Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark

79 Appleton Gate, Newark-on-Trent NG24 1LP
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  • Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark, Newark-on-Trent
Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is part of a nursery group that prioritises quality early years learning, as well as being committed to equality and diversity. By using self-evaluation techniques, the provider looks to ensure positive steps are always being taken towards furthering the service's potential.

A qualified team look to treat all children as precious, inspiring them to learn and develop within a healthy and secure environment where they can also enjoy sound nutrition. There is a purpose-built sensory and sleep room and good parking for parents.

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Care Provided by Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Lay (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 58
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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
  • Bank Holidays

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

  • Half Days cost £37.00 (8-1 or 1-6)
    Full Days cost £67.50 (8-6)
    Full Time cost £64.00 (5days 8-6)
    Early Starts cost £7.50 from 7am

  • We offer a number of delivery models for FREE childcare for eligible children from 9 months old.
  • Parking

  • They have a car park on site which parents and visitors can use when visiting the nursery.


Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark Reviews (178)

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Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has a Review Score of 10 (9.988) out of 10, based on 55 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has 178 reviews.

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Review from Callum L (Father of Child) published on 27 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Serendipitys Newark for 18-months. He started in the baby room and has recently moved into toddlers. He loves everything about the nursery. The variety of activities available to him is amazing, and the staff can't do enough to help us. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Samantha E (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery! My son really enjoys his time here. The staff are amazing with him, and I feel so comfortable leaving him. Wouldn't take him anywhere else. Highly recommend. Nothing is ever too much trouble.

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Review from Mary A (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely nursery. All staff are kind and friendly. It’s a lovely environment and makes the kids feel at home. My child hasn’t been there long, but she is making real progress in her speech and her confidence due to her being at nursery.

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Review from Z M (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves Serendipitys preschool, and especially the staff; they are kind, warm and caring. Always polite and go that extra mile for making the children happy.
Comes home with new stories and experiences every day.

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Review from Michelle B (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Serendipitys since she was seven months, old and she is now nearly four. Nursery is like her second home, and she absolutely loves it there. We could not imagine her going anywhere else. The staff are so friendly, and she always comes out having had a fun, action-packed day!

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

Really lovely, friendly staff, always keep parents updated, and my daughter loves it. She always comes home happy and often brings pictures and things she’s done throughout the day. The staff are always happy to answer questions and genuinely care for the children.

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

My son started in April 2021 at the age of two. Serendipitys is the best choice I’ve ever made. He absolutely loves his days here and even asks for ‘nursery’ at the weekend! His development has been remarkable, and a lot of this is due to the staff. They do lovely activities, and the children are well
stimulated during their days. The nursery is very accommodating and flexible. Nothing is too much of an ask.
I would highly recommend to anybody searching for an excellent nursery for their little ones.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has always loved attending nursery here, from 10-months-old in the baby room, toddlers and now being in the pre-school room. The staff go above and beyond to give the children a great start in life, ensuring that they are well cared for and their needs are met. The staff ensure that they
get to know each child individually, and our daughter has thrived in the supportive environment provided. We have been very impressed with the variety of activities, topics and themes the children undertake each week to assist with their personal development. I would highly recommend Serendipitys and would not have sent my daughter anywhere else.

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for just over a year now, and we are so pleased with her progress; her confidence is getting better, and with the support of the staff, her speech is improving nicely.

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

My daughter started at Serendipitys last month and has settled in really well. She seems to love her time here, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the staff. Not had any issues at all. The staff are always helpful and friendly. So glad I chose here.

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

They have all been fantastic at settling my son in. He absolutely loves it here. He will eat far more here than at home! The staff are welcoming and go out of their way to help and really seem to care about the child, rather than just looking after them. Really recommend.

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

We’ve been very happy sending our son to Serendipitys. All staff are warm and friendly, very knowledgeable, and communication has been excellent. They offer a wide range of activities and are very attune to special events, often tailoring play and learning around these. Our son is always smiling when
we collect him. It’s lovely to know he enjoys it so much.

