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Castle Top Kids Club # Castle Top Kids Club Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2022) · St. Georges C of E Primary School, Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL5 0HT · Tameside Number of places 50 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Tameside About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Castle Nursery, established in 1986, is a childcare provider dedicated to fostering a healthy, safe, secure, and loving environment for children. They prioritise meeting individual needs, promoting positive relationships with caregivers, and encouraging growth and learning through play. The nursery aims to be a welcoming and stimulating space where children can build confidence and reach their full potential. They emphasise quality care, ensuring parents feel secure about their child's well-being. A warm atmosphere is cultivated for children, families, staff, and visitors alike. Additionally, The Castle Nursery is committed to providing healthy, balanced meals with alternatives for dietary requirements. They also strive to instil values of respect and diversity among the children in their care. The nursery operates across two main settings, Perryfields and Parkside, both offering dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschool children with access to outdoor play areas. Beyond the main nursery, they also offer a 'Castle Kids Club' which includes before and after school care, as well as a holiday club during school breaks. What it's like Children make good progress in their learning and development in this pre-school. They arrive happy and excited and confidently find their peg. They are invited to wear the pre-school uniform, which gives them a sense of belonging. Family-run since 1986 Two nursery locations Before & After School Club Holiday Club Sibling discount ## Pricing & funding Fees are based on a standard nursery day from 8am to 6pm, with early starts available from 7:30am. Funding is stretched over 51 weeks of the year. Fees include breakfast, snacks, high tea, and all in-nursery activities, with no minimum booking pattern required. Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Sibling discount 10% Good to know - No minimum booking pattern is required. - A 10% sibling discount is available on the oldest child's fees for year-round places. - A full-time discount is offered. - Fees include breakfast, snacks, high tea, and all in-nursery activities. - 30 hours funding is stretched across 51 weeks of the year. - Early starts from 7:30am are available on top of the standard 8am to 6pm nursery day. ## Key facts Food Healthy, balanced meals provided; caters for dietary requirements Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Castle Top Kids Club Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 2529603 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185693)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2529603) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=castle-top-kids-club-ol5-0ht-2529603) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Castle Top Kids Club Last inspected 10 May 2022 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 make good progress in their learning and development in this pre-school. They arrive happy and excited and confidently find their peg. They are invited to wear the pre-school uniform, which gives them a sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - Children make good progress in their learning and development. - Staff have high expectations for children's learning and behaviour, resulting in good behaviour and politeness. - Children have lots of opportunities to play outside and get daily exercise and fresh air. - Leaders support staff professional development and mental health, enabling staff to promote children's emotional well-being. - Staff know children very well, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they make progress and receive necessary support. Areas to develop - 1 provide children with more opportunities to express themselves creatively and explore a variety of materials, tools and textures - 2 enhance the curriculum for mathematics, providing children with more opportunities to explore number, patterns and mathematical language. Inspection #2529603 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50185693) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents express that their children make good progress in their learning as a direct result of coming to pre-school. > They comment that staff support their children's communication and language development well. > Parents feel that pre-school has a positive impact on their children's behaviour. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know children very well. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are making the progress they are capable of. This is due to staff putting in place tailored plans for children. Leaders make referrals in a timely manner. This ensures that children receive the support they need from other professionals to thrive in their development. Furthermore, staff use additional funding well to support children's individual needs. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing in the large sand box outside. They use spades to dig and buckets to make sand castles. Other children enjoy experimenting with the different patterns they can make in the sand using tractors. Children have lots of opportunity to play outside. They use bikes and the climbing frame to practise their coordination and balance skills. Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. 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