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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, Newark-on-Trent
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...  

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:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional 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 (206)

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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 Kirstie M (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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This is the second time I have sent one of my children to this nursery.
The staff are extremely friendly, and I always know that my child has been well cared for.
The staff are always approachable both to parents and children.
My son gets a bit upset when I have to leave him, but the staff members always know how to handle the situation and he always comes home saying that he has had an amazing time.

I would not send my children anywhere else.

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Review from Liberty K (Aunt of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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The staff are fantastic. The management always go above and beyond.
Always have a very happy child at pick up.

5 STARS all round!

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Review from Craig M (Guardian of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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Superb staff, couldn't ask for better. Very caring and attentive. Would definately recommend to any friends or family in the area to take their children here. The difference from before he started there is night and day.

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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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I have only positive things to say about Serendipitys Newark. The management are very approachable and nothing ever seems like too much trouble. All the staff in the rooms are equally approachable and fantastic. One member of staff in-particular has to get a special mention for my child, he absolutely adores her, even when he's giving her the cold shoulder for cuddling someone else lol.

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Review from Beth H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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All staff have been incredible with my daughter. They made settling in easy and she has now come on leaps and bounds due to the care, effort and support that all staff have offered whilst being at the nursery. I can not fault them, they are always accommodating if changes are needed to nursery days and have been understanding. Again an absolutely brilliant nursery that offers plenty of opportunity for personal growth and development and I'm pleased to have sent my daughter here.

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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are fantastic and have really helped my daughter progress especially with her speech as she struggles with certain words and letters. The staff have really supported her and myself.

I would highly recommend Serendipitys Newark to all family and friends for their children.

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Review from Lisa K (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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My grandson is happy here and learning so much thanks to your staff members who are brilliant with him.

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Review from Thomas S (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Fantastic support, friendly helpful staff always happy to help parents and children. Nice warm welcome on every arrival. My child really feels comfortable here and would highly recommend. Never any problems and my little one is so settled, be sad to see my little one leave when she starts school in September.

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Review from Michele K (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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This nursery is amazing and I can't thank the staff enough for helping my little boy. The management team are very proactive and nothing is too much trouble. We will be sad to leave nursery in August but I know he has had the best start at Serendiputys ready for his next adventure at school.

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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very professional throughout. Management are extremely supportive when organising my child's days due to my rota always changing. The early starts are very useful due to working shifts. Staff always give a thorough handover and update us on our child's progress with speech and social skills making it personal and family centred. I always know my child is in safe hands when I drop him off, all staff are a credit to the service.

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Review from Jude R (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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I highly recommend this nursery. The staff are absolutely amazing and so friendly. They always try to accommodate childcare if you need to change it. My little boy absolutely loves nursery and is always excited to go. He has learnt so much since being there. They also keep parents informed about their progress and always tell you about your child’s day. All staff make an effort to know your child and their needs. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I can’t thank them enough for all the help they have given me and my family.

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Review from Lyndsey (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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My child has attended nursery from eight months of age and is now nearly four years old. We could not have wished for a better nursery for him to go to! Nothing is too much trouble and the love and care the staff provide the children is comforting as a first-time parent. His transitions from the baby room to toddlers and then to preschool have all been smooth and well planned. We cannot thank the lovely staff enough.

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Review from Simon A (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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Excellent Staff and care for your children.
Educational and fun activities on a daily basis that children love.
A high standard of variety meals provided.
It's a hard thing to leave your child in someone else's care but when they smile at the sight of their carers and you see the pictures of them in their activities etc you can leave knowing they're in safe hands and getting a lot of positive out of the nursery experience.

All-round excellent nursery, highly recommended.

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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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Both my children have thrived under the care of Serendipity's Day Nursery Newark.
The staff are friendly and beloved by the children. Their policies are flexible in terms of attendance, which was a blessing when returning to shift work after having my eldest child.

I often recommend this nursery to other parents, it's been really wonderful for our family.

