# Seashells Early Years Centre Seashells Early Years Centre is a full-day nursery at The Annexe, Grange Road, EAST COWES, PO32 6EA, in East Cowes, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 91 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Seashells Early Years Centre Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ey464518 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: The Annexe, Grange Road, EAST COWES, PO32 6EA - Registered places: 91 - Phone: 01983 290575 - Run by: [Seashells Early Years Centre Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/seashells-early-years-centre-limited) - Ofsted URN: EY464518 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 April 2023, 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/EY464518 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2013 (Reference EY464518). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464518) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464518) - Registered places: 91 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464518) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: The Annexe, Grange Road, EAST COWES, PO32 6EA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.754128,-1.284289 - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Victoria Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles - Park: Osborne House, Garden and Grounds, 0.5 miles - Playground: Childrens Play Area, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 3 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) | | 0.5 miles | | Queensgate Foundation Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | | 0.7 miles | | Lanesend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | | 0.9 miles | | Priory School | | 4–18 | | | 1.2 miles | | Gurnard Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | | 1.6 miles | | Northwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2024) | | 1.8 miles | | Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ltd-preschool-2527010) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Little Love Lane Pre-School and Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-love-lane-pre-school-and-nursery-cic-2716154) | Good | | | 0.9 miles | | [Blackberry Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackberry-lane-pre-school-ey300951) | Good | | | 1.1 miles | | [Gurnard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gurnard-pre-school-ey440861) | Outstanding | | | 1.5 miles | | [Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-private-pre-school-and-nursery-2863092) | | | | 1.8 miles | | [The Island Little Herons Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-island-little-herons-childcare-ey429986) | Good | | | 2.8 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Seashells Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Seashells Early Years Centre Good at its inspection on 27 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Seashells Early Years Centre take? Seashells Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 91 children at any one time. ### Who runs Seashells Early Years Centre? Seashells Early Years Centre is run by Seashells Early Years Centre Limited, which runs 2 nurseries. ### How do I contact Seashells Early Years Centre? You can call 01983 290575. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY464518) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Seashells+Early+Years+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJW6QJh1djdEgRkHCntA-ScFg) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.