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Verwood Day Nursery

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(5 parent reviews) ·Moonacre, Potterne Way, Wimborne, BH21 6RS · Dorset
Number of places
78 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2025
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

Verwood Day Nursery, established in 2011 and located in Wimborne, BH21 6RS, offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Leaders are dedicated to a child-centred curriculum, making learning an enjoyable experience while fostering a "can-do" attitude in children.

The nursery provides a welcoming and family-like atmosphere where children form strong bonds with staff, and new babies quickly settle in. The setting prioritises physical development, encouraging children to spend significant time outdoors to benefit from fresh air and exercise.

Staff effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, ensuring they make good progress from their starting points. Safeguarding standards are met, with a commitment to an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.

The nursery operates year-round, from 07:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and enjoy close bonds with staff. They learn about the world through new experiences and play together cooperatively. Leaders place children at the heart of their curriculum, making learning fun and encouraging a "can-do" attitude.

Family atmospherePhysical developmentTailored SEND supportChild-centred curriculumOutdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands for children aged 0-2, 2-3, and 3-4 years. Sessions are offered as full days, mornings, afternoons, or full-time weeks. Standard fees include meals and refreshments, while additional charges apply for consumables, food packages, and early starts.

Good to know

  • A non-refundable deposit is required at registration, which is credited to the final invoice.
  • Fees are inclusive of meals and refreshments.
  • Prices shown are effective from 1st April 2026.

Key facts

Food

All fees are inclusive of meals and refreshments

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6:00 pm, weekdays

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Full Day, Mornings, Afternoons

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Dec 2025

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Verwood Day Nursery

Last inspected 3 December 2025

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happily and enjoy close bonds with staff. They learn about the world through new experiences and play together cooperatively. Leaders place children at the heart of their curriculum, making learning fun and encouraging a "can-do" attitude.

Inspector highlights

  • Children develop well and show motivation to learn, confidently sharing their thoughts and ideas.
  • Children demonstrate genuine care for each other and learn to work together as a team.
  • Children settle well, and staff create a family atmosphere, with new babies forming quick bonds.
  • Leaders have a clear vision for their curriculum, linking engaging learning opportunities to children’s interests.
  • Leaders and staff make careful adaptations to ensure every child is supported, including those with SEND.
  • Children enjoy using their mathematical knowledge, such as checking how many more carrots they need at lunchtime.
  • Children grow in confidence and curiosity, build friendships with their peers, and form strong bonds with staff.
  • Staff model kindness throughout the setting, and children copy this by being kind to each other in their play.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should consistently monitor staff's understanding of learning they have accessed through training to ensure it is implemented effectively across the setting.
  • 2Leaders should sharpen the use of assessment to focus staff's teaching more precisely on the next steps in children's development.
Inspection #10144266 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children make good progress from their starting points, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff adapt their teaching appropriately for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Leaders’ focused work ensures that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are promptly identified and supported, and potential barriers to learning are reduced. Children who are disadvantaged also receive well-tailored support to ensure their progress.

Outdoor space

Leaders and staff focus on children's physical development, and children show a positive attitude to being active outdoors. Staff encourage the children to spend considerable time outdoors, where they benefit from the space to move and enjoy fresh air and exercise.

Parent Reviews of Verwood Day Nursery

5.0
(5)
Sarah W
a year ago

Both my children have attended this nursery over the past 4 years and I could not recommend it enough! The staff are friendly and professional, most of them are parents themselves and make you feel so comfortable leaving your children in their care. I am sad that our journey with Verwood’s day nursery has come to an end but incredibly grateful for the support, kindness and encouragement they have given both of my children over the years.

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Penny Preston
3 years ago

I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Everything about it is fantastic. From its lovely child-centered setting (with 3/4 acre of land), its great food and communication with parents to is genuinely caring and attentive staff. This place is brilliant. My youngest went here for two years, she had a speech delay and was, as a consequence very shy. The staff gave her their all and she thrived. I couldn't have asked for more for my little girl. Thank you VDN, I will recommend you to everyone!

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Nigel Saxon
12 years ago

My son was really well looked after here. The staff are great and the grounds and facilities are superb. Really recommend it to other parents.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • February 2020Good
  • April 2013Outstanding
  • March 2012Good
  • November 2011Inadequate

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