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Castle Kindergarten in Durham

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Fyndoune Community College, Findon Hill, Durham, DH7 6LU · Durham
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Durham

About this day nursery

Castle Kindergarten operates several nurseries across the North East, including locations in Albany (Washington), Hylton Castle (Sunderland), Haswell, and Sacriston (Durham). The nurseries are dedicated to providing outstanding childcare within a nurturing and stimulating environment that serves as a happy alternative to home.

They prioritise creating imaginative indoor and outdoor spaces filled with engaging materials and toys, encouraging children to play, explore, discover, and create in secure surroundings. The curriculum emphasises both indoor and outdoor learning, with a focus on inspiring curiosity and providing real-world experiences, particularly with nature and the community.

Castle Kindergarten also strongly believes in a partnership with parents, recognising them as their children's primary educators, and offers activities for joint learning at home. The staff are described as warm, affectionate, and committed to forming secure bonds with all children, from babies to toddlers and those preparing for primary school.

Our ethos

Castle Kindergarten is committed to providing outstanding childcare in a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages children to play, explore, discover, and create. Their approach emphasises both indoor and outdoor learning, inspiring curiosity through nature and real-world experiences. They also strongly believe in a partnership with parents, recognising them as their children's primary educators.

What it's like

Children receive a warm, nurturing and friendly welcome. They have a positive attitude to learning and are eager to join in activities. Babies develop movement skills, two-year-olds enjoy making large marks with paint, and pre-school children explore resources linked to autumn.

Focus on outdoor learningStrong parent partnershipStimulating environments

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

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Castle Kindergarten

Last inspected 3 October 2022 · Lynne Pope

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 receive a warm, nurturing and friendly welcome. They have a positive attitude to learning and are eager to join in activities. Babies develop movement skills, two-year-olds enjoy making large marks with paint, and pre-school children explore resources linked to autumn.

Inspector highlights

  • Children receive a warm, nurturing and friendly welcome.
  • The leadership team has a clear vision for the future of the nursery and prioritises staff's professional development.
  • Staff support children's early language development well through books, singing, and signing.
  • Staff act as good role models and encourage children's independence.
  • Parents are very positive about the nursery and the work of the staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider ways to fully involve pre-school children in routines, such as tidy up time, so that during these times children do not become disruptive
  • 2strengthen staff's understanding of the curriculum and how young children learn, to raise their achievements to an even higher level.
Inspection #10257467 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The leadership team and staff are committed to working with families and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinator observes children and guides staff in meeting their needs effectively.

Outdoor space

Funds have been used to expand the outdoor area for children who learn best outside. The nursery is keen to gain children's views on what they would like in this area.

Parent Reviews of Castle Kindergarten

5.0
(1)
Zoe Purdham
7 years ago

We are a newly registered private day nursery in Sacriston situated on Fyndoune Community College’s site. We would love for new families to visit our beautiful natural setting and get to know us.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2019

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • October 2022Good
  • September 2019Good

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