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Her settling was so hard, she was breastfeed for 2years and it was so hard for her without me. But the staff was so helpful. That to Hannah and Rachel for their patient and professional work. Rayana now is so happy when is day for nursery and can’t wait to see her friends! She start to speaking english as well. Thank you!", "datePublished": "2025-05-07T14:01:13.661328Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Magdalena Kaiser" }, "reviewBody": "Our experience with Pennies at Newnham Court in Maidstone has been extremely poor and concerning. Pennies absolutely do not provide the service you pay for. We have found Pennies to be focussed solely on making profit, not on supporting the individual child’s development. Our daughter was never happy there and most things you get told during the nursery tour in terms of what you get for your money (like messages and pictures during the day about how your child is getting on etc.) don’t actually happen. 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Pennies at Newnham Court # Pennies at Newnham Court Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 3.6 (5 Google reviews) · Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Road, Maidstone, ME14 5LH · Kent Number of places 131 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Pennies at Newnham Court is a purpose-built nursery located between Maidstone and Bearsted, which first opened its doors in 2005. The facility is designed to a high specification, featuring air-conditioned spaces, under-floor heating, and two fully equipped kitchens. Families often describe the environment as welcoming, bright, and lively, complemented by extensive gardens and outdoor play areas. " In addition to nursery services, the site also accommodates Breakfast, After School, and Holiday clubs, catering to a wider range of childcare needs. The day nursery is part of the larger Pennies Day Nurseries group, which has been providing childcare for 25 years and is dedicated to offering a variety of childcare options. They also emphasise nutrition and sustainability across their nurseries. What it's like Children of all ages are happy and settled at the warm and inviting nursery. They are confident and independent. Children gain good social skills and develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Purpose-built facility Ofsted rated Good Extensive gardens and outdoor play Breakfast, After School and Holiday clubs ## Pricing & funding Fees are billed monthly in advance, calculated from a weekly rate over 51 weeks of the year. Charges include all meals, nappies, formula, and wipes. A discount is offered for full-time attendance and for siblings. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - • Fees are payable one month in advance, calculated as weekly charge multiplied by 51 weeks and divided by 12. - • Fees include all meals, premium brand nappies, formula milk, and wipes. - • The nursery is closed on bank holidays (normal charges apply) and between Christmas and New Year. - • No exchanges, credits, or refunds are given for sickness or holidays. - • A sibling discount is available for the chargeable hours of a second child. - • An average discount of 15% is applied to full-time fees. ## Key facts Food All meals (breakfast, lunch, tea) and premium brand nappies included. Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7am until 6.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Pennies at Newnham Court Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10149815 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181564)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284697) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://pennies.co.uk/newnham-court/) Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Road, Maidstone, ME14 5LH ## Explore day nurseries near Maidstone - [Day nurseries in Maidstone](/search?q=Maidstone) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=pennies-at-newnham-court-me14-5lh-ey284697) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Pennies at Newnham Court Last inspected 10 March 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children of all ages are happy and settled at the warm and inviting nursery. They are confident and independent. Children gain good social skills and develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. Inspector highlights - Children of all ages are happy and settled at the warm and inviting nursery. - Children excitedly engage in challenging activities that staff carefully plan for them. - Children gain good social skills and happily play together. - Children develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and gain good physical skills. - Staff establish secure and trusting relationships with children and plan activities that interest and motivate them. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve the organisation of the lunchtime routine for babies to ensure that they are happy and engaged during this time - 2 develop a more consistent approach to the sharing of information with other settings children attend. Inspection #10149815 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50181564) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children in receipt of additional funding are supported through carefully considered equipment that matches their individual learning needs. This helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to make good progress. Outdoor space Children of all ages gain good physical skills. For example, they confidently use slides, crawl through tunnels, climb up climbing walls and balance on large tyres. The inspector viewed the indoor and outdoor learning environments and carried out a joint observation on an outdoor communication activity. ## Google Reviews of Pennies at Newnham Court 3.6 (5 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU0Wvr6fRInndAU-qeFyIOazzvpgjcQeW8roWPc0GXQVUwav0Qd=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Mirela Balabanova-Kehayova a year ago My daughter attend nursery already around 10months. Her settling was so hard, she was breastfeed for 2years and it was so hard for her without me. But the staff was so helpful. That to Hannah and Rachel for their patient and professional work. Rayana now is so happy when is day for nursery and can’t wait to see her friends! She start to speaking english as well. Thank you! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VKM29scW0xck9hVWZnEAE!2m1!1s0x47df3272935b9373:0x99f5d91bde24dae9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUEmxc1wPcK1o7H5Dhsgv6n27HI1AsWd2PKNyLJKRoxSXhbECXl=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Magdalena Kaiser a year ago Our experience with Pennies at Newnham Court in Maidstone has been extremely poor and concerning. Pennies absolutely do not provide the service you pay for. We have found Pennies to be focussed solely on making profit, not on supporting the individual child’s development. Our daughter was never happy there and most things you get told during the nursery tour in terms of what you get for your money (like messages and pictures during the day about how your child is getting on etc.) don’t actually happen. Extremely disappointed to say the least. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUdHBlekFnEAE!2m1!1s0x47df3272935b9373:0x99f5d91bde24dae9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIMIP4DPuW6LvU99OBiRBJrXlRh401gDv9PopYOwTs-ee6qVQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) A Lo a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRdks2OC1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df3272935b9373:0x99f5d91bde24dae9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK4RwoYyVg_atDYo9s5JqrUC7LJ2089nZsdG_mLrpjcolnIuw_Y=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rob Jerome 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBa3BhcnVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47df3272935b9373:0x99f5d91bde24dae9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKkf_rKVSWzkC7mv4yNLAkaUAHmX7QVlmluVczqwsT5Z-dsug=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michelle Andrews 10 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBd3NqRkFREAE!2m1!1s0x47df3272935b9373:0x99f5d91bde24dae9) Reviews from Google for Pennies at Newnham Court. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11094011970811386601&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2011 - March 2022 Good - September 2016 Good - February 2014 Good - January 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Pennies at Newnham Court ### What is the age range at Pennies at Newnham Court? ### What is Pennies at Newnham Court working on improving? ### Is Pennies at Newnham Court Ofsted registered? ### Is Pennies at Newnham Court a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Maidstone Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Pennies at Newnham Court. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Woodlands Under 5's Pre-School Maidstone · ME14 5QF ](/nursery/woodlands-under-5-s-pre-school-me14-5qf-127783) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Pennies Day Nursery Maidstone · ME14 5JY ](/nursery/pennies-day-nursery-ltd-me14-5jy-127442) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Weavering Pre-School Maidstone · ME14 5JP ](/nursery/weavering-pre-school-me14-5jp-127756) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Alphabets Nursery Maidstone · ME14 2JP ](/nursery/alphabets-nursery-me14-2jp-ey263151) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Bright Horizons Maidstone Turkey Mill Day Nursery and Preschool Maidstone · ME14 5SF 4.6(19 Google reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-maidstone-turkey-mill-day-nursery-and-preschool-me14-5sf-ey438654) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Pink Elephants Nursery Maidstone · ME14 2UG 4.3(28 Google reviews) ](/nursery/pink-elephants-nursery-me14-2ug-2507597) [See all nurseries in Maidstone →](/search?q=Maidstone) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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