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The setting provides full day care for babies, toddlers and preschool children in one age span." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which funded hours does Kinder Castle accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Kinder Castle accepts 15 hours universal funding for 3- and 4-year-olds, 30 hours working-parent funding for 3- and 4-year-olds, and 15 hours for working parents from the age of 9 months. Tax-free childcare is also accepted." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours at Kinder Castle?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Opening hours are 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery runs for 51 weeks of the year and operates on an all-year basis." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much are the fees at Kinder Castle?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Published fees list a full day at £72 for under-2s and £68 for over-2s. Morning sessions cost £43 and afternoon sessions cost £42 for both age groups. 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Kinder Castle # Kinder Castle Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 4 Tynemouth Road, Tynemouth, NORTH SHIELDS, NE30 4AY · North Tyneside Number of places 97 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority North Tyneside 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 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 environment EYFS curriculum Home-cooked meals Extra-curricular activities Online 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 Childcare 15 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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kinder Castle Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10229492 Lead inspector Lisa Campbell Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183018)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280850) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://kinder-castle.co.uk/) 4 Tynemouth Road, Tynemouth, NORTH SHIELDS, NE30 4AY [© 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#/-1.42636/55.01599/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near NORTH SHIELDS - [Day nurseries in NORTH SHIELDS](/search?q=NORTH+SHIELDS) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kinder-castle-ne30-4ay-ey280850) ## Key facts Food Meals and snacks provided, catering for allergies and dietary requirements. Option to bring own food after discussion with manager. 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 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 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 - 1 extend children's experiences of outdoor learning, particularly for those children who prefer to learn outdoors - 2 review 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183018) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVFBoQilvsVIep_xlq6DvXk1nIa3bV35yDTYz1Ii-9PQLJn1XC1=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIcXUzVHF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487e6ec0c499abfd:0x6ee15dd3f6559dd0) Reviews from Google for Kinder Castle. 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