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Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark

79 Appleton Gate, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire 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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

  • Monday07:00-18:00
  • Tuesday07:00-18:00
  • Wednesday07:00-18:00
  • Thursday07:00-18:00
  • Friday07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

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

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.

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Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has a Review Score of 10 (9.992) out of 10, based on 41 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Serendipitys Day Nursery & Pre-School Newark has 206 reviews.

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Review from Gintare J (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Review from Alex W (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent nursery. Both children are really happy and well cared for. Staff in toddlers have really gone the extra mile helping with potty training and table manners. Management is very accommodating of shift work; the 7 am early drop off is really helpful. Would gladly recommend.

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Review from Michaela G (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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My little girl had her settling in visits in Feb 22 and started her full day from mid-March. We knew from the very first visit that Serendipitys was the nursery for us. We were welcomed with open arms, reassured that our little lady would be cared for like staff members would care for their own children and that her allergies would be catered for too. All of the nursery staff are friendly and polite, and nothing seems to be any trouble for them. Our little girl does still have a few tears on drop off but comes out smiling. She is always shattered when we pick her up, which to me, is a sign of a good day! We get updates on how her day has been via a feedback book, and we are able to see what she's enjoyed/get new ideas for home play. One lady has been fantastic when I've called to ask how she's getting on, and I cannot fault the nursery or the staff at all. Thank you for making our transition into childcare so easy!

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Review from Lucyanne B (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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I was very anxious when looking at nurseries for my son and had been and viewed several places. The team at Serendipitys Appleton Gate was the one that made me feel at ease, they were so welcoming and answered all questions I had. So we chose this one and my son started in February, at first he would get upset when I dropped him off now he loves it and can't wait to get through the door. They have a good range of activities and I love hearing the things he's been doing. They have very good outdoor space which I liked as my boy likes being outside. I would definitely recommend this nursery, they are spot on.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have always had a good experience with Serendipitys. My son is always excited to go and always has fun. As a parent, I like that I recover weekly newsletters telling me what my son will be doing that week and the weekly menu. He always brings arty things home around certain nowadays and occasions that are nice little keepsakes. Staff and management are always lovely.

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Review from Elizabeth W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter loves Serendipitys. She is always excited to attend and loves telling me all about her day on the way home. Her language skills and social skills have improved significantly thanks to the wonderful staff there. I always recommend it to my family and friends. Thank you, Serendipitys.

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Review from Rachael S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Myself and my husband are very impressed with the nursery. The staff are very welcoming and pleasant, and as a result, I feel comfortable leaving my baby in their care. He is happy to go into the nursery when I clap him off, and it is lovely to know what he has been up to each day. It is also lovely to receive photos, ie trips to the park etc. Overall, we are very happy with the nursery to date, thank you.

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Meet the Team (20)

Laura Lay
Laura LayJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2014

Manager of the nursery

Louise Watkins
Louise WatkinsJob Title:Deputy Manager & Big Baby Room HeadJoined: 2023

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

Charlotte
Charlotte Job Title:SENCOJoined: 2015

SENCO for nursery

Trinity Freshney
Trinity FreshneyJob Title:Little Baby Room HeadJoined: 2023

Based in the little baby room.

Lauren Smith
Lauren SmithJob Title:Little Baby Room StaffJoined: 2021

Based in the little baby room.

Shannon
Shannon Job Title:Big Baby Room StaffJoined: 2025

Based in the big baby room.

Esha Williams
Esha WilliamsJob Title:Big Baby Room StaffJoined: 2025

Based in the big baby room.

Anna-Lee Nugent
Anna-Lee NugentJob Title:Baby Room Staff MemberJoined: 2025

Works across the little and big baby rooms.

Phoebe Leek
Phoebe LeekJob Title:Toddler Room HeadJoined: 2017

Based in the toddler room.

Nat
Nat Job Title:Toddler Room StaffJoined: 2010

Based in the toddler room.

Nichola Mills
Nichola MillsJob Title:Toddler Room StaffJoined: 2023

Based in the toddler room.

Cam Bailey
Cam BaileyJob Title:Preschool Room HeadJoined: 2009

Based in the preschool room.

Rebeka Galloway
Rebeka GallowayJob Title:Preschool StaffJoined: 2025

Based in the preschool room.

Maria Giulia Foschi
Maria Giulia FoschiJob Title:Preschool StaffJoined: 2024

Based in the preschool room.

Harriet Webster
Harriet WebsterJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2025

Works in all the rooms with all the children.

Katie Coulter
Katie CoulterJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2023

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

Olivia
Olivia Job Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2024

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

Kate Drury
Kate DruryJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2025

Works in all the rooms with all the children.

Lauren Tucker
Lauren TuckerJob Title:Nursery AssistantJoined: 2025

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

Lisa Thomas
Lisa ThomasJob Title:Lunchtime AssistantJoined: 2022

Lunchtime assistant

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