Day Nurseries Owned by Castle Nursery & Pre-School Ltd

It's such a welcoming and safe environment and my second child will be starting next month!

Castle Nursery in Shamley Green is such a lovely place to send my daughter. The staff are so friendly and caring and they always put on amazing activities for the children. My daughter always come home happy and exhausted!

Overall, it's a lovely nursery with a friendly, caring atmosphere, and we would happily recommend it to other parents.

My children love going to nursery, they always have lots of fun and have learnt so much during their time there

The staff at Castle Nursery are so caring and are so good at making the children feel safe. My little girl was very nervous and took a while to settle in. The staff went above and beyond to make her feel happy there and now she skips in very happily.

Our daughter has been attending Guardian house for a few months and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Everyone has been so warm and welcoming, and it's lovely to see how happy and settled our child is.

The nursery is always so clean, tidy and well organised, and there's clearly so much thought put into the activities. They're always varied, creative and imaginative, and it's lovely seeing all the different things the children get to experience.

The room leader has been particularly amazing - so kind, caring and attentive, and has made the whole transition feel really easy and reassuring for us.

We started our 11 month old full time, just over a month ago and it has been nothing short of a great experience, from the first email I sent regarding a place for him, to the updates on a weekly basis. We are so grateful for the team at Castle Nursery for being so considerate and attentive, for always giving extra cuddles on days when needed. He goes into nursery happy every morning, arms wide open to receive a cuddle! The key workers are incredible and very quickly picked up his habits, likes and dislikes. His skills are developing every day and it's incredible to see him flourishing. We look forward to hearing about his day and seeing how his week has been!

The Nursery is fantastic! I enrolled my child there on the advice and positive feedback of other parents. I have not been let down. My son has thrived at the nursery and is so happy. Staff are caring and attentive. I couldn't recommend it more.

My two boys have been at Guardian House since it has opened and are absolutely thriving there. The staff have been so kind and caring and genuinely seem to care about the boys and really know them and understand their interests as individuals. The rooms are lovely, bright and spacious with a fantastic range of activities. Highly recommend!

All my children have attended Castle nursery, the first started in 2019 and my third is still attending. I love the Castle team, most of whom have been the same over the last 7 years. Led by Leanne and Chelsea, they feel like one big happy family who genuinely care. They know each child so well and tailor their care to each child's needs. I trust them to create a warm, engaging environment that helps children thrive.

I was so nervous and guilty about sending my son to nursery but even on his clingiest days, he goes in gladly and I always find him playing happily when I go pick him up. Would really recommend Castle to any other parents.

And I know that when I go to work I trust that she is happy and safe with them and that is what matters most

My daughter has been at Castle since January and loves being here so much and all the staff. I feel so comfortable leaving her there. She has so much fun and learns so much. The best decision I made was moving her to this nursery.

A bonus for parents is the calendar of social activities, such as Mother's Day Breakfast. They offer a great opportunity to meet other parents, and to feel part of the Castle community.

Best of luck

I have / had all 3 of my children at Castle Nursery Markenfield. Starting off with my eldest back in 2017, Leanne (Nursery Manager) and her team have been amazing. They are friendly, caring, loving and I couldn't be more grateful for the support they've provided to me and my children during some tough times. Leanne and her team are excellent at following correct procedures / compliancy policies, whilst still maintaining that nurturing fun learning environment. They are also very focussed on correct nutrition for all their snacks and meals which is a bonus for me personally. Every single staff member at that nursery deserves recognition for their hard work. Highly recommend.

We have been so pleased with Castle Nursery (Markenfield) for our youngest son. We had a difficult experience with a different nursery with our eldest, and it's been much more positive here! I think it can be quite common in some childcare settings for staff turnover to be high, but Castle feels like a very stable and happy environment, and most staff members have been there a long time. Any changes are managed well and with plenty of notice. It might also seem like a small thing but I really like that all the staff make the effort to learn parents' names rather than just mum/dad!

Thank you Castle Nursery!

Both my children have been at Castle from 3 months. All three staff are so caring and my kids love them. They are always excited to go to nursery and there is a wide range of activities, including Zumba and cooking. They organize special days for them like a visiting farm. As a parent the nursery is extremely pragmatic and understanding. I am extremely glad we have this amazing nursery on our doorstep.

Both my son and daughter developed extremely well in this setting and encouraged to find their own personalities and sense of self and were both so sad to leave. There's such a feeling of family and sense of community and each of the teachers and manager are well loved by both parents and children.