# Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school

Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school is a full-day nursery at 52 London Road, New Balderton, NEWARK, NG24 3AH, in New Balderton, Nottinghamshire. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Serendipitys Child Care Services Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/serendipitys-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey310715  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 52 London Road, New Balderton, NEWARK, NG24 3AH
- Registered places: 38
- Website: http://www.serendipitys.co.uk/
- Run by: [Serendipitys Child Care Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/serendipitys-child-care-services-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY310715

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310715

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2005 (Reference EY310715). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310715)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310715)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310715)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 52 London Road, New Balderton, NEWARK, NG24 3AH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.063498,-0.789749

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Nottinghamshire there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Orchard School |  | 3–18 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Highfields School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| John Hunt Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hope House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Chuter Ede Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| The Sir Donald Bailey Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The King's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Balderton Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balderton-village-day-nursery-253284) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [YMCA Nursery at the Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-nursery-at-the-village-2839722) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tiddlers Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiddlers-day-nursery-and-preschool-2863142) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Balderton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/balderton-pre-school-ey330616) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [William Gladstone Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/william-gladstone-childcare-ey435746) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Yellow Brick Road, Newark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yellow-brick-road-newark-2855106) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school Good at its inspection on 19 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school take?

Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### Who runs Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school?

Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school is run by Serendipitys Child Care Services Limited, which runs 5 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school?

Newark North Gate is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Serendipitys Day Nursery and Pre-school?

You can visit www.serendipitys.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY310715)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Serendipitys+Day+Nursery+and+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJzc3vx7dKeEgR2cgcnxRnslw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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