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Castle Nurseries at Dunstanburgh Road

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2023)
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4.4(7 parent reviews)
·1 Bywell Street, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE6 2QN · Newcastle upon Tyne
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne

About this day nursery

Castle Nurseries operates five dedicated childcare facilities across Newcastle, providing exceptional care and educational experiences for young children aged three months to five years. The nursery group is committed to fostering happy and secure environments where children can thrive through engaging and stimulating learning opportunities.

Each location boasts excellent accessibility via public transport and road networks, offering convenience for families. The group emphasises highly qualified staff, with all team members holding at least a Level 3 qualification and over half possessing a degree or Early Years teaching status.

Continuous professional development and rigorous recruitment processes ensure a consistent standard of high-quality care and education, contributing to low staff turnover. Meals and snacks are included in session fees, though parents are asked to provide consumables like nappies and sun cream.

The nurseries also support various government funding schemes and offer guidance on financial assistance for childcare costs.

What it's like

Children benefit from exceptional quality interactions with staff at this inviting and stimulating setting. They show that they feel safe and secure as they immerse themselves in experiments and games. Staff offer questions to help children to enhance their already excellent imagination and thinking skills.

Well-established professional teamHighly qualified staffFive Newcastle locations

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on full or half-day sessions, with different rates for children under and over two years old. All sessions include meals and snacks, but parents must supply their own consumables such as nappies, wipes, and sun cream.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Half Day under 2 years£34.50 / session
  • Half Day over 2 years£33.00 / session
  • Full Day under 2 years£58.00 / day
  • Full Day over 2 years£55.00 / day
  • Late Collection Charges£20 / hour

Good to know

  • Meals and snacks are included in the session fees at no extra cost.
  • Parents must provide consumables including nappies, wipes, and sun cream.
  • Late collection is subject to an additional hourly charge.
  • Offers 15 or 30 hours of government funding per week over 38 weeks for eligible age groups.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm for 51 weeks a year.

Age range

three months to five years old

Established

1991

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Castle Nurseries at Dunstanburgh Road

Last inspected 17 April 2023

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 benefit from exceptional quality interactions with staff at this inviting and stimulating setting. They show that they feel safe and secure as they immerse themselves in experiments and games. Staff offer questions to help children to enhance their already excellent imagination and thinking skills.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from exceptional quality interactions with staff.
  • Staff are superb role models and encourage remarkable friendships.
  • Managers have detailed action plans to continuously review quality and provide high levels of support and training.
  • Children explore the extensive outdoor area and demonstrate excellent physical skills.
  • Managers' and staff's knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues is first rate.
Inspection #10284384 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents give the highest praise for managers and staff for their support, not only for their children but their wider family.

Parents comment that managers and staff have provided advice and guidance, including signposting to external groups and organisations.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers and staff work on specific targets and action plans for individual children set by external professionals. This includes focused time for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Managers review the needs of individual children to help them identify how additional funding is to be used.

Outdoor space

Children explore the extensive outdoor area and demonstrate their excellent physical skills. This includes creating obstacle courses using crates and tyres, lifting logs and wooden stumps, and discovering various insects underneath, and climbing trees.

Parent Reviews of Castle Nurseries at Dunstanburgh Road

4.4
(7)
Brad Sayad
10 months ago

My two nephews have attended this nursery. The youngest has just left this week. And we will truly miss all the staff there. They are some of the most loving people you'd ever meet! And we are eternally grateful for all they have done! Thank you all so much. There are no real words for you all... you've all become part of the family through the years. Surely, we will See you all soon sometime. Please take care ❤️ Massively recommend this nursery, you won't regret it at all

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Joanne Curry
7 years ago

My son loved going to nursery here, all the staff are very friendly and will do anything they can to help if needed

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Olesea Norocea
2 years ago

My daughter she loves this place she enjoys and have big support. I highly recommend this place 👌 🙌 Staff very friendly!!!!

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Naomijane Martin
8 years ago

My daughter loved this nursery

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Inspection history

Date: November 2009

  • April 2023Outstanding
  • September 2017Outstanding
  • July 2014Good
  • October 2013Requires improvement
  • November 2009Good

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