Southlands Kindergarten

15 Southlands Avenue, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 8BZ
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  • Southlands Kindergarten, Newcastle-under-Lyme
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.

Funding & Fees

Kindergarten daily rate: £65

Sibling discount: 10% when both children attend

Contact Southlands Kindergarten to get a personalised quote.

Contact Southlands Kindergarten to get a personalised quote.

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
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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.
Over all time Southlands Kindergarten has 100 reviews.

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Review from Gill B (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is receiving exceptional care at Southlands. She is happy to be left in the morning and has formed strong bonds with her caregivers. The facilities are of an extremely high standard, and the activities offered are varied and stimulating. We love the fact that our daughter gets to swim regularly,
they have lots of outside play and access to a minibus which allows fantastic trips out. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for taking time to complete a review about your Daughter's experience at Kindergarten. We are so pleased that she has built beautiful relationships that will help her to thrive and learn in our setting. The recommendation is much appreciate too x
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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A faultless kindergarten. Both of my daughters have attended. The nursery is clean, spacious and offer a great learning experience. Activities are fantastic from swimming classes, Spanish lessons, dancing to name a few. All staff are kind, caring, friendly and go above and beyond. Food is nutritious,
healthy and always well balanced. My daughter tries lots of new things she wouldn't at home. Wouldn't run like it does without the dedication of Julie the owner. I will be very sad when daughter leaves for school. Thank you all.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenWe have loved having your beautiful daughters and watching them grow in confidence and become ready for school. We are so lucky to have been part of their early years journey and thank you for sharing your experience with other parents, it means a lot to us.
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Review from Sophie T (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends Southlands Kindy and he loves it! He's due to start school this September and I wish I could keep him there for at least another few years!
The team are amazing and look after my son so well. I am confident that they truly care about him.
The things he gets to do each day are amazing
and he particularly loves the outdoor space - the big and little garden which are utilised in all weathers. He also loves the fairly new addition of forest school where he learns so much, and is always coming home and telling us about it.
He goes swimming every other week during term time and his confidence in the water has come on so much because of this.
He has also come on so much with his writing and can now write his name with very little help. For him there seems to now be a focus on school readiness which we really appreciate.
Thank you team Southlands for everything - you're wonderful!
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenWe have loved watching your little one grow in confidence over the years. He gets such pleasure as well as learning from the activities that he accesses and he is truly ready for school. We will have the pleasure of seeing him return to collect his little Sister too! Thank you for sharing this review and taking the time.
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southlands is absolutely amazing. My daughter left to start school this year and I honestly believe that her time at Southlands set her up so well. My son attends now and is thriving. The staff are genuinely so caring and kind, and my son loves every one of them. The curriculum is the best I have heard
of - forest school, languages, swimming, gardening, very regular trips out, and it instills such a real passion for learning in the children. I recommend Southlands's to everyone, it is a remarkable nursery.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands Kindergarten"A remarkable nursery" is just the best compliment ever! Thank you for sharing the detail behind your children's experiences, we really appreciate it x
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Review from Aimee C (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the very beginning, the staff took the time to understand my child's individual needs and routines.
The staff are patient, kind, and genuinely invested. My sons key worker in particular has built a strong, trusting relationship with my child and keeps us regularly updated, which has been invaluable
to me.
He is very energetic and needs to constantly burn off energy, and the staff have been so understanding of this. They don't try to restrict him-instead, they work with him. One thing that has made a huge difference is that they regularly take him outside to his favourite garden area, where he can move freely and regulate himself in a way that suits him.
This level of understanding and flexibility has had such a positive impact on him.
I recommend Southlands to everybody looking for a nursery because It's clear they truly care and go the extra mile to help every child thrive.
My eldest daughter who left in September is still missing it here and asks to come back!
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for sharing that truly personal review. To be considered personalised and flexible to individual needs is what we aim for and hopefully achieve in each of our settings. The key worker relationship is invaluable and it is lovely to have that reflected in this review.
