Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield
8 Clarence Walk, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1ADOfsted rating
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Inspected, with no overall grade
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- Last inspected June 2026Recently, so the report is up to date
- Room for 45 childrenA mid-sized nursery
- Full day careOpen long enough to cover a working day
More official details
- Type of provider
- Childcare on non-domestic premises · Full day care
- Run by
- Newcastle City Council
- Registered with Ofsted
- 04/12/2002
- Local council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Region
- North East
- Ofsted reference (URN)
- EY225329
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About Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield
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A full day care nursery in Newcastle upon Tyne, last inspected by Ofsted in June 2026. Registered for 45 places and run by Newcastle City Council.
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Location
8 Clarence Walk, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1AD
Castle Nurseries at Shieldfield
8 Clarence Walk, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1AD
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