William Gladstone Childcare

Gladstone Road, Newark-on-Trent NG24 4HZ
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9.9 51 Reviews
  • William Gladstone Childcare, Newark-on-Trent
William Gladstone Childcare is managed by the early years alliance and is located in Nottinghamshire.

A committed, friendly and well-qualified nursery team provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for children aged from birth to eleven years.

The team are experienced in supporting key areas of the EYFS, helping new skills and interests to develop while maintaining a secure environment.

The setting offers 62 registered places and was rated 'good' by Ofsted in March 2017

William Gladstone Childcare is open from 7.30 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.

Care Provided by William Gladstone Childcare

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Davina Weir (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • none
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 6
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1096526
  • Total Places for Children
  • 62
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for William Gladstone Childcare

  • Full Day Session babies £55.00
    Full Day Session Toddler £55.00
    Full Day Session Preschool £55.00
    5hr Morning Session £35.00
    5hr Afternoon Session £ 35.00
    Afterschool Club £10.00 (2.5hrs) £4.00 (1hr without food)


  • Please call the setting to discuss fee charges


William Gladstone Childcare Reviews (51)

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William Gladstone Childcare has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.937) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time William Gladstone Childcare has 51 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending this nursery for a couple of months now and he absolutely loves it, the management and staff go above and beyond. I love how the staff always give you an update on what your child has been up to throughout the day. The nursery also has an app that you can download and
the staff upload photos to show what activities the children have been doing throughout the day/week. I can honestly say that my little boy has come on leaps and bounds in such a short space of time, I can’t thank the management and staff enough.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you for your lovely review. As previously discussed we believe that every child deserves the same opportunities and we strive to offer this by providing a language-rich learning environment where our educators (staff) ensure each child reaches their full potential and is prepared for future success.
We are very pleased that you have noticed the progress your son has made since he began attending and I can assure you that we will continue to support him in every aspect.
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Dee


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has just started at the nursery so it is new territory to both of us. All the staff have been very welcoming, kind and supportive and with the experience and professionalism of all the staff, I'm sure we will settle in well. I have great confidence in the team, they have been really good.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you for your review, your little girl is settling well and is starting to form friendships - starting nursery must be emotionally challenging for both the children and the parents, please speak to a member of staff about any concerns or worries you have and we will keep you updated with photos etc so that you can see how settled she is.
Kind Regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves the nursery, the staff and the overall setting. They have a very warm and welcoming manner and when I have shared my concerns I'm met with an understanding, supportive and very engaging response from any staff member I speak to in regards to the care of my child. I can't
mention anything negative and have no criticisms.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you so much for your lovely review - your daughter has settled so well!
I am so pleased that you feel you can speak to any staff member and that you get a positive response.
Parent partnership is such an important part of the work we do - we strive to have happy children who reach their full potential and, as parents, you have a very important role in helping us achieve this, two-way communication is key.
Kind Regards,
Dee


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery! Her speech has come on no end after only a few months of being here too.
The staff are all lovely, they always give me feedback on my daughter's day when I collect her.
The app is brilliant to show me updates and photos of what my daughter gets
up to.
I would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Your daughter has made great steps in all areas of her development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would not leave my son anywhere else.
Cannot praise this place and the staff/management enough.
I have peace of mind whilst my son is here as I get all the updates of what he's doing and what he's eaten etc.
This is the second nursery my son has attended after a bad experience elsewhere and the
difference is phenomenal.
This place is run by staff who are generally passionate about their jobs and the children that they look after.
My only concern is that when my son gets older and has to move on nowhere is going to quite match.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you very much for your fantastic review - I am so pleased that you feel at ease leaving your son in our care! All the team at William Gladstone really do care about every child we look after.
As discussed with you our parent partnership is extremely important, happy parents with children who are developing in all areas of their development are our ultimate goal.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending here since he was a baby. He’s now 4 and at school full time. He still attends in the morning but for breakfast club. I cannot thank the staff enough for all the support they have given him. Would definitely recommend!

