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Southlands Kindergarten is situated on 1/3 of an acre of beautiful, self-contained gardens. The grounds include a charming Scandinavian-style nursery building, a separate outdoor classroom, a Forest School area, a gardening space, and plenty of room for children to run, climb, and explore the outdoors. The Kindergarten offers full daycare from 7:35 am to 5:45 pm and is truly a hidden gem in the heart of a small village in Newcastle-under-Lyme. It has remained a small nursery to retain its values of truly knowing the children and their families. Southlands provides an experience that not only prepares children for school but also offers much more.
The setting is community-focused and enjoys exploring the wider environment. Children venture out on the nursery’s minibus for day trips, strawberry picking, and swimming, helping to replicate the rich experiences that many working parents strive to provide. Southlands values the fundamentals - good manners, wholesome food, and the celebration of equality and diversity. These principles have contributed to generations of families returning to the nursery year after year.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesGroup / Owner
- Southlands Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Julie Tretheway (Owner)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 16
Total Places for Children
- 29
Age Range
- from 2 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream, Suncream
Opening Times
- Monday07:35-17:45
- Tuesday07:35-17:45
- Wednesday07:35-17:45
- Thursday07:35-17:45
- Friday07:35-17:45
When Closed
- Bank Holidays, 1 week Easter, Christmas & August
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£214/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
2-3 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1 day per week
£5
3 days per week
£214
5 days per week
£814
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:35am to 5:45pm (10.2 hours)
- 23.3 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £900 / month (£74 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £687/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of 2 to 3 year olds can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week, and some families on qualifying benefits can claim 15 hours regardless of working status. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 49 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 49 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 23.3 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Southlands Kindergarten Reviews (100)
Southlands Kindergarten has a Review Score of 10 (9.997) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Southlands Kindergarten has 100 reviews.
Our little boy is starting with Southlands, and we have been starting our introduction days this month. From the moment we got in touch with the nursery, the manager and the team have been amazing and made the whole process as stress-free as possible. Our little one goes into the nursery with...
Our little boy is starting with Southlands, and we have been starting our introduction days this month. From the moment we got in touch with the nursery, the manager and the team have been amazing and made the whole process as stress-free as possible. Our little one goes into the nursery with smiles and giggles, and returns to us the same way!
It is a privilege for us to get to know your family too, and we look forward to sharing many more years of those smiles and giggles.
Absolutely brilliant nursery. All staff are so lovely and inviting. Nothing is any trouble for them, and you can really see the improvement in my child. It's a very relaxing atmosphere when you walk in, and the meals sound amazing. I feel like the staff truly do look after the kids as their own; my...
The toddler tattlers are also great to see how they've gone on/what they've been doing during the day. All staff really do go above and beyond. Couldn't recommend it enough (I tell everyone!).
That is lovely to hear that nothing is too much trouble, and please feel free to keep on telling everyone about us!
My son settled in very easily, thanks to the staff, and they made the transition as easy as possible. I love that my son goings swimming with them once a week, and they go...
My son settled in very easily, thanks to the staff, and they made the transition as easy as possible. I love that my son goings swimming with them once a week, and they go outdoors a lot.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We feel that swimming and outdoor learning are at the heart of our provision and make the children's experience that little bit more special.
My daughter has just started at Southlands crèche, and wow! We are blown away by the staff, facilities, learning opportunities and care! My daughter has taken to nursery so well, and I believe it is down to the structured and numerous settling-in days as well as the warming team! I have already...
My daughter has just started at Southlands crèche, and wow! We are blown away by the staff, facilities, learning opportunities and care! My daughter has taken to nursery so well, and I believe it is down to the structured and numerous settling-in days as well as the warming team! I have already noticed a change in my daughter's development just after two full days. Im excited to see what 2023 has in store at the nursery, and I know my daughter is too!
Thank you for sharing your initial feelings about the nursery so early in your experience. Let's hope this continues for her remaining time at Southlands.
Southlands has pleased me from day one to the present and continues to do so. I could not recommend this nursery more for an array of reasons! My child has been lucky enough to experience trips out, swimming, choosing Christmas trees, picking pumpkins and playing in the extensive garden alongside...
Southlands has pleased me from day one to the present and continues to do so. I could not recommend this nursery more for an array of reasons! My child has been lucky enough to experience trips out, swimming, choosing Christmas trees, picking pumpkins and playing in the extensive garden alongside all the day-to-day fun and learning opportunities offered by the staff. The staff are warm, friendly and loving and show genuine love and affection for my little boy. As a mum, I want nothing more than for my child to feel loved wherever he is and to know he is safe and happy - this epitomises Southlands and all who work there.
