"I cannot thank everyone at Southlands Crèche enough! I was very anxious about moving my daughter to a new nursery when we moved house,…"
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Southlands Nurseries provide 1st class Childcare over 2 amazing settings in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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Southlands Creche
The Old School House, Knutton Road, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 0HU
"Fantastic nursery, the staff are brilliant, so approachable, and very helpful and my child loves attending. The food given to my child is…"
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The Crèche provides a home from home environment that ensures first class care for children aged 0 to 3 years. The Grade 2 listed building is on a self contained site within the small village of ... Read more
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Southlands Nurseries Ltd Reviews in Staffordshire (108)
9.8
Southlands Nurseries Ltd has a Group Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Southlands Nurseries Ltd must have a Review Score.
from Matthew D (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Cracking nursery with a worthy reputation. All staff are experienced friendly amd genuine. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for, which is a quality and safe learning environment, with great food, and varied activities. Overall our toddler loves going and we're very happy with Southlands.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands CrecheThank you so much for taking the time to review our creche. Amongst other feedback: we love the "cracking nursery" description!
from J P (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, the staff are brilliant, so approachable, and very helpful and my child loves attending. The food given to my child is great and she loves all of the activities.
I feel that my child is safe and happy at nursery
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands CrecheThank you for your review, it is so valuable to have feedback, that we can use to continue to shape our provision.
from T W (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Southland's nursery. The staff are absolutely amazing, they are so caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's happiness and development.
From the moment you walk through the door, it's clear how much effort and love the team puts into creating a warm, welcoming
environment.
The activities and learning opportunities are fantastic, and the overall provision is excellent. Our child comes home happy every day.
We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery and would highly recommend it to any parents looking for a safe, nurturing, and engaging place for their child.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands CrecheDear parent, thank you so much for sharing the feedback with such positive recommendations for other parents, which reflects our values of being, safe and nurturing.
from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
This nursery was an absolute top pick for myself and my partner. The atmosphere is 'home away from home', the meals are great, my little girl always eats everything (and more) and the staff are just wonderful with the children. I think all the activities and adventures the children go on are excellent
and so enriching. There is clearly a lot of time and effort that goes into the day to day running of the nursery/kindergarten. The children are always so well mannered and happy. Couldn't recommend enough.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands CrecheThank you for a beautiful review and capturing the essence of our nursery: good food, great care and lots of adventures!
from Kelly B (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with the communication we get from all staff at the crèche. The day to day activities are always so enjoyable for the children, along with the day trips and swimming sessions. We find all staff to be very kind and caring, and take an interest in all of the children.
from Hannah W (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has thrived since joining Southlands, first in the baby room and then moving into the little group downstairs. He talks about the staff and his friends when he's at home and is clearly very well cared for as he has great relationships with all the staff and feels safe and secure. The
extra experiences he gets such as weekly swimming and regular trips out of the setting are incredible. He loves going out on the bus and being out in the community, and this enriched curriculum was a major factor for us when deciding on a nursery. The meals and snacks provided are always nutritious and balanced and he loves everything he is offered, often having extra portions! The staff show patience and care always, and we feel very secure and safe in sending our little boy to Southlands. Thankyou for everything you do, it is always noticed and appreciated.
from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Southlands Nursery is by far the best Nursery around! My daughter has attended for the last 12 months from the baby room, to the little group and now the big group! She will continue onto Kindergarten too! I feel very happy and safe to leave my little girl in their care. The staff are extremely professional,
kind and caring towards all the children. My daughter is learning so much and loves going each and every day. I will always recommend Southlands over and over again!
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands CrecheThank you for this amazing review!We cherish having your little one to care for and look forward to the years to come at Kindy. We aim to be the best for our parents and our children and your words mean the world to us.
from Christie H (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing all staff are very friendly, approachable, informative and supportive. Our little boy has come on leaps and bounds since being at the nursery.
They take the children out daily for walks, weekly swimming sessions and other activities.
The learning activities on site are second to
none.
Couldn't wish for a better environment or a better group of people to look after our child.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you so much for your kind words. This kind of feedback helps us to continue to strive for more enriching activities that we can make a part of the care we offer at Southlands.
from H B (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
A Truly Special Nursery -
This nursery has a warm, homely environment where children are encouraged to thrive. The staff are nurturing and attentive and the chef menu provides a wide range of exposure to different textures and flavours.
What makes it unique are the endless excursions that offer incredible
hands-on learning. The setting is beautiful, calm, and thoughtfully designed with seasonal themes and topics.
We feel so lucky to have secured a place here - there's no other nursery like it!
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands CrecheWow, thank you for your kind words. We aim to be a home from home for your little one and to hear this kind of review makes it worthwhile.
from A G (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I was unsure which nursery to choose from to begin with but had heard so many good things about southlands and with it been local I enquired and I'm so glad I did!
My son started at the Creche in Sept 2024 and has come on leaps and bounds since!
