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15 Southlands Avenue, Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 8BZ
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14 July 2025
Absolutely amazing all staff are very friendly, approachable, informative and supportive. Our little boy has come on leaps and bounds since being at the nursery. They take the children out daily for walks, weekly swimming sessions and other activities. The learning activities on site are second to none. Couldn't wish for a better environment or a better group of people to look after our child.
14 July 2025
I was unsure which nursery to choose from to begin with but had heard so many good things about southlands and with it been local I enquired and I'm so glad I did! My son started at the Creche in Sept 2024 and has come on leaps and bounds since! The staff are lovely and they do so much with them from days out to swimming and plenty of activities. I am so pleased made the decision and will be keeping my son there who will be going up to the kindergarten in September.
14 July 2025
I cannot thank everyone at Southlands Crèche enough! I was very anxious about moving my daughter to a new nursery when we moved house, however I should not have worried!!! The activities my little girl does at nursery are outstanding! She goes swimming, out to museums, to parks and on local walks. She goes out nearly every day she's at nursery which is huge for her development. Whenever they aren't out, she is engaging in a wide range of activities, including play dough, puzzles, storybooks, painting. I feel the practitioners know my little girl inside out as what they explain to me at pick up is exactly how she is at home (which shows how comfortable she is at nursery). The communication from the nursery is fab and they engage the whole family in the child's journey. I really feel a part of the Southlands family and I feel comfortable and confident dropping my little girl off there in the mornings.
16 April 2025
As my first child reached nursery age, I had no real idea of what to look for when it came to selecting a nursery. Having read various reviews and received numerous accounts of positive feedback, Southlands was always going to be our first choice - and we are so glad we made that decision. Everything about Southlands Nursery is first class, from the facilities, staff, food, events and activities, I would recommend Southlands to anyone.
07 April 2025
We couldn't be happier with Southlands. Both of our children have attended this nursery and the lovely staff and atmosphere have made us feel so at ease when leaving them in their care. Seeing how happy they are there just shows what a lovely setting the nursery is and an amazing group of staff. They do lots of activities and have a great balance of play and learning.
07 April 2025
We couldn't have asked for a better start to our nursery journey for our son. Our son started at Southlands in November last year. The staff have gone above and beyond to help our son settle in and made us all feel welcome. The crèche manager has been absolutely wonderful and so approachable. All the staff are warm and professional and clearly love working where they do. The children have the most wonderful opportunities which are shared on the app. Before our son started at Southlands's we were concerned about how little he seemed to want to eat. This has completely changed since he has started nursery and we look forward to reading what fabulous meals he is given each day. My partner and I are so grateful to all the wonderful staff at Southlands and we would highly recommend this nursery.
07 April 2025
Southlands is such a lovely family orientated childcare setting. It is a home from home for all the children. The ladies are all great and my daughter really enjoys herself. Soutjlands goes above and beyond to entertain and look after the children taking then on day trips, swimming walks and the children spend endless amount of time in the lovely garden.
27 March 2025
My daughter has been at Southlands Kindergarten for almost a year, I can thank the manager, the team and her key worker enough for there hard work and dedication. My daughter has flourished and is very confident and happy. The staff have been so supportive when we have encountered issues with her sleep, brushing her teeth and when her baby sister arrived. It is the norm for the staff to go above and beyond, even taking the children on trips right before Christmas. My daughter is making good progress in all areas of the curriculum.
27 March 2025
This nursery is outstanding. The staff are incredible and have my child's best interest at heart. The activities that the children undertake including outside the nursery setting such as swimming and trips etc are unlike any other nursery in our area. The food is excellent I am happy my child is getting a balanced diet.
27 March 2025
I cannot praise Southlands and all of the lovely staff enough. They go above and beyond for every child, and the parents too! Every morning I see the children greeted with such kindest and they all leave beaming after a day filled with fun activities! The ladies have given their all to my Son and I could not be more grateful. He has had such wonderful experiences, which has had such a positive impact on his overall development. I was struggling to find the right nursery for my child, but as soon as I visited Southlands I just knew it was the perfect place - if only he could stay with Southlands until he was 18! Keep doing what you do Southlands, you are just brilliant!
