Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Road, Maidstone ME14 5LH
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9.8 168 Reviews
The company is named after its founder – Penny Scotton – and continues to adhere to her vision of offering; ‘the very best in childcare, learning and fun’

Purpose-built to their own specification and opened in 2005 between Maidstone and Bearsted this site hosts nursery services and a home for Breakfast, After School and Holiday clubs. Air-conditioned and equipped with under-floor heating and two fully fitted kitchens; parents describe Newnham Court as ‘welcoming.’ It is bright and lively with extensive gardens and outdoor play facilities. Newnham Court was graded as good by Ofsted (March 2022).

Fully air-conditioned and equipped throughout with underfloor heating and two fully fitted kitchens, parents describe Newnham Court as 'welcoming'. It is bright, colourful and echoing with the happy sound of children. Developments in Pennies’ provision have gone hand-in-hand with the ethos of the ‘Pennies Family’ within which all children and parents feel involved and have the chance to discuss and shape the care provided

The main features of Newnham Court include

•        Catering for children from three months to five-years-old
•        Separate rooms, arranged by age for nursery age children
•        Separate term time only pre-school room
•        Extensive garden with grassed areas, large sandpit, play equipment and sheltered areas which support all areas of a child's development
•        Meals prepared daily by a trained chef and made with fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers
•        Annual social calendar of events for children and parents
•        Popular Kids club catering for children from four to eleven years of age
•        There is a large, secluded garden area with a number of designated areas including a story-telling mound and adventure playground
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Person in charge

  • Claire Williams and Jo Cass (Nursery Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 75

Total Places for Children

  • 131

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Per day:
    0-2 yrs £114.25
    2-3 yrs £112.25
    3+ yrs £111.25

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone Reviews (168)

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Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone has 168 reviews.

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Review from Sarah O (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child recently switched to this Nurserys after school club and we have been really pleased with how easy the transition has been for him. The staff have spent time getting to know him and he loves the activities that are offered after school and in the school holidays.

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Were so pleased to hear that your childs transition to our after school club has been smooth and positive. Its great to know hes enjoying the activities both after school and during the holidays our team works hard to make sure every child feels welcomed, engaged, and happy. Were really glad hes settled in so well and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

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Review from C U (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As our journey at Pennies comes to an end I would like to thank three staff members in particular in the term time room at Newnham Court.


You have given my son a brilliant start in his education. He has enjoyed every second, learnt so much and flourished under your care.


My son is going to miss

you all so much!


Thank you.


#awesomeasteroidsrock

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing this lovely message as your Pennies journey comes to a close. It's been an absolute pleasure to be part of your son's early years, and we're so proud to have played a role in his development. Knowing he enjoyed every second and flourished in the term-time room means the world to the team - your message will mean so much to them. Thanks again for leaving such a lovely review.

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Review from Helen P (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very pleased our daughter has attended Pennies. She is now in the term time pre school room after starting when she was 2 years old. The term time pre school room staff are amazing. My daughter has been so happy with them and has really developed her confidence and grown in her character.
Pennies is always clean and is a lovely environment. They have a lovely garden area with a mixture of different activities. I would definitely recommend Pennies to any parent!

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Its been a pleasure watching your daughter grow and thrive with us since she joined at 2 years old. Were delighted to hear how much shes enjoyed her time in the term-time preschool room and how her confidence has blossomed. Our team will be thrilled to know their hard work has made such a positive impact. Thank you for your recommendation and continued support!

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Review from Amin M (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter previously had a bad experience with her last nursery. We moved her to pennies a few years ago and she loves it and has really developed in all aspects. Her teachers are very caring and really give our child the care and attention she deserves. She feels safe and happy at the nursery and
at the end of each day asks if she can go to nursery the following day which demonstrates how much she enjoys the nursery. Credit to all the staff they do a fantastic job.

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means so much to hear how happy and settled she is at Pennies, especially after a difficult start elsewhere. Watching her grow and thrive has been such a joy for all of us.Her teachers will be absolutely delighted to hear your lovely feedback - they're truly dedicated and passionate about what they do.Knowing that she looks forward to coming in each day is the biggest compliment we could receive. Thank you!

