--- title: "Explorers Childcare Group Nursery, Swanage | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-group-bh19-2pw-ey543323 description: "Explorers Childcare Group, a nursery in Swanage — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Explorers Childcare Group Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · Swanage Youth And Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Swanage, BH19 2PW · Dorset Number of places 49 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Dorset ## About this day nursery Explorers Childcare Group, registered with Ofsted in 2017, operates from the Swanage Youth and Community Centre in Swanage, providing a nurturing environment for children aged 0-10 years. Open all year round, the day nursery welcomes children each weekday from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm. The setting received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 19th November 2024. Children at Explorers Childcare Group respond positively to the friendly and caring staff and benefit from established daily routines, which help them feel settled. During sociable mealtimes, children learn good manners, beginning to use or sign 'please' and 'thank you' from a young age. The curriculum is well-balanced, focusing on supporting children's personal, social, and emotional skills, and fostering independence, such as encouraging self-care skills like putting on coats and boots. The staff at Explorers Childcare Group are committed to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with parents and other agencies to cater to individual abilities. All children enjoy daily exercise, with older children delighting in outdoor play and activities that promote physical development, such as yoga sessions. Parents consistently praise the staff for their detailed feedback and supportive approach, highlighting the good progress their children make. The provider is a strong role model, effectively supporting staff development, which contributes to the overall high-quality teaching. Funding for government-funded places is provided. What it's like Children respond very positively to the friendly, caring staff and enjoy their gentle humour. Children recognise the established daily routines, such as when they sit together and enjoy sociable mealtimes, which helps them feel settled. Children learn to use good manners and begin to say or sign 'please' and 'thank you' from a young age. Friendly, caring staff Good early mathematical awareness Support for SEND Daily exercise Good communication skills Positive parent feedback ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours each weekday from 7.30am until 5pm Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2017 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Explorers Childcare Group Last inspected 19 November 2024 · Mary Daniel Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - The provider is an extremely good role model for staff and supports staff very well to develop their knowledge and skills. - Children develop their understanding of keeping fit and healthy through daily routines and activities. - Children develop their early mathematical awareness through fun activities. - Staff reflect on their practice and look at ways to make continual improvements. - Staff help children develop good communication skills overall. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of activities during some parts of the session to fully support all children's concentration and participation consistently well Inspection #10367423 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50264996) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the staff. > They comment that staff provide them with detailed feedback about their children's day and involve them in all aspects of their learning. > Parents comment that staff are extremely supportive of them and their children's needs and help their children make very good progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have raised their awareness of how to support children with different types of special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with parents and other agencies involved in children's care and learning to support their individual levels of ability. Outdoor space All children enjoy daily exercise. Older children shriek with delight as they run around chasing each other and the staff. Inspection history Date: February 2019 - November 2024 Good - February 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Explorers Childcare Group ### What outdoor space does Explorers Childcare Group use? ### What do parents value most at Explorers Childcare Group? ### When is Explorers Childcare Group open? ### Is Explorers Childcare Group suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Swanage Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Explorers Childcare Group. - Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Little Birds Pre-school Swanage · BH19 1QE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-birds-pre-school-bh19-1qe-2634135 - Ofsted: Good 6.9 mi ### Rock a Tots UK Poole · BH13 7ES https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rock-a-tots-uk-ltd-bh13-7es-2651157 - Ofsted: Outstanding 7.4 mi ### All Saints Nursery Poole · BH13 7BP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-bh13-7bp-109547 - Ofsted: Good 7.6 mi ### Rainbow Day Nursery School Poole · BH15 1TP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-school-ltd-bh15-1tp-ey364293 - Ofsted: Good 7.7 mi ### Muddy Boots Nursery School Poole · BH15 4BS 5.0(21 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-bh15-4bs-ey482827 - Ofsted: Good 7.8 mi ### Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School Poole · BH13 6DQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nemo-s-nursery-and-pre-school-bh13-6dq-ey406049 See all nurseries in Swanage →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Swanage ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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