--- title: "Castle Day Nursery, South Croydon | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/castle-day-nursery-cr2-0nr-ey358181 description: "Castle Day Nursery in South Croydon — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.3/5 from 12 reviews. See fees, opening hours and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Castle Day Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 4.3 (12 Google reviews) · The Sanderstead Hall, Purley Oaks Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 0NR · Croydon Number of places 40 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Croydon ## About this day nursery Castle Day Nursery, located in South Croydon, offers early education for children starting from 18 months old. The nursery emphasises a vibrant and engaging environment where learning is made fun, particularly in numeracy and literacy. They pride themselves on a dedicated team of qualified staff with extensive experience in childcare, including special needs support. Many staff members hold Paediatric First Aid qualifications, ensuring a first aider is always on-site. The nursery fosters a happy and social group atmosphere, believing that playing together helps children develop social skills. Castle Day Nursery has been educating children for over ten years, striving to create a place that stimulates and involves each child. They are conveniently situated near local schools, railway stations, and transport links, making them easily accessible for families. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and actively works with the Early Years Learning Alliance, Speech and Language Team, and other professionals to ensure high-quality provision. They also have a low staff turnover, indicating a stable and experienced team. Our ethos Our goal is to create a place that engages each child. We believe that a group that plays together stays together. We make numeracy and literacy fun to do and fun to learn. What it's like Children play happily alongside their friends at this welcoming nursery, knowing staff well and forming warm relationships with them. They feel secure, safe, and ready to learn, choosing their own play activities and taking pride in their achievements. Children benefit from familiar routines, indoor and outdoor resources, and staff support in managing their emotions, leading to good behaviour and confident communication. Engaging Activities Experienced Staff Early Years Funding Accepted Low Staff Turnover Convenient Location ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Food Breakfast from 8am for those who like a great start to the day... Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Age range 18 months to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Castle Day Nursery Last inspected 14 December 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 Inspector highlights - The managers plan a curriculum with a clear learning intent, shared effectively with all staff. - Managers and staff have a strong understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff support children's language development well, teaching new language throughout the day. - Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents report effective communication from staff. - Managers and staff teach children about differences, providing opportunities to learn about other cultures, ethnicities, and languages. Areas to develop - 1 consider all children's learning needs when planning and setting up activities - 2 strengthen the monitoring and supervision of staff's practice to enhance the quality of education further Inspection #10235117 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50205415) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that communication from staff is effective. > Parents know what their children are learning at the nursery. > They say that children learn how to say more words. > parents report that their children are beginning to use longer sentences. > Parents understand what their children are learning at nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Managers and staff have a strong understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work with external agencies extremely effectively. All children get timely support when required. Outdoor space Children spend time choosing from fun resources, inside and outdoors. Care practices are effective, with children putting on their coats and hats to go outside. ## Google Reviews of Castle Day Nursery 4.3 (12 Google reviews) Muddapah 4 months ago Where do I begin? From the very first time I set foot in Castle Day, I was captivated by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. I immediately knew this was the setting I wanted my children to grow in and it certainly did not disappoint. Both of my children thoroughly enjoyed their time there as they felt safe and excited to attend each day. They even insisted on going in on days when they were unwell; which truly says it all. The nursery provides a fantastic learning environment with a wonderful balance of play, structure and care. Being based in a large hall means the children have plenty of space to run, play and release their energy regardless of the weather, which I feel is something parents do not always factor in when choosing a nursery. During nicer weather, the outdoor space is also well used, giving children even more opportunities to explore and play. We have seen such wonderful progress in our children’s confidence, communication skills, and independence since starting here. The activities are creative, engaging and designed to support early learning and social development. The teachers are absolutely wonderful. From drop-off to pick-up, you can genuinely feel the care, warmth and dedication they have for the children. They are all fully engaged and know each child so well (their personality, needs and interests); which creates a strong sense of trust and reassurance as a parent to know our child is in such capable and loving hands.. Communication is excellent as we are always kept informed about daily activities, progress and any milestones. It’s clear that the staff truly value each child as an individual. In my opinion, Castle Day Nursery is not just a nursery or preschool — it is a family. It is a place where children feel welcomed, supported and nurtured while learning and developing important life skills. As parents, this is exactly what we want for our children and I would highly recommend Castle Day to any family looking for a caring, enriching, nurturing, supportive and stimulating early years setting. THANK YOU Castle Day family for your hard work, dedication and being part of my children’s fundamental years. