Food
Meals and snacks provided, catering for allergies and dietary requirements. Option to bring own food after discussion with manager.
Kinder Castle
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
Number of places
97 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
North Tyneside
About this day nursery
Kinder Castle is a family-oriented nursery in North Shields, dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from birth to five years old. The nursery aims to be a "home away from home" and works closely with parents and carers to achieve this.
With a focus on individualised learning, the experienced and friendly staff follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, adapting activities to suit each child's unique needs and interests. The nursery uses an online learning journey system, Tapestry, allowing parents to track their child's development and contribute to their learning journey.
Kinder Castle prides itself on its modern, purpose-built facilities, ensuring a high standard of care. They also emphasise the importance of good nutrition, offering a home-cooked menu prepared by their chef, catering to various dietary requirements.
Furthermore, they offer extra-curricular activities such as music, dancing, and language classes, and even life-saving skills training for children.
Our ethos
Kinder Castle provides a nurturing and stimulating "home away from home" environment, following the EYFS curriculum with a focus on individualised learning adapted to each child's needs and interests. They value close partnerships with parents and aim to foster development through diverse activities and a focus on nutrition.
What it's like
Children are happy and settled, demonstrating positive attitudes, engagement, curiosity, and enthusiasm in their play. The well-established key-person system allows staff to form close bonds with children, understand their individual interests and development, and plan experiences to widen their understanding of the local community. Children behave well, understand 'golden rules', and discuss feelings with staff and peers.
Family-centred environmentEYFS curriculumHome-cooked mealsExtra-curricular activitiesOnline learning journal
Pricing & funding
Fees are structured by age bands (under and over two years) with options for full days, morning, or afternoon sessions. Standard fees include nappies, wipes, extra-curricular activities, and trips. Discounts are available for full-time places and siblings, while funded sessions incur extra food costs.
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
Good to know
- Offers a 10% sibling discount, full-time discounts, and summer discounts.
- Consumables such as nappies, wipes, extra-curricular activities, and trips are included in the fees.
- Separate food costs apply during funded hours depending on the session type.
Key facts
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm. Closed on Christmas Day and bank holidays.
Session types
Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session
Age range
Birth to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Staff
19
Established
2004
Waitlist
Unknown
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kinder Castle
Last inspected 31 March 2022 · Lisa Campbell
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 are happy and settled, demonstrating positive attitudes, engagement, curiosity, and enthusiasm in their play. The well-established key-person system allows staff to form close bonds with children, understand their individual interests and development, and plan experiences to widen their understanding of the local community. Children behave well, understand 'golden rules', and discuss feelings with staff and peers.
Inspector highlights
- The manager has a clear vision for the nursery and develops an inclusive curriculum that incorporates children's interests and stages of development.
- The manager works together with staff, providing regular supervisions and team meetings to support staff well-being.
- Staff provide a variety of equipment and resources to support children's existing skills.
- Children learn to take turns, share ideas and be kind to each other, developing meaningful friendships.
- Relationships with parents are strong, and staff offer support and advice on various topics.
Areas to develop
- 1extend children's experiences of outdoor learning, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors
- 2review staff's use of vocabulary when interacting with children to use clear words to help children build on their already good communication skills.
Inspection #10229492 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the nursery and the care that their children receive.
Parents feel their child's individual needs are met at the nursery but also that the nursery offers support to parents when needed.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported at nursery. Staff work well together and with other professionals to ensure that children receive the support they need.
Outdoor space
Children spend time in the outdoor area and benefit from daily exercise and extending their physical skills. Children enjoy exploring the rain and snow with staff and their friends. However, time is often limited, which reduces children's deep engagement with exploring the natural world and the resources outdoors.
Parent Reviews of Kinder Castle
5.0
(1)
faezeh eghbalian
a year ago
It's the best nursery I've ever seen. Thanks all tram and manager. We are very blessed to have you.
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Inspection history
Date: June 2009
- March 2022Good
- January 2017Good
- August 2016Inadequate
- August 2013Good
- June 2009Good
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