24 March 2025
Fantastic, friendly and lovely staff at both the Nursery and Kindergarten, both my sons are currently at the Nursery and Kindergarten, both love going and myself and my wife could not be happier with all the staff and the owner. I would highly recommend the Nursery & Kindergarten to all my friends and family with littleones.
24 March 2025
Amazing nursery! My daughter loves attending! Brilliant staff, activities and facilities. The children eat very well. They take the children on lovely day trips. They organised an extra special day out close to the Christmas period, even though it wasn't my daughters scheduled day to attend, they arranged for her to attend with the other children so she didn't miss out. I will be very sad when my daughter reaches school age & has to leave. I would highly recommend this nursery! A big thank you to all the staff.
24 March 2025
The kindergarten exceeds all expectations ,it provides excellent educational facilities , the staff are excellent with the children , they provide a loving fun place where they can learn play and enjoy themselves and grow into their own little personalities an amazing kindergarten , well done to the manager and her amazing team .
24 March 2025
Excellent care for children and extending to parents too. Clear and considered communication and support/tips for out of hours routines/behaviour, couldn't recommend enough. Nursery and crèche are modern, clean and have brilliant facilities.
24 March 2025
The best nursery in town! It's safe, clean, provides lots of great activities, with a dream garden. The staff is friendly, professional, provide support everytime is necessary. My daughter is happy there and that gives me peace of mind.
24 March 2025
Our daughter loves her time at the nursery and that's all thanks to the hardworking staff. They keep us informed about any concerns they have for example if they think your child is unwell. There is good communication and I have never felt that I cannot ring if I have been worried about leaving my little one, especially at the start! Our daughter has settled in very well and I have peace of mind knowing she is being well looked after.
24 March 2025
Incredible creche and kindergarten (with a wonderfully orchestrated transition between the two). Amazing opportunities to learn and grow, in and out of the classroom. Caring staff who have the time to listen. Facilities are phenomenal and makes me want to attend! Flexible and always make time for us. We are very grateful for the time, effort and energy that goes in to making our daughters experience an outstanding one.
12 March 2025
I cannot fault anything. My son has come on leaps & bounds since attending nursery, he loves going. I feel they go above & beyond for him, they do lots of brilliant activities, including taking him swimming. Couldn't ask for a better nursery!
06 March 2025
As a first-time mother, sending my baby to nursery was so daunting - how could anybody else look after the most important thing in your life like you do?!! Dropping her off for the first couple of weeks was horrible seeing her upset from leaving me. However, the transition was made super easy, and she settled in no trouble! Now she doesn't even say bye to us, she rings the bell and off she goes. Her keyworker, all the staff and the owner are wonderful! For my own reassurance, I was able to ring in at lunch and see how she was doing, this was never too much trouble, and I have an update at the end of every day on her activities and progress for that day. The nursery takes them on regular outings, has home-cooked meals every day with plenty of snacks and works around her nap times if she needs one. She has been going to Southlands for 5 months now; She is thriving, happy and content. I will be continuing her journey at Southlands until she starts school, and I recommend the nursery to anyone asking!
14 February 2025
Over the past 12 months, I've been thoroughly impressed with the care my daughters have received at the nursery. The staff are professional, warm, and attentive, creating a nurturing environment for each child to thrive. I've witnessed remarkable growth in my daughters' confidence and development, particularly in their learning and social skills. The nursery is safe and clean and offers a wide range of stimulating activities that promote cognitive and emotional growth. Communication has been excellent, and I'm always kept well-informed about their progress. However, I believe communication could be improved with more regular updates via the nursery app. Real-time notifications on meal progress, minor incidents, and daily activities would help parents stay better connected. This would allow for prompt acknowledgement of any concerns and keep parents fully informed about their child's development. I highly recommend this nursery for its exceptional commitment to children's care and growth.
