Newlands Early Years Centre

Newlands Primary School, Dungells Lane, Yateley GU46 6EY
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  • Newlands Early Years Centre, Yateley
Newlands Early Years Centre opened in September 2021 after The Early Years Group took over from Footprints. The setting will continue to operate the same way it has done for over 40 years, enabling children to grow & develop to reach their full potential.

The setting is based within the grounds of Newlands Primary School in a purpose-built building, catering for up to 28 children aged between 2 to 5 years old. The centre is bright with lots of natural lighting, & a mixture of lamps & fairy lights to create a cosy, inviting space for children to play & learn with fully resourced areas inside & outside.

Each child has an assigned key worker who communicates closely with parents & carers to ensure they can follow the children's interests & development each day, giving them peace of mind that their child is in excellent hands. Each key worker has an allocated colour, which is reflected in their registration star so that they quickly become familiar with their key person & the other children in that group as well. As the team is small, all the staff know each child extremely well, & once the child is settled with their key person, they then build strong bonds with the rest of the team, who are familiar of where they are within their learning & development as well as current interests.

The setting is extremely fortunate to have access to a wrap around garden which has been separated into three different areas, one area for play with resources, woodwork, stories etc, one for scooters and ride on cars & the the third area for large loose parts. The centre is currently working with the primary school on site to develop a shared area into a sensory garden & have also secured a regular scheduled time to take the children to the schools playground and field.

Snack & lunch time are social occasions where there are discussions about the day and what to do next as well as sharing jokes from their yoghurts!
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Funding & Fees

Morning Session (8:45 to 11:45) £22.50
Afternoon Session (12:30 to 3:30) £22.50
Lunch Session (11:45 - 12:30) £5.63
Full Day (8:45 to 3:30) £50.63

We accept all funding, childcare vouchers, and tax free childcare.


If you are unsure of what funding you are entitled to, please speak with a member of staff.

Contact Newlands Early Years Centre to get a personalised quote.

Contact Newlands Early Years Centre to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Anne Stoneman (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Total Places for Children

  • 26

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:45-15:30
    Tuesday 08:45-15:30
    Wednesday 08:45-15:30
    Thursday 08:45-15:30
    Friday 08:45-15:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Newlands Early Years Centre Reviews (16)

9.9

Newlands Early Years Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Newlands Early Years Centre has 16 reviews.

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Review from Anna B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves this place!
On the days he is attending that setting he wakes up very early and cant wait to go and meet all his friends and teachers. I find them to be amazing and very attending to his needs. He is having time of his life there.
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Review from Molly J (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going since September last year and has absolutely thrived here. The staff are all fantastic and so caring. She comes home telling us all the exciting things she has done each day and loves looking through the photos of what she's done that have been uploaded to Tapestry. She will
be very sad to leave Newlands when she goes to school next year!
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Review from G C (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved 'school' since day one at Newlands, she gets excited to go in and tells me all about her day filled with excitement.


I love that they are always updating the online parent portal with pictures and updates same day so you know exactly what there up to and can encourage my daughter

to remember what shes done and tell me all about it.


All the lady's/Teachers i have had nothing but positive vibes from, they provide detailed handovers on pick up and clearly care for all the children shown in how well they know every individual child. My daughter was in nappies when she started and is now potty trained, they have fully supported through the transition.


Overall, my daughter loves going to Newlands and even on her days off is asking to go back, i as a parent have had no issues and think their communication is 10/10. Considering how nervous i was with starting this journey for my daughter its been nothing but great for her

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Review from Layla A (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Newlands Early Years Centre are honestly amazing. Every single one of them has their own special qualities, and you can really see how much the kids benefit from it. They're so hands-on, caring, and genuinely loving with the children.


My daughter absolutely loves going to pre school-she's

never once said she didn't want to go! They do so many fun, creative learning activities, and it's clear how much thought they put into making each day exciting.


I also love the app, where they keep you updated on what the kids get up to each day. It's so nice being able to see what she's been doing.


We couldn't be happier with Newlands & the amazing staff. It's such a lovely place for the kids to grow & learn!

