Day Nurseries in Dorset

Browse 175 Dorset Day Nurseries

Avg. Review Score 9.2
Total 2,592 Reviews

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"My child loves nursery. There's great care and he has built bonds with many of the team. He loves the variety of activities. He has come on..."Read all 47 reviews

47 Places

Group/Owner Tops Day Nurseries

Tops Wareham provides a warm and inviting nursery and preschool environment, setting the stage for your child's educational journey. Nestled near Wareham forest and with easy access to transport for visits... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

9.216 Reviews

"Choosing a nursery is really hard as a parent as you are trusting strangers with the most precious thing in the world to you. Mighty Oaks..."Read all 16 reviews

44 Places

Located within the Bournemouth University Sports Campus, Mighty Oaks Day Nursery and Preschool offers 65 acres of outdoor space, including fields, woodland, play areas and astroturf pitches. Children... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.18 Reviews

"Trustworthy, transparent, kind and caring just a few words to describe this lovely place. The world is a hard place for families but this..."Read all 8 reviews

65 Places

Group/Owner Forfar Education

Set in the historic Cooper Dean Pavilion in central Bournemouth, Dean Park Nursery caters for families with children from 3 months to 5 years. The nursery opens each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9.125 Reviews

"I moved my child to this nursery after being unhappy with the care he was given in another setting. I am beyond happy with how things have..."Read all 25 reviews

54 Places

Group/Owner Cygnets Day Nurseries

The Corner House Day Nursery provides outstanding care for children aged up to 5 years, 51 weeks per year achieving an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating in 2017. The nursery offers full and part day sessions... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

8.069 Reviews

40 2

"My little girl has been attending the baby room since October 2025, she settled in right away and loves all the ladies who work in there..."Read all 69 reviews

98 Places

Group/Owner Tops Day Nurseries

Tops Gillingham is a friendly, active day nursery in Gillingham, Dorset. It caters for children from three-months-old until they are ready to start school. Tops Gillingham also offers an after school... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

8.040 Reviews

24 1

"My son seems to enjoy tops. The staff are very lovely and welcoming towards him which is great. I love seeing what he gets up to during the..."Read all 40 reviews

56 Places

Group/Owner Tops Day Nurseries

Tops Day Nursery, Parkstone is a friendly and active nursery located on Herbert Avenue in Poole, offering high-quality early education and childcare for children aged 3 months to school age. The nursery... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

9.054 Reviews

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

"My daughter has been attending Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath since September of last year. I was hesitant to choose to send..."Read all 54 reviews

35 Places

Group/Owner Kids Love Nature Ltd

Everyday is extraordinary at Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath. Located on the protected heathland site of Avon Heath Country Park near Ringwood, this connects children to nature through... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

8.812 Reviews

Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School Ashley Cross

"My youngest moved to Three Gables Ashley Cross from another branch purely for location reasons. We chose to stay within the Three Gables..."Read all 12 reviews

28 Places

Group/Owner Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Three Gables Nursery in Ashley Cross provides a caring and supportive environment where children are encouraged to learn, grow and develop at their own pace. The nursery offers high-quality early years... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

8.819 Reviews

"I would highly recommend The Old School House Cabot Lane. The setting is so lovely, the staff are so friendly and my little girl is always..."Read all 19 reviews

50 Places

Group/Owner Howard Holdings (Poole) Ltd

Welcome to the Old School House Cabot lane! Are you searching for a nurturing, enjoyable, and secure environment where your child can develop, learn, and play? Look no further! At The Old School House... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

7.658 Reviews

Tops Day Nurseries: Corfe Mullen Nursery

21 1

"My daughter has settled really well here, and she adores the staff. She comes home so excited to share about her day telling me all the..."Read all 58 reviews

86 Places

Group/Owner Tops Day Nurseries

Tops Day Nursery in Corfe Mullen offers happy, nurturing care for the hours parents need. The nursery offers flexible hours and parents can book to the nearest 15 minutes, meaning parents pay for the... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

8.43 Reviews

13 1

"Since attending little crickets we have noticed our child's much improved confidence and general happiness. He loves going to forest school..."Read all 3 reviews

62 Places

Group/Owner Forfar Education

Discover the magic of outdoor learning at Little Crickets Forest School in central Bournemouth! Adventure awaits at Little Crickets' secure outdoor classroom, offering a unique learning experience... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

8.11 Reviews

"Both of my children attended Three Gables Westbourne, starting in the baby room and with my eldest progressing through to pre-school before..."Read all 1 reviews

50 Places

Group/Owner Bright Stars Nursery Group Ltd

Three Gables Nursery in Westbourne provide a nurturing and inspiring environment where children feel safe, valued and eager to learn. The welcoming nursery combines high-quality early years education... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

9 Reviews

17 1

"Since moving my eldest daughter to this setting she enjoys going to nursery every day. My youngest child joined soon after and immediately..."Read all 9 reviews

46 Places

Group/Owner Tops Day Nurseries

Welcome to Tops Bearwood, a vibrant nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years. The enchanting environment offers endless opportunities for play, learning, and exploration, both indoors and outdoors. The... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

17 Reviews

14 1

"Very welcoming setting even whilst following Covid19 guidelines. The manager is very friendly and approachable as well as knowledgeable...."Read all 17 reviews

59 Places

Group/Owner Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Busy Bees Weymouth, can accept admissions for up to fifty-two children, looking to serve parents of the local community with the pre-school education and care their child deserves, thanks to the skills... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

20 Places

Group/Owner Forfar Education

Park School Nursery in Bournemouth offers high quality childcare and early years education to children from the age of three months up to the age of five. The aim of the nursery is to give children... Read more

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

42 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

34 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

30 Places

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

90 Places

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

25 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

42 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care

38 Places

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

32 Places

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care

20 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care

1023 Reviews

80 Places

Type of Nursery

Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

12 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

42 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

25 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care

9 Reviews

16 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care

21 Places

Type of Nursery

Nursery School
Open term time
Sessional Day Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Dorset Day Nurseries

How many Day Nurseries are there in Dorset?

There are 175 Day Nurseries in Dorset.

Which Day Nurseries in Dorset have the highest Review Score?

Jack and Jill Day Nursery, Corfe Mullen, Little Robins Nursery - Sunninghill (Previously Sunninghill Nursery) & The Old School House Nursery & Pre School are some of the Day Nurseries with the highest Review Score in Dorset.

How many Day Nurseries listings in Dorset have Reviews on daynurseries.co.uk?

There are currently 68 Day Nurseries with Reviews Posted on daynurseries.co.uk.