--- title: "Castle Tots Day Nursery, Chessington | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/castle-tots-kt9-1je-ey548402 description: "Castle Tots, a day nursery in Chessington — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Castle Tots Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · Castle Hill Primary School, Buckland Road, Chessington, KT9 1JE · Kingston upon Thames Number of places 18 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Jun 2021 Local authority Kingston upon Thames ## About this day nursery Castle Hill Primary, located in Chessington, Surrey, serves the KT9 1JE area and is committed to providing a happy, exciting, and productive learning journey for its students. The school aims to work in partnership with parents, building upon the foundational experiences and skills children have already developed at home. Emphasising high standards and expectations, Castle Hill Primary prides itself on consistently striving for excellence across social, sporting, creative, and academic realms. The institution firmly believes in the vital role every member of its community plays—including pupils, parents, staff, governors, and supporting professionals—in ensuring the school reaches its full potential, often by going the extra mile. The school offers admissions for Reception and Years 1-6, with the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames handling these applications. For younger children, Castle Tots provides care for those aged 3 months to 3 years, and there are nursery admissions available for 3-4 year olds. The school website provides contact information for admissions, as well as general inquiries. Our ethos “We believe every member of the Castle Hill Community; pupils, parents, staff, governors and supporting professionals have a vital role to play in ensuring our school is the very best it can be, this means we all routinely go ‘that extra mile’.” What it's like Children show that they are extremely happy, safe and secure. They enjoy their time at the nursery and are given high levels of encouragement and support from the dedicated staff team. The manager and staff have high expectations for children's learning and development, planning a rich array of fun and challenging activities. Primary school attached nursery Community focused ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday Age range 3 months - 3 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Castle Tots Last inspected 23 June 2021 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children behave extremely well and interact with peers with kindness and tolerance. - Staff provide good support for children's communication and language development. - Staff focus heavily on ensuring that children's social and emotional development is embedded. - Children show delight in playing outdoors and exploring nature. - Staff's warm and supportive relationships with children are a strength of the setting. Areas to develop - 1 use every opportunity to promote independence skills for children - 2 develop staff's knowledge of speaking and listening strategies to enable them to better support children's vocabulary. Inspection #10143534 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166953) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report being extremely happy with the service the nursery provides. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Staff provide parents with lots of information to help continue children's learning at home. Outdoor space Older children have fun exploring a wide range of outdoor learning resources. They develop their physical skills as they learn to manoeuvre bicycles, build large structures, and use small trowels to dig in the mud kitchen. Children access the free-flow outdoor areas with confidence, and explore nature by searching for living things and watering vegetables they are growing. Inspection history Most recent inspection 23 June 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166953) ## Frequently asked about Castle Tots ### What is Castle Tots' Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Castle Tots? ### What are the opening hours for Castle Tots? ### Does Castle Tots support children with special educational needs and disabilities? ### What is the age range for children attending Castle Tots? ### What kind of outdoor play facilities does Castle Tots offer? ### How involved are parents in their child's learning at Castle Tots? ### How can I contact Castle Tots? ## About the setting Castle Tots registered in 2017 and is run by Castle Hill Academies Trust. It operates from a designated unit within Castle Hill Primary School, Chessington, in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The setting provides care for children aged from three months to three years and operates during term time only, with a holiday club during school holidays. URN EY548402 Registered person Castle Hill Academies Trust Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Chessington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Castle Tots. - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Playtime Day Nursery Chessington · KT9 2HA 5.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/playtime-day-nursery-kt9-2ha-131825 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Toad Hall Nursery Chessington Chessington · KT9 2EP 4.2(19 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-chessington-kt9-2ep-ey274840 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Miracle Gardens Nursery Chessington · KT9 2DH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/miracle-gardens-nursery-kt9-2dh-2748982 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Hook Pre-School Chessington · KT9 1PL https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hook-pre-school-kt9-1pl-131787 - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Acorn to Oak Nursery and Preschool Chessington · KT9 1PL 4.4(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/acorn-to-oak-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-kt9-1pl - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Advantage Day Nursery Surbiton · KT6 7QD 4.0(23 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/advantage-day-nursery-kt6-7qd-ey262274 See all nurseries in Chessington →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Chessington ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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