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Castle Playgroup # Castle Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 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 - 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 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 registered Large outdoor space Breakfast 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 See 2 more 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Castle Playgroup Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10398757 Lead inspector Amy Johnson (EM) Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283395)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544713) 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://www.castleplaygroup.co.uk) The Hut, Kirby Muxloe Village Hall, LEICESTER, LE9 2EN [© 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#/-1.23049/52.62946/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near LEICESTER - [Day nurseries in LEICESTER](/search?q=LEICESTER) - [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-playgroup-le9-2en-ey544713) ## 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 - 1 Strengthen information gathered about children with EAL when they first start to help enable them to make good progress. - 2 Enhance support for children in spontaneous play to make the best possible progress. Inspection #10398757 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283395) 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 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjULAmjpT-UbBn6h6r9H2AQB-wnohP7rKKDcRqmRoxKHZL3xbiJ7=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Nick M 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlc3JuQjRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48775fb9eda18bd7:0x70be643889d477c3) Reviews from Google for Castle Playgroup. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8124040971816302531&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2019 - June 2025 Good - November 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Castle Playgroup ### Where is Castle Playgroup located? ### What are the fees at Castle Playgroup? ### What is Castle Playgroup working on improving? ### Is Castle Playgroup a private nursery? ### Is Castle Playgroup suitable for under-twos? ### When was Castle Playgroup established? ### How can Castle Playgroup be contacted? ### How are meals and snacks handled at Castle Playgroup? ## Nearby day nurseries in LEICESTER Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Castle Playgroup. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kirby Muxloe Day Nursery and Preschool Leicester · LE9 2AA ](/nursery/kirby-muxloe-day-nursery-and-preschool-le9-2aa-2637885) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Promise Childcare Leicester Forest East · LE3 3HL ](/nursery/promise-childcare-le3-3hl-226487) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Lilliput Montessori Day Nursery Leicester Forest East Leicester · LE3 3NU ](/nursery/lilliput-montessori-day-nursery-leicester-forest-east-le3-3nu-ey348114) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### St Mary's Playgroup Leicester · LE3 3FT 5.0(39 reviews) ](/nursery/st-mary-s-playgroup-le3-3ft-ey477732) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Bluebells of Ratby Leicester · LE6 0JF ](/nursery/bluebells-of-ratby-limited-le6-0jf-2649491) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.7 mi ### Mindful Me Nursery Leicester · LE3 6NP ](/nursery/mindful-me-nursery-le3-6np-2742771) [See all nurseries in LEICESTER →](/search?q=LEICESTER) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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