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Avg. Review Score 9.2 Total 2,576 Reviews

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Mighty Oaks Day Nursery & Preschool
Bournemouth Uni Sports Campus, Chapel Gate, East Parley, Christchurch BH23 6BL 
9.2 16 reviews
Mighty Oaks Day Nursery & Preschool, Christchurch, Dorset
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Dean Park Day Nursery
Cooper Dean Pavilion, Cavendish Road, Bournemouth BH1 1RB 
9.1 8 reviews
Dean Park Day Nursery, Bournemouth, Dorset
"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, ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
The Corner House Day Nursery
62 Portchester Road, Charminster, Bournemouth BH8 8LA 
9.1 25 reviews
The Corner House Day Nursery, Bournemouth, Dorset
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Clayesmore Nursery
Clayesmore School, Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum DT11 8LL 
8.1 1 review
Clayesmore Nursery, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"From start to finish, the enrolment process and induction has been excellent, the location and facilities are wonderful and I've felt…"   Read review
  • 65 Places
Group/Owner Inspired Learning Group

Clayesmore Nursery offers exceptional early years education in the heart of the Dorset countryside It welcomes children aged 3 months to 5 years, cared for in spacious, light-filled rooms, ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Tops Day Nurseries: Gillingham Nursery
Middlefield House, Marlott Road, Gillingham SP8 4FA 
8.0 69 reviews
Tops Day Nurseries: Gillingham Nursery, Gillingham, Dorset
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery
104-106 Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4HU 
8.0 40 reviews
Tops Day Nurseries: Parkstone Nursery, Poole, Dorset
"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, Poole is a friendly and active nursery, based on Herbert Avenue. The dedicated team of staff offers happy, nurturing care for the hours parents need. This nursery is ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath
Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Ives, Ringwood BH24 2DH 
9.0 54 reviews
Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath, Ringwood, Dorset
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School Ashley Cross
10 Charmouth Grove, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0LP 
8.8 12 reviews
Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School Ashley Cross, Poole, Dorset
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
The Old School House Cabot Lane
Cabot Lane Day Nursery, Unit 2 Albany Park, Cabot Lane, Poole BH17 7BX 
8.8 19 reviews
The Old School House Cabot Lane, Poole, Dorset
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Tops Day Nurseries: Corfe Mullen Nursery
49 Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne Minster BH21 3HD 
7.6 58 reviews
Tops Day Nurseries: Corfe Mullen Nursery, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
Carmela Coady Childcare
4-6 Shelley Road, Bournemouth BH1 4HY 
8.3 2 reviews
"My child has attended this nursery for two-and-a-half years. They are about to go to infant school - Carmela Coady Childcare (CCC) has…"   Read all 2 reviews
  • 50 Places

Carmela Coady Childcare has grown from a small childminding setting into a vibrant nursery that has preserved their warm, home-like atmosphere. The nursery includes three tailored rooms for babies ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Little Crickets Forest School
Cooper Dean Pavilion, Cavendish Road, Bournemouth BH1 1RB 
8.2 2 reviews
Little Crickets Forest School, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Since we have started sending our Daughter here she has come out of her shell and her confidence has increased so much we are so happy with…"   Read all 2 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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Three Gables Nursery & Pre-school Westbourne
2 Snowdon Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9HL 
8.1 1 review
"Both of my children attended Three Gables Westbourne, starting in the baby room and with my eldest progressing through to pre-school before…"   Read review
  • 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
Tops Day Nurseries: Bearwood Nursery
70 Magna Road, Bournemouth BH11 9NA 
9 reviews
Tops Day Nurseries: Bearwood Nursery, Bournemouth, Dorset
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Busy Bees Weymouth
Melcombe Court, 1 Cumberland Drive, Weymouth DT4 9TT 
17 reviews
Busy Bees Weymouth, Weymouth, Dorset
"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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Park School Nursery
Park School, 43 Queens Park South Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9BJ 
Park School Nursery, Bournemouth, Dorset
  • 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 ... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Allsorts - WOEC
Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre, Knightsdale Road, Weymouth DT4 0HS 
  • 42 Places
Type of Nursery
  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care