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Review from Charlene H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters have attended this nursery, and there was never any question about where I wanted my second to go. It's such a wonderful place where I feel completely secure knowing my child will thrive, be happy, learn, and be safe. All of the staff are lovely, approachable, and always take the
time to speak with you. The activities and learning environment are exceptional, and the development of the kindergarten over the past few years has been amazing-it's clear that every improvement is designed to help the children flourish. I couldn't recommend this nursery more highly; it's such a happy, positive, and nurturing place.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenThat is a beautiful review and it is heart warming that you recognise the commitment and care of the team. Thank you x
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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery in the local area. Thoughtful, experienced and caring staff. Wonderful facilities and they involve parents with excellent social events. They keep all parents fully up to date and the fact they take children out on a regular basis is amazing. In addition to this the food is brilliant,
I'd like to eat there daily. Couldn't recommend them more highly and they have done a wonderful job of setting both of our children up for success. Thank you!
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenHi, we have truly loved having both of your children at Southlands from babies through to school age and we are so pleased to hear that you have enjoyed in the shared experiences as a family too. Thank you for your time to complete this review.
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Review from Christie H (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing all staff are very friendly, approachable, informative and supportive. Our little boy has come on leaps and bounds since being at the nursery.
They take the children out daily for walks, weekly swimming sessions and other activities.
The learning activities on site are second to
none.
Couldn't wish for a better environment or a better group of people to look after our child.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you so much for your kind words. This kind of feedback helps us to continue to strive for more enriching activities that we can make a part of the care we offer at Southlands.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was unsure which nursery to choose from to begin with but had heard so many good things about southlands and with it been local I enquired and I'm so glad I did!
My son started at the Creche in Sept 2024 and has come on leaps and bounds since!
The staff are lovely and they do so much with them
from days out to swimming and plenty of activities. I am so pleased made the decision and will be keeping my son there who will be going up to the kindergarten in September.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for your review!!We're so glad you chose us to care for your Son. We look forward to being a part of his beautiful and bright future and the Kindy Team can't wait.
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Review from Bethan P (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank everyone at Southlands Crèche enough! I was very anxious about moving my daughter to a new nursery when we moved house, however I should not have worried!!! The activities my little girl does at nursery are outstanding! She goes swimming, out to museums, to parks and on local walks. She
goes out nearly every day she's at nursery which is huge for her development. Whenever they aren't out, she is engaging in a wide range of activities, including play dough, puzzles, storybooks, painting. I feel the practitioners know my little girl inside out as what they explain to me at pick up is exactly how she is at home (which shows how comfortable she is at nursery). The communication from the nursery is fab and they engage the whole family in the child's journey. I really feel a part of the Southlands family and I feel comfortable and confident dropping my little girl off there in the mornings.
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you so much for your review. The fact you feel a part of the Southlands family is so important to us. We all play our part and we wouldn't be who we are without our amazing Parents and Children.
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Review from Steve J (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As my first child reached nursery age, I had no real idea of what to look for when it came to selecting a nursery.
Having read various reviews and received numerous accounts of positive feedback, Southlands was always going to be our first choice - and we are so glad we made that decision.
Everything
about Southlands Nursery is first class, from the facilities, staff, food, events and activities, I would recommend Southlands to anyone.
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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Southlands. Both of our children have attended this nursery and the lovely staff and atmosphere have made us feel so at ease when leaving them in their care. Seeing how happy they are there just shows what a lovely setting the nursery is and an amazing group of staff. They
do lots of activities and have a great balance of play and learning.
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't have asked for a better start to our nursery journey for our son.
Our son started at Southlands in November last year. The staff have gone above and beyond to help our son settle in and made us all feel welcome.
The crèche manager has been absolutely wonderful and so approachable. All
the staff are warm and professional and clearly love working where they do.
The children have the most wonderful opportunities which are shared on the app.
Before our son started at Southlands's we were concerned about how little he seemed to want to eat. This has completely changed since he has started nursery and we look forward to reading what fabulous meals he is given each day.
