# Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool

Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool is a full-day nursery at East Cowes Family Centre, Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6PA, in Kingston Copse, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Seashells Early Years Centre Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ltd-preschool-2527010  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: East Cowes Family Centre, Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6PA
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01983 297600
- Run by: [Seashells Early Years Centre Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/seashells-early-years-centre-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2527010

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 2022, 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/16/2527010

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2527010). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527010)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527010)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527010)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: East Cowes Family Centre, Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.746056,-1.277509

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Osborne House, Garden and Grounds, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Bumble Bee Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensgate Foundation Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Priory School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Lanesend Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Northwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Seashells Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-early-years-centre-ey464518) | 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 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Blackberry Lane Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blackberry-lane-pre-school-ey300951) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Little Ladybirds Private Pre-School and Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybirds-private-pre-school-and-nursery-2863092) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Gurnard Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gurnard-pre-school-ey440861) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Island Little Herons Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-island-little-herons-childcare-ey429986) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool Good at its inspection on 16 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool take?

Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool?

Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool is run by Seashells Early Years Centre Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Seashells Early Years Centre Ltd - Preschool?

You can call 01983 297600.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2527010)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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