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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Castle Kindergarten # Castle Kindergarten in Haswell Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · Haswell Children's Centre, Church Street, Haswell, DH6 2DZ · Durham Number of places 59 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Durham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Castle Kindergarten, located across multiple sites in the North East including Haswell, Albany, Hylton Castle, and Sacriston, is dedicated to offering a nurturing and enriching childcare experience. The philosophy centres on fostering discovery and creativity within a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment that serves as a daytime alternative to home. The nurseries provide imaginative spaces filled with engaging materials and toys, encouraging children to explore, create, and learn. Both indoor and outdoor areas are designed to be dynamic and versatile, promoting physical activity, exploration, discussion, and connection with the natural world. Castle Kindergarten emphasises a strong partnership with parents, recognising them as essential educators, and offers resources for shared learning experiences at home. The staff are described as passionate and warm, ensuring that children, from babies to those preparing for primary school, build secure bonds with their caregivers. Our ethos Castle Kindergarten's philosophy centres on fostering discovery and creativity within a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment. They aim to provide imaginative spaces that encourage exploration, creation, and learning, with dynamic indoor and outdoor areas designed for activity, exploration, and connection with nature. They also emphasise a strong partnership with parents, recognising them as essential educators. What it's like Staff provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children thrive. Their enthusiasm for learning is contagious, and children delight in positive interactions. Staff carefully plan indoor and outdoor learning environments to meet children's needs and interests. Creative Learning Environment Indoor and Outdoor Play Strong Parent Partnership ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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 Opening hours Open five days a week, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, other than bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2024 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Castle Kindergarten Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10412283 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287039)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803670) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=castle-kindergarten-dh6-2dz-2803670) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Castle Kindergarten Last inspected 13 August 2025 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 Staff provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children thrive. Their enthusiasm for learning is contagious, and children delight in positive interactions. Staff carefully plan indoor and outdoor learning environments to meet children's needs and interests. Inspector highlights - Staff provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children thrive. - Leaders ensure a high-quality, safe learning environment and are actively involved in day-to-day running. - Leaders place high value on the relationship between the nursery and parents and carers, using feedback for staff training. - Staff encourage good personal care habits, such as handwashing, starting in the baby room. - Well-established routines ensure smooth and positive transitions throughout the day, ensuring babies are settled and happy. Areas to develop - 1 further develop strategies to support children's language and communication so that they have more time to process their thoughts and responses when adults interact with them - 2 support staff to gain a deeper understanding of the intended curriculum so that they consistently provide the right level of support for differently aged children with even greater precision. Inspection #10412283 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287039) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents say they are very happy with the nursery and state that their children are making very good progress there. > They particularly praise the friendliness of all members of staff and have found it to be a very supportive nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Outdoor space Staff carefully plan the indoor and outdoor learning environments to meet the needs and interests of children. Children delight in the positive interactions with staff and friends, such as when painting in the garden. Inspection history Date: December 2024 - August 2025 Good - December 2024 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Castle Kindergarten ### How did Castle Kindergarten do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Is Castle Kindergarten a private nursery? ### What is Castle Kindergarten working to improve? ### From what age does Castle Kindergarten accept children? ### What outdoor space does Castle Kindergarten have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Haswell Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Castle Kindergarten. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Shotton Children's Centre Shotton Colliery · DH6 2JP ](/nursery/shotton-children-s-centre-dh6-2jp-ey332903) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.6 mi ### Hetton Lyons Nursery School Houghton le Spring · DH5 0AH ](/nursery/hetton-lyons-nursery-school-dh5-0ah-ey291968) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Wheatley Hill · DH6 3RD ](/nursery/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-ltd-dh6-3rt-ey330506) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.9 mi ### Ribbon Daycare Seaham · SR7 9QR ](/nursery/ribbon-daycare-sr7-9qr-ey342286) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare Peterlee · SR8 2NQ ](/nursery/howletch-shotton-primary-childcare-sr8-2nq-ey362698) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Positive Steps Nursery Peterlee · SR8 2RN ](/nursery/positive-steps-nursery-sr8-2rn-ey376425) [See all nurseries in Haswell →](/search?q=Haswell) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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