The staff are lovely and they do so much with them
from days out to swimming and plenty of activities. I am so pleased made the decision and will be keeping my son there who will be going up to the kindergarten in September.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for your review!!We're so glad you chose us to care for your Son. We look forward to being a part of his beautiful and bright future and the Kindy Team can't wait.
from Bethan P (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank everyone at Southlands Crèche enough! I was very anxious about moving my daughter to a new nursery when we moved house, however I should not have worried!!! The activities my little girl does at nursery are outstanding! She goes swimming, out to museums, to parks and on local walks. She
goes out nearly every day she's at nursery which is huge for her development. Whenever they aren't out, she is engaging in a wide range of activities, including play dough, puzzles, storybooks, painting. I feel the practitioners know my little girl inside out as what they explain to me at pick up is exactly how she is at home (which shows how comfortable she is at nursery). The communication from the nursery is fab and they engage the whole family in the child's journey. I really feel a part of the Southlands family and I feel comfortable and confident dropping my little girl off there in the mornings.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you so much for your review. The fact you feel a part of the Southlands family is so important to us. We all play our part and we wouldn't be who we are without our amazing Parents and Children.
from Steve J (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
As my first child reached nursery age, I had no real idea of what to look for when it came to selecting a nursery.
Having read various reviews and received numerous accounts of positive feedback, Southlands was always going to be our first choice - and we are so glad we made that decision.
Everything
about Southlands Nursery is first class, from the facilities, staff, food, events and activities, I would recommend Southlands to anyone.
from M R (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Southlands. Both of our children have attended this nursery and the lovely staff and atmosphere have made us feel so at ease when leaving them in their care. Seeing how happy they are there just shows what a lovely setting the nursery is and an amazing group of staff. They
do lots of activities and have a great balance of play and learning.
from J L (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't have asked for a better start to our nursery journey for our son.
Our son started at Southlands in November last year. The staff have gone above and beyond to help our son settle in and made us all feel welcome.
The crèche manager has been absolutely wonderful and so approachable. All
the staff are warm and professional and clearly love working where they do.
The children have the most wonderful opportunities which are shared on the app.
Before our son started at Southlands's we were concerned about how little he seemed to want to eat. This has completely changed since he has started nursery and we look forward to reading what fabulous meals he is given each day.
My partner and I are so grateful to all the wonderful staff at Southlands and we would highly recommend this nursery.
from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Southlands is such a lovely family orientated childcare setting. It is a home from home for all the children. The ladies are all great and my daughter really enjoys herself. Soutjlands goes above and beyond to entertain and look after the children taking then on day trips, swimming walks and the children
spend endless amount of time in the lovely garden.
from H K (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Southlands Kindergarten for almost a year, I can thank the manager, the team and her key worker enough for there hard work and dedication. My daughter has flourished and is very confident and happy. The staff have been so supportive when we have encountered issues with her sleep,
brushing her teeth and when her baby sister arrived. It is the norm for the staff to go above and beyond, even taking the children on trips right before Christmas. My daughter is making good progress in all areas of the curriculum.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenHi, thank you so much for your review. It is lovely to be able to support the whole family and to see that your Daughter has flourished even through this big change. We look forward to watching her develop in her next year with us and also welcoming her baby Sister! x
from Rhea Y (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
This nursery is outstanding. The staff are incredible and have my child's best interest at heart. The activities that the children undertake including outside the nursery setting such as swimming and trips etc are unlike any other nursery in our area. The food is excellent I am happy my child is getting
a balanced diet.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you so much for your review and I can confirm that your little boy is getting a very good diet!!! He loves his food and he truly enjoys all of the activities offered to him. It is lovely to be acknowledged for the additional extras that we provide x
from Katy L (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise Southlands and all of the lovely staff enough. They go above and beyond for every child, and the parents too! Every morning I see the children greeted with such kindest and they all leave beaming after a day filled with fun activities!
The ladies have given their all to my Son and
I could not be more grateful. He has had such wonderful experiences, which has had such a positive impact on his overall development.
I was struggling to find the right nursery for my child, but as soon as I visited Southlands I just knew it was the perfect place - if only he could stay with Southlands until he was 18!
Keep doing what you do Southlands, you are just brilliant!
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for your review and we are very lucky to watched your Son grow and develop in confidence and independence. I remember your visit and it seems like yesterday but thank you for choosing our nursery and for such positive feedback, it is invaluable x
from Paul N (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Fantastic, friendly and lovely staff at both the Nursery and Kindergarten, both my sons are currently at the Nursery and Kindergarten, both love going and myself and my wife could not be happier with all the staff and the owner. I would highly recommend the Nursery & Kindergarten to all my friends
and family with littleones.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for taking time to complete a review. We love having both of your boys and it is also really important to us that we are able to have such positive relationships with our parents and families. Please keep recommending us!!! x
from Eve F (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery! My daughter loves attending! Brilliant staff, activities and facilities. The children eat very well. They take the children on lovely day trips. They organised an extra special day out close to the Christmas period, even though it wasn't my daughters scheduled day to attend, they arranged
for her to attend with the other children so she didn't miss out. I will be very sad when my daughter reaches school age & has to leave. I would highly recommend this nursery! A big thank you to all the staff.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenWe hope that the extra activities and trips help to make the experience all the more special. It will be sad when your Daughter leaves but she will be ready for school and I am so pleased that you chose Southlands for her best start in education. Thank you x
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