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Casterton Nursery # Casterton Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Casterton Business College, Ryhall Road, STAMFORD, PE9 4AT · Rutland Number of places 69 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Rutland 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 Casterton Nursery, situated within the scenic grounds of Casterton College Rutland, has been a pillar of early education and care for over two decades, catering to children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. They also run an engaging Holiday Club for school-aged children, leveraging the college's extensive facilities, from expansive fields for outdoor adventures to a sports hall for energetic play. The nursery is dedicated to fostering sociable, independent, and confident learners, aiming to instil a lifelong love for discovery in every child. They operate year-round, with closures only between Christmas and New Year, and on Bank Holidays, including Good Friday. The nursery prides itself on providing high-quality care and education within a stimulating and language-rich environment, believing that the physical space is as crucial as the learning content. The experienced team is passionate about their profession, bringing diverse expertise to enrich the children's daily experiences. Our ethos The nursery is dedicated to fostering sociable, independent, and confident learners, aiming to instil a lifelong love for discovery. They believe that the physical space is as crucial as the learning content and pride themselves on providing high-quality care and education within a stimulating and language-rich environment. What it's like Children love coming to nursery and arrive excited to learn in the welcoming environment created by staff. They build close relationships with all staff, settle quickly and feel secure enough to put their own comforters away. They know what staff expect of them and behave exceptionally, listening to staff and others and asking questions using polite phrases. Part of Casterton College Rutland Holiday Club available Experienced staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare - Administration Fee £100 / session ## Key facts Opening hours All year round, excluding Christmas to New Year and Bank Holidays Age range 6 weeks to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Casterton Nursery Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10138540 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182842)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/260840) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.castertonchildcarecentre.co.uk) Casterton Business College, Ryhall Road, STAMFORD, PE9 4AT [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.51792/52.67352/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near STAMFORD - [Day nurseries in STAMFORD](/search?q=STAMFORD) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=casterton-nursery-pe9-4at-260840) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Casterton Nursery Last inspected 29 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 love coming to nursery and arrive excited to learn in the welcoming environment created by staff. They build close relationships with all staff, settle quickly and feel secure enough to put their own comforters away. They know what staff expect of them and behave exceptionally, listening to staff and others and asking questions using polite phrases. Inspector highlights - Children love coming to nursery and arrive excited to learn in the welcoming environment created by staff. - Children are confident at sharing their ideas and involving others in their imaginative play. - Children are supported by staff to show determination and they concentrate when exploring the outdoor resources. - Staff have a deep understanding of how children learn and adapt their interactions to support all children with what they need to learn next. - Staff teach children how to be independent from a very young age and prioritise their understanding of keeping healthy. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the use of support and training available, for leaders to develop their understanding of sharing information effectively with other professionals. Inspection #10138540 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182842) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Children love coming to nursery and arrive excited to learn in the welcoming environment created by staff. > Children love coming to nursery and arrive excited to learn in the welcoming environment created by staff. > parents and carers say that children flourish at the setting and they have complete trust in the care and education provided by staff. > They feel that there is incredible attention to detail when children start at the setting and as they transition between rooms. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff are ambitious in what they want all children to learn, including children who may need additional support. They observe the children and closely monitor their progress to identify potential gaps in children's learning and experiences. Outdoor space Children concentrate when exploring the outdoor resources, filling buckets of water and carrying them carefully to an area they call the 'rock pool'. They work together, negotiating and sharing tools willingly, to work out where to put sand to stop water leaking out of the rock pool. ## Parent Reviews of Casterton Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK23OYOkfH-bp6cR6tOenicU6w96SVnLzxzJfbb-ixfAxnv2Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Nicole Baines-Knox 7 years ago My daughter is so happy here, the staff are lovely and trustworthy, they put a lot of effort into helping the children grow and develop their skills. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRdHNqYjVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487789bdbba78dc7:0x2ac6f95a6c51df46) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV38lPJO7ryrn79Z1-wui9tg6lCZLY2cuie7q5puYIIZwkgmtpI=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) In Hot Property 7 years ago Excellent friendly helpful staff! Our 3 children have thoroughly enjoyed their time at the nursery. Thank you to all the staff. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR3NXNlelFBEAE!2m1!1s0x487789bdbba78dc7:0x2ac6f95a6c51df46) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIRCx52NMo3C5tPkAzJi-qBM0J2kETqyDOuzlyNHaKTSCTXHA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Margaret Latham 8 years ago My child loves it here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3bDctOGx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487789bdbba78dc7:0x2ac6f95a6c51df46) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWFVdGv2fOaDIo353y29RBSXPVyfeXt8U85imNPB6M1t2NiPt8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Richard Griffiths 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvbDRYYTB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487789bdbba78dc7:0x2ac6f95a6c51df46) Reviews from Google for Casterton Nursery. 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