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  • Avg. Review Score 9.3
  • Total 2,696 Reviews
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Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Lytchett Minster
Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6JE
"The staff are all amazing and caring people, the activities the kids get up to sound great fun. Our child is always eager to go to nursery,..."Read all 46 reviews

Group/Owner Kids Love Nature Ltd

This hugely popular kindergarten is located in the former Victorian primary school in the heart of Lytchett Minster. The nursery features the most dedicated and caring team, inspirational leaders,... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range1 yr - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size60 places
Tops Day Nurseries: Gillingham Nursery
Middlefield House, Marlott Road, Gillingham SP8 4FA
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size98 places
Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool
105 Penn Hill Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 9LY
"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 69 reviews

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 years. The... Read more

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size42 places
Dean Park Day Nursery
Cooper Dean Pavilion, Cavendish Road, Bournemouth BH1 1RB
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size65 places
Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath
Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DH
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 yrs - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size35 places
The Corner House Day Nursery
62 Portchester Road, Charminster, Bournemouth BH8 8LA
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size54 places
Mighty Oaks Day Nursery & Preschool
Bournemouth Uni Sports Campus, Chapel Gate, East Parley, Christchurch BH23 6BL
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size44 places
Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School Ashley Cross
10 Charmouth Grove, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0LP
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range6 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size28 places
The Old School House Cabot Lane
Cabot Lane Day Nursery, Unit 2 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole BH17 7BX
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size50 places
Tops Day Nurseries: Corfe Mullen Nursery
49 Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster BH21 3HD
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
Size86 places
Little Crickets Forest School
Cooper Dean Pavilion, Cavendish Road, Bournemouth BH1 1RB
"My little boy has been going to Little Crickets for over a year now and honestly could not have picked a more perfect place for him. The..."Read all 4 reviews

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 yrs - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size62 places
Three Gables Nursery & Pre-school Westbourne
2 Snowdon Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9HL
"We have had such a wonderful experience with Three Gables nursery. The staff are incredibly kind, caring, and supportive. I feel confident..."Read all 3 reviews

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range6 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size50 places
Tops Day Nurseries: Bearwood Nursery
70 Magna Road, Bournemouth BH11 9NA
"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

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size46 places
Busy Bees Weymouth
Melcombe Court, 1 Cumberland Drive, Weymouth DT4 9TT
"Very welcoming setting even whilst following Covid19 guidelines. The manager is very friendly and approachable as well as knowledgeable...."Read all 17 reviews

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size59 places
Park School Nursery
Park School, 43 Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9BJ

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

Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size20 places
Tiny Explorers Pre-School
Scout Hall, Sherborn Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole BH17 8AP
Opening ScheduleTerm Time Only
Age Range2 yrs - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size42 places
Archbishop Wake Nursery
Blandford Children's Centre, Black Lane, Blandford Forum DT11 8SW
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range2 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size48 places
Forget Me Not Day Nursery
The Gryphon School, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4EQ

£88 / daywithout government funding, based on 3 days for a child aged 9 months to 2 years

  • Accepts government funding
  • Accepts Tax-Free Childcare
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size44 places
Little Explorers
Draper Road, Somerford, Christchurch BH23 3AS
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size44 places
Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool Ltd
19 Stourcliffe Avenue, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3PU

£83 / daywithout government funding, based on 3 days for a child aged 9 months to 2 years

  • Accepts government funding
  • Accepts Tax-Free Childcare
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age RangeBirth - 4 yrs 11 mths
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size50 places
St John's Nursery
St John's C of E School, Coombe Avenue, Weymouth DT4 7TP
Opening ScheduleTerm Time Only
Age Range2 yrs 9 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size48 places
Emma's Day Nursery
46 West Way, Charminster, Bournemouth BH9 3EB
Opening ScheduleOpen All Year
Age Range3 mths - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size24 places
St James Cottage Nursery
St James First School, Gaunts Common, Wimborne Minster BH21 4JN
Opening ScheduleTerm Time Only
Age Range2 yrs - 5 yrs
Sessions Offered
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
Size24 places

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There are 175 Day Nurseries in Dorset.

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