--- title: "Seashells Early Years Centre, East Cowes | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-po32-6ea-ey464518 description: "Seashells Early Years Centre in East Cowes — 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 # Seashells Early Years Centre Ofsted: Good (Apr 2023) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · The Annexe, Grange Road, EAST COWES, PO32 6EA · Isle of Wight Number of places 91 places Age range 0–3 yrs Last inspected Apr 2023 Local authority Isle of Wight ## About this day nursery Seashells Early Years Centre, registered in 2012, is a childcare on non-domestic premises setting located in East Cowes. 15pm, all year round, closing only for Christmas and bank holidays. It was rated 'Good' in its latest Ofsted inspection on April 27, 2023. The dedicated team of 17 childcare staff, with 16 holding a Level 3 or higher qualification, are praised for their passionate support of children's learning and development. They foster strong partnerships with parents, ensuring open communication about children's progress and valuing parental feedback. The setting provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), working closely with other professionals. Children are encouraged to develop independence, such as putting on their own coats, and demonstrate good manners during mealtimes. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. What it's like Children's learning is well supported by the passionate staff team, enabling them to make the best possible progress in their development. Children form secure relationships with their key person, which helps them to feel safe and happy. Children grow in confidence, are eager to have a go at activities, and play cooperatively. Passionate staff Strong parent partnerships SEND support Independence encouraged Good manners ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 5.15pm Term time / All Year All_year Registered with Ofsted 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Seashells Early Years Centre Last inspected 27 April 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Children's learning is well supported by the passionate staff team, enabling them to make the best possible progress in their development. - Children form secure relationships with their key person, which helps them to feel safe and happy. - Babies benefit greatly from the warm and caring interactions they receive from staff who effectively meet their care needs. - Children grow in confidence and are eager to have a go at the activities available to them. - Staff have created strong partnerships with parents. - The provider, who is also the manager, has a good understanding of the needs of the families that attend. - Staff effectively support children's developing communication and language skills. - Children access a wide range of resources and activities that are stimulating and engaging. Areas to develop - 1 Support staff to adapt their teaching during activities to ensure that all children participating receive high-quality teaching and learning experiences - 2 Improve staff deployment while children play in the toddler room to maximise children's engagement. Inspection #10279939 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50219042) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They find out as much information as possible about children when they join and accurately monitor children's progress. This helps them to swiftly identify when there are any concerns about a child's development. Staff ensure good relationships are made with other professionals involved in the care of children with SEND, and they follow their advice and guidance. As a result, children with SEND achieve well, and their needs are met. ## Google Reviews of Seashells Early Years Centre 5.0 (3 Google reviews) 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) 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) 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. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=6372754068882288784&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2014 - April 2023 Good - August 2017 Good - February 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Seashells Early Years Centre ### Does Seashells Early Years Centre have an Ofsted rating? ### What is Seashells Early Years Centre working on improving? ### What stands out in the latest inspection of Seashells Early Years Centre? ### Which funded childcare places does Seashells Early Years Centre accept? ### How do parents describe their experience at Seashells Early Years Centre? ### Open hours at Seashells Early Years Centre? ### Is Seashells Early Years Centre suitable for under-twos? ### How does Seashells Early Years Centre support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in EAST COWES Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Seashells Early Years Centre. - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Seashells Early Years Centre - Preschool East Cowes · PO32 6PA https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ltd-preschool-po32-6pa-2527010 - Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery Cowes · PO31 7ET https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-love-lane-pre-school-and-nursery-cic-po31-7et-2716154 - Awaiting first inspection 1.8 mi ### Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery Cowes · PO31 8PU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-private-pre-school-and-nursery-po31-8pu-2863092 - Ofsted: Good 2.9 mi ### The Island Little Herons Childcare Ryde · PO33 4PT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-island-little-herons-childcare-po33-4pt-ey429986 - Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### YMCA Newport Nursery, St Mary's Newport · PO30 5TG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ymca-newport-nursery-st-mary-s-po30-5tg-ey302408 - Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Bright Sparks Pre-School & Out of School Clubs Newport · PO30 2LJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-preschool-and-out-of-schools-club-po30-2lj-2537592 See all nurseries in EAST COWES →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=EAST+COWES ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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