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Best Nurseries (9.5+ Review Score) in Dorset

Browse 24 Dorset Best Nurseries (9.5+ Review Score)

Avg. Review Score 9.8 Total 1,351 Reviews

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Little Robins Nursery - Sunninghill (Previously Sunninghill Nursery)
Sunninghill Preparatory School, South Walks Road, Dorchester DT1 1EB 
10 58 reviews
Little Robins Nursery - Sunninghill (Previously Sunninghill Nursery), Dorchester, Dorset
"The nursery staff create a happy, stimulating safe environment for my son. He enjoys his time at nursery very much. The team have supported…"   Read all 58 reviews
  • 66 Places
Group/Owner Inspired Learning Group

Little Robins Nursery is a warm and welcoming Nursery providing high-quality care and delivering outstanding outcomes for their children, open Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6:00pm, 51 weeks of the year. ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Verwood
Church Hill, Verwood BH31 6HT 
10 20 reviews
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Verwood, Verwood, Dorset
"After initially being aprehensive about my son starting nursery, I did my reaserch of the local area and found Happy Days Nursery the best…"   Read all 20 reviews
  • 81 Places
Group/Owner Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools

Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School in Verwood is a new nursery in Dorset offering childcare to children up to when they start school. The nursery has 81 registered childcare places and offers ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fernbarrow, Wallisdown, Poole BH12 5BB 
9.9 99 reviews
Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool, Poole, Dorset
"All such lovely and polite staff when having a show around for the nursery, very helpful and understanding of my worries and concerns. Was…"   Read all 99 reviews
  • 86 Places
Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

Welcome to Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool. A purpose-built nursey set in the grounds of Wallisdown campus. Your child can explore four separate free flow gardens where they ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool
105 Penn Hill Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 9LY 
9.9 70 reviews
Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool, Poole, Dorset
"My daughter joined Bright Horizon nursery last September and she enjoys her days there. She is welcomed with kindness and a smile by all…"   Read all 70 reviews
  • 42 Places
Group/Owner Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd

An exceptional Montessori nursery bridging the gap between Poole and Bournemouth. With their long standing team, the nursery provides loving care and education to children from 3 months to 5 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole
Beechbank Avenue, Creekmoor, Poole BH17 7FF 
9.8 96 reviews
Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole, Poole, Dorset
"The staff and facilities are fantastic. Always listening and adapting to each child's needs. Lovely setting with the garden available to…"   Read all 96 reviews
  • 81 Places
Group/Owner Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools

Happy Days would like to introduce you to their 81 place nursery and pre-school. The setting offers endless learning opportunities, with free-flow access between indoor and outdoor environments, led ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Archway Nursery School
Hyde Farm, Salisbury Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum DT11 8TX 
9.8 51 reviews
Archway Nursery School, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"Archway is an exceptional nursery and preschool. They are very attentive to my daughter's needs. The staff are lovely and friendly, and it…"   Read all 51 reviews
  • 77 Places
Group/Owner Storal

Archway Nursery School, located very near to Blandford Forum, provides safe and professional childcare, within an environment where children can feel inspired to pick up new skills and ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery
Chapel Road, Ashley Cross, Poole BH14 0JU 
9.7 57 reviews
Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery, Poole, Dorset
"We have had such a positive experience of Ashley Cross Montessori. When my first child was ready to go, I wasn't sure I was but the team at…"   Read all 57 reviews
  • 40 Places
Group/Owner Montessori Education

Ashley Cross Montessori is an amazing day nursery in the Poole area with a ‘Good’ Ofsted report in all areas (April 2025). Ashley Cross Montessori is the perfect place for children from 6 months ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Tops Day Nurseries: Muscliff Nursery
69 Claremont Avenue, off Castle Lane West, Bournemouth BH9 3HD 
9.6 78 reviews
Tops Day Nurseries: Muscliff Nursery, Bournemouth, Dorset
"I'm impressed with the development of my daughter from the time she's started attending the nursery. The day review given during handover…"   Read all 78 reviews
  • 59 Places
Group/Owner Tops Day Nurseries

Tops Day Nurseries - Muscliff, Bournemouth offers happy, nurturing care for the hours needed. They offer very flexible hours, and parents can book to the nearest 15 minutes, so that parents only pay ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Jack and Jill Day Nursery, Corfe Mullen
149 Wareham Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster BH21 3LA 
10 75 reviews
Jack and Jill Day Nursery, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"We couldn't be happier with Jack and Jill's nursery. Our son has been attending since he was one and is now 18 months old, and over the…"   Read all 75 reviews
  • 55 Places
Group/Owner Saxonbury Road Ltd