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Review from Jo E (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son was really upset when first started attending over the past few weeks the ladies have really settled him in and he’s started to enjoy going now and I feel confident leaving him. Highly recommend.

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Review from Jess S (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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The Newark branch is fantastic!! My daughter loves being at nursery and she has progressed so much since being at nursery. The staff at the nursery are fantastic they keep you up to date with what is going on at the nursery and what they have done on the day with my daughter. Management is also fantastic they are always around for you to ring or speak to face to face and are always happy if you have any concerns to work with you for the best outcome of your child. They are also very flexible or as flexible as they can be with when you need your child to go to nursery they were the ONLY nursery in Newark that would accommodate my 3-week rolling rota for my little girl!! I would not send my child anywhere else absolutely fantastic nursery and I can not thank them enough for the progress they have brought out in my little girl!!

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Review from Marie W (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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My Son has been going to Serendipitys at Newark for a year now and he loves it. Leaving your little ones to go back to work or for other reasons can be an anxious time however everyone here makes it so much easier to deal with. All the staff are amazing and are so friendly and kind. Any changes we have had to make to hours and days have been accommodated which has been really helpful for us. The meals are varied and nutritious and its good to know our son is getting everything he needs. He has developed so much in the last year and a lot of that is thanks to these lovely people x

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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have never had any concerns with my son's care in his time at Serendipitys Newark. He has been there almost a year and will most likely stay there until he goes to school.
They are great at keeping you informed on any issues, always have a smile and a door always open approach which wasn't always the case when my eldest used to go to another nursery.

Most importantly, my son is happy, if he's happy then so am I. I have and will continue to recommend them.

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Review from Julie L (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lovely, friendly, approachable staff.
Lots of child-friendly activities.
Flexible in meeting my childcare needs.
Clean and tidy.

Lovely food.

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Review from N A (Aunt of Child) published on 7 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since starting in September 2018, my nephew has come on leaps and bounds.
All the staff are so friendly and you are made to feel welcome as soon as you enter the building.

I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a home from home environment.

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Awards / Recognitions (10)

Meet the Team (20)

Laura Lay Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014
Laura Lay

Manager of the nursery

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

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

Charlotte Job Title: SENCO Joined: 2015
Charlotte

SENCO for nursery

Trinity Freshney Job Title: Little Baby Room Head Joined: 2023
Trinity Freshney

Based in the little baby room.

Lauren Smith Job Title: Little Baby Room Staff Joined: 2021
Lauren Smith

Based in the little baby room.

Shannon Job Title: Big Baby Room Staff Joined: 2025
Shannon

Based in the big baby room.

Esha Williams Job Title: Big Baby Room Staff Joined: 2025
Esha Williams

Based in the big baby room.

Anna-Lee Nugent Job Title: Baby Room Staff Member Joined: 2025
Anna-Lee Nugent

Works across the little and big baby rooms.

Phoebe Leek Job Title: Toddler Room Head Joined: 2017
Phoebe Leek

Based in the toddler room.

Nat Job Title: Toddler Room Staff Joined: 2010
Nat

Based in the toddler room.

Nichola Mills Job Title: Toddler Room Staff Joined: 2023
Nichola Mills

Based in the toddler room.

Cam Bailey Job Title: Preschool Room Head Joined: 2009
Cam Bailey

Based in the preschool room.

Rebeka Galloway Job Title: Preschool Staff Joined: 2025
Rebeka Galloway

Based in the preschool room.

Maria Giulia Foschi Job Title: Preschool Staff Joined: 2024
Maria Giulia Foschi

Based in the preschool room.

Harriet Webster Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025
Harriet Webster

Works in all the rooms with all the children.

Katie Coulter Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2023
Katie Coulter

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

Olivia Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024
Olivia

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

Kate Drury Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025
Kate Drury

Works in all the rooms with all the children.

Lauren Tucker Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2025
Lauren Tucker

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

Lisa Thomas Job Title: Lunchtime Assistant Joined: 2022
Lisa Thomas

Lunchtime assistant

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