Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Road,
Maidstone
ME14 5LH
Per day:
0-2 yrs £114.25
2-3 yrs £112.25
3+ yrs £111.25
Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.793) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone has 162 reviews.
Review from Kat S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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That's so wonderful to hear! It sounds like your child has really thrived at Pennies, and it must be such a relief to see him enjoying his time there now. It's clear the staff are incredibly dedicated, and that nurturing environment has made a big difference for both of you. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Review from Clare L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
It's so heartwarming to read this! It sounds like the PKC team has made such a positive impact on your son's growth and confidence over the years. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful review.
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Review from A L (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that the nursery has made such a positive impact on both you and your child. Our team works hard to create a warm, supportive environment where each child can feel safe and happy, and it's great to know that's been reflected in your experience. We're also so glad that the communication and organisation are making things easier for you as a parent. Your feedback means the world to us, and we'll continue to do our very best to provide the best care possible for every child. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
It's so wonderful to hear how much your son loves being at Pennies's at Newnham Court and how well the staff have supported both of you throughout his journey. It's lovely to hear that the staff really make a difference with their warmth, care, and dedication to each child's development. We are so glad to hear that the continuity of staff and the positive atmosphere have made the transition easier for you, and how much your son enjoys the food is such a lovely bonus! Thank you for sharing such thoughtful review.
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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy to hear that your son loves attending Pennies and that he's been having such a positive experience. It's great to know that the staff, have made such an impact. We take pride in maintaining a clean, secure, and welcoming environment, so it's lovely to hear that you appreciate those efforts, along with the home-cooked food. Thank you!
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that both of your children love attending Pennies and that you feel so supported as a parent. It's wonderful to know that our opening hours and the care from our key workers have made such a positive impact on your family. We pride ourselves on providing engaging activities, great food, and a caring environment, so it means a lot to hear that it's all coming together for your family! We're so grateful for your trust in us and we'll continue to work hard to provide the best care for your little ones. Thank you again for your feedback, and we're so happy to have you as part of the Pennies family!
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Review from Rohitha S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear that your daughter has been thriving and becoming more independent since joining Pennies. It's wonderful to see the growth and development in each child, and we're thrilled that you're happy with the care and learning experience we provide. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Kate K (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your daughter has settled in so well at Pennies and that we've been able to support her through the transition. It's wonderful that we've been able to respond to her individual needs and make her feel comfortable and cared for. Watching her grow and develop is so rewarding for us, and we're thrilled to hear that you're pleased with her progress!
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Review from Liz P (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Opening times are discussed during the initial tour of the nursery, we are clear that we close over Christmas and our fees are worked out over 50 weeks of the year. This is documented in our fee structure, which states " Pennies are open 51 weeks of the year (but we only charge for 50 weeks) closing on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year. We are transparent with parents from the beginning, so they are clear what we offer before registering. We offer two official parents' evenings throughout the year, but parents are welcome to discuss their child's development at any time. We will always make time to meet to discuss any concerns or to give an understanding of what we are working towards. Please feel free to talk to the Head of Unit or your Key person if you would like to arrange a "catch-up". Thank you for your feedback with regards to our outside equipment, the managers' have been notified and will assess it as a matter of urgency and rectified where needed.
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
It's so lovely to hear how much progress your daughter has made at Pennies! It sounds like the staff have been wonderful in supporting her growth. It's great to know you'd recommend Pennies to others, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter has enjoyed her time at Pennies Day Nurseries! It sounds like she's really thrived in such a positive and supportive environment. It's always reassuring to know that the staff are so engaging and that the meals are both nutritious and well thought out. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2025
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with Pennies has been so positive and that your little boy has been so well supported throughout his journey with us. We're delighted to hear that you would recommend Pennies, and we're so grateful for your trust in us. Thank you once again.
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Review from G D (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted your daughter loves Pennies and that you've had such a positive experience. Your special mention will mean so much to our team. Thank you once again.