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Review from Abby M (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love the girls in the pre school term time room. I was abit nervous sending my little girl to nursery but they were so welcome and have made her so happy and well settled. You can really tell that they care and love all the children they look after and it's been a real privilege having my
child in with them!
Thank you so much to 3 staff members in particular :)

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear how happy and settled your little girl is - that means the world to us. We'll be sure to pass on your thanks to the three staff members - they'll be over the moon to know the positive impact they've had. It's been an absolute pleasure having your daughter with us and watching her grow. Thank you for your trust and support!

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pennies has been amazing for my little boy! He will be leaving preschool very soon and the girls, have done so well with his progression and making him ready for his new school!
They really love the kids and make it fun for them but they also teach them the skills they need.
Thank you for all your
hard work!

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear how much your little boy has enjoyed his time at Pennies. It's been a joy to watch him grow and thrive, and we're so proud of the progress he's made. Knowing he's ready and excited for his next big step into school means the world to us. Thank you for your kind words and continued support - it truly means a lot to the whole team!

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends the term time pre-school at Newnham Court Pennies he has been going for just under two tears, I have nothing but good things to say.My son has been so happy our experience has been excellent the care and environment has been five stars.
Thank you to all the staff at Pennies special mention
to all in Awesome Asteroids for the outstanding childcare.

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback. We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy your son has been at Newnham Court and that your experience over the past two years has been such a positive one.It means a great deal to us to know that the care and environment we provide has met your expectations. A special thank you for your mention of the Awesome Asteroids team - they will be thrilled to hear your appreciation.We're grateful for your continued trust and support!

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Review from Mirela B (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attend nursery already around 10months. Her settling was so hard, she was breastfeed for 2years and it was so hard for her without me. But the staff was so helpful. That to two members of staff in particular for their patient and professional work. My child now is so happy when is day for
nursery and can't wait to see her friends! She start to speaking english as well. Thank you!

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It's wonderful to hear that our staff were able to support both you and your daughter whilst settling in.We're absolutely delighted to know that she now looks forward to nursery, enjoys spending time with her friends, and is even starting to speak English-what an amazing milestone! Thank you for your kind words and trust in us. It's a joy to see her growing and thriving every day!

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Review from Kat S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending since November and he has grown to love it so much! Starting off at nursery was hard on him and myself but I knew he was in excellent hands. The staff are amazing and have been working there for years they made us feel so assured. He loves going now, drop offs are still challenging
but by the end of the day he is happy and playing! He comes home with having excellent meals and snack, wonderfully creative messy play, loads of outdoor time and crafts! Pennies was recommended to me by a colleague and I would recommend them as well! It's a wonderful caring compassionate place, and feels like one big family!

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

That's so wonderful to hear! It sounds like your child has really thrived at Pennies, and it must be such a relief to see him enjoying his time there now. It's clear the staff are incredibly dedicated, and that nurturing environment has made a big difference for both of you. Thank you for sharing your experience!

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Review from Clare L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending PKC/holiday club for nearly 3 years and the ladies that look after him are outstanding. His confidence has come on so much because of them, he eats different foods and really has come out of his shell. My son is well looked after whilst in their care and I can't thank them
enough. I also cannot recommend PKC enough. Always go above and beyond for the children.

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

It's so heartwarming to read this! It sounds like the PKC team has made such a positive impact on your son's growth and confidence over the years. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful review.

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Review from A L (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery provides an outstanding environment for children, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and engaged throughout the day. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with warmth and positivity, and it's truly remarkable how the staff maintain their friendly and supportive attitude-even at the end
of a long day.
Everything about the nursery is well-organized and transparent, making it easy for parents to stay informed and feel confident about their child's care and development. The staff build wonderful relationships with the children, showing genuine care, patience, and dedication. Their ability to connect with each child on an individual level creates a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere where little ones can thrive.
Overall, this nursery is a fantastic place for young children to learn, grow, and develop in a loving and stimulating setting. Highly recommended!

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that the nursery has made such a positive impact on both you and your child. Our team works hard to create a warm, supportive environment where each child can feel safe and happy, and it's great to know that's been reflected in your experience. We're also so glad that the communication and organisation are making things easier for you as a parent. Your feedback means the world to us, and we'll continue to do our very best to provide the best care possible for every child. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.

