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About Mini Treasures in Castlemead

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Five children in red waterproof suits wade through a shallow, muddy stream; two hold hands, and a wooden barrier lines the bank at nursery in Castlemead

We are an Ofsted registered nursery located on Camberwell Road with a good transport network. We provide a wrap-around service for children in mainstream schools.

Inside, our nursery has a large classroom which is designed to incorporate the areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The environment is welcoming and well equipped with a wide range of resources. Children enjoy many art and craft activities and sharing stories with each other. Outside there is an enclosed garden where our children enjoy being active.

Safeguarding the children in our nursery is one of our utmost priorities and we offer state of the art security systems. Complete intercom systems and CCTV cameras are standard in all rooms ensuring that your children’s safety is paramount at all times.

Meet Our Nursery Manager

Fabiana is the Nursery Manager at Mini Treasures Castlemead, holding a Level 3 Diploma in the Early Years Workforce. She is also a qualified First Aider, Fire Marshal and Designated Safeguarding Lead, helping to ensure a safe, caring and nurturing environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive.

Five children in red waterproof suits wade through a shallow, muddy stream; two hold hands, and a wooden barrier lines the bank at nursery in Castlemead

Our Mission & Philosophy

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a dynamic and flexible approach that supports every child, irrespective of their age, stage or ability.

Our Philosophy

To support us in meeting this mission, our approach to learning is as inclusive as possible and we have created a unique philosophy that combines thinking from Reggio Emilia, Curiosity Approach, and Forest School curricula.

By blending indoor and outdoor classrooms in a home-away-from-home environment, we are able to create a space where children feel empowered and ready to learn.

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Nature Forest School Curriculum and Curiosity Approach Outdoor playground in Castlemead

Who We Are

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Mini Treasures got its start over 10 years ago by owner Sharon Siwoku when she was looking for a nursery for her own child and wanted to create a space that didn’t simply help children to hit developmental milestones, but saw them as independent and curious little learners.

“When my son was one year old, I was looking for a quality and family-orientated setting where every child would be seen as an individual and able to thrive in a home-from-home environment where children's imagination and curiosity are enhanced by the educators and the environment.”

Sharon Sikwou, Owner of Mini Treasures Nurseries

As a small group of nurseries, each of our settings has been carefully designed to foster early learning in a fun and safe environment. We strive to make every day engaging for children, using a combination of Reggio Emilia and Curiosity Approach thinking to provide an environment that gives children the opportunity to use natural and authentic resources to enhance their learning.

We believe our innovative approach gives children a bright and positive start in life as we encourage both exploration and discovery as well as emotional intelligence and building friendships.

Merging Teaching and Childcare

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A toddler in a striped shirt reaches toward colorful ribbons beside a small white table with a picture book on it.
A toddler in a striped shirt reaches toward colorful ribbons beside a small white table with a picture book on it.

We believe that it’s never too early to start learning and that it’s vital to always present opportunities for children to learn and grow as soon as they start at our setting. 

By developing our programs with childcare specialists and taking inspiration from a number of philosophies, including Reggio Emilia, Curiosity Approach, and Forest Schools, we’ve been able to hone in on what makes early education a success and created a learning program that allows our children to enter school seamlessly.

At Mini Treasures, we combine teaching and childcare to foster an environment of love and support that also inspires children to have a love for learning.

Ready To Discover Mini Treasures Nursery?

The best way to feel the Castlemead difference is to visit. Come and see our cosy rooms, meet the team and picture your child here. Book a tour or call us.