Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton

52 London Road, Newark-on-Trent NG24 3AH
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  • Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton, Newark-on-Trent
Serendipitys Day Nursery situated in Balderton, Newark offers age-specific learning approaches, tailored to individual child development and taking account of Ofsted regulations as well as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

A calm, homely interior brings that home from home feel, helping children take that step from home to nursery. As a small nursery, the staff really know the children and families, making it more personal. The nursery values good working relationships with parents.

A converted Edwardian detached house, this day nursery offers an atmosphere that inspires the imagination, while a private car park is convenient for busy parents. Interested families are welcome to visit and see the nursery for themselves.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Mia Greatorex (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 38

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Half Days cost £37.00 (8-1 or 1-6)
    Full Day cost £67.50 (8-6)
    Full time cost £64.00 (Monday - Friday)
    Early Starts cost £7.50

  • We offer a number of delivery models for FREE childcare for eligible children over the age of 9 months old

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:15-18:00
    Tuesday 07:15-18:00
    Wednesday 07:15-18:00
    Thursday 07:15-18:00
    Friday 07:15-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Parking is available to the rear of the Nursery for easy drop off and pick ups.

Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton Reviews (148)

9.9

Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton has 148 reviews.

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Review from Clohe L (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery, staff are extremely helpful and my son has developed a good bond with all members of staff.
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Review from Stacy B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team go above and beyond with my son and for myself. They help out as best as possible with my rota changes for work, my sons needs are catered for to a very high standard. The time and effort they put into caring and teaching outstand me day by day.
Thanks for everything, I wouldn’t take my child
anywhere but here.
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Review from Suzy L (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Serendipitys have been nothing but brilliant with our daughter. She absolutely loves nursery and the staff there. They are very flexible and will always help, we have had some tricky times over the last six months due to personal issues and they have supported the family fabulously. I would highly recommend.
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Review from Tanya H (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Serendipitys have made my son feel so welcome. He's a unique little man that they understand very well. He has special dietary requirements which have never been an issue and handled with vigilance and care. They keep me updated when I am at work which really has helped me go back from maternity leave
and accommodated my shifts which I'm so grateful for. My son was recently poorly and they informed me right away. I drove straight over to get him and felt reassured when I arrived as he was having a hug which is a massive comfort for my son. I've given them excellent throughout.
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Review from Jay L (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery that has amazing staff. All pretty great!
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Review from Shannen B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first time mum, I was very nervous about taking my child to nursery, however, the staff and management made me feel a lot more at ease. The nursery is a small nursery which means my daughter has built relationships with the staff in her room and also staff which don't work in her room regularly.
The nursery is a home from home environment which I feel has helped my daughter settle a lot more quickly. The activities the baby room provide are amazing and there is always something different/new for them to do every day. They take the babies out on a walk most days so my daughter is always visiting different parts of the community, library, park, lake to see the ducks. Since starting the nursey back in August 2019 my daughter's development has increased and I really do feel all of the above is a contribution to this.
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't have asked for a better nursery to put my daughter into, it has helped her gain confidence being around other children and really helped with her speech. The staff are really friendly and I always receive a full report of her day. A real homely nursery with lots to do. I feel confident that
I can leave my daughter in a happy fun environment and also learning new things every day.
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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery is undergoing refurbishment. This is being handled well by all the staff. The children all play well together and have been out on visits to the part, fruit tasting and have been baking regularly. My little boy asks to go to nursery, he enjoys the themed activities each week.
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Review from Deanne K (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys her days at the nursery. The staff are always super nice and absolutely amazing with my daughter, so I would 100% recommend to a friend.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff and the management team are very welcoming. My daughter has no issues at nursery and enjoys coming. The food menu choice is excellent, the activities are great, such a variety of choice in all weather conditions.
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Review from Jasmine B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are very welcoming and keep up to date on progress.
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Review from Alex S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my little boy started nursery last year, we have been pleased with the care that has been taken to ensure that he settled well and that he enjoys his time there. Both my husband and I feel that his key workers have taken the time to get to know him, and he has made excellent bonds with them. They
advertise as a 'home from home' setting, and this is one of the reasons we chose this nursery, it is absolutely true, and my little one loves it! He is able to take part in a range of stimulating activities every day, some of which are very messy, allowing him the freedom to explore. Many activities involve being outdoor; which is so important. I personally am very thankful for that level of organisation as it does replicate what we do at home. The staff are warm and welcoming, it is clear that they know the children that they look after. They are very flexible, which is what every parent needs when you have an emergency, and it is always done with a smile.
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Review from Daniel R (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to Serendipitys since July and absolutely loves it. The staff really help her to develop and I feel like the staff and managers really know her. I love seeing the pictures on the nursery social media page to see what she has been up to whilst at nursery.
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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton is fantastic. The staff are all friendly and brilliant with kids. All very approachable and put the children's needs first even if that's just a cuddle when mummy or daddy are leaving. The food is excellent and varied and my daughter always has plenty
to tell me as no day is the same and all fun-filled as well as educational.
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Review from Chloe B (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very kind and welcoming members of staff. My child always comes home happy and he's come on leaps and bounds since starting, especially with his speech. Really good facilities and so many activities for the children.
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Review from Adam B (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good, hard-working staff, go above and beyond to give your child the best possible start in early learning. Always willing to work around your arrangements too.
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Review from Zoe T (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son left Serendipitys for school last week. He has been there since he was a baby. The staff are all amazing and it's obvious they really care about the children. The rooms are made to feel very homely and relaxing but also have some fantastic activities set up for busy little people. The outdoor
area is fabulous and accessed daily and they often take walks to the park etc, so the children get plenty of exercises and fresh air. My son loved the varied and healthy menu too. He would also talk happily about all of the staff members including the cook and the handy man; I think the children feel like part of one big happy family when they are there, which makes leaving them a lot easier!
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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, all staff are caring and friendly. Care given is always outstanding, very professional. Children love nursery and brought them on so much socially and with skills to help adapt for school.
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Review from Melissia S (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds over the times she has been here. The staff are fantastic.
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Review from Catherine M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Serendipitys Day Nursery staff have worked so well towards helping my children reach their milestones. They are all lovely and both my children enjoy the nursery. Lovely house, always lots for the children to do.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.890)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.890 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton is calculated as follows: ( (340 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.89
  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 Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton is based on 30 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 38 number of registered child places is 7.6, which has been reached with 30 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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Awards / Recognitions (12)

Meet the Team (7)

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Mia Greatorex

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2024

Qualified Level 3

Hazel

Hazel Larkham-Jones

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

Qualified level 3

Jade

Jade Howard

Job Title: Room leader Joined: 2021

Qualified level 2

Kelly

Kelly Gray

Job Title: Practitioner Joined: 2021

Qualified level 3

Alisha

Alisha Smith

Job Title: Practitioner Joined: 2023

Studying level 3

Carol

Carol Roberts

Job Title: Practitioner Joined: 2022

Qualified level 2

Lilly

Lilly Keenaghan

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2023

Studying level 2

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