Latest Reviews for Southlands Kindergarten
14 July 2025
Absolutely amazing all staff are very friendly, approachable, informative and supportive. Our little boy has come on leaps and bounds since being at the nursery. They take the children out daily for walks, weekly swimming sessions and other activities. The learning activities on site are second to none. Couldn't wish for a better environment or a better group of people to look after our child.
14 July 2025
I was unsure which nursery to choose from to begin with but had heard so many good things about southlands and with it been local I enquired and I'm so glad I did! My son started at the Creche in Sept 2024 and has come on leaps and bounds since! The staff are lovely and they do so much with them from days out to swimming and plenty of activities. I am so pleased made the decision and will be keeping my son there who will be going up to the kindergarten in September.
14 July 2025
I cannot thank everyone at Southlands Crèche enough! I was very anxious about moving my daughter to a new nursery when we moved house, however I should not have worried!!! The activities my little girl does at nursery are outstanding! She goes swimming, out to museums, to parks and on local walks. She goes out nearly every day she's at nursery which is huge for her development. Whenever they aren't out, she is engaging in a wide range of activities, including play dough, puzzles, storybooks, painting. I feel the practitioners know my little girl inside out as what they explain to me at pick up is exactly how she is at home (which shows how comfortable she is at nursery). The communication from the nursery is fab and they engage the whole family in the child's journey. I really feel a part of the Southlands family and I feel comfortable and confident dropping my little girl off there in the mornings.
16 April 2025
As my first child reached nursery age, I had no real idea of what to look for when it came to selecting a nursery. Having read various reviews and received numerous accounts of positive feedback, Southlands was always going to be our first choice - and we are so glad we made that decision. Everything about Southlands Nursery is first class, from the facilities, staff, food, events and activities, I would recommend Southlands to anyone.
07 April 2025
We couldn't be happier with Southlands. Both of our children have attended this nursery and the lovely staff and atmosphere have made us feel so at ease when leaving them in their care. Seeing how happy they are there just shows what a lovely setting the nursery is and an amazing group of staff. They do lots of activities and have a great balance of play and learning.
07 April 2025
We couldn't have asked for a better start to our nursery journey for our son. Our son started at Southlands in November last year. The staff have gone above and beyond to help our son settle in and made us all feel welcome. The crèche manager has been absolutely wonderful and so approachable. All the staff are warm and professional and clearly love working where they do. The children have the most wonderful opportunities which are shared on the app. Before our son started at Southlands's we were concerned about how little he seemed to want to eat. This has completely changed since he has started nursery and we look forward to reading what fabulous meals he is given each day. My partner and I are so grateful to all the wonderful staff at Southlands and we would highly recommend this nursery.
07 April 2025
Southlands is such a lovely family orientated childcare setting. It is a home from home for all the children. The ladies are all great and my daughter really enjoys herself. Soutjlands goes above and beyond to entertain and look after the children taking then on day trips, swimming walks and the children spend endless amount of time in the lovely garden.
27 March 2025
My daughter has been at Southlands Kindergarten for almost a year, I can thank the manager, the team and her key worker enough for there hard work and dedication. My daughter has flourished and is very confident and happy. The staff have been so supportive when we have encountered issues with her sleep, brushing her teeth and when her baby sister arrived. It is the norm for the staff to go above and beyond, even taking the children on trips right before Christmas. My daughter is making good progress in all areas of the curriculum.
27 March 2025
This nursery is outstanding. The staff are incredible and have my child's best interest at heart. The activities that the children undertake including outside the nursery setting such as swimming and trips etc are unlike any other nursery in our area. The food is excellent I am happy my child is getting a balanced diet.
27 March 2025
I cannot praise Southlands and all of the lovely staff enough. They go above and beyond for every child, and the parents too! Every morning I see the children greeted with such kindest and they all leave beaming after a day filled with fun activities! The ladies have given their all to my Son and I could not be more grateful. He has had such wonderful experiences, which has had such a positive impact on his overall development. I was struggling to find the right nursery for my child, but as soon as I visited Southlands I just knew it was the perfect place - if only he could stay with Southlands until he was 18! Keep doing what you do Southlands, you are just brilliant!
