King of the castle (and other stories)

Role-playing and imagination are two skills that children do so much better than adults. We try to make sure that they  are surrounded by a range of different toys, materials, media and space to let their minds run free. King of the castle, princess explorer or being an astronaut - we let them choose what they want to be and do.
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Creature comforts

Child with goldfish
Children love animals and nature- its a simple fact. Growing up with hands on experience of the nature is an important way for children to understand the world around them. We help the children in our care to open their eyes and really focus on all the wonderful things happening around them. A leaf that has been nibbled by a very hungry caterpillar, a snail hiding in a little crevice in a wall and a small bud on a twig which is going to grow into a beautiful flower. We collect, take photographs ...
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Lots of space for all those 1-2 year old movers and groovers….

Room for 1 to 2 year olds
At Castle View Day Nursery we have put a lot of time and effort into creating spaces that will inspire children to use their senses to explore the world around them. Kittens room has been designed with young toddlers and babies in mind. Eye level displays and mirrors, a gadget board and plenty of low level furniture for children to 'cruise' before they take their first all important step have all been encorporated to enable them to learn and develop. Lambs room provides space and opportun...
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Healthy Tots Accreditation

We are pleased to announce we have been accreditated as a 'Healthy Tots' setting. To achieve this we were inspected to see how we promote healthy eating, physical activity and the emotional health and well-being of all the children who attend Castle View. It is very important to us that the children in our care are being given the very best opportunities to engage in experiences which can help them to make effective life style choices in the future and that they have an understanding of what ...
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