--- title: "25 Day Nurseries near Poole, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 25 day nurseries near Poole: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.8★ from 241 parent reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Poole are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Poole, including All Saints Nursery, Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Poole?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Across 18 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Poole have left 241 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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Poole?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "16 of the 25 nurseries within 2 miles of Poole (64%) 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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Poole take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "19 settings within 2 miles of 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." } } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [South West](/nurseries/south-west) › [Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole](/nurseries/south-west/bournemouth-christchurch-poole) › Poole # Find a Nursery Near Poole **4.8★** average from **179** parent reviews on Google There are 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Poole on our register. 24 of those have a Poole address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 22 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 96% of graded settings here are Good or better. 5 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 241 Google reviews across 18 of these nurseries, averaging 4.8★. 16 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 19 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and parent reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Poole at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 2 miles of Poole. 25 Ofsted-registered nurseries 96% Good or Outstanding 4.8★ 241 parent reviews 16 Accept funded hours 19 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 22 - Requires improvement 1 ### Highest rated in Poole - [All Saints Nursery](/nursery/all-saints-nursery-bh13-7bp-109547) · Ofsted Outstanding - [Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery](/nursery/puss-n-boots-day-nursery-bh13-6ar-ey246907) · Ofsted Outstanding - [First Steps Day Nursery](/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-bh15-3ld-ey405332) · Ofsted Good · 4.8★ (75) ## Nursery locations in and around Poole ![Map showing the location of nurseries near Poole](https://api.mapbox.com/styles/v1/mapbox/light-v11/static/pin-s+e76a45\(-1.97409,50.717418\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.978692,50.721241\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.975517,50.724595\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.004927,50.7152\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.956264,50.722997\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.956844,50.724598\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.953443,50.725658\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.971912,50.73561\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.954825,50.732124\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.972802,50.739855\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.024098,50.725836\)/-1.98877,50.727529,12.42,0/1120x420@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg "Location map for nurseries near Poole")Click to explore the map → ## Day nurseries in Poole - [ ### Rainbow Day Nursery School ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) Poole · BH15 1TP · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-school-ltd-bh15-1tp-ey364293) - [ ### Tops Day Nursery ★ 4.8 (18 reviews) Poole · BH15 2DG · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/tops-day-nursery-bh15-2dg-ey290331) - [ ### Little Beans Day Care (Garland) ★ 3.7 (9 reviews) Poole · BH15 2LD · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/little-beans-day-care-garland-limited-bh15-2ld-ey492436) - [ ### Muddy Boots Nursery School ★ 5.0 (21 reviews) Poole · BH15 4BS · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-bh15-4bs-ey482827) - [ ### The Old School House Nursery And Pre School ★ 4.7 (7 reviews) Poole · BH14 0JW · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/the-old-school-house-nursery-and-pre-school-bh14-0jw-2542068) - [ ### Ashley Cross Montessori POOLE · BH14 0JU · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/ashley-cross-montessori-bh14-0ju-ey382378) - [ ### Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School Ashley Cross ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Poole · BH14 0LP · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/three-gables-day-nursery-pre-school-ashley-cross-bh14-0lp-ey562999) - [ ### First Steps Day Nursery ★ 4.8 (75 reviews) POOLE · BH15 3LD · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/first-steps-day-nursery-bh15-3ld-ey405332) - [ ### Cuddles Day Nursery Canford Heath ★ 5.0 (7 reviews) Poole · BH17 8PJ · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/cuddles-day-nursery-canford-heath-bh17-8pj-511373) - [ ### Muddy Boots Nursery School ★ 5.0 (19 reviews) POOLE · BH16 5AH · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-bh16-5ah-ey539358) ## Also within 2 miles of Poole - [ ### Muddy Boots Nursery School Parkstone ★ 5.0 (15 reviews) Parkstone, Poole · BH14 0QQ · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-parkstone-bh14-0qq-ey550249) ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Poole? We list 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 2 miles of Poole, 24 of which have a Poole address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Poole are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 2 miles of Poole, including All Saints Nursery, Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery. 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 Poole? Across 18 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 2 miles of Poole have left 241 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 Poole? 16 of the 25 nurseries within 2 miles of Poole (64%) 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 Poole take babies? 19 settings within 2 miles of 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. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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