Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton

52 London Road, Newark-on-Trent NG24 3AH
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  • Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton, Newark-on-Trent
Serendipitys Day Nursery situated in Balderton, Newark offers age-specific learning approaches, tailored to individual child development and taking account of Ofsted regulations as well as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

A calm, homely interior brings that home from home feel, helping children take that step from home to nursery. As a small nursery, the staff really know the children and families, making it more personal. The nursery values good working relationships with parents.

A converted Edwardian detached house, this day nursery offers an atmosphere that inspires the imagination, while a private car park is convenient for busy parents. Interested families are welcome to visit and see the nursery for themselves.

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Care Provided by Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Mia Greatorex (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 38
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:15-18:00
    Tuesday 07:15-18:00
    Wednesday 07:15-18:00
    Thursday 07:15-18:00
    Friday 07:15-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton

  • Half Days cost £33.00 (8-1 or 1-6)
    Full Day cost £59.50 (8-6)
    Early Starts cost £6.50

  • We offer a number of delivery models for FREE childcare for eligible children over the age of 9 months old
  • Parking

  • Parking is available to the rear of the Nursery for easy drop off and pick ups.


Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton Reviews (130)

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Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton has 130 reviews.

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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Serendipitys nursery for just over a year now, and he absolutely loves it! The nursery staff have been outstanding with him and helped his development so much in the last year! Nothing is ever too much for the staff, and they are always so willing to help.

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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve been nothing but happy with the nursery since the moment we visited. It was a big deal for our son as he’s been home with us for almost 2 years, but the nursery went above and beyond to help him settle in and support us as parents with the transition. The setting is very clean, easy to access and
welcoming. The staff are friendly and helpful and experienced with the children. Our son enjoys all his meals, all meals offered are healthy and balanced. The nursery put on a number of events for children and their families to enjoy. We get regular updates and work sent home which is great to see/hear what they’ve been up to. Highly recommend.

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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, very pleased with the staff and care our little girl receives. She has had some complex dietary requirements but the staff have been brilliant in their vigilance over her diet. My daughter absolutely loves attending nursery.

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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started in 2021 and the change in them has been incredible. Their development since starting has been incredible and their confidence has grown and grown. The staff are amazing, friendly, and keep us informed on what they have been up to. The meals are healthy and there is a great variety.
The nursery has a nice homely feel which was one of the reasons which attracted us to Serendipity's. My child loves going to nursery and most importantly you can tell they enjoy being there. I am so glad we chose to send our child here and couldn’t recommend them enough.

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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy. Son loves it here. Really brought on his speech. He loves coming to school.

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Review from Tarrer M (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is now 17-months-old and started here when he was 8-months. It's great to have a good routine in place from a young age. He has come on leaps and bounds. I genuinely believe being at this nursery has had a huge, positive impact on his development.
The staff are amazing, and I couldn't ask for
more from them. You can see the trust and relationship my son has with them, even with staff that aren't in the same room!
It's a shame the garden area isn't larger, but this is out of the nursery's control, and they more than make up for it with regular trips to the lake and park nearby.
With the daily diary you're given that's completed each day, it's reassuring to know that he's had a great day, eaten and slept well. The staff are extremely accommodating to any preferences you may have, and I always appreciate any advice I ask for with being a first-time mum! They have a lot of time for parents too!

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Review from Jenna D (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending since January 2022. I cannot praise the staff enough. He is very shy, and I was apprehensive about leaving him there. The staff were amazing and put both myself and my little boy at ease from the get-go. They are all very caring and supportive, and my little boy's confidence
has grown massively. The nursery is tidy and clean, and all staff present themselves in a professional manner. I've found their communication outstanding, both face to face and via email. The staff provide great opportunities through a large variety of activities, and my little boy always comes out happy and smiling.

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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Serendipitys Balderton since she was 11-months-old. She is now approaching her next step into primary school in September, and I have every confidence she'll succeed at school thanks to her start at nursery. Since day one, the nursery staff have helped her grow, build
her confidence and encouraged her to be amazing. The staff are brilliant and are very passionate about what they do; they are also supportive of every family. It will be a sad day when my daughter leaves nursery to start school, however, I feel truly thankful for all at Serendipitys for building the foundations of my daughter's life.

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Review from Daisy N (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl had her first day today at nursery. As a mummy, this was one of my hardest days, but from the moment I dropped her off, I felt at ease. All the staff are so nice and welcoming. I called halfway through the day, and again, I felt so much better! They even asked how my day was going, which
I thought was lovely. When I picked her up, she was so so happy! They had printed off photos showing her playing, which were lovely for keepsakes! They also gave me a bunch of flowers from my little one! All these little touches have made such a hard day so nice, and I can’t wait to see and hear about what she gets up to next week! Honestly, I can not recommend them enough!

