Southlands Kindergarten

15 Southlands Avenue, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 8BZ
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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.
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Funding & Fees

Kindergarten daily rate: £65

Sibling discount: 10% when both children attend

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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 (100)

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Southlands Kindergarten has a Review Score of 10 (9.997) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
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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 KindergartenYour 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 KindergartenThank 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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Review from Emma T (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had three children at Southlands and always had a perfect experience. I couldn't find a single fault. All my children have been happy here, and they have had an excellent start with education, which has been evident when they have been assessed at school. The staff are amazing in every way, and
it's great to go back after a number of years and be welcomed by the same people. The communication is brilliant, and it always makes my day to see what the children are getting up to with regular posts on the app.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for your feedback, and it is a privilege to have had all of your children at Southlands and to know your extended family and even the dog!
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner and myself are extremely happy with Southlands Nurseries. My son is always so happy to go to nursery and see his friends and the staff, who are always very enthusiastic and welcoming towards him when he arrives. The menu is fantastic, and the children have lots of delicious meals each day.
We are very happy we chose Southlands Nurseries, and couldn't recommend this nursery enough. The owner is lovely. The outdoor area is amazing, and the outdoor classroom. The children are very lucky.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you so much for your review, which covers so many elements of what we aim to offer at Southlands. We are pleased that your little boy is enjoying his time with us.
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Review from Clare B (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Southlands Nurseries. The facilities are excellent with a beautiful, large outdoor garden space, including a fabulous outdoor classroom. The team are caring, and the longevity of staff offers reassurance that your child is in safe and well-experienced hands! My son loves to
go to nursery and has enriching experiences, despite the pandemic during the past twelve months. Activities are well-planned and resources are of high quality. The nursery is accommodating, and we are well-informed of our son’s progress. Highly recommend.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you so much for the review and also for sharing that your experience has not been affected by the pandemic. We pride ourselves on the care and experience of our team, which is lovely to be acknowledged.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough, it is amazing! The staff are brilliant and genuinely love the kids. My son loves going and settled in instantly. They have been so accommodating to his dietary needs, and we get lots of info on his progress.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you, Emma, for your lovely review. We are so pleased how well your son has settled, especially during these strange times and we know that the home-cooked food helps!
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Review from Kerry S (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter thrived in this nursery. I cannot express enough how dedicated, kind and caring each staff member is at Southlands. Fantastic facilities, great food, lovely big outside space, which the children love. It was a struggle to get my daughter to leave at the end of each day. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenWe really miss your daughter and we remember every child as they move to their next adventure. Thank you for the recommendation!
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Review from Dean S (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter feels so at home at Southlands. The standard of care, facilities and education is first class. The staff are engaging and thoughtful with any issues our daughter needs. As soon as we arrive at kindergarten she is bouncing at the door, the door opens and the other children are cheering my
daughter's name. We had the opportunity to take our daughter to preschool with some very well established Cheshire schools, but we chose to stay at Southlands.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThat is really nice of you to share that you chose for your child to stay with us when you had other fabulous alternatives. I am pleased that your little one is clearly enjoying the home from home approach of our nursery. Thank you for a lovely review.
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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southlands is a beautiful nursery with thoughtful, smiling and hard-working staff. The nursery has ensured a personalised service for me and my family. My son joined during a really unprecedented time and yet he settled in wonderfully to the creche with love and support from the staff in the entire
nursery but particularly from his key workers and the owner! Thank you to a fab team! A special mention for a brilliant cook who has been wonderful at supporting us with my boy's allergies! Yummy foods always, thank you!
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenIt is lovely that our fabulous cook got a mention, thank you. So much hard work goes into all elements of the care at Southlands and lovely home cooking gives the children lots of energy to enjoy the day!
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Review from Rebecca B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Southlands are fantastic. From the initial visit to my son starting his first day, they were approachable, organised and extremely friendly. Especially because of the global pandemic and the additional organisation and policies they have to adhere to.
My son absolutely loves going to Southlands
and the reassurance he is going to be well looked after, having lots of fun, educated and daily adventures is, without doubt, the best feeling for a parent to experience knowing their little one is receiving excellent care.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for your kind words. It has been a challenging time working through the pandemic but hopefully your child and others are blissfully unaware!
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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent nursery that has supported both my children in all areas of their development. You can see by the longevity of the staff - what a positive, nurturing, well-experienced nursery this is. The only sad thing is I have no more children who will be going in the future.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for the review. We won't be going anywhere if you do have any more children!
