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Castle Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·The Hut, Kirby Muxloe Village Hall, LEICESTER, LE9 2EN · Leicestershire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2025
Local authority
Leicestershire

About this day nursery

Castle Playgroup, nestled in Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, offers a stimulating and supportive setting for young children. This established, Ofsted-registered pre-school and nursery, overseen by qualified childcare experts, provides a vibrant child-centred environment for playing, learning, and exploring.

Situated in mature parkland, the facility boasts ample outdoor areas and convenient free parking, all within a short stroll of Kirby Muxloe Primary School. Beyond its core nursery services, Castle Playgroup extends its offerings to school-aged children through 'Castle Kidz,' an engaging breakfast and after-school club designed for 4 to 11-year-olds.

This club ensures children start their day with a continental breakfast before being walked to school and offers a rich array of activities, healthy snacks, and even a dedicated homework zone for after school. The playgroup focuses on creating a nurturing atmosphere where every child can flourish.

What it's like

Staff emotionally support children during settling sessions and build strong key person relationships. Children form close attachments, feel confident to seek help, and are beginning to manage their emotions. Staff help all children adapt their language and interactions to support children's needs well.

Ofsted registeredLarge outdoor spaceBreakfast and after-school club

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate or as fixed session rates for pre-school blocks ending at midday, 1pm, or 3pm. Additional breakfast and afterschool clubs are billed separately. Snacks, drinks, or continental breakfast are included depending on the club session attended.

  • Pre-school hourly rate£4.00 / hour
  • Pre-school session (9am - 12pm)£12.00 / session
  • Pre-school session (9am - 1pm)£16.00 / session
  • Pre-school session (9am - 3pm)£24.00 / session
  • Breakfast club (7:30am - 8:45am)£4.50 / session

Good to know

  • Pre-school sessions run from 9am to 12pm, 1pm, or 3pm.
  • Children staying for the full pre-school day until 3pm must bring a packed lunch.
  • Breakfast club runs from 7.30am to 8.45am and includes a continental breakfast.
  • Afterschool club is available from 3pm to either 5pm or 6pm, with snacks and drinks included.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3pm for playgroup sessions. Out-of-school provision offers sessions from 7:30am to 8:30am and 3pm to 6pm.

Age range

2-4 years (pre-school), 4-11 years (Castle Kidz)

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Castle Playgroup

Last inspected 27 June 2025 · Amy Johnson (EM)

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

Staff emotionally support children during settling sessions and build strong key person relationships. Children form close attachments, feel confident to seek help, and are beginning to manage their emotions. Staff help all children adapt their language and interactions to support children's needs well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are well supported in their development, particularly those with SEND.
  • Staff engage effectively with children during planned activities and routines to support communication and language skills.
  • Children show good levels of independence and develop key skills for the future.
  • Children enjoy being physically active and develop both large and small muscles.
  • Staff effectively share information about children's learning with parents and schools.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen information gathered about children with EAL when they first start to help enable them to make good progress.
  • 2Enhance support for children in spontaneous play to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10398757 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff help all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They adapt their language and interactions to support children's needs well. Children make good progress especially those with SEND. Leaders and staff put in place effective support for all children especially those with SEND. They work effectively with outside agencies and parents to ensure consistency in information sharing. Staff skilfully adapt their teaching to reflect the needs of the children. Children with SEND thrive.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being physically active within the setting's outdoor space. They also access a variety of activities indoors to develop their larger muscles.

Parent Reviews of Castle Playgroup

5.0
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Inspection history

Date: November 2019

  • June 2025Good
  • November 2019Good

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