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Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool # Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 19 Stourcliffe Avenue, BOURNEMOUTH, BH6 3PU · Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Number of places 48 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool Ltd, located in Bournemouth (BH6 3PU), is a well-established childcare setting registered in 2012, offering full-day care for children aged 0 to 4. As a childcare on non-domestic premises, it provides a nurturing environment where children benefit from a well-planned curriculum designed to capture their interests and build their knowledge systematically. The nursery operates year-round, from 7:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays, ensuring consistent support for working families. With a strong focus on personal development, staff skillfully introduce new concepts, encouraging curiosity and extending children's understanding of the world. Children at Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool Ltd are encouraged to explore and develop independence in their self-care skills and gross motor skills through varied outdoor activities. The 19 dedicated staff members, a majority holding level 3 qualifications, work to foster secure attachments and help children make strong progress across all areas of development. The setting also provides government-funded childcare, demonstrating its commitment to accessible early years education. What it's like Children at this early years setting benefit from a good provision. They engage with a well-planned curriculum that sparks their curiosity, helping them build knowledge and make strong progress across all areas of development. With secure attachments to staff, children feel confident to explore and participate in new experiences, developing independence and pride in their achievements. Well-planned curriculum Strong role models Good communication Physical development ## Key facts Opening hours open each weekday, throughout the year, from 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool Last inspected 9 September 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children at this early years setting benefit from a good provision. They engage with a well-planned curriculum that sparks their curiosity, helping them build knowledge and make strong progress across all areas of development. With secure attachments to staff, children feel confident to explore and participate in new experiences, developing independence and pride in their achievements. Inspector highlights - Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum that captures their interests and builds their knowledge in a clear sequence. - Staff provide purposeful experiences that help children to recall what they know and connect this securely to new learning. - Children demonstrate secure attachments with staff, giving them confidence to explore and take part in new experiences. - Children make strong progress in their physical development. - Staff are excellent communicators and strong role models for language. - Staff feel well supported by leaders and managers, who foster a reflective culture. - Staff act as excellent role models and demonstrate respectful relationships in all their interactions. - Staff build strong partnerships with families from the start, gathering detailed knowledge about each child's development, needs and routines. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to take into account what they want children to learn during activities more precisely so that their interactions consistently extend children's knowledge and skills. Inspection #10399727 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288518) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399727 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50288518)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY440853) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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Staff plan the outdoor environment to offer varied opportunities for children to strengthen their gross motor skills. Younger children explore different spaces and levels, while older children practise climbing and develop confidence in their abilities. EAL / language support Staff support children's language development by introducing new vocabulary in engaging ways, revisiting familiar stories and songs, and encouraging babies to join in with actions and repeat key words. Older children are given choices about sharing stories with staff, ensuring their voices and opinions are valued and fostering confidence in spoken language from an early age. Inspection history Date: October 2012 - September 2025 Good - December 2019 Good - February 2016 Good - October 2012 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool ### How was Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool rated by Ofsted? ### What are the main strengths of Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool? ### Is Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool suitable for under-twos? ### What are the opening hours at Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool? ### How does Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool support children who speak English as an additional language? ## Nearby day nurseries in BOURNEMOUTH Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Bears Hideaway Nursery Bournemouth · BH6 3PN ](/nursery/bears-hideaway-nursery-bh6-3pn-ey335199) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Seaward Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH6 3SJ 5.0(13 reviews) ](/nursery/seaward-day-nursery-bh6-3sj-ey315405) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH6 5AB ](/nursery/fingers-n-thumbs-day-nursery-bh6-5ab-100467) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Little Dreamers Nursery and Preschool Bournemouth · BH5 2JU ](/nursery/little-dreamers-nursery-and-preschool-bh5-2ju-2871893) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Woodland Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH5 2JG ](/nursery/woodland-day-nursery-bh5-2jg-2670853) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH6 5JZ 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/cranleigh-lodge-day-nursery-bh6-5jz-ey361917) [See all nurseries in BOURNEMOUTH →](/search?q=BOURNEMOUTH) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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