Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale

Silverdale Primary Academy, Racecourse, Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 6PB
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  • Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Hedgehogs Preschool Silverdale accept children from 18 months to 4 years.
All funding is accepted and no hidden costs.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Michelle Blase (Deputy Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 4

Total Places for Children

  • 20

Age Range

  • from 1 years 6 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • All funded accepted and no hidden costs.
    If extra hours are needed please get in contact and we can discuss different options for you.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00-15:00
    Tuesday 09:00-15:00
    Wednesday 09:00-15:00
    Thursday 09:00-15:00
    Friday 09:00-15:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale Reviews (5)

9.5

Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.483) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale has 5 reviews.

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Review from Cassandra D (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very welcoming, very kind and safe,
My daughter is very happy and learning new things each day, couldnt ask for a better place to send my daughter. Always making sure children and parents are happy and informed.
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are excellent easily talk to if any questions we might have.
Highly recommended fantastic with all children also the learning and development is fantastic my boy has come on so far in an short space of time it's brilliant to see new skills.
Thank you for all your hard work.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my son first started nursery, he cried every single day. He clung to me so tightly that I honestly couldn't see how he would ever settle. Every goodbye broke my heart and I worried constantly about how he was coping. But the staff showed him so much patience, kindness and understanding. They took
their time with him, supported him gently, and always messaged me once he'd settled, which meant more than I can explain. Near the end of the summer term, I was suddenly taken into hospital with a life-threatening condition and our whole family was shaken. My son needed comfort, reassurance and stability, and the staff stepped in with genuine kindness, giving him the emotional support I couldn't and helping my family through a frightening time. The difference in him now is incredible. The little boy who once cried and clung to me now runs into nursery full of confidence, excitement and happiness, and he's always so proud of himself. Thank you for the care and kindness you've shown him.
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Review from Cheryl B (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Hedgehogs in March 2025 and my daughter joined in September 2025, both children settled brilliantly. All 3 members of staff are professional, approachable and caring. They all go above and beyond to ensure the children have a lovely experience each day.
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started here in September when he was 18 months old. He was a very clingy baby and we were so worried about him starting. Hedgehogs staff have been absolutely fantastic. From settling in sessions to the communication they are all just amazing and were so patient getting him settled in
at his own pace. Our little one has settled in so well now and loves going to nursery. We have already noticed a great difference in his speech and social skills in just the three months that he has been attending. Another thing I love about hedgehogs is the app - it's such a lovely way to see what they have been up to throughout the day. The setting itself is so engaging and welcoming, beautiful decor, toys and fabulous outside space. The three ladies here do an amazing job and I feel so comfortable sending little one in each day - can not thank them enough for the care, compassion and love they give! Highly recommend.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.483)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.483) out of 10 for Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale 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 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 5 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 4.983 for Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale is calculated as follows: ( (59 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 60 Ratings = 4.983
  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 4.5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale is based on 5 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.5
    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 20 number of registered child places is 4, which has been reached with 5 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: 19 Nov 2025

18 months - 4 years

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Meet the Team (3)

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Michelle Blase

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager

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Coleen Grocott

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner Joined: 2018

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

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Morgan Rochelle

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner Joined: 2020

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Frequently Asked Questions about Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale

What is the Age Range of Children that Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale accepts?

Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale accepts Children aged from 1 year 6 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale Open?

Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale is open: Monday 09:00-15:00, Tuesday 09:00-15:00, Wednesday 09:00-15:00, Thursday 09:00-15:00, Friday 09:00-15:00.

How many Children does Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale have capacity for?

Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

How far is Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale to the centre of Newcastle-under-Lyme?

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

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