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Castle Hill Village Nursery # Castle Hill Village Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · The Village Sure Start Children's Centre, Denmark Street, Folkestone, CT19 6EQ · Kent Number of places 79 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Castle Hill Village Nursery, an integral part of Castle Hill Community Primary School in Folkestone, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. The nursery focuses on supporting each child's early educational journey, promoting essential values such as respect, honesty, tolerance, perseverance, and teamwork. These core principles are woven into daily activities, aiming to foster well-rounded individuals who are both considerate of others' feelings and resilient in facing challenges. The curriculum is designed to encourage active learning and exploration, with a strong emphasis on outdoor experiences, including access to a woodland trail and an outdoor classroom. The nursery aims to instil a love for learning from an early age, helping children build a strong foundation for their future academic and personal development within the broader school community. Our ethos Castle Hill Village Nursery focuses on supporting each child's early educational journey by promoting core values like respect, honesty, tolerance, perseverance, and teamwork, woven into daily activities. They emphasise active learning, exploration, and outdoor experiences, aiming to foster well-rounded, resilient individuals with a love for learning. What it's like Children enter happily and enjoy seeking their friends to socialise. They benefit from a wide variety of resources and activities which appeal to their age and stage of development. Staff consider a curriculum that appeals to children's interests, and planning ensures that children remain engaged in the things they love as they learn. Part of a Primary School Focus on Core Values Outdoor Learning ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://castlehill.kent.sch.uk/feedback) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, five days a week. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Castle Hill Village Nursery Last inspected 10 November 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 enter happily and enjoy seeking their friends to socialise. They benefit from a wide variety of resources and activities which appeal to their age and stage of development. Staff consider a curriculum that appeals to children's interests, and planning ensures that children remain engaged in the things they love as they learn. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff have shown a genuine commitment to improving standards since the last inspection. - Children have good opportunities to learn new vocabulary. - The staff encourage children's independence. - Parents are happy with the communication received about their child's care. - Staff have established strong partnerships with outside agencies to prepare children for what comes next. Areas to develop - 1 review and develop the organisation of daily routines, such as lunchtimes, to reduce waiting times and keep children engaged in learning - 2 provide more consistent support and guidance for staff to promote communication for children with SEND and children who speak English as an additional language. Inspection #10244108 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202163) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Castle Hill Village Nursery Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10244108 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50202163)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371457) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=castle-hill-village-nursery-ct19-6eq-ey371457) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents are happy with the communication received about their child's care. They comment that staff take extra effort to learn about their children as individuals." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) use simple signing. However, at times, staff are not consistent with their approach, meaning that children may become confused about what is being communicated to them. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: July 2009 - November 2022 Good - May 2022 Inadequate - July 2019 Outstanding - January 2015 Outstanding - July 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Castle Hill Village Nursery ### From what age does Castle Hill Village Nursery accept children? ### What is the staff team like at Castle Hill Village Nursery? ### How can Castle Hill Village Nursery be contacted? ### How many places does Castle Hill Village Nursery have? ### What stands out about Castle Hill Village Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Folkestone Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Castle Hill Village Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Oaks Pre School Folkestone · CT19 5BY ](/nursery/little-oaks-pre-school-ct19-5by-ey364356) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Christchurch Nursery Folkestone · CT20 1ER ](/nursery/christchurch-nursery-ct20-1er-127104) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kiddiwinx Folkestone · CT20 1DJ ](/nursery/kiddiwinx-ltd-ct20-1dj-ey479930) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Goldilocks Nursery Folkestone · CT20 1EU 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/goldilocks-nursery-ct20-1eu-2803231) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Nursery at East Kent College Folkestone Folkestone · CT20 2QP ](/nursery/the-nursery-at-folkestone-college-ct20-2tz-ey552016) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Radnor Park Kindergarten Folkestone · CT20 2JA ](/nursery/radnor-park-kindergarten-ct20-2ja-127478) [See all nurseries in Folkestone →](/search?q=Folkestone) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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