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Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool # Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · East Cowes Family Centre, Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6PA · Isle of Wight Number of places 50 places Age range 3–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Isle of Wight About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this early years setting 15 pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. Children quickly develop strong relationships with staff and their friends, confidently engaging with visitors and kindly sharing toys. The nursery fosters imaginative play and helps children build good self-esteem and positive behaviour. Children learn about the uniqueness of every individual, valuing and respecting that some friends have different needs. Staff excel in promoting physical development, recognising individual needs and adapting the environment for safe risk-taking. Children are encouraged to persevere with challenging activities, for instance, confidently climbing and maneuvering in the geodome, and developing good hand-to-eye coordination through ball games with staff. " The manager is highly qualified and dedicated, leading a team of equally committed and well-qualified staff who prioritise the children's well-being and development. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed into the pre-school by staff, who help them to feel happy and safe. Children develop good relationships with staff and their friends, speaking confidently to visitors and sharing toys kindly. They play imaginatively and develop good levels of self-esteem and behave well. Warm welcome Good self-esteem Varied curriculum Dedicated staff Physical skills promoted physical\_3\_4yr 30h\_working\_3\_4yr tax\_free\_childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 5.15pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool Last inspected 16 September 2022 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 Children are warmly welcomed into the pre-school by staff, who help them to feel happy and safe. Children develop good relationships with staff and their friends, speaking confidently to visitors and sharing toys kindly. They play imaginatively and develop good levels of self-esteem and behave well. Inspector highlights - Children are warmly welcomed into the pre-school by staff, who help them to feel happy and safe. - Children develop good levels of self-esteem and behave well. - Children benefit from a varied curriculum that motivates them to play and learn. - The manager is qualified and dedicated in her role and leads a team of well-qualified and equally dedicated staff, who put the children at the heart of their practice. - Staff promote children's physical skills well. Areas to develop - 1 gather more information from parents, carers and other sources, particularly in relation to communication and language skills, to further enhance the planning for children's learning needs, from the outset - 2 focus professional development more precisely on gaining skills and knowledge that can be used to enhance the support for individual children's learning, based on their particular needs. Inspection #10208328 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196618) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10208328 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50196618)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527010) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed East Cowes Family Centre, Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6PA ## Explore day nurseries near East Cowes - [Day nurseries in East Cowes](/search?q=East+Cowes) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=seashells-early-years-centre-ltd-preschool-po32-6pa-2527010) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents speak positively about the setting, saying that they feel staff are kind and caring. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children learn that they are all unique and that some friends' needs are different from their own, and how to value and respect these. Outdoor space Staff promote children's physical skills well. They recognise the individual needs of children and adapt the environment to help them to take risks safely, as they play. When activities are more challenging, staff help children to keep on trying, to successfully achieve new skills. For instance, children confidently climb and manoeuvre their bodies as they move around the geodome. They learn how to throw and catch balls with staff, gaining good hand-to-eye coordination skills. ## Google Reviews of Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW_z4xzxeRR_bFTbz8uvhQWItel-ke8KS5OFeLebS5br8NEI_Io=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Chloe Moore 3 years ago Lovely nursery and preschool. Fantastic staff, highly recommend! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4dWNDNmx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487463578709a45b:0x5870920fb4a77090) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX8JybDiVyjqxzsd6GqQPxctBxFKRRI0gowpCNUAgWnHBHP4XXoUQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Barbara Klie 7 years ago Lovely nursery, the staff just brilliant, highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR3d0pUcUpREAE!2m1!1s0x487463578709a45b:0x5870920fb4a77090) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIzn2XB4GilGI2b4kL-slNiKg192_pqkzbmTnvkoOMqbAAS-A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michala Gray 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3dzhuemF3EAE!2m1!1s0x487463578709a45b:0x5870920fb4a77090) Reviews from Google for Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6372754068882288784&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2022 - October 2022 Good - September 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool ### What outdoor space does Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool use? ### What do parents say about the setting? ### Is Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool a private nursery? ### When is Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool open? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in East Cowes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Seashells Early Years Centre East Cowes · PO32 6EA ](/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-po32-6ea-ey464518) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery Cowes · PO31 7ET ](/nursery/little-love-lane-pre-school-and-nursery-cic-po31-7et-2716154) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.7 mi ### Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery Cowes · PO31 8PU ](/nursery/little-ladybirds-private-pre-school-and-nursery-po31-8pu-2863092) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 mi ### The Island Little Herons Childcare Ryde · PO33 4PT ](/nursery/the-island-little-herons-childcare-po33-4pt-ey429986) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### YMCA Newport Nursery, St Mary's Newport · PO30 5TG ](/nursery/ymca-newport-nursery-st-mary-s-po30-5tg-ey302408) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Bright Sparks Pre-School & Out of School Clubs Newport · PO30 2LJ ](/nursery/bright-sparks-preschool-and-out-of-schools-club-po30-2lj-2537592) [See all nurseries in East Cowes →](/search?q=East+Cowes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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