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Review from Kirsty M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Pennie's at Newnham Court highly enough. My almost 3 year has attended since he was 13 months old and absolutely loves it. Settling in was tough for us both but the staff were so warm and loving towards him and really put my mind at ease. He runs happily into his room in the morning
and comes home from each session having learnt something new and singing the praises of the staff in his room. I have always found the staff to be warm, approachable and happy to answer any questions I have about my son and his development. I really like the continuity of staff and how those who have looked after him in previous rooms seem to remember and speak to him when we see them. He also raves about the food and eats everything "and more"! My second son is signed up to join in 2025 and I have every confidence that he will be just as happy there. Leaving your children to return to work is the hardest thing ever but Pennie's have made it slightly easier and I am forever thankful!

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

It's so wonderful to hear how much your son loves being at Pennies's at Newnham Court and how well the staff have supported both of you throughout his journey. It's lovely to hear that the staff really make a difference with their warmth, care, and dedication to each child's development. We are so glad to hear that the continuity of staff and the positive atmosphere have made the transition easier for you, and how much your son enjoys the food is such a lovely bonus! Thank you for sharing such thoughtful review.

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. We now have two children attending pennies and honestly I cannot fault them. The opening hours are brilliant for two working parents, specially a shift worker. Both my children love attending and they love their key workers like another member of our family. There's no
way I could have comfortably gone back to work without the peace of mind that my children love attending nursery! The food is incredible (better than anything I could make at home) and the activities they set up provide both a challenge and fun. No faults with pennies at all. The management are approachable and always there for advice and I feel the genuinely care for all the children. Very happy with pennies

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that both of your children love attending Pennies and that you feel so supported as a parent. It's wonderful to know that our opening hours and the care from our key workers have made such a positive impact on your family. We pride ourselves on providing engaging activities, great food, and a caring environment, so it means a lot to hear that it's all coming together for your family! We're so grateful for your trust in us and we'll continue to work hard to provide the best care for your little ones. Thank you again for your feedback, and we're so happy to have you as part of the Pennies family!

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Review from Rohitha S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending nursery since January 2024. She has developed wonderfully since then. She is more independent and capable . So far we are extremely happy with our child, teachers and learning at pennies.

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear that your daughter has been thriving and becoming more independent since joining Pennies. It's wonderful to see the growth and development in each child, and we're thrilled that you're happy with the care and learning experience we provide. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review.

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Review from Kate K (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started Pennies in September 2024. My daughter was apprehensive to start nursery and pennies went above and beyond to settle her in. They respond to her needs, they no all her likes and dislikes, they give her extra food if she's still hungry. They have brought her on leaps and bounds and
I'm so pleased she's a pennies girl

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your daughter has settled in so well at Pennies and that we've been able to support her through the transition. It's wonderful that we've been able to respond to her individual needs and make her feel comfortable and cared for. Watching her grow and develop is so rewarding for us, and we're thrilled to hear that you're pleased with her progress!

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Review from Liz P (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Fees do not reflect the fact that the nursery is closed throughout the whole Christmas period even on normal working days.
Would like more regular parents' evenings to understand developments etc.
The staff are friendly and great with children, really happy with activities done throughout the day
and the catering.
Outside equipment should be cleaner.

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Opening times are discussed during the initial tour of the nursery, we are clear that we close over Christmas and our fees are worked out over 50 weeks of the year. This is documented in our fee structure, which states " Pennies are open 51 weeks of the year (but we only charge for 50 weeks) closing on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year. We are transparent with parents from the beginning, so they are clear what we offer before registering. We offer two official parents' evenings throughout the year, but parents are welcome to discuss their child's development at any time. We will always make time to meet to discuss any concerns or to give an understanding of what we are working towards. Please feel free to talk to the Head of Unit or your Key person if you would like to arrange a "catch-up". Thank you for your feedback with regards to our outside equipment, the managers' have been notified and will assess it as a matter of urgency and rectified where needed.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Pennies since she was 1, she can be shy and requires a lot of reassurance. During her time at Pennies, she has become much more confident and I cannot fault the staff at all, her key workers have supported my daughter and myself through some tricky stages with my daughter's
confidence and she is becoming such a happy, confident little girl ready to go to pre-school soon.
My son is starting Pennies in the new year and I look forward to seeing him flourish at Pennies, I would recommend to anyone I know.

