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Castle Lane Day Nursery # Castle Lane Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Castle Lane Nursery, 9 Great Bowden Road, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 7DE · Leicestershire Number of places 90 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Castle Lane Day Nursery, operating since 2008 in Market Harborough, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 10 years. With a "Good" Ofsted rating from its latest inspection on March 3, 2026, the nursery offers a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children thrive. Staff prioritise children's positive well-being and emotional development, creating a setting where children feel settled and confident. The nursery effectively utilises funding for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to provide extra adult support. Individual children's needs are considered when distributing early years pupil premium funding, which facilitates enriching experiences like forest school and appropriate clothing. Children show a keen interest in outdoor learning, actively participating in forest school sessions and exploring the outdoor areas. They enthusiastically discuss their forest school adventures, including setting up camera traps to observe nocturnal animals. The nursery emphasises strong parent partnerships, ensuring parents are well-informed about their child's development. This commitment extends to supporting early language skills, with staff expertly modelling language to expand children's vocabulary. The setting operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and accepts funded hours for two, three, and four-year-old children. Our ethos Staff at Castle Lane Day Nursery in Market Harborough believe in the same values and ethos for childcare, which are based around the following aims: To stimulate imagination and creativity To provide a communication rich environment To develop the full potential of every child To care for each child as an individual To develop strong relationships with both parents and children What it's like Children enjoy their time at the setting, excitedly talking about forest school and sharing experiences of using a trap with a camera to see animals. They behave well with clear expectations, such as walking safely to the outdoor area. Children have strong attachments to staff, settle quickly, and engage in activities planned around their interests. Welcoming environment Strong parent partnerships Effective SEND support Outdoor learning focus Strong early language development ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (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://castlelanedaynursery.co.uk/feedback-from-survey-of-breakfast-club-and-after-school-club) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Castle Lane Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10074100 Lead inspector Emily Lofts Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301651)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY372240) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://castlelanedaynursery.co.uk) Castle Lane Nursery, 9 Great Bowden Road, MARKET HARBOROUGH, LE16 7DE [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.91094/52.48129/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near MARKET HARBOROUGH - [Day nurseries in MARKET HARBOROUGH](/search?q=MARKET+HARBOROUGH) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=castle-lane-day-nursery-le16-7de-ey372240) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday 7:30am – 6pm Tuesday 7:30am – 6pm Wednesday 7:30am – 6pm Thursday 7:30am – 6pm Friday 7:30am – 6pm Session types full day care, half day care, Breakfast Club, After School Club, Holiday Club Age range birth to 11 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 10 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Castle Lane Day Nursery Last inspected 3 March 2026 · Emily Lofts Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time at the setting, excitedly talking about forest school and sharing experiences of using a trap with a camera to see animals. They behave well with clear expectations, such as walking safely to the outdoor area. Children have strong attachments to staff, settle quickly, and engage in activities planned around their interests. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy their time at the setting, excitedly talking about forest school. - Partnerships with parents are strong, and parents feel well informed about their children's development. - Children's early language skills develop well, with staff modelling language and increasing vocabulary. - Funding for children in receipt of early years pupil premium is used effectively. - Funding for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is used well to provide extra adult support. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should support staff to further enhance interactions to extend and add to children's communication and language skills consistently across the setting. - 2 Leaders should target the programme of professional development to sharply focus on enriching children's communication and language skills. Inspection #10074100 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50301651) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Funding for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is used well to provide extra adult support. Staff consider the needs of individual children when using early years pupil premium funding, providing opportunities like forest school and purchasing suitable clothing. Outdoor space Children excitedly talk about going to forest school and share experiences of using a trap with a camera to see animals that visit the site at night. They are reminded to walk down steps sensibly to access the outdoor area and find different shapes in the outdoor area. ## Parent Reviews of Castle Lane Day Nursery 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWUehbKUPzCj7EaHgR1is_OZmB0R181kE_QrBtke92D3tcGPURKqg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Paula Alexander 2 years ago Both my children loved attending Castle Lane, especially the Forest School. Would definitely recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN0ejZtX0ZREAE!2m1!1s0x4877711ec45b8cc5:0xd44936c78d131e5a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUKtFAcDo7D7GUqdi9xHzb3SvgutYXgbVdUZzJINXCR4oWC2-0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Duncan 3 years ago My son loves it here, and loved going to the forest school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURodF9PenhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877711ec45b8cc5:0xd44936c78d131e5a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLogpBbN6LIyzo_xjjXH5vyHOMB48GCn330IKq50xjntAcuZw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Melissa Kingston 3 years ago Brilliant with my son definitely recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMtX2Z1a2VBEAE!2m1!1s0x4877711ec45b8cc5:0xd44936c78d131e5a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUvHVX3K-4zUW_A7QJh-cEP7MHOsYc3v1TAo3FvNt3t8vCK5qc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Dervish Selenica 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlN0lmTGtRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877711ec45b8cc5:0xd44936c78d131e5a) Reviews from Google for Castle Lane Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15296817840033832538&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2008 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. - June 2020 Good - March 2020 Good - February 2016 Good - January 2016 Good - January 2014 Requires improvement - October 2013 Requires improvement - April 2013 Good - March 2013 Good - November 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Castle Lane Day Nursery ### What size of nursery is Castle Lane Day Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Castle Lane Day Nursery accept? ### What stands out about Castle Lane Day Nursery? ### Which curriculum approach does Castle Lane Day Nursery use? ### How does Castle Lane Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Does Castle Lane Day Nursery take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in MARKET HARBOROUGH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Castle Lane Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Mini Adventures Preschool Market Harborough · LE16 7QE ](/nursery/mini-adventures-preschool-ltd-le16-7qe-2570210) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Angels Day Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 9QG 4.7(15 reviews) ](/nursery/little-angels-day-nursery-le16-9qg-223235) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Market Harborough Montessori Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 9BZ ](/nursery/market-harborough-montessori-nursery-le16-9bz-ey339004) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Caterpillar Day Nursery Market Harborough · LE16 9HF 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/caterpillar-day-nursery-ltd-le16-9hf-ey411010) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Partou Progress House Day Nursery & Pre-School Market Harborough · LE16 9HF 4.9(21 reviews) ](/nursery/partou-progress-house-day-nursery-pre-school-le16-9hf-2685399) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Market Harborough Market Harborough · LE16 9HL 4.2(10 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-market-harborough-le16-9hl-ey486944) [See all nurseries in MARKET HARBOROUGH →](/search?q=MARKET+HARBOROUGH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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