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s0dFVqZFhlbXg1TnpSNmRIRlZPVzgwZGxnMGNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875fdffc67ca687:0xaf84c9489dd9b481) Tania Dupoy a year ago Castle Day has been the most wonderful nursery we could wish for. 3 of my children have attended the nursery and I have nothing but amazing praise for the teachers and the school. Castle day provides such a loving and friendly and very close community nursery environment and all the children are very happy and the excited to go to nursery. Castle Day set up fun and engaging activities and the teachers have all been there for a long time. They all actually care and love the children and make them so feel settled and pleased to go to nursery. I will be very sad to say goodbye to the nursery after 7 years this summer. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmNFlLekFnEAE!2m1!1s0x4875fdffc67ca687:0xaf84c9489dd9b481) Jill Finch a year ago My child went to Castle Day Nursery part time from age 2 until moving onto a primary school. What a brilliant experience for a little person to start learning how to make their way in the world, and for me, what a bonus to be part of that wonderful little community. Honestly, although I felt it would be good for my child at the time, I was worried about them not being at home with me and how the same attentive loving care could be provided in a group setting. I had nothing to worry about. The team had such huge capacity for care, for noticing the tiny details, and offering a kind and welcoming environment for my little one to thrive in. Importantly I loved watching how they cared for each other as a team too - and how that would have been modelled to the children - and for how that care extended to parents and families. That team held a lot and it never affected how they treated anyone who walked through the door. The team handled difficult situations really well, dealing with parents and children who perhaps had a longer way to go to understand what they were being offered and supported with, the duty of care that all of the team carried so well. But most importantly, my child loved it. Lovely people, lovely memories. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2ck03NEVBEAE!2m1!1s0x4875fdffc67ca687:0xaf84c9489dd9b481) Asim Khawaja 6 years ago Four of my children and my niece have attended this nursery. Each one of them has thoroughly enjoyed it and have never once said that they don't want to go to nursery. Those who have finished nursery have always gone on to primary school with a solid foundation in reading, writing, communication, physical education, social interaction and confidence. They are such a wonderful bunch here, the teachers & support staff are so friendly, caring and truly wish for the best for your children. They give wonderful advice, spend time talking to you if you want and are very accommodating to changing circumstances. Honestly could not have found a better place for my kids. Thank you all your hard work! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzaE9qV0NBEAE!2m1!1s0x4875fdffc67ca687:0xaf84c9489dd9b481) Meghna Nayar a year ago Both my girls went to Castle day Nursery.I had a great experience with the nursery for my first born..she loved it there and I was very happy too.🥰 And based on my excellent experience with my first, I put my younger one at Castle Day too..regret it till date (she left Castle Day & joined reception 3 years ago).The lady who runs the nursery (not the manager, but the owner I’m referring to), is stern, rude and loud.I would never want any child to be around her tbh..my younger one cried every time she saw the owner. My daughter was delayed in her speech and few other milestones like toilet training mainly due to COVID lockdown.She missed out on months of being at nursery during that period.She went back for a few months only after lockdown was lifted, but the owner made it a point to brand my child as being slow, exceptionally behind in speech & comprehension (which wasn’t entirely true), taking videos of my child in the nursery setting and then sharing with me later as proof to show how my daughter wasn’t taking instructions from the staff/ falling in line. The Owner made me book multiple appointments with a speech therapist mentioning that my daughter needed help as severely delayed in her speech & comprehension (which I again reiterate, wasn’t true).I met the therapist 2-3 times (including once accompanied with the nursery owner) and was reassured every time that my daughter was a bit behind in her speech but was making good progress + that being confined at home during the lockdown & lack of social interaction could have been the reason for the slight delay. However, the nursery’s owner would time and again call me in for meetings and make it a point to communicate that my daughter was slow and needed professional help.She even made references a few times that my daughter might be on the