Thank you so much for your comments that genuinely reflect our care for the children.
Just want to say what a fantastic creche this is. The care they give to every single child is outstanding. Our grandson is doing really well in his development and is always cheerful when we go and pick him up.
Just want to say what a fantastic creche this is. The care they give to every single child is outstanding. Our grandson is doing really well in his development and is always cheerful when we go and pick him up.
Thank you so much for your review. It is lovely to have Grandparents share their experiences and opinions as you are part of the Southlands family as much as the children and parents.
Southlands staff continues to provide excellent care and dedication as they nurture and teach our little one in a loving environment. She is always excited to go. The facilities are brilliant, and the menu looks yummy and healthy. Thank you.
Southlands staff continues to provide excellent care and dedication as they nurture and teach our little one in a loving environment. She is always excited to go. The facilities are brilliant, and the menu looks yummy and healthy. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your review, which beautifully sums up our commitment to nurture, teach and love our children at nursery!
A very homely setting. Lots of genuine, caring relationships. My daughters really love their time at Southlands, and I feel totally comfortable as a parent knowing they are in their care. Seen huge leaps in development since both started, and again, totally comfortable that they're on the best path...
A very homely setting. Lots of genuine, caring relationships. My daughters really love their time at Southlands, and I feel totally comfortable as a parent knowing they are in their care. Seen huge leaps in development since both started, and again, totally comfortable that they're on the best path of development as I have faith in and trust the team at Southlands.
Thank you for your review. It is so important that you leave your children in our care with complete peace of mind. We hope that we give them the best start in their education as well as having lots of fun in a homely environment and you conveyed that really well, thank you again.
Our little boy recently started at Southlands Nursery. The transition sessions benefitted him a lot, and he has always been really settled going into Nursery. The staff are so caring and approachable, and every time we drop off and collect, they are always there to chat. We love the toddler tattler...
Our little boy recently started at Southlands Nursery. The transition sessions benefitted him a lot, and he has always been really settled going into Nursery. The staff are so caring and approachable, and every time we drop off and collect, they are always there to chat. We love the toddler tattler sheets that we get each day to see what he has been up to too. We had heard so many good things about the nursery that we knew we wanted our little boy to go there without a doubt! Thank you so much to everyone there!
It is lovely to know that you heard nice things about our nursery and that we have met your expectations. Your transition has been a great start, and we hope that your little one has many more happy years with us. Thank you for your feedback.
Every member of staff is dedicated to providing exceptional care and the years of experience amongst them means they are full of knowledge and always happy to help. The surroundings are clean and...
Every member of staff is dedicated to providing exceptional care and the years of experience amongst them means they are full of knowledge and always happy to help. The surroundings are clean and safe while still being engaging to help little minds grow. We particularly love that they take the little ones out on the minibus for mini-adventures!
Our daughter gets excited when we pull up outside and comes home happy every time she’s been.
Southlands is one of the best decisions we have made for our daughter so far.
Who could have a better review than "our daughter gets excited when we pull up outside!" That reflects everything we want for our children; to be happy and engaged. Thank you for summing it up so well.
Southlands Nurseries is the most wonderful setting for my child to begin his education journey. The staff not only care but truly, deeply love their job and the children they care for. Opportunities to learn in non-traditional ways are endless, (yoga, swimming, gardening etc), which allows each...
Southlands Nurseries is the most wonderful setting for my child to begin his education journey. The staff not only care but truly, deeply love their job and the children they care for. Opportunities to learn in non-traditional ways are endless, (yoga, swimming, gardening etc), which allows each child to thrive. Key workers provide thorough and detailed reports on children's development and could not be more dedicated to really understanding the child. The manager could not be any more hands-on or involved. Communication with parents both individually and as a whole is excellent, and I'm always asking for extra portions of lunch!
That is a beautiful review; thank you for sharing your feedback. This will help other parents to understand what we offer and how much we care about the children.
Southlands Nurseries is a great nursery. They always go above and beyond both in terms of care for the children and the activities they provide. Our daughter loves going to the nursery every day and has made friends there; she will likely have for life. Highly recommended.
Southlands Nurseries is a great nursery. They always go above and beyond both in terms of care for the children and the activities they provide. Our daughter loves going to the nursery every day and has made friends there; she will likely have for life. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for the review written on Christmas Day! My own children attended the nursery and maintained their special friendships many years later. Thank you for recognising the things that we hold dear and for your lovely review.
Exceptional nursery, exceptional staff! Can’t put into words how grateful and lucky I am to have found this nursery for my boys. A home from home environment, like a second home for my children. Staff so experienced and attentive, get to know all of the children so well. The children stay in one...
