--- title: "Castle Nursery and Preschool, Guildford (GU1 4QJ)" description: "Castle Nursery and Preschool, a nursery in Guildford (GU1 4QJ) — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Castle Nursery and Preschool # Castle Nursery and Preschool in Guildford (GU1 4QJ) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 4.3 (4 parent reviews) · Old School Close, Off Markenfield Road, GUILDFORD, GU1 4QJ · Surrey Number of places 72 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Surrey 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 Nurseries & Pre-Schools has been a provider of quality childcare since 1995, focusing on creating a supportive and secure Our ethos Castle Nurseries & Pre-Schools believes that the early years are fundamental in shaping a child's future. The nursery's ethos is What it's like Children excitedly enter the nursery and separate easily from their parents. Staff know the children well and provide a broad curriculum and inviting environment. They support children's learning through imaginative play and sensory activities, fostering a strong sense of belonging and communication skills. Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Forest School Home-cooked meals Child-led play Experienced educators ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Registration Fee £100.00 / session ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6.15pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Food Healthy, home-cooked meals prepared daily. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Castle Nursery and Preschool Last inspected 8 May 2024 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 excitedly enter the nursery and separate easily from their parents. Staff know the children well and provide a broad curriculum and inviting environment. They support children's learning through imaginative play and sensory activities, fostering a strong sense of belonging and communication skills. Inspector highlights - The leadership team manages the nursery well, with staff reporting good well-being and feeling supported. - Staff provide a curriculum based on children's developmental needs and interests, including off-site forest school provision. - Children enjoy freshly prepared meals and engage in activities that promote good hygiene and healthy lifestyles. - Children show high levels of concentration and perseverance in their play, collaborating to achieve goals. - The settling-in process is smooth with staff finding out about children's needs and interests from parents. - The leadership team uses additional funding effectively to support children's needs and enhance the outdoor area. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff knowledge of questioning skills to allow children time to answer questions and think for themselves - 2 strengthen the arrangements to share information with all parents to help develop children's learning and development at home. Inspection #10344200 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249045) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Castle Nursery and Preschool Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10344200 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50249045)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY305509) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://castledaycare.co.uk) Old School Close, Off Markenfield Road, GUILDFORD, GU1 4QJ [© 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#/-0.5725/51.24246/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near GUILDFORD - [Day nurseries in GUILDFORD](/search?q=GUILDFORD) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=castle-nursery-and-preschool-gu1-4qj-ey305509) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents are complimentary about the nursery. They report that all staff know their children's names, even if they are not in their key/room group." > "Parents say that staff provide a variety of challenging activities for the children to do each day." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. The special educational needs coordinator spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. Outdoor space Older children enjoy experimenting in the mud kitchen outside, creating their own "chocolate ice cream" and "birthday cake". Children explore inside and outside freely, riding on bikes and balancing on stepping stones, which helps develop their physical skills and coordination. Older children access fresh air and exercise in the outside area, and extra resources have been purchased to enhance this area where children spend much of their time. ## Parent Reviews of Castle Nursery and Preschool 4.3 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLvy9lc2V3dbtbhzcECRPzp63WZcqjIXNeeRNyjPEdyGGIMIg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Tracey Rooney 8 years ago So happy with my daughter’s new nursery. The manager Leanne and her lovely team have made her transition from being cared for at home by me full time to being in full time childcare such a smooth one. She is full of beans when I pick her up and so happy and smiley and hugs the staff goodbye before she leaves. I couldn’t be happier with how she’s settled in and it’s one less thing for me to worry about whilst I’m a work. Huge thanks the Team at Castle Hill, Markenfield. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBN3ZxbXZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875d0bd3333b879:0x20c66158a1102696) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJxen0-a-eUVRi3hoU2_4eP-rigA-4SHc6sVA-RJPTEQKVJPA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) gulsen Ozturk 13 years ago i love castle nursery ,my daughter is very well looked after ,and i would love to recommend them to all parents,eveyone in there are just great and smiley from managers to the girls in the rooms,to the people in the kitchen ,everyone ,just so great,we just had a baby and my girl wasnt happy about it ,they still do help a lot about it.it is a very good chose for first time mothers and new to the nurseries then u ll always stay with them.i wish to send my son to there to when he gets little bit older.all the best to nice ladies... [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3NGFhb3dBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875d0bd3333b879:0x20c66158a1102696) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6TWxQC0nyz_sn_0My2ofKpiwKRJNxOZwbaGcMXvOpu1CsxA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mohammad Sayed 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZLXZmaXNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875d0bd3333b879:0x20c66158a1102696) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXDpdoYGx7c57n3ftTseCTgydQGcp-9N-uRu2qxVS1wcN4nN4eo=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) مهند الحراكي 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBMnFUVXRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875d0bd3333b879:0x20c66158a1102696) Reviews from Google for Castle Nursery and Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2361682087889610390&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: January 2010 - May 2024 Good - June 2018 Good - November 2015 Good - January 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Castle Nursery and Preschool ### How can Castle Nursery and Preschool be contacted? ### What stands out in Castle Nursery and Preschool's care and learning? ### How does Castle Nursery and Preschool support children with SEND? ### What outdoor spaces does Castle Nursery and Preschool use? ### Which curriculum approach does Castle Nursery and Preschool follow? ### Is Castle Nursery and Preschool suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in GUILDFORD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Castle Nursery and Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Pippas House Nursery Guildford · GU1 4RP 4.8(16 reviews) ](/nursery/pippas-house-nursery-gu1-4rp-2670697) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Guildford Guildford · GU1 4DA 5.0(40 reviews) ](/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-guildford-gu1-4da-2778722) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Castle Nursery and Preschool Guildford · GU1 3SY 4.9(21 reviews) ](/nursery/castle-nursery-and-preschool-gu1-3sy-ey305501) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Christopher Robin Day Nursery Guildford · GU1 1TN 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/christopher-robin-day-nursery-gu1-1tn-ey489917) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Drayton House Day Nursery and Pre-School Guildford · GU1 3NP 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/drayton-house-day-nursery-and-pre-school-gu1-3np-2688814) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### N Family Club Guildford Guildford · GU1 2BX 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/n-family-club-guildford-gu1-2bx-2845436) [See all nurseries in GUILDFORD →](/search?q=GUILDFORD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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