Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark

79 Appleton Gate, Newark-on-Trent NG24 1LP
Review Us
Top 20 award
10 182 Reviews
  • 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.
Show Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark on the Map

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 (182)

10

Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has a Review Score of 10 (9.990) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has 182 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 181
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 182
  • 1
  • 14
  • 35
  • 147
Reviewer Connection to Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark
  • 145
  • 24
  • 5
  • 3
  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
Total of 182, showing 101-120
Review from D R (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant - my daughter loves it and has made so many friends.
She has developed so much with her language and people skills since joining, and she absolutely adores the staff, which speaks volumes for the nursery.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery. Lots for kids to do and play with. Staff are amazing, and the food is very healthy eating. My daughter always comes home telling me how much fun she had, and they go outside every day without fail.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been impressed with Serendipitys since our daughter started a year ago. She has absolutely loved being at nursery and enjoys telling us about her day.
She is always smiling when we drop her off and pick her up, which made it a lot easy when I first when back to work.
There are plenty of activities,
and I really like they have good outdoor areas too.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Serendipitys! Every single member of staff is kind, happy, friendly and always has a smile on their face! Even those who don’t directly look after my child know who she is, and who I am, which is lovely. They have a brilliant soft playroom that my daughter loves. The communication between staff
and parents is fantastic. Would highly recommend this nursery!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children started at Serendipitys in 2019 after attending another nursery before this. My oldest left to start school last year. I am so glad that we chose Serendipitys for them. I have nothing but good things to say about Serendipitys and the way the staff have cared for my children. The staff and
management are absolutely outstanding and truly do care about the kids; they are polite and communicate with parents really well. I am 100% certain that when I drop my son off in the morning that he is going to be safe, cared for, happy and comfortable, and I have never had a single doubt in my mind about this. My son loves going to nursery, which I think speaks volumes!
The staff have worked throughout Covid to continue providing excellent childcare, allowing us to continue working; they deserve medals!! Thank you to all at Serendipitys!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Jenny B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery for nearly two years now, and she really loves it. She comes home beaming, which is lovely to see, telling us what she's learned, had to eat and which friends she has seen.
There is a theme each week that the children focus on, a constant flow of different activities
including soft play and a good healthy food menu. Needless to say, the children are kept occupied.
My 10-month-old son is starting his settling in sessions soon, which for any parent in this current situation is obviously very difficult given the restrictions. However, I have every confidence that he will very quickly love it as much as my daughter does.
Most importantly, all the nursery staff are friendly and warm, which creates a great atmosphere. They know the children as individuals, provide good feedback, and I know my children will be in safe, caring hands when I drop them off.
It's a flexible nursery, and I'm always kept well informed and up to date.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Leigh G (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Serendipity since July 2020 and has always loved going. I'm quite lucky because he is so laid back, but I can tell how much he loves attending by the way he talks about the staff there.
They were really accommodating in September when he started at the local preschool where
his siblings attend, and they now pick him up at lunchtime, so I don't have to worry about transporting him halfway through my working day from one childcare setting to the other.
Can't rate them enough.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Catalina N (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could say with my open heart that I've found the perfect nursery for my son's. The facility is amazing, the crew is just like family, and they are treating all the kids the same with love, and my kids love to go in there. They learn a lot preparing for big school and life in general. They have the
best food ever, probably better than at home. I've never heard my kids complaining about anything. Outside the garden is really nice, and my boys love to play and to learn different games or to ride different bikes or scooters. The mud kitchen is amazing, who doesn't like mud? They grow their one vegetables, and they let the kids take care of them. For me, is the best choice that I've could make for my boys, always being there to help me and to be close to me. The best always!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has thrived at Serendipity’s having been there from 1-years-old to now preschool.
The care and development have been excellent, and the staff have all been great.
The manager and team have been accommodating and sympathetic to changing circumstances during the Covid pandemic, and I am completely
comfortable with being there.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Mishka B (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have two children at this setting ages 13-months and 3-years. My children started approx 6-months ago, and love every minute of their time there. My eldest enjoys all the different day to day activities that they do especially anything in the garden. Her colouring and language skills have
come on leaps and bounds since starting and has lots of friends, these areas were our main objective when selecting a nursery as lockdown had meant she has not been able to interact with other children her age at the groups we previously attended. My youngest is in the baby room, and the staff are very nurturing, and it is always clear to see that they are helping him develop his language and fine motor skills, my youngest is a very active little boy and loves the messy play activities there. We drop our children off excited to start a fun-filled day, and for us as parents, knowing they will be taken care of completely and the staff are so caring towards them, I feel like they are extended family.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Claire s (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Serendipity’s truly is a home from home! My son is currently in the toddler room and enjoys every day he spends with his friends and those who care for him. The range of activities they do is varied and challenging but most importantly, fun! The menu the children have is healthy, nutritious and multicultural,
which is great, and as a result, my son is always willing to try new foods. At nursery my son bakes, which always goes down well with the rest of the family as he often bakes a few extra cookies to take home. The main reason why I’m so happy I chose Serendipity’s for my children is the staff! They clearly love and respect each individual child and know their little quirks and what makes them different! Every day I drop my son off at nursery, I know he is being cared for and loved, and as a mother, that is all I can ask for. They have also gone above and beyond to ensure the continuation of care for my son during the pandemic, which as an NHS key worker, has been vital! Thank you all.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Kirsty W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My one-year-old is currently at Serendipity’s and also my older child went there too. The management and staff are fabulous, and we have always had a great relationship with them.


