Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark

79 Appleton Gate, Newark-on-Trent NG24 1LP
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  • Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark, Newark-on-Trent
Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is part of a nursery group that prioritises quality early years learning, as well as being committed to equality and diversity. By using self-evaluation techniques, the provider looks to ensure positive steps are always being taken towards furthering the service's potential.

A qualified team look to treat all children as precious, inspiring them to learn and develop within a healthy and secure environment where they can also enjoy sound nutrition. There is a purpose-built sensory and sleep room and good parking for parents.
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Funding & Fees

Half Days cost £37.00 (8-1 or 1-6)
Full Days cost £67.50 (8-6)
Full Time cost £64.00 (5days 8-6)
Early Starts cost £7.50 from 7am

We offer a number of delivery models for FREE childcare for eligible children from 9 months old.

Contact Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Lay (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 58

Age Range

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

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • They have a car park on site which parents and visitors can use when visiting the nursery.

Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark Reviews (204)

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Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has a Review Score of 10 (9.992) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has 204 reviews.

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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with everything, I can't fault this nursery. Tommy has settled really well. It's definitely given him more confidence to interact with all the children and all the staff.
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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds in terms of confidence since starting Serendipity's she now walks in with a smile and a wave and is still full of smiles when we pick her up at the end of the day.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall experience with Serendipity is excellent. Staff so friendly with me and my child. Updates all the time so always kept in the loop. I have referred to friends and will continue to do so! Love love love Serendipity's!
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Review from Emma G (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, overall experience great, son has come on lots since.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin boys love coming to Seredipity's. They are always excited and care they receiving is over beyond. The needs are always met and they develop so well in here. I am really happy with care, opportunities to learn for my boys.
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Review from Dana R (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really good nursery. Staff are very friendly and are amazing with my little boy.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're so happy with everything at Serendipity's, everyone has been so helpful and supportive, it's made it such a stress-free experience.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a wonderful experience, so far, at Serenalipity Day Nursery from the very first day, the staff have been incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely caring towards our son.
The environment is nurturing, safe, and full of engaging activities that support his development socially, emotionally
and academically. We have noticed a healthy growth in his communication skills, confidence and overall learning since he started attending.
The team take the time to understand each child's needs and personality in safe environment, leaving room for them to thrive. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a good early years setting.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing experince, she absolutely loved nursery! They were so good with her.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So happy with how our daughter has settled in here and how much she loves the staff. The nursery have been so helpful with working around a shift pattern. Happy with how we updated with her progress.
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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two of my children have attended Serendipitys and they both loved it. The staff were so lovely and friendly and both my children really enjoyed going to nursery. I wouldn't send them anywhere else.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Review went very well. We are pleased with her progress regarding her development. All staff are very friendly and it's like 1 big family. Daughter's key worker has gone out of her way to support her on a one to one basis.
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Review from Z O (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 10 month old has been attending Serendipity for about 6 weeks and really enjoys her time here. She has settled in really well and every member of staff we have encountered is really welcoming, informative of our daughter's progress and great with our child. All the facilities are fantastic.
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So glad I have sent my little boy here. He seems really happy going in and seems to have come on really well since starting. Can not fault.
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Review from B M (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery for only 5 weeks but has picked up so much already. The staff here are very thorough with everything they do, down to updating there app down to the minute.
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has learned new skills and has become more confident in socialising. The staff are very friendly and look after each child tailored to their care plan.
My son is very happy at the nursery.
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Review from Mohammed O (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have tried other nurseries in Newark and finally, we got our little one into this nursery. We have not come across a nursery which is better than Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark. This is surely one of the best nurseries and our child is getting all the support needed and been looked
after very well. As a parent we are happy with the nursery staff, their love and affection for kids and also they offer flexibility to parents. We are so thankful to the nursery manager who is very flexible and approachable and always willing to help. Overall we are 100% satisfied with this nursery. Please keep up the good work.
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Review from Mia P (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff, friendly, healthy snacks and food. Great facilities and things for children to do. My little one has come on so much with confidence and speech since being here.
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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with the love and care from all the staff towards our son. He started at Serendipity's Newark in June and is just about to enter the next room up.
We really feel that all the staff know him and his personality so well. His key worker is so lovely and has a wonderful bond with our son.
One of the most impressive things to me has been the attention to detail. We have received personalised birthday cards and Father's Day cards and the staff are invested in helping us create those special memories.
Very happy we chose Serendipity's for our son.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has never left my side for almost 3 years (since being born). My friends recommended this place to me and I was quite hesitant for a while, we came for 3 trial days and everything went smoothly. He's now coming into his second month here and he's absolutely loving it and the staff are amazing!
They fill you in with all the daily routines and everything else they have been up to. Drop-off is quick and easy, pick-up is amazing as I look forward to hearing from the staff about what my little one has been like through the day. I've had many questions and queries, just a quick email away and they replied very quickly. Cannot recommend this place enough as it's helped my son come out of his shell and into an amazing routine. 5 stars is not enough for this place! I never have a single worry when he's there as I know it's a safe and friendly space.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.992)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.992) out of 10 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark 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 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 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 4.992 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is calculated as follows: ( (512 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 516 Ratings = 4.992
  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 Newark is based on 43 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 43 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 (10)

Meet the Team (20)

Laura

Laura Lay

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014

Manager of the nursery

Louise

Louise Watkins

Job Title: Deputy Manager & Big Baby Room Head Joined: 2023

Based in the big baby room and the office to run the nursery when Laura is not here.

Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2015

Deputy Manager

Trinity

Trinity Freshney

Job Title: Little Baby Room Head Joined: 2023

Based in the little baby room.

Lauren

Lauren Smith

Job Title: Little Baby Room Staff Joined: 2021

Based in the little baby room.

Shannon

Shannon

Job Title: Big Baby Room Staff Joined: 2025

Based in the big baby room.

Esha

Esha Williams

Job Title: Big Baby Room Staff Joined: 2025

Based in the big baby room.

Anna-Lee

Anna-Lee Nugent

Job Title: Baby Room Staff Member Joined: 2025

Works across the little and big baby rooms.

Phoebe

Phoebe Leek

Job Title: Toddler Room Head Joined: 2017

Based in the toddler room.

Nat

Nat

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff Joined: 2010

Based in the toddler room.

Nichola

Nichola Mills

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff Joined: 2023

Based in the toddler room.

Cam

Cam Bailey

Job Title: Preschool Room Head Joined: 2009

Based in the preschool room.

Rebeka

Rebeka Galloway

Job Title: Preschool Staff Joined: 2025

Based in the preschool room.

Maria Giulia

Maria Giulia Foschi

Job Title: Preschool Staff Joined: 2024

Based in the preschool room.

Harriet

Harriet Webster

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025

Works in all the rooms with all the children.

Katie

Katie Coulter

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2023

Working in all of the rooms with all of the children.

Olivia

Olivia

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Works in all of the rooms with all of the children.

Kate

Kate Drury

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025

Works in all the rooms with all the children.

Lauren

Lauren Tucker

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025

Works in all of the rooms with all of the children.

Lisa

Lisa Thomas

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant Joined: 2022

Lunchtime assistant

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