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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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

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.

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 (192)

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Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has a Review Score of 10 (9.993) out of 10, based on 46 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has 192 reviews.

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Review from Zoe J (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in April 2021 at the age of two. Serendipitys is the best choice I’ve ever made. He absolutely loves his days here and even asks for ‘nursery’ at the weekend! His development has been remarkable, and a lot of this is due to the staff. They do lovely activities, and the children are well
stimulated during their days. The nursery is very accommodating and flexible. Nothing is too much of an ask.
I would highly recommend to anybody searching for an excellent nursery for their little ones.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has always loved attending nursery here, from 10-months-old in the baby room, toddlers and now being in the pre-school room. The staff go above and beyond to give the children a great start in life, ensuring that they are well cared for and their needs are met. The staff ensure that they
get to know each child individually, and our daughter has thrived in the supportive environment provided. We have been very impressed with the variety of activities, topics and themes the children undertake each week to assist with their personal development. I would highly recommend Serendipitys and would not have sent my daughter anywhere else.
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for just over a year now, and we are so pleased with her progress; her confidence is getting better, and with the support of the staff, her speech is improving nicely.
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Review from Claire A (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Serendipitys last month and has settled in really well. She seems to love her time here, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the staff. Not had any issues at all. The staff are always helpful and friendly. So glad I chose here.
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Review from Kirsty E (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
They have all been fantastic at settling my son in. He absolutely loves it here. He will eat far more here than at home! The staff are welcoming and go out of their way to help and really seem to care about the child, rather than just looking after them. Really recommend.
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Review from G T (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve been very happy sending our son to Serendipitys. All staff are warm and friendly, very knowledgeable, and communication has been excellent. They offer a wide range of activities and are very attune to special events, often tailoring play and learning around these. Our son is always smiling when
we collect him. It’s lovely to know he enjoys it so much.
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Review from Gintare J (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Was worried about how my girl was going to settle from her old nursery to the new one, but I can see that she settled wonderfully! Haven’t had a cry when leaving her for over a month now! I can tell that she has developed better talking skills, and even though English is not our first language, she
started speaking them both more! Cannot recommend this nursery more!
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t be happier with Serendipitys. The care they have given to both my children has been second to none. The nursery itself is clean and well organised with a lovely layout and routine for different age groups. The staff are outstanding, friendly and thoughtful, nothing is too much trouble for
them, and they go above and beyond for my children to ensure all of their needs are met on a daily basis. If I could score higher than 5-stars, I would!!
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Review from Cristina R (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been attending Serendipitys nursery since she was 9-months. She accommodated very fast thanks to the lovely staff. I have recommended the nursery to friends, and I will recommend it to someone who is looking for one.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has really come out of her shell since starting at Serendipitys Newark. She loves going to nursery and playing with her friends, and I can’t thank the staff enough for taking such good care of her.
The activities the children do every week keep them stimulated and happy; this also helps
with vocabulary and interaction at home. My daughter loves telling me all about what happened during the day.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with their service. I leave my little one in their care with the peace of mind that he is well looked after. I love the fact that the staff there also encourage children to develop and always think of new activities to help them gain different skills.
My little one is always happy and excited
to stay there, and this is a great plus as we don't have to have our hearts broken when we drop him off.
Also, appreciate the daily feedback, the cleanliness of the place and the fact that their meals are freshly cooked every day.
The only downside is that at the moment we don't have the possibility of seeing what our son is doing in real-time.
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Review from H E (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to nursery for over a year now, and she absolutely loves it in the toddler room. All the staff in there are lovely and always go out of their way to help, My daughter had only been in the toddler room twice, and I had noticed she could sign. Thank you (very impressed).
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having moved my daughter from another nursery, I couldn't be happier with Serendipities. The staff are so welcoming and adaptable. My daughter has settled so well there, goes in with a smile and leaves with a smile too!
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Review from Wendy L (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two of my grandchildren attend Serendipitys and absolutely love it. They always talk about the nursery and the trips that they go on. They love the staff and both have very strong bonds with the members of staff in their room, especially their key person. The food always sounds lovely and management
is always flexible with the hours/sessions we require. Nothing is too much trouble, and the children never want to leave, which shows how much they love being there.
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery in Feb/March, and the staff have been amazing! He arrives and leaves with a massive smile, and I am so at ease with leaving him there! The staff are very helpful and understanding and adjust when needed to fit my son's routine. Special thanks to my son's key workers; the girls
are lovely!
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Review from Chloe P (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at the beginning of March and is loving it. She is excited to go in when at the door. I feel so replaced leaving here there. They are very understanding of my workdays and flexible. My daughter has come on lads with saying words at only 11-months-old.
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Review from G H (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been perfect for my child. The staff are friendly and there is excellent communication, so I know what my daughter gets up to and how she is developing. Whenever I have had to make changes or needed something, they have been very accommodating, and I feel that my child is safe and well
looked after. The management cares about the children and the facilities and is always working hard to make things great.
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Review from Hayley P (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really good settling in process and induction to the nursery.
Always helpful and flexible.
My son is clearly very happy and has settled very quickly here.
I can see a huge change in his development already.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys nursery. Her development is above average, and the team are really good with her. She has made so many friends, and an added bonus loves the soft play.
The management is so flexible with my days, which is a huge help for us.
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Review from Claire W (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children absolutely love going to Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark. My eldest child is now in toddler's; the ladies who care for him are delightful, thoughtful and engaged. My younger child is in babies. He is a classic shy lockdown baby, but his key carers in both little and big babies
have really gone the extra mile to support him. They both have lots of fun, the food is excellent, and they come home for a nice long sleep. We wouldn't change a thing!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.993)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.993) 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 46 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 46 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 4.993 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is calculated as follows: ( (548 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 552 Ratings = 4.993
  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 46 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 58 number of registered child places is 11.6, which has been reached with 46 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 (8)

Meet the Team (16)

Laura

Laura Lay

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014
Charlotte

Charlotte

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2015

Deputy Manager

Louise

Louise Watkins

Job Title: Babyroom Head Joined: 2023

Babyroom Head

Beth

Beth Scotney

Job Title: Baby room staff Joined: 2015

Baby room staff

Louise

Louise

Job Title: Baby room staff Joined: 2020

Baby room staff

Trinity

Trinity Freshney

Job Title: Baby room staff Joined: 2023

Baby room staff

Phoebe

Phoebe Leek

Job Title: Toddler Room Head Joined: 2017

Toddler room head

Nat

Nat

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff Joined: 2010

Toddler room staff

Izzie

Izzie Starkey

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff Joined: 2022

Toddler room staff

Nichola

Nichola Mills

Job Title: Toddler Room Staff Joined: 2023

Toddler room staff

Cam

Cam Bailey

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff Joined: 2009

Preschool room staff

Charlie-Anne

Charlie-Anne Schindler

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff Joined: 2022

Preschool room staff

Alicja

Alicja Swiatek

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff Joined: 2023

Preschool room staff

Sophie

Sophie Steele

Job Title: Preschool Room Staff Joined: 2023

Preschool room staff

Katie

Katie Coulter

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant Joined: 2023

Lunchtime assistant

Lisa

Lisa Thomas

Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant Joined: 2022

Lunchtime assistant

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