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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child settling in quickly @ Newlands nursery as all the staff are fun, kind, and welcoming to the children. I am impressed their well plan activities on daily bases. The children take part in wide range of activities which support all areas of her development. The staff are always communicating to
us and supportive especially from her key person. I will recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Georgia M (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff at Newlands Early Years Centre. Edward isn't the easiest of children, however he loves his time at the nursery and everyone has been great at learning/knowing who he is.
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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Newlands early years centre enough! The staff are wonderful - so caring and supportive, and dedicated to my child's development.
My child has absolutely thrived since joining and comes home every day excited to tell me all about the fun he's had!
It's clear that the team puts so
much effort into creating an engaging, safe, and joyful environment for all the children. Thank you to all the amazing staff for everything you do - you truly make a difference every single day.
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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Newlands Early Years is a fantastic Pre-School, both my children went through with my youngest having just left and started primary school.
The staff here are amazing and put their all into everything and you can see how much they truly love their jobs and adore the children.
Both my children loved
going to this pre-School and we will miss it loads.
If I had my time again I would 100 percent send them here.
There is always so much for the children to do including mini trips out or having guests come in, the outside area has recently been re done and have some really good space. My daughter loved getting involved in everything including woodwork, cooking, gardening, science experiments.
Staff are also really good at keeping you in the loop with their milestones through the app.
Highly recommended this pre-School
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we enquired for a space at Newlands early years centre, we were greeted with warmth, kindness and genuine care.
My little girl has settled in so quickly, it's like she's been there for years! The transition to here from a previous preschool was something I was quite nervous about,
but I had nothing to worry about the staff has been nothing short of amazing.
The staff are friendly and approachable, with regular updates on the app. But most importantly my little girl is genuinely so happy here, seeing her thrive in such a nurturing and joyful environment means a lot.
Thank you for creating a place where little ones feel safe, confident and supported every step of the way. We're very lucky to have found this preschool and to continuing to watch my little girl go from strength to strength!
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Review from Oksana H (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy that my daughter had the opportunity to study at Newlands Early Years Center! Every day that my child spent in this Nursery was very interesting, fun and gave new positive emotions and new interesting knowledge! My daughter found support in everything from the professional staff of this
Nursery! English is not a native language for our family and I am grateful to all the wonderful staff Newlands Early Years Center for their patience, understanding and willingness to help my child and teach her everything with love and great enthusiasm! Thanks!
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Review from Jade D (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has absolutely thrived since starting at Newlands. She is confident and happy and skips in most mornings. They do so many excellent activities with the children so they get a really well-rounded experience.
The staff are approachable and helpful, supporting with toilet training and always
on-hand to offer any advice or guidance to help our little ones grow.
Communication is excellent and the staff keep us updated with any changes.
There have been several visitors to the pre-school as well as little outings to the library and to see the adjacent primary school Christmas production which is so lovely to have the little ones involved in.
The facilities are great with both indoor and outdoor spaces accessible to the children.
I highly recommend Newlands Early Years.
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fabulous pre-school. The staff are amazing.
My son has been to two other nurseries and due to personal circumstances he had another switch to Newlands in September.
Of all 3 child care facilities he has now been to this is by far the best!!! The staff are so good with the children and
plan activities for them so well.
My son loves going and has made lovely friends and flourished. I would highly recommend to anyone!!!!!
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Review from Danielle D (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don't have a bad word to say about Newlands Early Years Centre. Two of my children have attended Newlands and one still does. They have both thrived, the staff are friendly, approachable and all around fantastic with the children. They are always compassionate and not only care about the children
attending the nursery but the whole family and will go above and beyond to accommodate. I can't thank them enough for what they have done for my boys. I highly recommend them.
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Review from Sasha B (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love Newlands Early Years Centre and all of the staff, 3 children through the doors in the last 7 years, and I have one more to join in a few years time. My 2-year-old is currently in 3 days a week and going full time in September, I couldn't imagine entrusting any other setting with my
children. The learning is wide and varied and they always encourage all the children in the setting to try new things and to get involved with all the activities. They can't do enough for the children and the parents alike, communication is fantastic its just an all-around wonderful preschool for all children. And as it's next to Newlands School it's been a fantastic feeder for my 2 eldest children. I cannot recommend Newlands Early Years Centre enough.
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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has changed nursery due to moving house. He enjoyed his last nursery so I was worried about changing and had the dreaded mum guilt. From the moment we visited Newlands, he felt comfortable enough to walk off and explore with the staff without giving me a second thought. I knew from then he was
going to be happy here.
Since starting the nursery in September he has really enjoyed himself, the staff are all lovely, welcoming and encouraging.
My son has announced without being asked that his school is good and that he enjoys it. I feel confident and comfortable leaving him there and was thrilled when he said he prefers this school to his last. I would absolutely recommend this nursery/preschool.
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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We feel so lucky to have found Newlands. We moved our oldest son there in January 2023 after a bad experience in another setting. When he joined he was non-verbal, in nappies and really struggling with frustrations surrounding communication. Newlands was absolutely incredible at supporting him. They
entered his world instead of expecting him to conform to them. We later got an autism diagnosis and I really do not think I could have got through the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process without them. The staff took on additional training to learn further about speech and language development (specifically about gestalt language to support my son) and as a result, he left there in July speaking in full sentences and the happiest, kindest and calmest little boy I've ever met.
Our two-year-old is there now and he absolutely loves it. The staff are so kind and they really care. I cry every time I take my oldest son back to pick my younger son up because the love they have for him is incredible. Thank you, Newlands!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.890)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10 for Newlands Early Years Centre 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 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 Newlands Early Years Centre is calculated as follows: ( (189 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 191 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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Newlands Early Years Centre is based on 16 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 = 3.9
    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 26 number of registered child places is 5.2, which has been reached with 16 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