24 March 2025
Fantastic, friendly and lovely staff at both the Nursery and Kindergarten, both my sons are currently at the Nursery and Kindergarten, both love going and myself and my wife could not be happier with all the staff and the owner. I would highly recommend the Nursery & Kindergarten to all my friends and family with littleones.
24 March 2025
Amazing nursery! My daughter loves attending! Brilliant staff, activities and facilities. The children eat very well. They take the children on lovely day trips. They organised an extra special day out close to the Christmas period, even though it wasn't my daughters scheduled day to attend, they arranged for her to attend with the other children so she didn't miss out. I will be very sad when my daughter reaches school age & has to leave. I would highly recommend this nursery! A big thank you to all the staff.
24 March 2025
The kindergarten exceeds all expectations ,it provides excellent educational facilities , the staff are excellent with the children , they provide a loving fun place where they can learn play and enjoy themselves and grow into their own little personalities an amazing kindergarten , well done to the manager and her amazing team .
24 March 2025
Excellent care for children and extending to parents too. Clear and considered communication and support/tips for out of hours routines/behaviour, couldn't recommend enough. Nursery and crèche are modern, clean and have brilliant facilities.
24 March 2025
The best nursery in town! It's safe, clean, provides lots of great activities, with a dream garden. The staff is friendly, professional, provide support everytime is necessary. My daughter is happy there and that gives me peace of mind.
24 March 2025
Our daughter loves her time at the nursery and that's all thanks to the hardworking staff. They keep us informed about any concerns they have for example if they think your child is unwell. There is good communication and I have never felt that I cannot ring if I have been worried about leaving my little one, especially at the start! Our daughter has settled in very well and I have peace of mind knowing she is being well looked after.
24 March 2025
Incredible creche and kindergarten (with a wonderfully orchestrated transition between the two). Amazing opportunities to learn and grow, in and out of the classroom. Caring staff who have the time to listen. Facilities are phenomenal and makes me want to attend! Flexible and always make time for us. We are very grateful for the time, effort and energy that goes in to making our daughters experience an outstanding one.
12 March 2025
I cannot fault anything. My son has come on leaps & bounds since attending nursery, he loves going. I feel they go above & beyond for him, they do lots of brilliant activities, including taking him swimming. Couldn't ask for a better nursery!
06 March 2025
As a first-time mother, sending my baby to nursery was so daunting - how could anybody else look after the most important thing in your life like you do?!! Dropping her off for the first couple of weeks was horrible seeing her upset from leaving me. However, the transition was made super easy, and she settled in no trouble! Now she doesn't even say bye to us, she rings the bell and off she goes. Her keyworker, all the staff and the owner are wonderful! For my own reassurance, I was able to ring in at lunch and see how she was doing, this was never too much trouble, and I have an update at the end of every day on her activities and progress for that day. The nursery takes them on regular outings, has home-cooked meals every day with plenty of snacks and works around her nap times if she needs one. She has been going to Southlands for 5 months now; She is thriving, happy and content. I will be continuing her journey at Southlands until she starts school, and I recommend the nursery to anyone asking!
14 February 2025
Over the past 12 months, I've been thoroughly impressed with the care my daughters have received at the nursery. The staff are professional, warm, and attentive, creating a nurturing environment for each child to thrive. I've witnessed remarkable growth in my daughters' confidence and development, particularly in their learning and social skills. The nursery is safe and clean and offers a wide range of stimulating activities that promote cognitive and emotional growth. Communication has been excellent, and I'm always kept well-informed about their progress. However, I believe communication could be improved with more regular updates via the nursery app. Real-time notifications on meal progress, minor incidents, and daily activities would help parents stay better connected. This would allow for prompt acknowledgement of any concerns and keep parents fully informed about their child's development. I highly recommend this nursery for its exceptional commitment to children's care and growth.