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Review from Abigail B (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff at Serendipitys are so caring, take the time to identify each individual's needs/likes/dislikes, and constantly encourage their learning and development. One lady has been a huge part of his nursery journey; we can't thank her enough for her hard work and dedication to the children.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been extremely impressed with Serendipitys. My child started there in 2021, and the change in them is incredible. Their confidence has grown and grown, and their development is going from strength to strength. The staff are brilliant, friendly and communicate well with us, telling us everything
that our child has been up to. The nursery itself has a lovely homely feel, and they keep the children engaged in a wide range of activities both indoors and outdoors. The food is excellent - a wide choice and variety of healthy options. We are over the moon that we picked Serendipitys, it has absolutely been the best choice for our family, and we couldn't recommend it enough.

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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming since December 2021. The staff of very friendly and accommodating to any needs. We love the home from home feel as well that the nursery has! Can’t wait to watch her grow with what she learns at nursery.

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Review from Renika S (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love our nursery that we chose for our daughter. It has such a homely family feel to it. I’ve been fully informed of everything that my daughter has done throughout the day at pick up time. As a first time mum I feel so at ease leaving my ten month old here while I go to work. My daughter’s
dietary requirements have been met and I know that she loves the food that it provided. Thank you Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton for welcoming us into your family.

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Review from Rob G (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have attended Serendipity's Day Nursery & Pre School Balderton over the last five years. The care they have received is fantastic and the nursery staff are always very helpful. Facilities, learning and activities are excellent.

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Review from Paige D (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In August of last year, I made the difficult decision to place him into the nursery. At the height of the pandemic and as a first-time parent, I had a lot of worries. The staff at Serendipities not only listened to my fears but did everything possible to ensure that the change went as smoothly as possible.
Right in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, these fantastic ladies have supported and helped through everything. They provide a level of care that equals what he would receive at home. I am forever grateful that they made the process easy and continue to provide such outstanding care to my little world. Everything from the meals he eats, to the activities they do, are at an excellent standard.
Thank you all so much!

Reply from Becky Smith, Manager at Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Paige. We are thrilled to hear you are happy with the service, and we will continue doing our utmost to maintain this level of care.


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Review from Sheryl A (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly, helpful and are amazing with my 4-year-old son. A wide variety of freshly cooked food and different activities every day. Very clean, excellent communication with staff and family - highly recommended.

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Review from Alex A (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended the nursery for the past two years and like any parents, we were anxious at first when leaving my son at the nursery. However the family centred approach from all the staff has been excellent from the beginning. The confidence and development of our son has gone from strength to
strength and we have the nursery to thank for helping my son on his journey. Outstanding provision.

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Review from Heidi B (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Serendipitys since he was 9-months-old. He is quite an anxious child at drop off times and always has been, but everyone helps him and me to feel at ease if we are upset. I am always told I can ring up to see how he is at any time, which I often do!
I also work in a nursery,
but not at any point, have I thought of moving my son to my nursery as he is happy. The nursery is small, but that does not stop him from being able to play and learn and be happy. I would recommend Serendipitys to anyone.

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Review from Caroline W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The new staff have been fantastic.
The new manager has been brilliant and always keeps me informed on how he is doing and always listens to any concerns I have. Shes always so smiley and he has taken to the change well considering he normally hates change.
Well done to all the staff; he been coming
to Serendipitys for over 2-years now, and you have always gone above and beyond.

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Review from Lynsey W (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I always feel confident when leaving my child at Serendipitys it's small and all staff are friendly and helpful. My child is always happy here and he loves the food.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.932)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.932 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton is calculated as follows: ( (378 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 396 Ratings = 4.932

  • 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 Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton is based on 32 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 38 number of registered child places is 7.6, which has been reached with 32 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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Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2024

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Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2023

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Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2022

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Meet the Team (7)

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Mia Greatorex

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2024

Qualified Level 3


Hazel

Hazel Larkham-Jones

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2021

Qualified level 3


Jade

Jade Howard

Job Title: Room leader

Joined: 2021

Qualified level 2


Kelly

Kelly Gray

Job Title: Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Qualified level 3


Alisha

Alisha Smith

Job Title: Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Studying level 3


Carol

Carol Roberts

Job Title: Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Qualified level 2


Lilly

Lilly Keenaghan

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2023

Studying level 2


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