# Furzehill Childcare Centre

Furzehill Childcare Centre is a full-day nursery at St. Blasius Shanklin C Of E Primary Academy, Albert Road, Shanklin, PO37 7LY, in Shanklin, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 49 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furzehill-childcare-centre-2660920  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Blasius Shanklin C Of E Primary Academy, Albert Road, Shanklin, PO37 7LY
- Registered places: 49
- Phone: 01983 864897
- Website: http://www.furzehillchildcarecentre.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2660920

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 April 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/16/2660920

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2021 (Reference 2660920). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660920)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660920)
- 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/16/2660920)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1107513)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Blasius Shanklin C Of E Primary Academy, Albert Road, Shanklin, PO37 7LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.629786,-1.182257

- Station: Shanklin, 0.3 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Tower Cottage Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Big Meade, 0.3 miles
- Park: Keats Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Rylstone Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Batts Copse Play Area, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Isle of Wight there are about 2.7 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Broadlea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2021) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [GattenandLake Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gattenandlake-childcare-ey466931) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Berry Hill Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-hill-childcare-ltd-ey484555) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [St John's Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-and-pre-school-ey419751) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [The Island Day Nursery - Sandown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-island-day-nursery-sandown-ey355567) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ventnor-community-early-years-centre-ltd-2744367) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Godshill Griffins Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/godshill-griffins-childcare-2877287) |  |  |  | 3.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Furzehill Childcare Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Furzehill Childcare Centre Good at its inspection on 3 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Furzehill Childcare Centre take?

Furzehill Childcare Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 49 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Furzehill Childcare Centre?

Shanklin is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Furzehill Childcare Centre?

You can call 01983 864897 and visit www.furzehillchildcarecentre.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660920)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Furzehill+Childcare+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ4xP__MyLdEgRYUK__2og1Mc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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