--- title: "Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School, a nursery in Malpas — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The setting operates from Unit 6." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School # Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · Unit 6, Castle Farm, Malpas, SY14 8AQ · Cheshire East Number of places 51 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority Cheshire East About - About - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School, located in Malpas, Cheshire, was registered in 2018 as a childcare on non-domestic premises setting. It operates all year round, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and one week at Christmas. The nursery accommodates children from 0 to 4 years old, with a total capacity of 51 children and 60 on roll. With 15 childcare staff members, 10 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above, the nursery provides a warm and secure environment where children feel settled and happy. Staff are attentive to children's care needs, supporting their well-being, and quickly responding to their needs. The nursery actively engages parents and carers in all aspects of their children's care and education, fostering strong relationships and ensuring a supportive community for the children's development. What it's like Children receive a warm welcome from the caring and attentive staff. All children show that they are settled and happy. Staff build strong relationships with children and show genuine care for them. They sensitively support new babies, who soon settle and enjoy a cuddle with staff. Overall, the curriculum is effective in supporting children's progress. Children are curious learners and show an interest in exploration. Warm welcome Effective curriculum Strong relationships Caring staff Good role models Healthy lifestyles ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School Last inspected 25 March 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children receive a warm welcome from the caring and attentive staff. All children show that they are settled and happy. Staff build strong relationships with children and show genuine care for them. They sensitively support new babies, who soon settle and enjoy a cuddle with staff. Overall, the curriculum is effective in supporting children's progress. Children are curious learners and show an interest in exploration. Inspector highlights - Children receive a warm welcome from caring and attentive staff, and all children show that they are settled and happy. - The curriculum is effective in supporting children's progress, and children are curious learners showing interest in exploration. - Leaders are good role models for staff, guiding and supporting their practice well, and using evaluation to identify appropriate areas for improvement. - Staff are committed to nurturing children's learning and quickly identify children who may need additional support, collaborating effectively with other professionals. - Staff help children develop a wide range of skills for school, understanding the importance of good communication and language skills. - Staff encourage children to take on self-care tasks and develop healthy lifestyles, offering regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the outdoor area. - Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, model positive behaviours, and incorporate mathematical concepts into children's play and routines. - Leaders and staff build strong relationships with parents and carers, ensuring parents are involved in all aspects of their children's care and education. Areas to develop - 1 Support children to maintain focus and listen more intently, by considering the impact of background distractions on children's engagement and learning. - 2 Strengthen the curriculum by structuring it more precisely for each age group of children. Inspection #10375992 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275407) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sandy Bears Nursery + Pre School Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10375992 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275407)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555921) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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