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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with Pennies and Little Lunars! It's heartwarming to hear how much both your daughters have enjoyed their time there, from the caring and connected staff to the variety of engaging activities like outdoor play and arts and crafts. It's clear the staff truly care for the children, and your recommendation speaks volumes about the nurturing environment they've created.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear how much your son enjoyed his time with us from nursery through to PKC holiday clubs, and that your family continues to benefit from our care. It's heartwarming to know our staff and kitchen team were able to support his dietary needs while ensuring he felt included in all the treats and meals. We're also thrilled you've appreciated our facilities, outdoor space, and the nurturing environment we strive to create. Your kind words mean the world to our team - thank you for trusting us with your children's care!
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Review from H U (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear how happy you are with the care and opportunities your youngest child is enjoying at Pennies Newnham Court. It's wonderful to know that the staff have built such strong relationships with your family and that your daughter is thriving, making friends, and having so much fun. Your kind words mean so much to our team - they work hard to create a nurturing and engaging environment for all our children. Thank you!
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Review from Zara C (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so glad to hear your son is now happily settling in and enjoying his time at Pennies. A big thank you to our Supernovas team, especially the staff member who's been so supportive-it's great to see their care making such a difference!
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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly grateful to have been a part of your daughter's early years and to see her grow into such a confident child. It's incredibly rewarding to hear how Pennies has felt like a "home away from home" for her and that she's made lasting friendships and progressed so well. We're glad to know you continue to use PKC and appreciate the trust you've placed in us over the years. Thank you for recommending us and for being such a valued part of the Pennies family!
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Review from Phillippa K (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone
Thank you so much for your kind words! It's wonderful to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her journey with us from a baby through to PKC. We're thrilled that you've had such a positive experience with our team and the care we provide. Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.
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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter had such a positive experience with us. It's great to know you appreciated our communication, the cleanliness of our setting, and the friendliness of our staff. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your support. Thank you for choosing Pennies!
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.793) out of 10 for Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.793 for Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone is calculated as follows: ( (317 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 358 Ratings = 4.793
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 Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone is based on 29 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 131 number of registered child places is 26.2, which has been reached with 29 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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Joined: 2004
Hi, My Name is Michaela and I hold a CACHE Level 3 and Level 4 in Childcare and Management.
My journey in the Early Years started 25 Years ago; 20 of these years have been in a Management position. I have worked with all age groups from 3 months through to 11 years. I strongly believe in the best for every child, and that every child should be acknowledged as a unique individual and given the opportunity to flourish to their full potential.
I believe myself to be level-headed in all aspects of the business and operations, and I enjoy focusing on the development of my team, casting vision, and giving the team the education and tools they need to create a rich environment for the children to thrive within.
Job Title: Nursery Manager
Joined: 2004
Hi, my name is Claire and I have worked at Pennies since 2004. I hold a diploma in child studies and CACHE NVQ level 3 and 4 in children’s care, learning and development. I have thoroughly enjoyed my years at Pennies working my way up to a management position where I am able to help and support staff with their professional journey.
Over the years I have looked after children right from babies up to 11 years but I particularly enjoy the older children in our out-of-school club. My position as nursery manager is one I enjoy the challenge of. Being part of a child’s start in life is a rewarding career and I believe it is important that children can develop and flourish in a safe and secure environment.
Job Title: Joint Nursery Manager
Joined: 2010
Hello, I’m Jo and I've been part of the Pennies team since 2010. I hold a level 3 NVQ certificate in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. I have enjoyed being part of the teams in different age groups around the nursery before taking on Senior and Head of Unit positions, leading onto Third in Charge and then to my current position of Deputy Manager. I enjoy being part of a vibrant Management team, working together to get the best outcomes for the nursery, our fantastic team of staff, and of course, the children we care for.
I take pride in knowing that families choose our Nursery to care for their children, where we can help them to thrive and give them the very best start in their early education. When I’m not at the nursery, I have two young sons who keep me busy. We enjoy park visits, picnics and chips at the beach.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2018
Hello, I’m Amy and I have been part of the Pennies team since 2018.
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