The Croft Nursery was established in 1990. The Croft is a Victorian property giving it a home from home feel - a 'Safe and Happy Place to Grow and Learn'. The nursery is open Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year and is open from 07.00 hours until 18.00 hours. It caters for 58 children, aged between 6 weeks to school age. It offers full and part time...
The Croft Nursery was established in 1990. The Croft is a Victorian property giving it a home from home feel - a 'Safe and Happy Place to Grow and Learn'. The nursery is open Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year and is open from 07.00 hours until 18.00 hours. It caters for 58 children, aged between 6 weeks to school age. It offers full and part time places and offer funded hours to 2, 3, and 4 years olds.
The children are placed in age and stage appropriate rooms, this enables them to engage in a wide range of activities to meet their individual needs in line with the Early Years Foundations Stage.
The nursery has a lovely secure garden which enables the children to explore and widen their experiences outdoors. A large canopy covers a soft play area which allows the children to be protected from the sun during the summer months and provides shelter in the rain.
The nursery employs a dedicated and experienced team who undertake regular training such as Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Safety.
All meals are prepared on site by two experienced cooks who provide a well balanced healthy diet. All diets are catered for.
The nursery has a wide range of visual aids around the nursery to help parents, carers and children who speak English as an additional language. This ranges from a visual menu board, plus labels around the room in children’s key home language.
The nursery is easily accessible by car or bus and is only a 7 minute walk from Newcastle town centre.
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Type of Service
Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all year
Full days available
Yes
Half day sessions offered
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Owner
The Croft Nursery School Ltd
Private Owned
Person in charge
Helen Bennett (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
15
Total Places for Children
58
Age Range
from 0 years 3 months
to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
Monday07:00-18:00
Tuesday07:00-18:00
Wednesday07:00-18:00
Thursday07:00-18:00
Friday07:00-18:00
When Closed
Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Parking
Car park to the rear of the nursery.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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The Croft Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.678) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Croft Nursery has 73 reviews.
Review from Timea G (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My little one joined the nursery a year ago after a bad experience at her previous nursery. Very caring environment, encouraging and nurturing little individuals to bloom and thrive. Was amazed seeing them using basic Makaton signs and sitting at meal times around their tables quietly focusing on...
My little one joined the nursery a year ago after a bad experience at her previous nursery. Very caring environment, encouraging and nurturing little individuals to bloom and thrive. Was amazed seeing them using basic Makaton signs and sitting at meal times around their tables quietly focusing on their food! Well done Croft! You are all doing a wonderful job! Highly recommended!
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Review from Y A (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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We were very worried that our son would not settle in the nursery when he first joined at the end of April 2019. He settled in very well and he was warmly welcomed by the staff from the nursery. My special thanks to the baby room where he was made to feel like home. He is loved and cared for by the...
We were very worried that our son would not settle in the nursery when he first joined at the end of April 2019. He settled in very well and he was warmly welcomed by the staff from the nursery. My special thanks to the baby room where he was made to feel like home. He is loved and cared for by the staff. I feel he is in safe hands while I am at work. He is now enjoying going to the nursery.
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Review from Nikki S (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Absolutely brilliant place, a real home from home, friendly environment. The staff are brilliant with all the children, so caring. Would recommend to anyone.
Absolutely brilliant place, a real home from home, friendly environment. The staff are brilliant with all the children, so caring. Would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The Croft Nursery (Newcastle)is a lovely clean and well looked after environment for my child. The staff are friendly and absolutely wonderful to my child and me. I would recommend this nursery to any parent. My child has come on leaps and bounds growing up here and has many friends.
The Croft Nursery (Newcastle)is a lovely clean and well looked after environment for my child. The staff are friendly and absolutely wonderful to my child and me. I would recommend this nursery to any parent. My child has come on leaps and bounds growing up here and has many friends.
↩Reply from Jayne Huxley-Steadman, at The Croft Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review.
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Review from Leah H (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Our son has been going to The Croft nursery for a year and the advancement and confidence in him has been remarkable. The staff are very good and I have always felt that it is a positive and safe environment for him.
The food is organic and home cooked and the activities that he does are...
Our son has been going to The Croft nursery for a year and the advancement and confidence in him has been remarkable. The staff are very good and I have always felt that it is a positive and safe environment for him. The food is organic and home cooked and the activities that he does are continual and educational.
They are all very proactive in ensuring the building is safe and the door access is used correctly.
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Review from Leah M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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All the staff I've come across have always been very polite to me and gave me answers to any questions I've asked. They've helped my daughter settle back in after Christmas.
All the staff I've come across have always been very polite to me and gave me answers to any questions I've asked. They've helped my daughter settle back in after Christmas.
