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Emergency cover for children of key workers
Dear Parents, Please be advised that Castle Lane Day Nursery will remain open from Monday 23rd March, 2020, for the children of parents who work within the 'Key Worker' categories. The list of 'key workers' is available here:...
Castle Lane to close due to Coronavirus
Dear parents You will be aware that we have been instructed to close and will not be open from 6pm Friday 20th March, 2020. This letter is to reassure you that your place will be available when we are allowed to reopen and we are making the difficult decisions...
Coronavirus: 15 ideas to entertain the kids at home (without glitter)
Following the worldwide Coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic, the latest advice is to stop non-essential contact with others and to practice social isolation. Easier said than done when you have small children! So how can you keep the kids entertained at home during these...
COVID-19: Guidance for Parents
Important information about infectious diseases As you will be well aware, the world is currently facing an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19. This epidemic is understandably a cause for concern as it continues to spread throughout the UK, with the...
Why the Wildlife Trusts want your child to have a daily one hour nature boost
We all know that getting outdoors is a great way for children to get some exercise, take a break from computer games and burn off their energy. And now the Wildlife Trusts are calling for every child to have a one hour nature boost every day, as part of the school...
Castle Lane Staff now trained as Mental Health First Aiders
Two members of staff at Castle Lane Day Nursery have just completed training as first aiders in mental health. Castle Lane Day Nursery Co-owner and Manager, Vikki Gamble along with Baby Room nursery nurse Colette Jarvis both attended the two day training in December...
Feedback from Survey of Castle Lane Day Nursery
Following a survey in October 2019 of all parents and carers of children attending Castle Lane Day Nursery, we are delighted to announce a number of helpful improvements, which we feel will make a positive difference to those attending our setting. 2019 Survey of...
Feedback from Survey of Breakfast Club and After School Club
Following a survey of all parents of children attending both Breakfast Club and After School Club in October 2019, Castle Lane Day Nursery is delighted to announce a number of helpful improvements, which we feel will make a positive difference to those attending our...
Castle Lane welcomes new team member to its Forest School
As our Forest School continues to grow from strength to strength, we’re delighted to welcome our newest member, Rye MacFarlane, to the Castle Lane Forest School team. A new dad with a passion for the great outdoors Introducing himself, Rye says “I’m 31 and have just...
Castle Lane Day Nursery and After School Club walks for 24 hours in support of Jesse
Market Harborough based Castle Lane Day Nursery and After School Club has just completed a mammoth 24 hours non-stop walk in support of one of its own children, Jesse Rutland, whose family are actively trying to raise more than £10,000 to fund vital medical treatment....