children
Ratio 1:8

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1140 hours of free early learning and childcare

We work in partnership with Stirling Council, so your child can receive up to 1140 hours of free care and education from the term after they turn three.

From age 3The term after their third birthday
51 weeksSpread across the year
Up to 22.35Free hours per week

How funding works

Our values, aims and objectives

We aim high and promote a positive, caring ethos that enriches children's understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, encouraging them to be tolerant, well-mannered, respectful and empathetic.

Happiness
Honesty
Positive relationships
Trust
Confidence

Our aims

Create a nurturing and safe environment for children to learn
Focus on each child's needs so they become confident individuals, successful learners, effective contributors and responsible citizens
Encourage independent choices and positive decisions
Provide a balanced educational and social foundation
Support children and families to promote positive outcomes

Our objectives

Employ trained, experienced staff and keep developing their skills
Keep building a wide range of equipment and materials for every stage of development
Publish an annual Improvement Plan and Standards & Quality Report
Review key policies, including Health & Safety and Child Protection, regularly
Follow national guidance, including Curriculum for Excellence and Realising the Ambition

Caring, qualified people who know your child

Qualified Early Childhood Educators and Early Childhood Workers work together to maintain high standards of care and education. We follow the staff-to-child ratios set by the Care Inspectorate.