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Review from Suzie E (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2018 Submitted via Website•
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I have been using The Croft nursery for over three years now, I used it with my first child and when my second was born and I returned to work I didn’t hesitate to send her too!
In the time that I have sent my girls there they have developed so much, the learning they acquire through play and...
I have been using The Croft nursery for over three years now, I used it with my first child and when my second was born and I returned to work I didn’t hesitate to send her too! In the time that I have sent my girls there they have developed so much, the learning they acquire through play and activities has been clearly thought about and delivered at a high level. It’s brilliant to go and pick them up and see what they have been up to with work coming home, photographs or stories about their day! The children are cared for at a high level and their well being is important to the staff, if they have been poorly or emotional they have been supported and helped. The food that is provided is exceptional and both children have enjoyed the home cooked food.
Overall, I think this is an outstanding nursery and I know that every day they have attended has been the best decision I made when choosing this nursery. Thank you, ladies, for all that you do!
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Review from Julie B (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 December 2017 Submitted via Website•
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My Granddaughter has been at the Nursery for around a year. She was shy at first but has come on in leaps and bounds. She loves the staff and her food. Can’t thank you enough.
My Granddaughter has been at the Nursery for around a year. She was shy at first but has come on in leaps and bounds. She loves the staff and her food. Can’t thank you enough.
↩Reply from Jayne, Manager at The Croft Nursery
Thank you Julie for your lovely review.
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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website•
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An extremely warm and friendly atmosphere as soon as you enter the building. It is clear to see that children love spending time there, engaging in so many different activities that allow them to develop different skills. Our son has so much fun whilst at the nursery, learning many new skills, one...
An extremely warm and friendly atmosphere as soon as you enter the building. It is clear to see that children love spending time there, engaging in so many different activities that allow them to develop different skills. Our son has so much fun whilst at the nursery, learning many new skills, one of which is Makaton. Being able to communicate using simple signs is clearly something he enjoys as he continues to use signs at home, even adding some signs from Mr Tumble to use too. The food that the children receive is lovely. Our son will generally have 2 portions of everything available at meal times. It is varied, nutritional and tasty - can't ask for more!
I cannot recommend The Croft Nursery enough. If you are unsure, just pop in for a visit and you will see what I mean instantly.
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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Website•
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I love The Croft Nursery Newcastle! It truly feels like being part of a family & they treat my children as there own & I recommend them to anyone who wishes to know about, good, safe nurseries to take there child/children to. My children adore the staff & are no longer picky eaters ( at nursery)...
I love The Croft Nursery Newcastle! It truly feels like being part of a family & they treat my children as there own & I recommend them to anyone who wishes to know about, good, safe nurseries to take there child/children to. My children adore the staff & are no longer picky eaters ( at nursery) They eat everything put on their plates. I can't recommend the nursery enough.
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Review from Nicola A (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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We are really pleased with the standard of care that our child receives here. Staff are friendly and welcoming and we appreciate all their efforts that go into ensuring that a safe, calm environment is provided.
We are really pleased with the standard of care that our child receives here. Staff are friendly and welcoming and we appreciate all their efforts that go into ensuring that a safe, calm environment is provided.
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Review from Chris J (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2017 Submitted via Website•
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My little boy attended The Croft for 4years and I remained happy throughout. The staff were always very friendly and professional and did lots of lovely activities with the children. The staff were very well trained and carried out additional training for my son's medical needs. I would highly...
My little boy attended The Croft for 4years and I remained happy throughout. The staff were always very friendly and professional and did lots of lovely activities with the children. The staff were very well trained and carried out additional training for my son's medical needs. I would highly recommend The Croft to anyone.
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Review from Chelsey S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2017 Submitted via Website•
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Brilliant nursery, my son has come on leaps and bounds. All the staff are so friendly and make me feel very welcome every time entering the nursery! Would recommend to anyone with children from babies to 3-4!
Brilliant nursery, my son has come on leaps and bounds. All the staff are so friendly and make me feel very welcome every time entering the nursery! Would recommend to anyone with children from babies to 3-4!
↩Reply from Jayne, Nursery Manager at The Croft Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review.
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Helen BennettJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 1990
I have worked at The Croft since November 1990, working with children of all ages. Over the years, I have progressed from nursery nurse to nursery...
I have worked at The Croft since November 1990, working with children of all ages. Over the years, I have progressed from nursery nurse to nursery manager and have had the pleasure of caring for a wide range of children and their families.
I manage an experienced management team plus nursery nurses who are all qualified. All the staff undertake additional training every 3 years, such as Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Safety.
The nursery employs a cook who provides a well-balanced diet on a day-to-day basis, using fresh meat, vegetables and fruit. All dietary requirements are catered for.
I am delighted the nursery has been rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in September 2023, so proud of all my hard-working staff!
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