--- title: "Shalfleet Little Explorers — Day Nursery in Newport" description: "Shalfleet Little Explorers, a nursery in Newport. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews 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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Shalfleet Little Explorers # Shalfleet Little Explorers Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Shalfleet C Of E Primary School, Station Road, Newport, PO30 4NN · Isle of Wight Number of places 50 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority Isle of Wight About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Located in Newport, Shalfleet Little Explorers is a childcare setting for children aged 1 to 4 years, operating since 2023. E. Primary School, offering a seamless transition for children moving on to school, with close collaboration between the pre-school and primary school staff. The setting prides itself on a warm and nurturing environment where children are eager to learn and grow. They have shared access to the school for woodland play, encouraging exploration and outdoor adventures like bug hunting with magnifying glasses. The curriculum focuses on emotional health, literacy, and mathematical development, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next steps. Staff are dedicated to individualised support, making adaptations for children with special educational needs or disabilities and consulting with external agencies as needed. What it's like Children are eager to arrive at this vibrant pre-school. Leaders and staff work hard to ensure that all children, including those who face barriers to their learning, make significant progress. Children are very happy and clearly enjoy the educational challenges provided and the warmth and love that staff ensure that every child receives. Warm and nurturing Ambitious curriculum Strong emotional support Outdoor play opportunities Strong leadership ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Thursday, Friday : 08:00 - 17:00 Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Shalfleet Little Explorers Last inspected 20 January 2026 What it's like to attend Children are eager to arrive at this vibrant pre-school. Leaders and staff work hard to ensure that all children, including those who face barriers to their learning, make significant progress. Children are very happy and clearly enjoy the educational challenges provided and the warmth and love that staff ensure that every child receives. Inspector highlights - Warm and nurturing relationships positively impact children's excellent behaviour. - Staff demonstrate delight in working with young children, boosting children's self-worth. - Leaders and staff implement an ambitious curriculum focused on emotional health, literacy, and mathematical development. - Leaders understand the importance of consistent assessment for timely support. - Senior leaders at the adjacent primary school provide effective oversight and support for the pre-school leadership team. - Children are eager to arrive and enjoy the educational challenges and warm, loving care. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should continue to support staff, particularly those with less experience and confidence, to consistently implement the curriculum and support the best possible progress for children. Inspection #2742704 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297273) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Shalfleet Little Explorers Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 2742704 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297273)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742704) 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 Shalfleet C Of E Primary School, Station Road, Newport, PO30 4NN Opening hours Monday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 17:00 [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.43569/50.69983/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Newport - [Day nurseries in Newport](/search?q=Newport) - [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=shalfleet-little-explorers-po30-4nn-2742704) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Adaptations are made for children at different stages of development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders identify individual learning needs swiftly and consult with outside agencies to provide individualised support and address barriers to learning. Outdoor space Children enjoy looking for bugs in the garden using magnifying glasses and tweezers. They also have shared access to a school site for woodland play, running around, and storytelling outdoors. Inspection history Most recent inspection 20 January 2026 Expected standard Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50297273) ## Frequently asked about Shalfleet Little Explorers ### What outdoor activities does Shalfleet Little Explorers offer? ### From what age does Shalfleet Little Explorers accept children? ### What type of nursery is Shalfleet Little Explorers? ### How does Shalfleet Little Explorers support children with SEND? ### Whereabouts is Shalfleet Little Explorers? ## About the setting Shalfleet Little Explorers is a childcare on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 05/09/2023. It operates on Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 08:00 - 17:00. The registered person is Shalfleet C.E. Primary-Little Explorers. The setting has shared resources, premises and expertise with the adjacent primary school. URN 2742704 Registered person Shalfleet C.E. 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