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[North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Castle Kindergarten # Castle Kindergarten in Washington Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2025) · Albany Teaching And Learning Centre, Albany Village Primary School, Washington, NE37 1UA · Sunderland Number of places 53 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Sunderland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Castle Kindergarten operates four nursery schools across the North East of England, located in Albany (Washington), Hylton Castle (Sunderland), Sacriston (Durham), and Haswell (Durham). The nurseries prioritise a caring, safe, stimulating, and joyful environment that serves as a daytime alternative to home. They offer 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, providing dynamic and versatile spaces for physical activity, exploration, and connection with nature. Castle Kindergarten values parents as primary educators and fosters strong partnerships, offering activities for home learning and facilitating communication about children's experiences. The nursery accommodates various attendance patterns, including term-time-only options, and provides concessions for holidays and sibling discounts, with fees payable monthly. What it's like Children develop a genuine love of learning in this highly stimulating nursery. The environment, both indoors and outdoors, is exceptional, providing rich experiences to stimulate curiosity and promote development. Staff create daily 'invitations to play' and use carefully selected resources to reflect children's interests and age-appropriate development. Multiple locations across North East Emphasis on indoor and outdoor learning Strong parent partnership Holiday concessions and sibling discounts ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://castlekindergarten.org/tag/fees) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 6pm; Fridays, 7.30am to 5.45pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Castle Kindergarten Last inspected 18 June 2025 · Jan Batchelor Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children develop a genuine love of learning in this highly stimulating nursery. The environment, both indoors and outdoors, is exceptional, providing rich experiences to stimulate curiosity and promote development. Staff create daily 'invitations to play' and use carefully selected resources to reflect children's interests and age-appropriate development. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers are passionate about providing the best possible start to children's early education. - The curriculum is based on a clear understanding of how young children learn, with a strong focus on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development. - All staff know the children incredibly well, ensuring all interactions consistently address their learning and development needs. - The nursery is highly inclusive, and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support. - Children's communication and language skills are developed effectively throughout the nursery. Inspection #10392859 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282943) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Castle Kindergarten Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10392859 Lead inspector Jan Batchelor Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282943)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY546316) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=castle-kindergarten-ne37-1ua-ey546316) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents and carers recognise the nursery as a special place." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery is highly inclusive. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support. Leadership of SEND is highly effective, providing support to all staff to ensure individual children's needs are met as effectively as possible. Clear procedures are in place to identify children who may need additional support. Liaison with parents and with any specialists ensures that information is shared in a timely manner, and strategies to support children are applied consistently. Outdoor space The environment, both indoors and outdoors, is exceptional. It has been created to maximise opportunities for children to become fully engaged in a wealth of rich experiences to stimulate their curiosity and promote their development. In the baby garden, children become engrossed in sensory play. The youngest children are enticed to explore the learning environment on their own by the placement of interesting activities around their room and outdoor space. Inspection history Date: September 2019 - June 2025 Outstanding - December 2024 Outstanding - September 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Castle Kindergarten ### How did Castle Kindergarten do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What do parents value about Castle Kindergarten? ### How does Castle Kindergarten support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Castle Kindergarten? ### Whereabouts is Castle Kindergarten? ## Nearby day nurseries in Washington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Castle Kindergarten. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little Treasures Nursery Washington · NE37 2TE ](/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-ne37-2te-318614) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Cheeky Chimps Childcare Washington · NE37 2SY ](/nursery/cheeky-chimps-childcare-ne37-2sy-2813445) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### New World Nursery Washington · NE37 2DU ](/nursery/new-world-nursery-ne37-2du-ey550711) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Washington Day Nursery Washington · NE37 1HA 4.1(13 reviews) ](/nursery/washington-day-nursery-ne37-1ha-ey444161) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Buttons Nursery Washington · NE37 3HL ](/nursery/buttons-nursery-ne37-3hl-ey468025) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### The Village Montessori at Wrekenton Gateshead · NE9 7AN ](/nursery/the-village-montessori-at-wrekenton-ne9-7an-ey453770) [See all nurseries in Washington →](/search?q=Washington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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