Castle View Private Day Nursery
We offer ‘30 hours childcare for working parents’.
We are a private day nursery located in Chester-le-Street. We received 'outstanding' grades at our last two Ofsted inspections for high quality provision for children aged birth to 5 years old.
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When is it on?
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening - Session information
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Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Lucy Healer
- Contact position
- Manager
- Telephone
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0191 388 1118
- reception@castleviewnursery.co.uk
Where to go
- Address
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Blind Lane
Chester-le-Street
County Durham - Postcode
- DH3 4AF
Other details
- Cost description
- Please contact for up to date cost information.
- Age range
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3 months - 5 years
Availability
- Childcare availability
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Closed bank holidays
- Free 3/4 yr places
- Yes
- Free 2 yr places
- Yes
- Will be providing 30 hours
- Yes
Special provisions
- Wheelchair access
- Yes - Wheelchair accessible.
- Special diets
- Yes - Can cater for Halal, organic milk, dairy, gluten and nut allergies.
- Special needs access
- Yes - SENCO in place.
- Special needs experience
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Speech Impediment
Language impairment
Learning difficulties
Other details
- School drop off/collection
- Last Ofsted inspection grade
- Good
- Ofsted report
- View the latest Ofsted inspection report
Local Offer
- Local Offer description
We recognise that all children have different needs and will endeavour to make sure that every individual child's needs are met.
We have a designated SENCo who attends training courses and regular meetings.
Additional funding can be claimed from the council to support children.
- Contact name
- Louise Mills
- Contact telephone
- 0191 388 1118
- Contact email
- reception@castleviewnursery.co.uk
How does the early year's provision identify and assess children with special educational needs and disabilities?
- How does the early year's provision identify and assess children with special educational needs and disabilities?
Staff maintain accurate and up to date files on all their key children. Their progress is linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage and is continually monitored.
Staff have a wealth of experience and are able to quickly identify and highlight children with whom they might have concerns about regarding their progress.
How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?
- How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?
Staff plan individually for all children on a weekly or fortnightly basis to ensure they can match the curriculum specifically to childrens individual requirements.
What training have the staff supporting children with SEND had, or are having?
- What training have the staff supporting children with SEND had, or are having?
Over half of the staff have received Autism training. The nursery has a strong commitment to furthering the knowledge and understanding of staff working with childen with SEN. Some members of staff have also been trained to use Makaton. There is also a wealth of experience working with speech and language concerns.
How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)
- How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)
The nursery is a large three story building with extensive outdoor provision. The nursery are commited to trying to support and provide care for a wide range of needs.
How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?
- How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?
The nursery maintain excellent communication with parents, schools and any other providers involved with their children. Diaries, permission to share information sheets and communication books are kept between the nursery and any other childcare settings working with the child.
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Journey planner
Address: Blind Lane Chester-le-Street County Durham