My partner and I are so grateful to all the wonderful staff at Southlands and we would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southlands is such a lovely family orientated childcare setting. It is a home from home for all the children. The ladies are all great and my daughter really enjoys herself. Soutjlands goes above and beyond to entertain and look after the children taking then on day trips, swimming walks and the children
spend endless amount of time in the lovely garden.
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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Southlands Kindergarten for almost a year, I can thank the manager, the team and her key worker enough for there hard work and dedication. My daughter has flourished and is very confident and happy. The staff have been so supportive when we have encountered issues with her sleep,
brushing her teeth and when her baby sister arrived. It is the norm for the staff to go above and beyond, even taking the children on trips right before Christmas. My daughter is making good progress in all areas of the curriculum.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenHi, thank you so much for your review. It is lovely to be able to support the whole family and to see that your Daughter has flourished even through this big change. We look forward to watching her develop in her next year with us and also welcoming her baby Sister! x
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Review from Rhea Y (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is outstanding. The staff are incredible and have my child's best interest at heart. The activities that the children undertake including outside the nursery setting such as swimming and trips etc are unlike any other nursery in our area. The food is excellent I am happy my child is getting
a balanced diet.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you so much for your review and I can confirm that your little boy is getting a very good diet!!! He loves his food and he truly enjoys all of the activities offered to him. It is lovely to be acknowledged for the additional extras that we provide x
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Review from Katy L (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise Southlands and all of the lovely staff enough. They go above and beyond for every child, and the parents too! Every morning I see the children greeted with such kindest and they all leave beaming after a day filled with fun activities!
The ladies have given their all to my Son and
I could not be more grateful. He has had such wonderful experiences, which has had such a positive impact on his overall development.
I was struggling to find the right nursery for my child, but as soon as I visited Southlands I just knew it was the perfect place - if only he could stay with Southlands until he was 18!
Keep doing what you do Southlands, you are just brilliant!
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Nursery Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for your review and we are very lucky to watched your Son grow and develop in confidence and independence. I remember your visit and it seems like yesterday but thank you for choosing our nursery and for such positive feedback, it is invaluable x
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Review from Paul N (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic, friendly and lovely staff at both the Nursery and Kindergarten, both my sons are currently at the Nursery and Kindergarten, both love going and myself and my wife could not be happier with all the staff and the owner. I would highly recommend the Nursery & Kindergarten to all my friends
and family with littleones.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for taking time to complete a review. We love having both of your boys and it is also really important to us that we are able to have such positive relationships with our parents and families. Please keep recommending us!!! x
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Review from Eve F (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery! My daughter loves attending! Brilliant staff, activities and facilities. The children eat very well. They take the children on lovely day trips. They organised an extra special day out close to the Christmas period, even though it wasn't my daughters scheduled day to attend, they arranged
for her to attend with the other children so she didn't miss out. I will be very sad when my daughter reaches school age & has to leave. I would highly recommend this nursery! A big thank you to all the staff.
Reply from Julie Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenWe hope that the extra activities and trips help to make the experience all the more special. It will be sad when your Daughter leaves but she will be ready for school and I am so pleased that you chose Southlands for her best start in education. Thank you x
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Review from A M (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The kindergarten exceeds all expectations ,it provides excellent educational facilities , the staff are excellent with the children , they provide a loving fun place where they can learn play and enjoy themselves and grow into their own little personalities an amazing kindergarten , well done to the
manager and her amazing team .
Reply from Lee Tretheway, Owner at Southlands KindergartenThank you for your lovely review. You helped to play a part in the children's experience over the years too x
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Southlands Kindergarten

What is the Age Range of Children that Southlands Kindergarten accepts?

Southlands Kindergarten accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Southlands Kindergarten Open?

Southlands Kindergarten is open: 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.

How many Children does Southlands Kindergarten have capacity for?

Southlands Kindergarten has capacity for a total of 29 Children.

How far is Southlands Kindergarten to the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme?

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

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