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4.8★ average from 954 parent reviews on Google

Our directory covers 93 day nurseries in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 15 rated Outstanding, 70 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 99% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 7 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 954 Google reviews across 65 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 59 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 47 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole.

93
Ofsted-registered nurseries
99%
Good or Outstanding
4.8★
954 parent reviews
59
Accept funded hours
47
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding15
  • Good70
  • Requires improvement1

7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 7 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole?
We list 93 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole are rated Outstanding?
15 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole, including Bay Tree Montessori. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole?
Across 65 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole have left 954 Google reviews at an average of 4.8★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole?
59 of the 93 nurseries in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (63%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole take babies?
47 settings in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.