Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School

Whitley Lodge First School, Claremont Road, Whitley Bay NE26 3TX
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  • 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, whilst keeping the company ethos of creating a home from home environment.

The nursery also offers a breakfast club, after school and wrap around care with the school together with a holiday club for all.

The nursery is proud to have the prestigious Millies's Mark accreditation awarded in 2018, having this award demonstrates the nursery's commitment to going above and beyond the minimum requirements for keeping children safe.

All staff working directly with children not only hold a paediatric first aid certificate but are also competent in how to apply this in practice.
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Funding & Fees

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

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

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 (110)

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Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School has a Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School has 110 reviews.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with our child at Zone4kids, she's doing so well and so confident.
Looking forward to her sister starting in May, am sure she will settle even if it takes a little longer.
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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Zone4kids is amazing! The staff facilities, resources and activities are all thoughtfully planned for the children. Both my children have made so much progress. They have excellent bonds with staff and children and enjoy coming to nursery. Thank you for all that do!
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Review from M E (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Zone4Kids is truly outstanding, from the staff to the interaction with the children. It really is second to none, What is really impressive is the diligence paid to the emotional and well-being support of each and every child. The staff are to be commended for the relationship maintained with the parents,
we are well updated everyday on the progress of my child. We love Zone4kids and I would recommend it to any parent, anytime. Thank you so much!
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Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since my child started at Zone4Kids, he has loved his time. He loves coming home and telling us stories and seeing his progress. Care here has been very supportive and created a great environment for him to grow.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to Zone4Kids. She is always excited to come and lobes all the staff. They really go above and beyond to make her feel at home and always has lots of fun stories to tell about her day.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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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Review from M T (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 R T (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 B M (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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 A (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fabulous, caring staff!
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Review from T S (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves it here. The staff are amazing, couldn't recommend it any more highly. Fantastic.
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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So pleased with the care our daughter receives at Zone4kids. She's come on amazingly since starting. Thank you all so much.
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Review from Stacy H (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with Zone4kids. Our daughter has developed so much since coming to Zone4kids. She enjoys all the activities and has made bonds with all the staff.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy here, always asking to go to nursery. Her confidence has grown and she has really flourished.
A lot of effort has been made to prepare her for the next step - starting school.
The staff are so friendly and caring.
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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
5 stars for all the staff who work at Zone4kids.
Both children have been very happy coming before and after school.
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Review from Joe C (Father of Child) published on 23 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Zone4kids has been amazing for my daughter. We couldn't have found a better nursery with such fantastic staff and wonderful surroundings.
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Review from Ellen R (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't fault Zone4kids. My daughter is extremely happy here and has never had any problems.
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Review from Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great how flexible Zone4kids is in adding, changing days when available. Really good to provide holiday clubs and after-school clubs for older children too. Really like the healthy meal options too.
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Review from Martin G (Father of Child) published on 23 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys his nursery days at Zone4kids, we feel it is excellent preparation for him starting school. He enjoys the social side of nursery and loves to tell us about his day when he gets home.
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Review from Hayley H (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent childcare, very happy children attending nursery. Children have learnt a lot since attending.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (10.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (10.000) out of 10 for Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 5.000 for Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School is calculated as follows: ( (312 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 5
  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 Zone4kids at Whitley Lodge First School is based on 26 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 51 number of registered child places is 10.2, which has been reached with 26 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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Jayne Turnbull

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003

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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