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

Was worried about how my girl was going to settle from her old nursery to the new one, but I can see that she settled wonderfully! Haven’t had a cry when leaving her for over a month now! I can tell that she has developed better talking skills, and even though English is not our first language, she
started speaking them both more! Cannot recommend this nursery more!

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

I couldn’t be happier with Serendipitys. The care they have given to both my children has been second to none. The nursery itself is clean and well organised with a lovely layout and routine for different age groups. The staff are outstanding, friendly and thoughtful, nothing is too much trouble for
them, and they go above and beyond for my children to ensure all of their needs are met on a daily basis. If I could score higher than 5-stars, I would!!

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

My little one has been attending Serendipitys nursery since she was 9-months. She accommodated very fast thanks to the lovely staff. I have recommended the nursery to friends, and I will recommend it to someone who is looking for one.

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

My daughter has really come out of her shell since starting at Serendipitys Newark. She loves going to nursery and playing with her friends, and I can’t thank the staff enough for taking such good care of her.
The activities the children do every week keep them stimulated and happy; this also helps
with vocabulary and interaction at home. My daughter loves telling me all about what happened during the day.

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

Very happy with their service. I leave my little one in their care with the peace of mind that he is well looked after. I love the fact that the staff there also encourage children to develop and always think of new activities to help them gain different skills.
My little one is always happy and excited
to stay there, and this is a great plus as we don't have to have our hearts broken when we drop him off.
Also, appreciate the daily feedback, the cleanliness of the place and the fact that their meals are freshly cooked every day.
The only downside is that at the moment we don't have the possibility of seeing what our son is doing in real-time.

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

My daughter has been going to nursery for over a year now, and she absolutely loves it in the toddler room. All the staff in there are lovely and always go out of their way to help, My daughter had only been in the toddler room twice, and I had noticed she could sign. Thank you (very impressed).

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

Having moved my daughter from another nursery, I couldn't be happier with Serendipities. The staff are so welcoming and adaptable. My daughter has settled so well there, goes in with a smile and leaves with a smile too!

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Review from Wendy L (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my grandchildren attend Serendipitys and absolutely love it. They always talk about the nursery and the trips that they go on. They love the staff and both have very strong bonds with the members of staff in their room, especially their key person. The food always sounds lovely and management
is always flexible with the hours/sessions we require. Nothing is too much trouble, and the children never want to leave, which shows how much they love being there.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.988)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.988) out of 10 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark 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 55 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 55 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 4.988 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is calculated as follows: ( (652 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 659 Ratings = 4.988

  • 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 Newark is based on 55 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 55 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

Recipient: Serendipitys Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2023

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Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2022

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Meet the Team (16)

Laura

Laura Lay

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2015

Deputy Manager


Louise

Louise Watkins

Job Title: Babyroom Head

Joined: 2023

Babyroom Head


Beth

Beth Scotney

Job Title: Baby room staff

Joined: 2015

Baby room staff


Louise

Louise

Job Title: Baby room staff

Joined: 2020

Baby room staff


Trinity

Trinity Freshney

Job Title: Baby room staff

Joined: 2023

Baby room staff


Phoebe

Phoebe Leek

Job Title: Toddler Room Head

Joined: 2017

Toddler room head


Nat

Nat

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff

Joined: 2010

Toddler room staff


Izzie

Izzie Starkey

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff

Joined: 2022

Toddler room staff


Nichola

Nichola Mills

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff

Joined: 2023

Toddler room staff


Cam

Cam Bailey

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff

Joined: 2009

Preschool room staff


Charlie-Anne

Charlie-Anne Schindler

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff

Joined: 2022

Preschool room staff


Alicja

Alicja Swiatek

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff

Joined: 2023

Preschool room staff


Sophie

Sophie Steele

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff

Joined: 2023

Preschool room staff


Katie

Katie Coulter

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant

Joined: 2023

Lunchtime assistant


Lisa

Lisa Thomas

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant

Joined: 2022

Lunchtime assistant


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