The Castle Kindergarten

Weekly outings to Dundonald Park and specialist singing and dance give The Castle Kindergarten a recognisable rhythm. This Wimbledon nursery takes children aged two to five, combining early literacy and number work with cooking, movement and outdoor experiences.

No Ofsted inspection has been published for this setting yet. Morning, afternoon and longer-day bookings run during term time.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) shapes the day through learning about communication, relationships, movement, literacy and the wider world. Alongside it, the Castle Curriculum adds literacy, numeracy and handwriting teaching, with weekly specialist activities including tennis, cooking and music.

Reading develops at each child's pace. Dandelion Launchers, The Oxford Reading Tree and Songbirds are reading schemes introduced when children are ready. Letter sounds are introduced weekly, while counting, puzzles and measuring give numbers a practical purpose.

Outdoor play happens daily, and weekly Dundonald Park visits bring opportunities to notice seasonal changes. Programmable toys and digital cameras introduce technology; role-play costumes and props support imaginative play. Singing takes place on Wednesdays and dance on Thursdays, with Christmas and summer concerts giving children opportunities to perform.

After Nursery Club extends the activity choices: Construction Club on Mondays uses individual Lego tasks and collaborative building; Tuesday's Movement and Mindfulness combines yoga with more energetic movement. Wednesday brings Drama, while Thursday's Outdoor craft and skills explores nature and materials.

A key person builds relationships with both child and parent during settling. Starts are staggered where possible, parents can initially remain, and short separations develop gradually. Sessions may be shortened early on, giving families scope to adjust the transition to their child.

The SEN department runs social-skills games centred on communication and friendships. Parent meetings, developmental assessments and reports are included in fees, providing opportunities to discuss children's progress.

Sessions and Attendance

The address is 20 Henfield Road, London SW19 3HU. Morning sessions run from 9.15am to 12.15pm; afternoons run from 12.45pm to 3.45pm, with a 1pm afternoon start for two-year-olds. The Longer Day runs from 9.15am to 3.45pm, and Early Bird care begins at 8.30am. After Nursery Club operates Monday to Thursday until 5pm.

Attendance follows three terms with half-term breaks. From the term after their third birthday, children must attend at least five morning or afternoon sessions each week. Registration uses an online form; enquiries can be made by telephone, email or contact form.

Funding and Paid Extras

15 Hours Universal Funding and Working Parent Entitlement can be used for afternoon sessions during term time, with no extra charges for the funded afternoon pattern. Private hours are also offered. Current prices come in the nursery's written quotation, and the fees page sets out the booking options.

Hot lunch is included in the combined morning-and-afternoon package; lunch is charged separately as an addition to other bookings, including funded afternoons. Consumables are included. Early Bird care, extra afternoons and After Nursery Club carry separate charges.

The registration charge applies only to private hours. A deposit is credited against the final term, and withdrawal requires a full term's written notice; otherwise the full term's fees are charged and Universal Funding cannot apply.

• Weekly commitment. The minimum attendance rule starts the term after a child's third birthday. This matters if you want fewer sessions as your child grows.
• Club handover. Club starts are given as 3.30pm in opening times and 3.45pm in the fee schedule. Confirm the handover time when arranging a visit.
• Individual support. Social-skills games form part of SEN provision. At a visit, discuss how support would be planned for your child's particular needs.

The Castle suits families seeking term-time morning or afternoon sessions, alongside those choosing a longer day with specialist activities. Its concrete appeal is the combination of early reading, park outings and creative sessions; the attendance commitment needs to fit the family's week.