spectrum and that we must get her checked. At that point, as a parent I was going through so much anxiety and stress, not once did it occur to me that I should be getting my daughter out of that nursery.Moreover, in the midst of the multiple Covid lockdowns, I thought it would be difficult to find an appropriate alternative nursery for her. At the end of nursery, when it was time for my daughter to enter reception, the notes handed over to the school from the nursery mentioned all this and my daughter was termed as a special needs child. The time my child was at Castle Day is traumatic and will always be etched in my mind as being a horrible phase for my daughter and the family (with regards to our association with the nursery). My daughter started reception as a special needs child and within a week was well settled, her speech progressed by big leaps..all in all, everything fell in place and the school was baffled as to how she could have been put under special needs by her nursery in the first place! My child now studies at an Outstanding school and starts year 3 this September..she’s one of the brightest in her class (even though a summer born) and has received a wonderful report card for all the great work she’s done..we are very proud of her! It’s taken me this long to pen my thoughts and write a review due to the immense stress and worry I’ve been through.But as they say, better late than never! I would never want any other parent to experience what we as a family had to go through due to the nursery and their incompetence in dealing with children. Children are like peas in a pod..a few will be different from the rest!I do hope the nursery understands this sooner than later! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyMW92YUxBEAE!2m1!1s0x4875fdffc67ca687:0xaf84c9489dd9b481) Reviews from Google for Castle Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=12647454967286314113&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2011 - December 2022 Good - March 2017 Good - February 2015 Good - December 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Castle Day Nursery ### What is Castle Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Castle Day Nursery? ### Does Castle Day Nursery accept funded hours? ### What are the operating hours for Castle Day Nursery? ### Does Castle Day Nursery support children with special educational needs? ### How long has Castle Day Nursery been operating? ### What is the team like at Castle Day Nursery? ### What age range does Castle Day Nursery cater for? ### How can I contact Castle Day Nursery? ## About the setting Castle Day Nursery registered in 2007, operating from a Memorial Hall in Sanderstead. The nursery is open from 8am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. Nine staff are employed, including the owner, with eight holding relevant level 3 childcare qualifications. The nursery receives funding for early education for children aged two and three years. URN EY358181 Registered person Castle Day Nurseries Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in SOUTH CROYDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Castle Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Lemon Tree Montessori Sanderstead · CR2 0NY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lemon-tree-montessori-cr2-0ny-ey341292 - Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.3 mi ### Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery & Pre-School South Croydon · CR2 0RJ 3.7(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/partou-gingerbread-house-day-nursery-pre-school-cr2-0rj-2506894 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Apples Day Nursery South Croydon · CR2 0PA 4.6(52 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-apples-day-nursery-ltd-cr2-0pa-ey442782 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Fennies St Augustines South Croydon · CR2 6BA 4.1(16 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fennies-st-augustines-cr2-6ba-ey376200 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Fennies Beech House South Croydon · CR2 0JT 5.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fennies-beech-house-cr2-0jt-ey376229 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Fennies Christchurch Road Purley · CR8 2NL 3.9(33 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fennies-christchurch-road-cr8-2nl-ey376225 See all nurseries in SOUTH CROYDON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=SOUTH+CROYDON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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From the very first time I set foot in Castle Day, I was captivated by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. I immediately knew this was the setting I wanted my children to grow in and it certainly did not disappoint. Both of my children thoroughly enjoyed their time there as they felt safe and excited to attend each day. They even insisted on going in on days when they were unwell; which truly says it all.\nThe nursery provides a fantastic learning environment with a wonderful balance of play, structure and care. Being based in a large hall means the children have plenty of space to run, play and release their energy regardless of the weather, which I feel is something parents do not always factor in when choosing a nursery. During nicer weather, the outdoor space is also well used, giving children even more opportunities to explore and play.\nWe have seen such wonderful progress in our children’s confidence, communication skills, and independence since starting here. The activities are creative, engaging and designed to support early learning and social development.