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Smiley, happy staff. They keep you well informed about your child through the app and pick-up/drop-off. My son was so happy here and his baby brother is joining when he’s older. I was the nervous mum thinking she was being cruel leaving her son at nursery to work but honestly my son couldn’t wait to go in each day.", "datePublished": "2026-01-07T13:58:55.730802674Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Georgia Giles" }, "reviewBody": "Fantastic nursery, highly recommend!\n\nOrchard day staff have always been amazing at looking after my daughter and have a key person system. 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Orchard Day Nursery # Orchard Day Nursery in Verwood Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Orchard Day Nursery, Trinity C of E V A First School, VERWOOD, BH31 7PG · Dorset Number of places 80 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2026 Local authority Dorset About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Orchard Day Nursery, located in Verwood, Dorset, has been providing childcare on non-domestic premises since 2005. The nursery caters to children aged 0-4 years and currently has 80 places available. Orchard Day Nursery operates Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, all year round. The setting was rated Outstanding in its latest inspection on 2 February 2026. The dedicated team ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are consistently supported through robust assessment and monitoring, and inclusive boundaries. Similarly, effective support is provided for children learning English as an additional language (EAL) with staff using visuals like lanyards to aid communication. Children at Orchard Day Nursery enjoy daily access to fresh air and make choices between indoor and outdoor activities. Forest School trained staff plan regular sessions to encourage exploration of nature. Leaders ensure a healthy lifestyle is promoted through oral hygiene education, healthy eating habits, and freshly cooked meals. Parents are invited to taste food and receive home cooking ideas, as well as participate in first-aid training. The nursery fosters a nurturing environment where children, from babies to older children, form secure bonds with attentive staff and confidently explore their surroundings, engaging in imaginative play and learning experiences. What it's like Staff warmly greet children, who respond positively, demonstrating secure bonds with friendly, caring, and attentive staff. Babies eagerly explore their environment and quickly immerse themselves in activities like a sensory farm. Older children enjoy freely moving between indoor and outdoor activities, creating scenarios related to stories, and showing a sense of safety and security within the nurturing environment. Strong safeguarding Healthy lifestyles SEND support EAL provision Outdoor learning Engaging activities ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Orchard Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2026 Inspection no. 10126005 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300370)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY309359) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=orchard-day-nursery-bh31-7pg-ey309359) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Feb 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Orchard Day Nursery Last inspected 2 February 2026 What it's like to attend Staff warmly greet children, who respond positively, demonstrating secure bonds with friendly, caring, and attentive staff. Babies eagerly explore their environment and quickly immerse themselves in activities like a sensory farm. Older children enjoy freely moving between indoor and outdoor activities, creating scenarios related to stories, and showing a sense of safety and security within the nurturing environment. Inspector highlights - Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and staff fostering an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed. - Leaders and staff implement effective care routines for babies and children, enhancing the settling-in process with familiar toys on home visits to provide reassurance. - Children are taught to lead a healthy lifestyle, with staff promoting oral hygiene, healthy eating habits, and freshly cooked meals. - Robust assessment and monitoring procedures are used to swiftly identify and address any emerging gaps in children's learning, ensuring sustained progress. - The nursery provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and English as an additional language (EAL). Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should review lunchtime transitions for younger children. - 2 Leaders should expand opportunities through daily routines for younger children to develop their independence. Inspection #10126005 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50300370) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and staff ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported consistently. Staff have secure knowledge of child development and use this effectively to implement age-appropriate and inclusive boundaries. Robust assessment and monitoring procedures help identify gaps and implement purposeful support plans. Outdoor space Children have access to fresh air daily and make informed choices both indoors and outdoors. Staff who are Forest school trained plan regular forest school sessions for children to explore nature and the wider world. EAL / language support Staff provide excellent support for children's understanding and communication, including those that speak English as an additional language. Staff use lanyards containing visuals and encourage children to use these when communicating. ## Parent Reviews of Orchard Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLhXIkUymYtXmKTUmVGnjJNqYg8FNNOhN3Ka2HJxVJ3GRIQPQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) L K 4 months ago A fantastic nursery. Smiley, happy staff. They keep you well informed about your child through the app and pick-up/drop-off. My son was so happy here and his baby brother is joining when he’s older. I was the nervous mum thinking she was being cruel leaving her son at nursery to work but honestly my son couldn’t wait to go in each day. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aRmRuUndSRzFNUldwbmFtUm9hek5LVDNsbVltYxAB!2m1!1s0x4873bd8ed4b205a3:0xb88a7904d86901cd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX-3Eyxo-Z2sJdCxinCxDOLkaGp_gk4X-ql-smoW3LsUST1FVU=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Georgia Giles 2 years ago Fantastic nursery, highly recommend! Orchard day staff have always been amazing at looking after my daughter and have a key person system. This has worked well, especially in the early days when it’s hard to leave your child with anyone other than you. It’s lovely to have a platform where nursery keep us posted on my daughters day and general updates too. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURWN09fN2l3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4873bd8ed4b205a3:0xb88a7904d86901cd) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVt6TXr3qucltw5k9P0pBbvoO6huSexbgVcQnT0_vLSBKg-sMc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Marie Watson 9 years ago Great environment [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRb2JIMTh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4873bd8ed4b205a3:0xb88a7904d86901cd) Reviews from Google for Orchard Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13297573911482401229&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2011 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Outstanding ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - June 2020 Outstanding - September 2015 Outstanding - June 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Orchard Day Nursery ### How was Orchard Day Nursery rated by Ofsted? ### What are the opening hours at Orchard Day Nursery? ### How does Orchard Day Nursery support children with English as an additional language? ### Which area does Orchard Day Nursery serve? ### What is Orchard Day Nursery working to improve? ## Nearby day nurseries in VERWOOD Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Orchard Day Nursery. - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.6 mi ### Happy Days Nursery and Pre-school Verwood · BH31 6HT 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-bh31-6ht-2790491) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Verwood Day Nursery Wimborne · BH21 6RS 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/verwood-day-nursery-ltd-bh21-6rs-ey425643) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery Wimborne · BH21 5RF 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-elves-and-fairies-woodland-nursery-bh21-5rf-ey422487) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### KingsWood Day Nursery Fordingbridge · SP6 3DN ](/nursery/kingswood-day-nurseries-limited-sp6-3dn-ey280673) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.2 mi ### The Little Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery Ferndown · BH22 0NF ](/nursery/the-little-elves-and-fairies-woodland-nursery-bh22-0nf-2726043) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery Ringwood · BH24 2HP ](/nursery/cherry-tree-montessori-nursery-bh24-2hp-2646034) [See all nurseries in VERWOOD →](/search?q=VERWOOD) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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