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 Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely Brill. Feel welcome each morning.
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Review from M T (Foster Parent of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience is very positive.
All the staff are very friendly and helpful.
They go the 'extra mile' to accommodate us and the child's needs.
Everyone has been very supportive throughout our time with the nursery.
They have been brilliant in teaching new things and helping through difficult periods.
Thank
you to everybody at Serendipitys.
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Review from Andrea B (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 11-month-old started here in September when he was 7 months old. He has developed so well and absolutely loves going to nursery.
They were so welcoming when we had a look around and nothing was too much trouble.
They always cook fresh and nutritious homemade foods even for the babies.
It is
an amazing nursery with amazingly caring staff members. They all know my boys name and make the effort to say hello everyday even if they do not normally look after him. Such a friendly, happy and welcoming place to send my boy.
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Review from Ffion B (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I wouldn't think of a better nursery to take my child to. All the staff are kind and friendly they are also very understanding which personally, I find amazing.


My little girl has been going to this nursery for the past 6 months and since she has been going, her speech has come on so well. My little

girl has had separation issues and since going to this nursery, they have gone out the window.


Since going to this nursery altogether has been the best thing to happen for my little girl. She has come out of her shell, made loads of friends and she loves going altogether she always has a smile on her face whilst I'm dropping her off and when I'm picking her up. I honestly couldn't ask for a better experience for her.

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Review from V Y (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are extremely friendly and very professional. The care my granddaughter receives is fantastic. Her individual needs are always met. Food is always freshly made and tasty.
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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has now been attending Serendipitys, Balderton for two years and will shortly be transitioning from the toddler room to pre-school.
I am quite anxious about him making the transition purely because my son can struggle with change but I know the staff from the toddler and pre-school room will
work together to make the transition for my son as smooth as possible for him and myself.
I'm really pleased with the nursery's improvements that are currently underway!
Nothing is ever too much for the staff at Serendipitys, Balderton. Especially in the last few months, I have regularly had to book my son into nursery last minute and on the odd occasion, I have had to move/cancel my son's session/s. They will always try and do what they can to help you.
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Review from Daniel B (Father of Child) published on 29 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to the nursery for around 2 years. The girls are always helpful, happy and professional. I feel happy and secure leaving my son in their care.
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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 18month old son started at Serendipity's and I cannot praise the team and environment enough. They really helped to make my son and myself feel happy with him being at nursery. I have seen him develop so much in their care.


Unfortunately, due to a house move my son will need to leave Serendipity's

which makes me very sad to be saying goodbye.
This nursery is a real gem- I would highly recommend.
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Review from Kelly (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to Serendipity's Balderton and even shouts excitedly for it as we approach each morning. The staff are very caring and friendly and always happy to help in any way they can to support both my children, even though my eldest is in full-time school. He’s very keen to stay and play
at nursery and even offers to help sweep up! The manager at Balderton is brilliant, always helps to brighten my day and send me off to work with a laugh. The toddler room head is fantastic, a very caring lady who my daughter adores - always willing to go the extra mile to make sure my children and I are happy and comfortable. Couldn’t ask for any better.
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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had an excellent first experience with the staff team at Serendipitys and felt very happy to leave my two children there.
Both my children absolutely love it and I wouldn't dream of sending them anywhere else.
All the staff genuinely care for my children and cater for their specific needs.
Serendipitys
nursery really goes above and beyond, I would highly recommend.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to nursery.
We are always greeted by friendly and helpful staff who can't do enough for you.
They really go above and beyond to make sure that both children and parents have the best possible experience.
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Review from Stacey D (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I sent my daughter to this nursery where she flourished! And I thank the whole team for this as she now is doing the same at school!!
Our son now goes here as well and to be honest I can’t recommend them enough. What a bunch of wonderful people from the cook, the handyperson to the kind caring staff
and managers they all have my children’s best interests at heart. They are all approachable and I feel that action is taken when I have concerns or need some advice.


Very lovely kind and caring staff at Balderton, they are a credit to the company!! :-)

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Review from Sarah C (Godmother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My goddaughter absolutely loves going to this nursery, all the staff are amazing and really care about the children. I would recommend this nursery to everyone it really is a home from home.
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Review from Amanda W (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters have attended this nursery. My youngest is still there and my older daughter goes in the school holidays. I've always felt as though my children’s needs have been the main priority. The staff are excellent with all of the children and both my girls have developed great relationships
with them. They are all very approachable and happy to help in anyway they can. I feel extremely comfortable leaving my children here. My youngest has really progressed especially with her language. I would highly recommend this nursery and already have done.
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Review from Rose D (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin boys have been at Serendipitys since they were 6 months old. They have recently moved into the Pre-school area. Both boys are growing into happy, confident children and I could not have asked for a better group of professionals to help me raise my boys. We will be very sad to leave come September
when they start school.
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Review from Claire A (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Serendipities for more than 2 years. He really enjoys his days at nursery. The staff are fantastic and very approachable, during his time in Pre-School he has been learning French!
The facilities at nursery are also really good, I could not recommend this nursery more, it and more
importantly the staff looking after my son are amazing.
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Review from Phillippa T (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to nursery, he settled in very quickly when he first started and all the staff took the time to know him and his routine. He always has a big smile on his face when I come to collect him. His days are filled with lots varied and exciting activities and they are always trying something
new. I love that even in the baby room they eat meals at a little table just like family meals at home. All the staff are fantastic, they take the time to know each child individually even when they aren't in my son's room. Brilliant nursery, I would recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Nicola L (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Serendipity's Day Nursery & Pre-School Balderton provides a caring, home from home environment that I am more than happy to recommend to other parents.
Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, who go out of their way to ensure children feel secure and loved.
Choosing daycare for your child is one
of the most important decisions a parent has to make. My daughter loves playing and learning at Serendipity's so I know that I made the right choice.
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Review from Kellie C (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has settled very well at Serendipity's Day Nursery and I can not praise the staff enough. The atmosphere is always welcoming and there's always a smile to greet us. The food provided is fresh and healthy. Serendipity's Balderton has supported my daughter and I through a difficult few months
with her diet and heart murmur, they have totally understood my child's situation and have gone out of their way to help. I can't praise this nursery enough and they have made my transition back to work so much easier. Such lovely place for my daughter to make friends and play.
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Review from A H (Father of Child) published on 30 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant.
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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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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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