I would highly recommend Serendipity’s, the quality of the food and learning is great, and my children love/loved attending.

I didn’t hesitate when it was time for my second to start.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3-year-old loves going to this nursery. Great support staff and is well run and managed, which is always reassuring. I feel confident my son is in good hands and well looked after. Good communication.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Libby S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff. The manager and her team have been extremely helpful and understanding with looking after my baby, especially during these hard times! My baby loves going to nursery, and most importantly, I feel that she is happy and safe there!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Loren W (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Serendipitys is a lovely nursery. It has great areas of play and learning. My little boy loves soft play. It has friendly staff, and they are very good at giving you information about your child’s day. I would recommend this nursery to a friend.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Bethany C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Serendipitys is one of the best nurseries my children have gone to; they're really understanding, and I class them as family. My kids love going there. At one point, I had all three of my children go there, and they are so helpful and friendly. The manager really makes Serendipitys the nursery it is
and feel like its more than just a job. All the staff show passion about the kids. When dropping my children off it feels like your dropping them off at a family members house rather than a nursery, the whole atmosphere is relaxing for the children, and without a doubt, will not be changing them.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Izabela (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's an absolutely amazing place. The manager and the rest of the staff are lovely, dedicated people - nothing is too much for them. Very flexible and understanding.
My daughter loves this place. So did my son! Highly recommend to everyone!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Kari-Anne W (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves attending this nursery; the staff are very helpful, friendly and easy to talk to.
My son started during the lockdown, and I was worried he wouldn't get along as he doesn't leave me and our family, so I thought going to the nursery would be problematic, as it goes, he loves it, and the
days he isn't there always cries to go he has made lots of friends and also come on leaps and bounds in his milestones.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone, the support and care they show the children and parents is second to none. I have nothing bad today about them.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Christine W (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending since she was 9-month- old, I was very uneasy about leaving her as had never left her with anyone before. The staff was amazing when I dropped her off and made me feel at ease. Now she is 4-years-old and is still attending, I would not dream of sending her anywhere
else, and when I return to work from maternity leave, my little boy will also be attending. In the whole time, she has gone to this nursery, I’ve never had to complain about anything. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone and have recommended it friends and work colleagues.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Candice M (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started Serendipitys in September, aged 2, she absolutely loves it! I’m so glad I chose this nursery for her, the care and love she receives is above and beyond! Nothing is ever too much for the staff! My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting; she’s so excited each morning
to go to “school” and is full of smiles when I collect her! I was so worried on her first day as she’s very attached to mummy, but she settled straight away and even asks to go on weekends.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.990)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.990) 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 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 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 4.990 for Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark is calculated as follows: ( (416 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 420 Ratings = 4.99
  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 35 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 35 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.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

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

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has an Enhanced Service - more info.