# Kinder Castle

Kinder Castle is a full-day nursery at 4 Tynemouth Road, Tynemouth, NORTH SHIELDS, NE30 4AY, in Tynemouth, North Tyneside. It is registered for 97 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-castle-ey280850  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 Tynemouth Road, Tynemouth, NORTH SHIELDS, NE30 4AY
- Registered places: 97
- Phone: 0191 270 4545
- Website: https://kinder-castle.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY280850

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 March 2022, 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/EY280850

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2004 (Reference EY280850). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280850)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280850)
- Registered places: 97 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280850)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 Tynemouth Road, Tynemouth, NORTH SHIELDS, NE30 4AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.015986,-1.426362

- Station: Tynemouth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.1 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Northumberland Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In North Tyneside there are about 3.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Priory School | All-through | 4–18 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| King Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hadrian Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Monkhouse Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Spring Gardens Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (December 2021) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, North Shields | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Linskill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/linskill-nursery-ey450277) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Tynemouth Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tynemouth-nursery-310214) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Sir James Knott Nursery School Nest at Howard Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sir-james-knott-nursery-school-nest-at-howard-street-2861121) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [YMCA Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ymca-day-nursery-ey555165) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Hubbers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hubbers-day-nursery-2526033) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Rise and Shine Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-and-shine-early-years-ey478681) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kinder Castle Good at its inspection on 31 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kinder Castle take?

Kinder Castle is registered with Ofsted for up to 97 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Kinder Castle?

Tynemouth (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kinder Castle?

You can call 0191 270 4545 and visit kinder-castle.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY280850)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kinder+Castle&query_place_id=ChIJ_auZxMBufkgR0J1V9tNd4W4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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