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 £33.75 (8-1 or 1-6)
    Full Days cost £60.50 (8-6)
    Full Time cost £57.00 (5days 8-6)
    Early Starts cost £6.50 from 7am

  • We offer a number of delivery models for FREE childcare for eligible 2 year old's and all 3 and 4 year old's.
  • 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 (9.985) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has 178 reviews.

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started nursery in Feb/March, and the staff have been amazing! He arrives and leaves with a massive smile, and I am so at ease with leaving him there! The staff are very helpful and understanding and adjust when needed to fit my son's routine. Special thanks to my son's key workers; the girls
are lovely!

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Review from Chloe P (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at the beginning of March and is loving it. She is excited to go in when at the door. I feel so replaced leaving here there. They are very understanding of my workdays and flexible. My daughter has come on lads with saying words at only 11-months-old.

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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been perfect for my child. The staff are friendly and there is excellent communication, so I know what my daughter gets up to and how she is developing. Whenever I have had to make changes or needed something, they have been very accommodating, and I feel that my child is safe and well
looked after. The management cares about the children and the facilities and is always working hard to make things great.

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Review from Hayley P (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good settling in process and induction to the nursery.
Always helpful and flexible.
My son is clearly very happy and has settled very quickly here.
I can see a huge change in his development already.

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys nursery. Her development is above average, and the team are really good with her. She has made so many friends, and an added bonus loves the soft play.
The management is so flexible with my days, which is a huge help for us.

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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children absolutely love going to Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark. My eldest child is now in toddler's; the ladies who care for him are delightful, thoughtful and engaged. My younger child is in babies. He is a classic shy lockdown baby, but his key carers in both little and big babies
have really gone the extra mile to support him. They both have lots of fun, the food is excellent, and they come home for a nice long sleep. We wouldn't change a thing!

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Review from Alex W (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Both children are really happy and well cared for. Staff in toddlers have really gone the extra mile helping with potty training and table manners. Management is very accommodating of shift work; the 7 am early drop off is really helpful. Would gladly recommend.

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Review from Michaela G (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl had her settling in visits in Feb 22 and started her full day from mid-March. We knew from the very first visit that Serendipitys was the nursery for us. We were welcomed with open arms, reassured that our little lady would be cared for like staff members would care for their own children
and that her allergies would be catered for too. All of the nursery staff are friendly and polite, and nothing seems to be any trouble for them. Our little girl does still have a few tears on drop off but comes out smiling. She is always shattered when we pick her up, which to me, is a sign of a good day! We get updates on how her day has been via a feedback book, and we are able to see what she's enjoyed/get new ideas for home play. One lady has been fantastic when I've called to ask how she's getting on, and I cannot fault the nursery or the staff at all. Thank you for making our transition into childcare so easy!

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Review from Lucyanne B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very anxious when looking at nurseries for my son and had been and viewed several places. The team at Serendipitys Appleton Gate was the one that made me feel at ease, they were so welcoming and answered all questions I had. So we chose this one and my son started in February, at first he would
get upset when I dropped him off now he loves it and can't wait to get through the door. They have a good range of activities and I love hearing the things he's been doing. They have very good outdoor space which I liked as my boy likes being outside. I would definitely recommend this nursery, they are spot on.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always had a good experience with Serendipitys. My son is always excited to go and always has fun. As a parent, I like that I recover weekly newsletters telling me what my son will be doing that week and the weekly menu. He always brings arty things home around certain nowadays and occasions
that are nice little keepsakes. Staff and management are always lovely.

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Review from Elizabeth W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Serendipitys. She is always excited to attend and loves telling me all about her day on the way home. Her language skills and social skills have improved significantly thanks to the wonderful staff there. I always recommend it to my family and friends. Thank you, Serendipitys.

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Review from Rachael S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Myself and my husband are very impressed with the nursery. The staff are very welcoming and pleasant, and as a result, I feel comfortable leaving my baby in their care. He is happy to go into the nursery when I clap him off, and it is lovely to know what he has been up to each day. It is also lovely
to receive photos, ie trips to the park etc. Overall, we are very happy with the nursery to date, thank you.

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Review from Chelsea W (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are amazing and nothing is too much for them.
My daughter has grown and come on so much thank you to Serendipity, Newark.
Could not recommend them more.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves nursery! Whenever the door opens to her main key worker, she holds her hands out and goes in happily. We get decent feedback on what she's done throughout the day, and she is usually smiling as we collect her. The only thing is we don't allow her on social media, so don't see pictures
taken throughout the week or, more importantly, for special events. The staff are all really friendly.

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Review from Y O (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two girls absolutely love it at Serendipitys, and we have seen the improvement in their people skills and language since starting here. Staff always greet you with a smile, and the girls really look forward to going each morning. Really made it easier to go back to work knowing they are well looked
after. Thank you, ladies.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been so happy here since he started just under a year ago. All the staff go above and beyond. There are always a large variety of activities as well as going out for walks and playing outside. He is always really excited to go in and always comes home smiling.

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Review from D R (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant - my daughter loves it and has made so many friends.
She has developed so much with her language and people skills since joining, and she absolutely adores the staff, which speaks volumes for the nursery.

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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery. Lots for kids to do and play with. Staff are amazing, and the food is very healthy eating. My daughter always comes home telling me how much fun she had, and they go outside every day without fail.

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

We have been impressed with Serendipitys since our daughter started a year ago. She has absolutely loved being at nursery and enjoys telling us about her day.
She is always smiling when we drop her off and pick her up, which made it a lot easy when I first when back to work.
There are plenty of activities,
and I really like they have good outdoor areas too.

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

We love Serendipitys! Every single member of staff is kind, happy, friendly and always has a smile on their face! Even those who don’t directly look after my child know who she is, and who I am, which is lovely. They have a brilliant soft playroom that my daughter loves. The communication between staff
and parents is fantastic. Would highly recommend this nursery!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.985)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.985) 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 56 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 56 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 4.985 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is calculated as follows: ( (662 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 671 Ratings = 4.985

  • 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 56 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 56 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

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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 (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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