\nThe teachers are absolutely wonderful. From drop-off to pick-up, you can genuinely feel the care, warmth and dedication they have for the children. They are all fully engaged and know each child so well (their personality, needs and interests); which creates a strong sense of trust and reassurance as a parent to know our child is in such capable and loving hands. . Communication is excellent as we are always kept informed about daily activities, progress and any milestones. It’s clear that the staff truly value each child as an individual.\nIn my opinion, Castle Day Nursery is not just a nursery or preschool — it is a family. It is a place where children feel welcomed, supported and nurtured while learning and developing important life skills. As parents, this is exactly what we want for our children and I would highly recommend Castle Day to any family looking for a caring, enriching, nurturing, supportive and stimulating early years setting. THANK YOU Castle Day family for your hard work, dedication and being part of my children’s fundamental years.", "datePublished": "2026-01-20T13:54:07.784639987Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Tania Dupoy" }, "reviewBody": "Castle Day has been the most wonderful nursery we could wish for.\n3 of my children have attended the nursery and I have nothing but amazing praise for the teachers and the school.\nCastle day provides such a loving and friendly and very close community nursery environment and all the children are very happy and the excited to go to nursery.\nCastle Day set up fun and engaging activities and the teachers have all been there for a long time. They all actually care and love the children and make them so feel settled and pleased to go to nursery.\nI will be very sad to say goodbye to the nursery after 7 years this summer.", "datePublished": "2025-01-07T10:00:17.279341Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jill Finch" }, "reviewBody": "My child went to Castle Day Nursery part time from age 2 until moving onto a primary school. What a brilliant experience for a little person to start learning how to make their way in the world, and for me, what a bonus to be part of that wonderful little community.\n\nHonestly, although I felt it would be good for my child at the time, I was worried about them not being at home with me and how the same attentive loving care could be provided in a group setting. I had nothing to worry about. The team had such huge capacity for care, for noticing the tiny details, and offering a kind and welcoming environment for my little one to thrive in.\n\nImportantly I loved watching how they cared for each other as a team too - and how that would have been modelled to the children - and for how that care extended to parents and families. That team held a lot and it never affected how they treated anyone who walked through the door.\n\nThe team handled difficult situations really well, dealing with parents and children who perhaps had a longer way to go to understand what they were being offered and supported with, the duty of care that all of the team carried so well.\n\nBut most importantly, my child loved it.\n\nLovely people, lovely memories.", "datePublished": "2024-12-18T09:18:58.500208Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Asim Khawaja" }, "reviewBody": "Four of my children and my niece have attended this nursery. Each one of them has thoroughly enjoyed it and have never once said that they don't want to go to nursery. Those who have finished nursery have always gone on to primary school with a solid foundation in reading, writing, communication, physical education, social interaction and confidence. They are such a wonderful bunch here, the teachers & support staff are so friendly, caring and truly wish for the best for your children. They give wonderful advice, spend time talking to you if you want and are very accommodating to changing circumstances. Honestly could not have found a better place for my kids. Thank you all your hard work!", "datePublished": "2020-01-21T22:28:08.768325Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Meghna Nayar" }, "reviewBody": "Both my girls went to Castle day Nursery.I had a great experience with the nursery for my first born..she loved it there and I was very happy too.🥰\n\nAnd based on my excellent experience with my first, I put my younger one at Castle Day too..regret it till date (she left Castle Day & joined reception 3 years ago).The lady who runs the nursery (not the manager, but the owner I’m referring to), is stern, rude and loud.I would never want any child to be around her tbh..my younger one cried every time she saw the owner.\n\nMy daughter was delayed in her speech and few other milestones like toilet training mainly due to COVID lockdown.She missed out on months of being at nursery during that period.She went back for a few months only after lockdown was lifted, but the owner made it a point to brand my child as being slow, exceptionally behind in speech & comprehension (which wasn’t entirely true), taking videos of my child in the nursery setting and then sharing with me later as proof to show how my daughter wasn’t taking instructions from the staff/ falling in line.\n\nThe Owner made me book multiple appointments with a speech therapist mentioning that my daughter needed help as severely delayed in her speech & comprehension (which I again reiterate, wasn’t true).I met the therapist 2-3 times (including once accompanied with the nursery owner) and was reassured every time that my daughter was a bit behind in her speech but was making good progress + that being confined at home during the lockdown & lack of social interaction could have been the reason for the slight delay.\n\nHowever, the nursery’s owner would time and again call me in for meetings and make it a point to communicate that my daughter was slow and needed professional help.She even made references a few times that my daughter might be on the spectrum and that we must get her checked.