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both boys went to Southlands nursery. very happy with how the boys developed very well in their physical, emotional and social skills.
I feel that my children are in safe hands when I leave them at the nursery.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for your review. It is great that we get to see our school leavers when they pick up their little brothers and sisters.
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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southlands Nurseries are by far the best nursery and child care for our daughter, and could not ask for a better team to care for her. She adores the staff and enjoys every day the team are creative and varied with all of the children's learnings. She has been at the nursery since she was 9-months,
she is now 3.5 years and seen her develop week on week.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for your review, which captures our aim to provide a fun and varied learning environment for each child.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has only been attending this nursery since March 2020 but since then I am extremely happy and satisfied with the staff, facilities and communication. Due to Covid-19 we have had to find an alternative nursery which was this one. This was a very stressful time for me but the owner and staff
made me feel at ease. My daughter settled in nursery straight away. I would highly recommend this nursery and feel like I have known the staff for a long time when it has o only been a few months. I will always be thankful to the owner and staff of the nursery for all their help and support through this difficult time. I can not praise them all enough for how much they went above and beyond to accommodate my daughter so I could carry on working for the NHS.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for sharing this review. We feel really honoured to support key workers at this difficult time and the staff and children have enjoyed every moment.
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We wouldn't want our son to go anywhere else. The nursery staff, facilities and activities are fantastic.
Reply from Julie Tretheway at Southlands KindergartenThank you for the lovely review, we really appreciate the feedback.
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Review from Sophie C (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southlands is a fabulous nursery. I viewed a lot of nurseries and Southlands was always my number one choice. I recommend this nursery to everybody. I know that when I drop my little boy off here that he is going to be very safe and very happy. I know he will have a brilliant day, as the amazing staff
plan, lots of fun-filled days whether out on the nurseries own minibus or at the creche. I couldn't wish for better staff to look after my child and I certainly couldn't find a better nursery.
Reply from Julie Tretheway at Southlands KindergartenThat makes us very proud, thank you so much for the lovely review!
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Review from Vicky T (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southlands is an outstanding nursery in every sense of the word. I have had two children attend but it is my son who currently attends who has really shown the care, attention, dedication and all round brilliant-ness of the staff. My son has speech and developmental delay. I was apprehensive about him
starting nursery, knowing that his behaviour would be a challenge. Within two weeks, not only was he happy there but thriving, and relevant referrals had been made by staff to support him (and us). Staff go above and beyond, every day to ensure that he is happy, nurtured and learning. I’ll never be able to thank them enough.
Reply from Julie Tretheway at Southlands KindergartenThank you so much for writing this review and it does demonstrate that we strive to give opportunities and a home from home environment for all children.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery at Southlands (both creche and kindergarten) has provided our daughter with the best care we could have wished for. The staff are warm, friendly and have a good rapport with the children and parents. The facilities are excellent and we are so pleased that our daughter has been able to participate
in swimming session and rhythm time. Our expectations of the nursery have been exceeded.
Reply from Julie Tretheway at Southlands KindergartenAll of the positive reviews are shared with the staff who appreciate the feedback and recognition for all of their hard work, so thank you for taking time to acknowledge what they do (including our regular Spanish and Rythm time teachers who are fabulous!)
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Review from Chris S (Father of Child) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has used both the nursery and kindergarten at Southlands. Everything about both buildings/setups is perfect. It was important to us as parents that our daughter was put into a loving, caring and learning environment where she was encouraged to be herself and for the whole time she was there,
that is what she got exactly that. On top of this the staff are amazing in terms of organising the children, monitoring progression, dealing with every day 3-4 year old ups and downs and the large array of home-cooked, healthy meals (with plenty offerings of seconds if needed!) all carried out by staff who are just amazing with all of the kids. Sports days, dress-up days, visits, Christmas visits, Christmas plays (which always played on my heartstrings), garden centres, helping with the garden, Spanish lessons, music and exercise based activities - everything Southlands has done has helped shaped the little girl she is today and we are forever thankful for this. Wish I could write more!
Reply from Julie Tretheway at Southlands KindergartenThank you for your review which captures such a lot that we offer for our children in terms of activities but most of all a loving and caring environment. We are so pleased that your child has been happy here and we appreciate your time to give wonderful feedback.
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, I can tell my daughter loves it. Lovely ladies that really care, lots of activities for the babies and children. Overall really pleased with the service and so happy that my daughter has settled so well into nursery.
Reply from Julie Tretheway at Southlands KindergartenHi, thank you so much for taking the time to complete the review. The positive feedback is always shared with the ladies who provide the day to day, care for the children along with the various activities that they provide.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.997)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.997) 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.997 for Southlands Kindergarten is calculated as follows: ( (347 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 348 Ratings = 4.997
  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 29 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 29 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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