# Castle Kindergarten

Castle Kindergarten is a full-day nursery at Haswell Children's Centre, Church Street, Haswell, DH6 2DZ, in Haswell, Durham. It is registered for 59 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Castle Kindergarten Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-2803670  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Haswell Children's Centre, Church Street, Haswell, DH6 2DZ
- Registered places: 59
- Run by: [Castle Kindergarten Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/castle-kindergarten-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2803670

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803670

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2024 (Reference 2803670). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803670)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803670)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803670)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 19 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1760055)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Haswell Children's Centre, Church Street, Haswell, DH6 2DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.781583,-1.420245

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Durham there are about 4.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hetton Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Ludworth Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Shotton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Easington Lane Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Shotton Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shotton-childrens-centre-ey332903) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Wheatley Hill Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-2906904) |  |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Hetton Lyons Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hetton-lyons-nursery-school-ey291968) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Wheatley Hill Community Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wheatley-hill-community-nursery-ltd-ey330506) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Ribbon Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ribbon-daycare-ey342286) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Little Jems](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jems-2889684) |  |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Castle Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Castle Kindergarten Good at its inspection on 13 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Castle Kindergarten take?

Castle Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.

### Who runs Castle Kindergarten?

Castle Kindergarten is run by Castle Kindergarten Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2803670)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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