Exceptional nursery, exceptional staff! Can’t put into words how grateful and lucky I am to have found this nursery for my boys. A home from home environment, like a second home for my children. Staff so experienced and attentive, get to know all of the children so well. The children stay in one group with consistent staff for the key stages of their time there. My eldest leaves this year, and we will both be heartbroken! Thank you, Southlands for giving them the best possible start in life.
Thank you so much for your review that captures the children’s relationship with the staff beautifully!
I can’t thank Southlands enough for how they care for my two little ones. They make me feel so at ease, and I never worry about them when they are at nursery. Both my children get so excited to go, and my eldest loves telling me about his day; they both adore all the staff at Southlands; it’s like...
I can’t thank Southlands enough for how they care for my two little ones. They make me feel so at ease, and I never worry about them when they are at nursery. Both my children get so excited to go, and my eldest loves telling me about his day; they both adore all the staff at Southlands; it’s like a little family.
Thank you for your review. Peace of mind for parents is so important and we are so pleased that you and your children are part of our Southlands family!
I cannot speak highly enough of this nursery. It's so reassuring to never have to worry about the care my daughter receives on a daily basis. The staff are friendly and approachable, my daughter is excited to go in the morning and always comes out happy. She is provided with excellent food to...
I cannot speak highly enough of this nursery. It's so reassuring to never have to worry about the care my daughter receives on a daily basis. The staff are friendly and approachable, my daughter is excited to go in the morning and always comes out happy. She is provided with excellent food to accommodate her allergies, which are very important to us. Thank you, Southlands.
Thank you for your time taken to feedback to us. We are delighted that your daughter is happy and enjoying the amazing food. Our cook is fab and caters for all needs and tastes!
As a family, we have received the best experience. From my child glowing, growing and enjoying every moment at Southlands, to we as parents feeling extremely comfortable and grateful for everything the staff do for the children; it’s a home from home. The meals are amazing, and I wish I could pop...
As a family, we have received the best experience. From my child glowing, growing and enjoying every moment at Southlands, to we as parents feeling extremely comfortable and grateful for everything the staff do for the children; it’s a home from home. The meals are amazing, and I wish I could pop in for lunch, and the chef is a great cook. The staff are warm, friendly, helpful and so caring. My child has come on leaps and bounds since attending. I actually moved from another nursery to this one, and it was the best decision I ever made.
What a lovely review. “Glowing and growing” couldn’t be a nicer way, to sum up, what we hope for all of our children.
Highly recommend Southlands, all the staff are fabulous. As a first time mum, I felt very apprehensive going back to work and leaving my little girl in the company of anyone other than family. But the staff at Southlands have been amazing, and my little girl has built a lovely relationship with...
Highly recommend Southlands, all the staff are fabulous. As a first time mum, I felt very apprehensive going back to work and leaving my little girl in the company of anyone other than family. But the staff at Southlands have been amazing, and my little girl has built a lovely relationship with them. I feel safe, secure and confident knowing that I can go to work and that she will be looked after with the highest quality care.
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased that you feel safe in the knowledge that your little girl is being well cared for whilst you are at work.
Couldn’t possibly ask for a better nursery; every aspect of the child’s individual needs are catered for at Southlands. Staff at the nursery go above and beyond to offer their help, advice and experience with parents struggles such as weaning.
Couldn’t possibly ask for a better nursery; every aspect of the child’s individual needs are catered for at Southlands. Staff at the nursery go above and beyond to offer their help, advice and experience with parents struggles such as weaning.
Thank you for your lovely review The advice and support are what makes our role so special, and we feel lucky to guide children and parents through each of their most significant milestones.
This nursery is fantastic, all staff support, nurture and guide the children. Both of my children have gone to Southlands, and they feel like it's a home from home. The activities available to the children are brilliant not just in the nursery but out in the community as well.
This nursery is fantastic, all staff support, nurture and guide the children. Both of my children have gone to Southlands, and they feel like it's a home from home. The activities available to the children are brilliant not just in the nursery but out in the community as well.
Thank you for your review. We aim to nurture and care for all children as well as offering a broad curriculum in a home from home environment. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us.
We feel honoured to be able to take our child to Southlands. Everyone in the nursery treats us like family, our baby is so happy to go every time, the activities, the meals they provide are varied and very well thought out. Having visited some other places before joining Southlands, we know it's...
We feel honoured to be able to take our child to Southlands. Everyone in the nursery treats us like family, our baby is so happy to go every time, the activities, the meals they provide are varied and very well thought out. Having visited some other places before joining Southlands, we know it's the best possible place for our son.
Thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased that you chose us to care for your little boy, and hopefully, we look forward to several years of enjoyment with us before school!
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