# The Island Day Nursery - Sandown

The Island Day Nursery - Sandown is a full-day nursery at Fort Street, SANDOWN, PO36 8BA, in Sandown, Isle of Wight. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by The Island Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-island-day-nursery-sandown-ey355567  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Fort Street, SANDOWN, PO36 8BA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01983 408392
- Run by: [The Island Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/the-island-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY355567

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 February 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/EY355567

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2007 (Reference EY355567). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355567)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355567)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355567)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Fort Street, SANDOWN, PO36 8BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.657691,-1.149587

- Station: Sandown, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sandham Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Sandham Playground, 0.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Church of England School | All-through | 4–16 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Broadlea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2021) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Some aspects not as strong (June 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Gatten and Lake Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St John's Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-nursery-and-pre-school-ey419751) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Berry Hill Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/berry-hill-childcare-ltd-ey484555) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [GattenandLake Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gattenandlake-childcare-ey466931) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Furzehill Childcare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/furzehill-childcare-centre-2660920) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Pre-school @ St Helens](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pre-school-st-helens-2695785) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [Windmills Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmills-pre-school-ey447958) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Island Day Nursery - Sandown's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Island Day Nursery - Sandown Good at its inspection on 1 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Island Day Nursery - Sandown take?

The Island Day Nursery - Sandown is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Island Day Nursery - Sandown?

The Island Day Nursery - Sandown is run by The Island Day Nursery Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Island Day Nursery - Sandown?

Sandown is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Island Day Nursery - Sandown?

You can call 01983 408392.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY355567)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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