\n\nAt that point, as a parent I was going through so much anxiety and stress, not once did it occur to me that I should be getting my daughter out of that nursery.Moreover, in the midst of the multiple Covid lockdowns, I thought it would be difficult to find an appropriate alternative nursery for her.\n\nAt the end of nursery, when it was time for my daughter to enter reception, the notes handed over to the school from the nursery mentioned all this and my daughter was termed as a special needs child.\n\nThe time my child was at Castle Day is traumatic and will always be etched in my mind as being a horrible phase for my daughter and the family (with regards to our association with the nursery).\n\nMy daughter started reception as a special needs child and within a week was well settled, her speech progressed by big leaps..all in all, everything fell in place and the school was baffled as to how she could have been put under special needs by her nursery in the first place!\n\nMy child now studies at an Outstanding school and starts year 3 this September..she’s one of the brightest in her class (even though a summer born) and has received a wonderful report card for all the great work she’s done..we are very proud of her!\n\nIt’s taken me this long to pen my thoughts and write a review due to the immense stress and worry I’ve been through.But as they say, better late than never!\n\nI would never want any other parent to experience what we as a family had to go through due to the nursery and their incompetence in dealing with children. Children are like peas in a pod..a few will be different from the rest!I do hope the nursery understands this sooner than later!", "datePublished": "2024-07-17T11:02:29.193240Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/castle-day-nursery-cr2-0nr-ey358181#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "London", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=London" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Castle Day Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/castle-day-nursery-cr2-0nr-ey358181" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/castle-day-nursery-cr2-0nr-ey358181#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Castle Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Castle Day Nursery in South Croydon received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on December 14, 2022. This means that the nursery meets all the requirements for providing a good standard of care and education for children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where can I find information about fees for Castle Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Castle Day Nursery has a non-refundable registration fee when you take up a place. Four weeks' written notice is required for withdrawals or changes to session days, with fees payable until that notice period expires. For exact pricing details, please contact the nursery directly." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Castle Day Nursery accept funded hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Castle Day Nursery accepts funded hours. They welcome the 15 hours universal funding for 3-4 year olds, the 30 hours funding for working parents of 3-4 year olds, and the 15 hours funding for disadvantaged 2-year-olds, helping to make childcare more accessible for families." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the operating hours for Castle Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Castle Day Nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is a term-time only nursery, aligning its schedule with school holidays. This ensures a consistent and structured routine for the children attending." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Castle Day Nursery support children with special educational needs?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Castle Day Nursery prides itself on its strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The managers and staff have a \"strong understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities,\" working effectively with external agencies to ensure timely support for all children." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long has Castle Day Nursery been operating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Castle Day Nursery has a well-established history in the community. According to their about section, the nursery \"has been educating children for over ten years,\" demonstrating their long-standing commitment to early childhood education in South Croydon." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the team like at Castle Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Castle Day Nursery boasts a highly dedicated and experienced team. They have a \"dedicated team of qualified staff with extensive experience in childcare,\" including special needs support, ensuring a rich learning environment. The nursery also highlights a \"low staff turnover,\" which indicates a stable and experienced team." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Castle Day Nursery cater for?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Castle Day Nursery primarily caters for children aged 2 to 4 years old. However, their website also states that they \"offers early education for children starting from 18 months old,\" providing options for younger children in need of care and education." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I contact Castle Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can get in touch with Castle Day Nursery by phone at 07791 413572 or by emailing them at hello@castledaynurseries.co.uk. For more information, you can also visit their website at http://www.castledaynurseries.co.uk/." } } ] } ] } ] ```