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

It's so lovely to hear how much progress your daughter has made at Pennies! It sounds like the staff have been wonderful in supporting her growth. It's great to know you'd recommend Pennies to others, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Pennies Day Nurseries since February 2023 and has thoroughly enjoyed her time there. The staff are fantastic and she has made great connections with numerous staff members over the years. The nursery is inviting and vibrant. The meals provided are nutritious and healthy. Every
day she comes home happy.

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter has enjoyed her time at Pennies Day Nurseries! It sounds like she's really thrived in such a positive and supportive environment. It's always reassuring to know that the staff are so engaging and that the meals are both nutritious and well thought out. Thank you for sharing your experience!

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our little boy started Pennies in February 2024, we have had nothing but support from the nursery, from settling in to moving up to his next room. Pennies have been outstanding. All the staff are amazing and genuinely care about your child and their wellbeing.
I would recommend Pennies to anyone!

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with Pennies has been so positive and that your little boy has been so well supported throughout his journey with us. We're delighted to hear that you would recommend Pennies, and we're so grateful for your trust in us. Thank you once again.

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Review from G D (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Pennies is a much-loved nursery by our daughter. Our experience at Pennies has been very positive and much credit to all staff who pay such focus on our daughter's development.
Special mention goes to all the staff, especially a particular staff member in Little Lunars, who always goes above and beyond.
No task feels like it's too much. Thank you and keep up the good work.

Reply from Naomi Williams, Marketing and Social Media Manager at Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted your daughter loves Pennies and that you've had such a positive experience. Your special mention will mean so much to our team. Thank you once again.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.803)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10 for Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.803 for Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone is calculated as follows: ( (325 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 365 Ratings = 4.803

  • 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 Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone is based on 30 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 131 number of registered child places is 26.2, which has been reached with 30 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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Eco Schools 2024

Recipient: Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

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Wilder Kent Gold Award 2024

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Wilder Kent Gold Award 2023

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Meet the Team (5)

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Michaela Stone

Job Title: Head of Operations

Joined: 2004

Hi, My Name is Michaela and I hold a CACHE Level 3 and Level 4 in Childcare and Management.

My journey in the Early Years started 25 Years ago; 20 of these years have been in a Management position. I have worked with all age groups from 3 months through to 11 years. I strongly believe in the best for every child, and that every child should be acknowledged as a unique individual and given the opportunity to flourish to their full potential.

I believe myself to be level-headed in all aspects of the business and operations, and I enjoy focusing on the development of my team, casting vision, and giving the team the education and tools they need to create a rich environment for the children to thrive within.
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Claire

Claire Williams

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2004

Hi, my name is Claire and I have worked at Pennies since 2004. I hold a diploma in child studies and CACHE NVQ level 3 and 4 in children’s care, learning and development. I have thoroughly enjoyed my years at Pennies working my way up to a management position where I am able to help and support staff with their professional journey.

Over the years I have looked after children right from babies up to 11 years but I particularly enjoy the older children in our out-of-school club. My position as nursery manager is one I enjoy the challenge of. Being part of a child’s start in life is a rewarding career and I believe it is important that children can develop and flourish in a safe and secure environment.
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Jo

Jo Cass

Job Title: Joint Nursery Manager

Joined: 2010

Hello, I’m Jo and I've been part of the Pennies team since 2010. I hold a level 3 NVQ certificate in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. I have enjoyed being part of the teams in different age groups around the nursery before taking on Senior and Head of Unit positions, leading onto Third in Charge and then to my current position of Deputy Manager. I enjoy being part of a vibrant Management team, working together to get the best outcomes for the nursery, our fantastic team of staff, and of course, the children we care for.

I take pride in knowing that families choose our Nursery to care for their children, where we can help them to thrive and give them the very best start in their early education. When I’m not at the nursery, I have two young sons who keep me busy. We enjoy park visits, picnics and chips at the beach.
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Amy

Amy Mallett

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Hello, I’m Amy and I have been part of the Pennies team since 2018.
Claire

Claire Lucas

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Hello, I’m Claire and I have been part of the Pennies team since 2024. I have worked in childcare for 15+ years in a variety of roles with all ages of children.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone

What is the Age Range of Children that Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone accepts?

Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone Open?

Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone have capacity for?

Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone has capacity for a total of 131 Children.

How far is Pennies Day Nursery - Newnham Court, Maidstone to the centre of Maidstone?

1.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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