Food
Children attending funded sessions have the option of booking meals and snacks; alternatively, they can bring a healthy packed lunch and snack from home.
Castle Kindergarten operates multiple nursery schools across the North East, including locations in Albany (Washington), Hylton Castle (Sunderland), Sacriston (Durham), and Haswell (Durham). The nurseries are committed to providing exceptional childcare within a nurturing and stimulating setting, serving as a cheerful daytime alternative to home.
Each facility boasts imaginative indoor and outdoor spaces, equipped with engaging materials and toys to encourage children to play, explore, discover, and create in secure surroundings. The curriculum emphasises both indoor and outdoor learning, with a focus on dynamic and versatile environments that allow children to interact with nature and ignite curiosity.
The kindergarten fosters strong bonds between children of all ages, from babies to toddlers and those preparing for primary school, and their caregivers, who offer warm and attentive support throughout the day. Recognising parents as crucial educators, Castle Kindergarten actively partners with families, offering shared home activities and an effective communication system to ensure continuous learning and development.
Our ethos
Castle Kindergarten is committed to providing exceptional childcare within a nurturing and stimulating setting. They foster strong bonds between children and caregivers, and partner with families, offering shared home activities and effective communication to ensure continuous learning and development. The curriculum emphasises both indoor and outdoor learning, with a focus on dynamic and versatile environments that allow children to interact with nature and ignite curiosity.
What it's like
Staff are enthusiastic and dedicated role models who know children well and celebrate their achievements. Children thrive in the setting, happy and settled, receiving high-quality support as they play and learn. Staff are vigilant and prioritise children's safety, while also providing targeted support to help children manage their emotions.
Fees are invoiced annually and split into equal monthly payments over 12 months, or 11 months for term-time only children. Part-week attendance is charged based on booked days or half days. A 10% sibling discount applies to the eldest child.
Funding accepted
Good to know
Food
Children attending funded sessions have the option of booking meals and snacks; alternatively, they can bring a healthy packed lunch and snack from home.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm.
Last inspected 11 December 2024
What it's like to attend
Staff are enthusiastic and dedicated role models who know children well and celebrate their achievements. Children thrive in the setting, happy and settled, receiving high-quality support as they play and learn. Staff are vigilant and prioritise children's safety, while also providing targeted support to help children manage their emotions.
Inspector highlights
Inclusion & environment
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are exceptionally well supported. Leaders and staff are very knowledgeable and provide superb support to all children. They go above and beyond to work with a range of professionals and have an open dialogue with health visitors to ensure all children get the help and support they need. Staff signpost parents to a range of services that can provide further advice and support.
Date: March 2019
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