Providing quality care since 1970, Jack and Jill Day Nursery is open year-round, welcoming children aged from 3 months to 5 years. Jack and Jill is a happy and caring nursery where children can ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School
31 Saxonbury Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 5NB 
10 214 reviews
Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School, Bournemouth, Dorset
"We have been very happy with our son's experience at Kings Castle nursery. The facility is bright, colourful and well-maintained. The…"   Read all 214 reviews
  • 68 Places
Group/Owner Saxonbury Road Ltd

Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School has been providing quality childcare since 1997. In October 2023, the nursery was awarded a "Good" rating in all categories in their Ofsted inspection. The ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Rainbow Day Nursery School
14 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP 
10 37 reviews
Rainbow Day Nursery School, Poole, Dorset
"Our daughter has now been going to the nursery for 4 months and we couldn't be happier. All the staff are friendly and we feel that our…"   Read all 37 reviews
  • 65 Places

Rainbow Day Nursery School Ltd is a family run nursery established in 1985 by one of the present owners. They provide care for children aged 3 months – 5 years. Throughout the years the Nursery has ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd
West Street, Shapwick, Wimborne Minster DT11 9LB 
10 123 reviews
The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"My daughter started nursery in October 2025 when she was just over a year old. She seemed settled and happy from day one, which was so…"   Read all 123 reviews
  • 59 Places

The Old School Nursery (Shapwick) Ltd provides a loving space for children to spend their early years, with childcare professionals that are passionate about giving children the best start in life. ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Woodland Day Nursery
5 Harcourt Road, Bournemouth BH5 2JG 
10 33 reviews
Woodland Day Nursery, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Our daughter is having a wonderful experience at Woodland Day Nursery. The staff are all incredibly friendly and nurturing and the array of…"   Read all 33 reviews
  • 23 Places

Woodland Day Nursery is an independent day nursery located in Bournemouth, providing quality and excellence in childcare. Rated OUTSTANDING by OFSTED in May 2024, please read the report using ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Redhill Day Nursery
200 East Howe Lane, Northbourne, Bournemouth BH10 5JQ 
9.9 17 reviews
Redhill Day Nursery, Bournemouth, Dorset
"My son has been attending Red Hill Day Nursery since he was 12 months old, he is now 2.5 years old. I love how much outdoor space there is…"   Read all 17 reviews
  • 44 Places

Redhill Day Nursery is dedicated to fostering the growth, development, and well-being of young children in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Located in the heart of Redhill, ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kings Castle Lodge
Iford Scout Hut, Iford Lane, Bournemouth BH6 5NE 
9.8 13 reviews
Kings Castle Lodge, Bournemouth, Dorset
"I love the Lodge as part of our Sons overall nursery experience. He has a day there a week and outdoor play and learning is a real focus.…"   Read all 13 reviews
  • 25 Places
Group/Owner Saxonbury Road Ltd

Kings Lodge Nursery is a nature-based nursery with a Montessori ethos. Kings Lodge is run in association with Kings Castle Montessori and the older children at Kings Castle (aged 2+) attend Kings ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery
1 High Street, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2HP 
9.7 22 reviews
Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery, Ringwood, Dorset
"I'm very pleased with the progress that I've noticed within my daughter. She's made lots of friends and her sweet, helpful nature has…"   Read all 22 reviews
  • 27 Places

Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery, located roughly three miles from Ringwood, is a converted Grade II listed building, situated in scenic surroundings that support a versatile approach as children learn ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School
9-11 Kinson Road, Bournemouth BH10 4AQ 
9.7 111 reviews
Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School, Bournemouth, Dorset
"The staff at this nursery are very attentive and genuinely care about the children. They always listen and are approachable, considerate,…"   Read all 111 reviews
  • 101 Places
Group/Owner Kindred Nurseries

Kindred Nursery in Bournemouth is a warm and inviting environment where staff are passionate about the mission to create inspiring worlds full of wonder for little ones to grow and thrive in. By ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Verwood Day Nursery
Potterne Way, Verwood, Wimborne Minster BH21 6RS 
9.6 13 reviews
Verwood Day Nursery, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"My son has been attending the nursery from around 11 months old and is now in the Apple Room. He's always excited about going into nursery…"   Read all 13 reviews
  • 78 Places

Verwood Day Nursery provides high-quality day care for children from around 3 months up to 5 years. Located in Verwood, Dorset, the nursery is set in a bright, attractive building surrounded by ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care