Southlands Kindergarten

15 Southlands Avenue, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 8BZ
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  • Southlands Kindergarten, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Southlands Nurseries provide 1st class Childcare over 2 amazing settings in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

The nurseries aim to nurture inquisitive minds for bright futures in a home from home environment.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-17:45
    Tuesday 07:45-17:45
    Wednesday 07:45-17:45
    Thursday 07:45-17:45
    Friday 07:45-17:45

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, 1 week Easter, Christmas & August

Southlands Kindergarten Reviews (98)

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Southlands Kindergarten has a Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Southlands Kindergarten has 98 reviews.

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Review from Naomi B (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After making the hard decision to change the nursery for our 18-month-old, we are so glad we changed to Southlands crèche.
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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.
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Review from Alexa T (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
Thank you so much for your comments that genuinely reflect our care for the children.
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Review from B B (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
Thank you so much for your review, which beautifully sums up our commitment to nurture, teach and love our children at nursery!
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Review from Kate S (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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…read more
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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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…read more
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Review from Daynah F (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southlands is the most wonderful nursery and more than we could ever have wished for our little girl.
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.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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…read more
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Review from Eloise B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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!
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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…read more
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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
Thank you so much for your review that captures the children’s relationship with the staff beautifully!
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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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!
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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!
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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
What a lovely review. “Glowing and growing” couldn’t be a nicer way, to sum up, what we hope for all of our children.
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Review from Alexia W (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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.
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Review from Natalie T (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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.
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Review from Amanda M (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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.
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Review from Zsuzsanna O (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
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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Review from Stephanie W (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Manager and staff work alongside parents to strive for a positive experience for children. Meeting any needs with professionalism and compassion.
The kindergarten is well equipped, and the outdoor space is outstanding. The staff understand the importance of outdoor time for children’s well-being.
Lots of activities are planned for the children on a daily basis for increased educational and developmental enrichment.
Overall, the team are friendly and approachable. I’m very happy with my child’s experience at the kindergarten.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
Your review means a lot to us as you have shared what is at the heart of our education for children: our outdoor space which provides endless learning opportunities and well-being for the children.
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Review from Emily H (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southlands is a fantastic nursery, our son thoroughly enjoys attending. We could not recommend the nursery enough! The activities they plan are brilliant, and their care for the children is outstanding.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands Kindergarten
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete a review. Your feedback is invaluable, and it helps other parents when choosing a nursery too.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.994)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10 for Southlands Kindergarten is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.994 for Southlands Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (310 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.994
  2. 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 Southlands Kindergarten is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 29 number of registered child places is 5.8, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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