Shamley Green, Surrey
Guildford Road
Shamley Green
Surrey
GU5 0RS
Tel: 01483 898 811
sh**********@**************co.uk
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Established in 2002, Castle Nursery in Shamley Green is a welcoming 39-place rural day nursery situated within the grounds of Wonersh & Shamley Green Primary School. The single-storey building offers full disabled access and features two well-equipped rooms, one for under-twos and one for over-twos, each designed to meet the developmental needs of the children in their care.
Both rooms have direct access to the outdoor play areas, where children can build towers in the construction area, pour and scoop in the sand and water area, or curl up with a story in the cosy area. The over-twos benefit from free-flow access between indoors and outdoors, with a sensory area, mud kitchen and a canopied creative area. A large loose-parts zone and a variety of gross-motor equipment on a new safety surface further enhance opportunities for physical play and exploration.
The nursery is fortunate to have a beautiful woodland environment nearby, attracting local wildlife and providing a perfect setting for our Forest School sessions. Here, the children can explore and experiment following their curiosity and ideas in a natural environment. We also have a nursery allotment that is a vibrant, hands-on learning space, where children can plant and grow their own fruits, vegetables and herbs. From sowing seeds to harvesting produce, the allotment supports learning across the early years curriculum, while also promoting sustainability.
Children enjoy a diverse range of extra-curricular activities, including Music and Movement, Baby Sensory, Toddler Yoga and Sports. These sessions support physical, emotional and cognitive development in fun and meaningful ways.
Our dedicated team of longstanding staff is at the heart of our nursery community, with many members having been with us for several years. We offer families continuity, stability and a wealth of experience.
Our management team
Natalie Jones, Nursery Manager
Natalie has worked in childcare for 23 years, beginning her career straight after college. During this time, she spent 20 years at her first nursery, where she developed a wealth of experience supporting children and families through the early years.
Throughout her career, Natalie has cared for children from 3 months up to 7 years old across a variety of childcare settings. Natalie has also held the role of Deputy Manager for 13 years, gaining extensive leadership experience while helping to create nurturing, safe and engaging environments where children can thrive.
Natalie holds a BA (Hons) in Childcare and Education, which has strengthened her passion for supporting children's learning and development. She is committed to providing high-quality early years education and building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Natalie is excited to begin the next chapter of her career as Nursery Manager at Castle Nursery Shamley Green and look forward to leading the team, supporting families, and helping every child reach their full potential.
Sophie Hamilton, Deputy Nursery Manager
Sophie has been a valued member of the Castle Nursery team for 10 years, including 8 years as a Room Leader. Sophie hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have also been the nursery's SENDCo for the past 8 years. Throughout her time here, she have developed a strong passion for supporting children as they learn, grow and achieve important milestones during their nursery journey.
Sophie enjoys building positive relationships with both children and their families, creating a nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child feels safe, valued, and encouraged to thrive. In her role as SENDCo, she is particularly passionate about ensuring that all children receive the support they need to reach their full potential and feel included in every aspect of nursery life.
Watching children develop their confidence, independence, and individual personalities is the most rewarding part of her role. Sophie is proud to play a part in helping each child grow, achieve, and create positive early learning experiences that will support them throughout their future education.
Hours open
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, with the option of an early start from 7:30am or a late finish up to 6:30pm
Age range
3 months to 5 years