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you for your kind review - we have loved caring for our son and watching him develop into the confident little boy he has become.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All my children have gone to this nursery and I cannot thank the team enough for how well they have come on with their speech and to know he is in good care. The staff are all kind, caring and helpful. My boy loves going to school.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you for your lovely review. We have enjoyed caring for your children and the best reward for us is seeing the children make progress in all areas of their development and having happy children and parents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly, helpful and supportive. My little girl loves the staff and the nursery, she even wants to go at the weekends. She is always talking about the nursery. Would recommend this nursery to friends and family.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you for your lovely feedback - it is a privilege to care for your daughter and help her reach her full potential in all aspects of her development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of my 4 children have gone to this childcare setting, excellent and caring staff. My son struggled to settle in the beginning but now runs in, loving his day at nursery and that was down to the staff making him feel loved and making his day enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Watching your son grow and develop into a confident little boy is such a reward for the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with lovely staff. My son loves going, and it has helped him along massively with his communication, etc. The Famly app is great, nice to be able to look and see what your child has been up to. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you very much for your kind words - It is amazing watching children develop from really shy, quiet children into confident little ones who find their voice and ultimately develop in all areas of their learning.
As a team, we are privileged to be part of this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child enjoys being in the nursery. Child being looked after very well. If there is any questions or concerns, they are very quick to respond and good communication. Very noticeable progress of child learning. Child is looking very happy in the mornings and very happy when being picked up. Highly
recommended the nursery.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you very much for your kind words - It is a pleasure to care for your son and watch him grow/develop in all areas of his learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are only 2 weeks at this nursery and we like it so much. The staff are very friendly and understanding. My son is feeling happy in there and at home, he is very excited to talk about the nursery. I like so much the little family facebook. We can have a record of our kid. We love our practitioner.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you for your kind comments, Your son has settled so well - he is already forming friendships and enjoying exploring all the resources we have available.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Never had any problems, my little girl loves going to nursery and has since her first day. She always comes out smiling and tells me she's had a good day. Her learning has come on so much since she started. The teachers are lovely and do an amazing job of looking after our children.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you for your lovely comments. It is a real pleasure caring for the children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves his days at nursery and comes home very happy. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming. My son has grown in confidence and has started to come out of himself a little bit more, due to the staff making him feel comfortable and caring for his needs. William Gladstone Childcare is well
run and very informative via an app, which is great for updates and pictures of his day.

Reply from Davina Weir, Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you very much for your comment. It is lovely to watch your son grow in confidence, he is making good progress in all areas of his development. Thank you for your continued support. Regards, The staff team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very, very impressed with this nursery. My older daughter went and never wanted to leave and I'm going to have the same with the present child. The staff and management are amazing and very, very child friendly and efficient. I have not one bad word to say about this nursery.

Reply from Rebecca Leggott, Deputy Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you, Bonnie, for your kind words, We are so glad you and your little ones have been happy with the facilities we provide. As always, it's an absolute pleasure to care for your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery, very friendly and lovely staff. I couldn't choose a better place for my son. Thank you all for everything you are doing. My son is more than happy to go there every morning.

Reply from Rebecca Leggott, Deputy Manager at William Gladstone Childcare

Thankyou Iasmina for your lovely, kind words. It is great to hear that you and your family are happy with the care and facilities provided within the setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love the nursery because it is very lovely, people take care of my little angel. They love children so much and they care about everybody. Very good.

Reply from Davina Weir at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you very much for your lovely review - We do indeed care deeply for the Children & families we look after.
Regards
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very understanding.
Good communication.
Do some good activities.
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Good outdoor area.
Good choice of activities.

Reply from Davina Weir at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you very much for your review, it is a pleasure to care for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely and friendly nursery with amazing staff. My children love coming here and are always asking when they come back. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff.

Reply from Davina Weir at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you for your positive feedback - we are currently working on improvements to the outside space. It has been a pleasure to care for your children over the last few years - hopefully, we will be able to continue to provide all your childcare needs in the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been using this nursery since my oldest child was 9 months old. My younger child now attends and they both have loved every minute of coming here. The staff are so helpful and I see them all as my friends. The children enjoy all the activities that they do here. I am very happy with the care
they offer to my children which gives me peace of mind.

Reply from Davina Weir at William Gladstone Childcare

Thank you for your lovely review. We pride ourselves on being a home from home environment and that parents have peace of mind when leaving there child/children in our care.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.937)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.937) out of 10 for William Gladstone Childcare 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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 4.937 for William Gladstone Childcare is calculated as follows: ( (177 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 189 Ratings = 4.937

  • 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 William Gladstone Childcare is based on 16 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 62 number of registered child places is 12.4, which has been reached with 16 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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Meet the Team (5)

Davina

Davina

Job Title: Early Years Manager

Joined: 2004

Davina has worked in childcare for 17 years and has been in the same employment for the whole time, She has a level 3 qualification in childcare starting as a nursery assistant and working her way up to manager which she has been for 9 years. Davina supports all staff within the setting and ensures its running appropriately, Davina is the designated safeguarding lead.


Rebecca

Rebecca Leggott

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager

Joined: 2017

Rebecca has been working in childcare for 17 years since leaving school in 2003 as a modern apprentice. She is level 3 qualified and also has a level 3 in team leading and level 4 in management. Rebecca has worked her way up to deputy manager and has worked with the company for 19 months. she has experience with all age groups and works closely with the manager, she is the designated safeguarding lead in the manager's absence.


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Luke Haswell

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator

Joined: 2017

Luke started working with children in 2009 and he has a level 2 in play working, He then started working in a nursery full-time in 2010 and worked towards his NVQ level 3 in childcare. Luke has worked with the company since June 2017.


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Agnes (Nancy) Gregory

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2009

Agnes started working with children in 2002 she has an NVQ level 3 qualification in childcare and has worked in schools as a midday supervisor as well as worked in after-school and holiday clubs whilst doing her qualifications. Agnes has worked with the company since 2009 at the Meden Vale childcare setting but moved to William Gladstone in May 2018. Agnes works in the 2-3 years room.


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Courtney Winfield

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Courtney qualified for NVQ level 3 in childcare in August 2019.


She began working at William Gladstone in November 2021