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Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School

Whitley Lodge First School, Claremont Road, Whitley Bay NE26 3TX
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They really do go above and beyond.Leanne W(Mother of Child)
Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School, Whitley Bay
It feels like a really warm and person centred culture here.R T(Mother of Child)
Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School, Whitley Bay
We are always welcomed with a warm smile.S M(Father of Child)
Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School, Whitley Bay

This nursery is exceptional and received an 'outstanding' Ofsted accreditation in May 2018.

Situated at Whitley Lodge in the grounds of Whitley Lodge First School the purpose-built stand-alone nursery is well resourced and offers outstanding quality care for babies and children aged one year to four years in Whitley Bay.

Open plan rooms with a well-organised layout provide the children with free access to a wide and stimulating range of activities,...  

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Jayne Turnbull (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 9

Total Places for Children

  • 51

Age Range

  • from 1 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:45-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:45-18:00
  • Thursday 07:45-18:00
  • Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School Reviews (134)

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Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School has 134 reviews.

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Review from Nicole J (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have used Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge for the past 2 years of summer holiday clubs, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Everything about the setting makes me, as a parent (and a past childcare/school worker), feel so happy, comfortable and confident that my child is very well looked after. As a fussy eater and very emotionally triggered, I am never worried that my daughter's needs are not met. Every member of staff seems to understand each child as an individual and supports their individuality. On top of amazing care, I have never experienced a setting that goes "all out" with the experiences/activities they provide, from bouncy castles to magicians to pottery painting, it is pure excellence!

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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent nursery. My son has settled in so well and quickly gained so much confidence. He loved going every day.

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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My children love coming to Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and most of all, the children are happy. Lots of activities happening daily.

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very welcoming and supportive. All around excellent.

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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge have been fantastic with our daughter! Her confidence had grown so much and I can only attribute this to the fantastic staff. Our daughter loves nursery, which makes it so much easier.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have nothing but positive praise for the nursery and staff. Our son absolutely loves it and he loves all of the staff, especially his key worker. It makes our lives much easier as his parents, as we know how happy and cared for he is when he is there.

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Review from L M (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our son has loved coming to Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge since he started in September 2024. It is clear how much he enjoys his days here and all the staff make him so welcome. We couldn't ask for more and feel incredibly lucky we managed to get him a space here. Thank you for all you do!

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have nothing but excellent things to say about our experience at Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge. Over the past 18 months they have provided exceptional care for our babies (now toddlers) who have grown in terms of both development and confidence. The team has also gone to every possible effort to support us when needed and we couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery.

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Review from A O (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very friendly and helpful staff. My children love going to Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge and have a great day, all of the time!

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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are always welcomed with a warm smile. The nursery understand my child well and she has flourished while being here. The food is excellent. The staff are fantastic working with my child.

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Review from V D (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Amazing team, nursery and our grandchild is very happy there.

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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My little one took a minute to warm up to nursery and the staff were so kind and understanding, pacing his visits and helping him with 1-1 time etc. It feels like a really warm and person centred culture here. All the staff know each child and my son's key worker is brilliant. I feel really comfortable leaving him here and can tell when I pick him up that he's had a great time. He is learning a lot too.

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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Couldn't be happier with our experience here. My child absolutely loves it and is so comfortable with all of the girls. It's clear she is really enjoying it and making so much progress since joining. Can't thank all the of the girl's enough for all that they do. You are all amazing!

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Review from V R (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am extremely pleased with the care and encouragement that my child gets at nursery. I am very pleased with all the activities on offer. The staff are genuinely very caring and supportive.

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Review from P G (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our kids started 2 months ago and settled in straight in, the activities are fantastic and they seem to really be developing our kids. The staff are great and have made the transfer over really easy. The food is really healthy and has made them more adventurous eaters.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter loves the staff and the nursery.

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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my little boy started, he's grown lots in confidence and I don't worry about him at nursery anymore. He loves it.

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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter has been coming to the nursery since simmer 2023 and she has absolutely thrived! The staff are wonderful, she is always up to a variety of activities and her meals sound amazing! It is lovely to hear all about her wonderful day.

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Review from M T (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has been at Zone4Kids for the last 18 months. We've been really impressed with all the staff. They create a wonderful caring environment. Really well-run nursery from the top down.

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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both our toddler and preschooler love coming to nursery. We are very happy with the setting, staff and care of our children at Zone4Kids.

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Jayne Turnbull Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003
Jayne Turnbull

Jayne has been the Manager of Zone4Kids for over 20 years and brings more than 35 years of experience in childcare. Her career includes working as a nanny for local families, roles within a first school, and running a breakfast and after-school club.

Jayne completed her Early Years degree in 2010 while working at Zone4Kids. She has proudly supported and developed the staff team, helping to achieve two Ofsted Outstanding judgements in 2018 and again in 2024. Jayne strongly values the importance of promoting the very best opportunities and experiences, ensuring children at Zone4Kids receive the strongest possible start in their early years education.

In her spare time, Jayne enjoys going to the gym, walking her dog, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.

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