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Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool # Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · St Clements Church Hall, Church Lane, SUTTON-ON-SEA, LN12 2JB · Lincolnshire Number of places 18 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool, located in St. Clements Church Hall, offers early years education for children aged 2-4 years old, operating during term-time from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 12 pm. The preschool provides 15-hour sessions weekly, aligning with the 38 weeks of term-time, totaling 570 education hours annually. While primarily catering to funded children, the preschool also accommodates non-funded children with a session fee. They emphasise an inclusive admissions policy, welcoming families from all community sections and ensuring accessibility for children and parents with additional needs. The preschool monitors gender and ethnic backgrounds to ensure diversity and offers information in various accessible formats. Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool aims to be flexible with attendance and offers payment plans for families facing financial difficulties, treating all financial matters with sensitivity and confidentiality. The preschool was graded 'GOOD' by Ofsted in June 2023. What it's like Children are greeted warmly by staff, who offer support and encouragement, especially to newcomers, helping them settle and become independent. The curriculum focuses on communication and language skills, with staff supporting children's understanding of changes in routine and using Makaton sign language. Children develop positive relationships, learning to share and cooperate through staff interactions. Term-time only Accepts funded children Inclusive admissions Flexible attendance Payment plans ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged per three-hour session for children who are not eligible for funding. A late pick-up fine is charged hourly if a child is collected more than fifteen minutes after their session has finished. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Late pick-up fee starts 15 minutes after the session has finished. - Late fee is charged for every part or full hour after the session ends. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am-12pm, term time only, 38 weeks per year Age range 2-4 years Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool Last inspected 24 June 2025 · Hayley Ruane Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children are greeted warmly by staff, who offer support and encouragement, especially to newcomers, helping them settle and become independent. The curriculum focuses on communication and language skills, with staff supporting children's understanding of changes in routine and using Makaton sign language. Children develop positive relationships, learning to share and cooperate through staff interactions. Inspector highlights - Children are greeted warmly by staff on their arrival to the pre-school. - Staff work closely in partnership with other professionals to meet children's individual needs. - Children's understanding of feelings and emotions is supported well by staff. - The provider supports staff to build on their professional development. - The provider invites teachers from the schools children will attend, to see and interact with the children prior to them moving on to school. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's teaching to focus on how to support children's individual learning - 2 support staff during planned activities to take account of the learning needs of the younger children more precisely. Inspection #10398873 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283280) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10398873 Lead inspector Hayley Ruane [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283280)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449355) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://www.sutton-on-sea-sandcastlespreschool.com/) St Clements Church Hall, Church Lane, SUTTON-ON-SEA, LN12 2JB Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am-12pm, term time only, 38 weeks per year [© 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#/0.28374/53.30552/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near SUTTON-ON-SEA - [Day nurseries in SUTTON-ON-SEA](/search?q=SUTTON-ON-SEA) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sutton-on-sea-sandcastles-preschool-ln12-2jb-ey449355) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported to understand changes in the daily routine. This includes staff showing children objects, such as nappies, before changing them. Additionally, children observe staff using Makaton sign language alongside the words they use, supporting their understanding of what is being communicated. Outdoor space The inspector carried out a joint observation with the provider outdoors. Staff help children understand how to share, using words such as 'your turn,' when children use a swing in the garden. Inspection history Date: January 2013 - June 2025 Good - November 2019 Good - January 2016 Good - January 2013 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool ### What are the opening hours at Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool? ### How many places does Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool have? ### What is the age range at Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool? ### Does Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool have an Ofsted rating? ## About the setting Sutton-on-Sea Sandcastles Preschool registered in 2012 and is situated in Sutton-on-Sea, Lincolnshire. The pre-school employs four members of childcare staff, three of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens from Monday to Friday, during term time, with sessions from 8.45am until 1pm, and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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