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Explorers Childcare # Explorers Childcare in Shrewsbury Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Harlescott Junior School, Featherbed Lane, SHREWSBURY, SY1 4QN · Shropshire Number of places 80 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2024 Local authority Shropshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Explorers at Sundorne is a highly regarded childcare facility established in September 2013, dedicated to fostering the development and learning of children from 24 months up to year 6. The nursery is situated within the grounds of Sundorne Infants and Nursery School, providing a stimulating environment that incorporates regular outings and visits to the local community. They offer flexible care options to accommodate individual family needs, including both before and after-school care as well as a diverse range of session timings. The ethos of Explorers at Sundorne is centred around learning through play and they pride themselves on their team of experienced and fully qualified staff. They also provide holiday care, which can be booked separately, ensuring continuous support for families. The nursery values outdoor play and active engagement to enrich the children’s experiences. Our ethos Explorers at Sundorne's ethos is centred around learning through play, valuing outdoor play and active engagement to enrich children's experiences. They pride themselves on their experienced and qualified staff. What it's like Staff create an extremely safe, secure and happy learning environment, which ensures that every child reaches their full potential. Children are at the heart of the 'Explorers' childcare family, benefiting from a broad and personalised curriculum tailored to their individual needs. Learning through play Flexible care options Experienced staff Community engagement ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Full day session (7:30am - 6:00pm) £48.50 / day - Nursery session (9:00am - 3:00pm) £31.00 / session - Nursery session (9:00am - 12:00pm) £15.50 / session - Nursery session (9:00am - 1:00pm) £20.00 / session - Nursery session (12:00pm - 3:00pm) £15.50 / session See 6 more ## Key facts Session types 9:00am to 12 noon, 9:00am to 3:00pm, 12:00pm to 3:00pm, 12 noon to 6:00pm, before school care, after school care, holiday club Opening hours Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.00pm, term time only or all year around. Age range 24 months up to Year 6 Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Explorers Childcare Inspection date Jul 2024 Inspection no. 10348780 Lead inspector Beverley Devlin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255289)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2680225) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=explorers-childcare-ltd-sy1-4qn-2680225) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Explorers Childcare Last inspected 24 July 2024 · Beverley Devlin Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Staff create an extremely safe, secure and happy learning environment, which ensures that every child reaches their full potential. Children are at the heart of the 'Explorers' childcare family, benefiting from a broad and personalised curriculum tailored to their individual needs. Inspector highlights - Managers and staff plan an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all children. - The curriculum provides children with a rich and diverse range of learning experiences based on themes. - Staff support children's personal development, and high priority is given to children's voices. - Children show excellent levels of focus and concentration. - Leaders and staff have built superb partnerships with the host school children will attend. Inspection #10348780 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255289) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > 'The manager and her team go above and beyond to support parents and children.' Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional support. Staff are quick to recognise and act on any concerns to ensure that children receive any early intervention they may need as swiftly as possible. Additional funding is used exceptionally well by leaders to extend children's understanding about the world around them and give them opportunities to visit many places of interest. Outdoor space Children's laughter and excited chatter can be heard in the garden as they play, while inside they calmly interact with staff and each other. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Explorers Childcare 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIiyPlf2FlqLhh7aaXxCk7SBkban33hW_7k73YaPIEPPwediw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Becky Collins 2 years ago My son has been going to explorers for a few years now he loves it the staff are fantastic would highly recommend 👌 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKdFphVXBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a9e9c01ed79fd:0x375caa12b87b0290) Reviews from Google for Explorers Childcare. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3989250367324619408&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 24 July 2024 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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