# Explorers Childcare Group

Explorers Childcare Group is a full-day nursery at Swanage Youth And Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Swanage, BH19 2PW, in Swanage, Dorset. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Explorers Childcare Group Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-childcare-group-ey543323  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Swanage Youth And Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Swanage, BH19 2PW
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01929 426355
- Website: https://explorerschildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Explorers Childcare Group Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/explorers-childcare-group-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY543323

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543323

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY543323). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543323)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543323)
- Registered places: 49 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543323)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Swanage Youth And Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Swanage, BH19 2PW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.607634,-1.961319

- Station: Swanage (Swanage Railway), 0.2 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: The Chadwick Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: King George's Play Area, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dorset there are about 2.8 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanage Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2019) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St George's Church of England Primary School, Langton Matravers | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.9 miles |
| The Swanage School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Birds Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-birds-pre-school-2634135) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Explorers at Herston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-at-herston-2653000) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Rock a Tots UK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-a-tots-uk-ltd-2651157) | Good |  |  | 7.0 miles |
| [All Saints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-109547) | Outstanding |  |  | 7.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-school-ltd-ey364293) | Good |  |  | 7.6 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-ey482827) | Good |  |  | 7.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Explorers Childcare Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Explorers Childcare Group Good at its inspection on 19 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Explorers Childcare Group take?

Explorers Childcare Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### Who runs Explorers Childcare Group?

Explorers Childcare Group is run by Explorers Childcare Group Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Explorers Childcare Group?

Swanage (Swanage Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Explorers Childcare Group?

You can call 01929 426355 and visit explorerschildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543323)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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