Child Vacancies

Posted: 17 Apr 2026

We accept children from age 2 to 5 years old and have spaces available from September 2026


Please contact us to arrange a tour of the preschool and to discuss our admissions processes.

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Meet the Team (7)

Anne

Anne Stoneman

Job Title: Centre Manager, DSL & SENCO Joined: 2021

- Level 3 Qualified
- The Role of a SENCO Level 3
- Paediatric First Aid
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Food Hygiene Level 2


Anne has been with the centre since 2021, prior to that she worked in other Early Years settings since 2011! She also has background with Primary School children.


Her favourite activities with the children is music and movement, woodwork, stories and outdoor play!

Michelle

Michelle Brooker-Jones

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 1994

- Level 5 Qualified
- Paediatric First Aid
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Food Hygiene Level 2


Michelle has worked in Early Years since 1994, and been with the preschool the entire time!


She loves telling stories using puppets, and planning and implementing school readiness activities.

Laura

Laura Caldwell

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2009

- Level 3 Qualified
- Paediatric First Aid
- Safeguarding Level 2
- Food Hygiene Level 2


Laura has worked in Early Years since 2009 and has been with the preschool the entire time!


She loves to experiment with playdough with the children and teaching them traditional playground games and encouraging movement with sticky kids.

Corrina

Corrina Williams

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2013

- Level 3 Qualified
- Paediatric First Aid
- Safeguarding Level 2
- Food Hygiene Level 2


Corrina has been working in Early Years since 2002, and has been with the preschool since 2013!


She really enjoys time outside, arts and crafts, stories and woodworking.

Liz

Liz Woodford

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner Joined: 2014

- Level 3 Qualified
- Paediatric First Aid
- Safeguarding Level 2
- Food Hygiene Level 2

Layla

Layla Taylor

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2025

- Level 3 Apprentice
- Paediatric First Aid
- Safeguarding Level 2
- Food Hygiene Level 2


Layla came to us on a student placement originally and decided to join our team in 2025.


She favourite thing to do with the children is arts and crafts but she is also great at leading cooking club with them each week!

Liz

Liz Moore

Job Title: Early Years Bank Staff Joined: 2021

- Level 3 Qualified
- Paediatric First Aid
- Safeguarding Trained


Liz is our bank staff member, she is passionate about young children and enjoys helping out from time to time. She is really good at getting the children to think creatively during there play through skill questioning.

Frequently Asked Questions about Newlands Early Years Centre

What is the Age Range of Children that Newlands Early Years Centre accepts?

Newlands Early Years Centre accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Newlands Early Years Centre Open?

Newlands Early Years Centre is open: Monday 08:45-15:30, Tuesday 08:45-15:30, Wednesday 08:45-15:30, Thursday 08:45-15:30, Friday 08:45-15:30.

How many Children does Newlands Early Years Centre have capacity for?

Newlands Early Years Centre has capacity for a total of 26 Children.

How far is Newlands Early Years Centre to the centre of Yateley?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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