Quality of education
Good
Day Nursery
Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield
8 Clarence Walk, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AD·Newcastle upon Tyne council·Ofsted URN: EY225329
Full day care
Day Nursery
3 months to 5 years
46 places
10 childcare staff
Registered 4 Dec 2002
Early Years Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
FMS Inspection Score
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Good
7/10
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Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield is an Ofsted-registered nursery in Newcastle upon Tyne. The current provider data lists 46 places. Its current FMS Inspection Score is 7/10 (Good).
Opening Hours
- Fri
- 08:00-18:00
- Mon
- 08:00-18:00
- Tue
- 08:00-18:00
- Thu
- 08:00-18:00
- Wed
- 08:00-18:00
- Opening schedule
- Open all year
- Full days
- Available
- Half-day sessions
- Offered
Closed: Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas & 6 training days per year
Contact Information
Get in touch with the nursery directly
8 Clarence Walk, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AD
Manager
Deborah Boston (Manager)
Owner
Newcastle City Council
Ofsted Inspection
Inspection outcome and judgement breakdown
7/10
FMS Inspection Score
Good
Based on 4 subcategory ratings
Official Ofsted Grade
Good
Inspected: 5 April 2022
Safeguarding: Yes
Inspection History
5 Apr 2022|Most recent full inspection|Good
18 Nov 2016|Previous full inspection|Good
9 Aug 2013|Earlier full inspection|Good
Inspection Judgements
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
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