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Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2022)
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4.8(8 parent reviews) ·Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ · Dorset
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery provides full-day care for children aged 0-5 years, focusing on a playful learning environment where little ones can develop at their own pace. The nursery prioritises a secure setting, emphasising health and safety while offering diverse activities from messy play to quiet reading.

With an Outstanding Ofsted rating, Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery is recognised for its high standards in care and education, offering a broad range of opportunities for joyful learning. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the nursery to personally experience its atmosphere and discuss their childcare requirements.

The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 18:00, with a capacity for 45 children and a dedicated team of 12 staff members. They currently have a waiting list, and families interested in enrolment should contact the nursery directly to inquire about availability.

What it's like

Children of all ages and abilities thrive in this inclusive nursery. They arrive happily and thoroughly enjoy learning with support from the skilled and enthusiastic staff team. Children are particularly well behaved and learn about their emotions, how to regulate them and listen carefully to staff's instructions.

Outstanding Ofsted ratingLearning through play focusFull day careSecure learning environment

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Waitlist

We currently have a waiting list. Please contact us to discuss availability.

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00

Age range

0-5 Years

Session types

Full Day, Sessional

Staff

12 Members

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery

Last inspected 27 June 2022 · Catherine Sample

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

Children of all ages and abilities thrive in this inclusive nursery. They arrive happily and thoroughly enjoy learning with support from the skilled and enthusiastic staff team. Children are particularly well behaved and learn about their emotions, how to regulate them and listen carefully to staff's instructions.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff know children exceptionally well and provide excellent levels of support for them to move on to the next steps in their individual learning.
  • Leaders and staff share a common understanding of what all children need to learn and the provision for children who need additional help is particularly strong.
  • Children develop many independent skills as they progress through the nursery.
  • Children are exceptionally well behaved, showing respect for others.
  • There is an exceptionally strong focus on children's health and well-being.
Inspection #10208565 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff share a common understanding of what all children need to learn and the provision for children who need additional help is particularly strong. The special needs coordinator works very closely with staff to provide prompt, tailored support for children and is proactive in building excellent links with other agencies and pursuing funding and support for children. Highly effective one-to-one support is in place for those children who need extra help and staff are skilled at identifying the best way to meet their needs.

Outdoor space

Each age group has its own outdoor area where the children, some of whom do not have gardens at home, relish having space to play freely and find out about nature. For example, children use scavenger hunt sheets to tick off the bugs that they have spotted.

Parent Reviews of Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery

4.8
(8)

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Inspection history

Date: June 2022

  • August 2022Outstanding
  • June 2022Outstanding

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