Best Nurseries (9.5+ Review Score) in Poole Area
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 70 reviews
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 Bright Horizons Poole Montessori nursery is… Read more about Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool
- Type of Nursery
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- 42 Places
Beechbank Avenue, Creekmoor, Poole BH17 7FF
"Our daughter has been attending Happy Days since she was nine months old, and she has always felt very happy and safe there. Whenever we…" Read all 83 reviews
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 by passionate and experienced team members.… Read more about Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole
- Type of Nursery
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Day Care
- 81 Places
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fernbarrow, Wallisdown, Poole BH12 5BB
"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
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 can learn how to grow vegetables and plants, and the… Read more about Bright Horizons Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Preschool
- Type of Nursery
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Day Care
- 86 Places
Chapel Road, Ashley Cross, Poole BH14 0JU
"Caring and compassionate. They are wonderful with the children in the bambino room and we are so happy we found them. The learning style…" Read all 51 reviews
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 to 5 years to take their first brave steps outside of… Read more about Ashley Cross Montessori Day Nursery
- Type of Nursery
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Day Care
- 36 Places
18 Commercial Road, Poole BH14 0JW
"The management team and staff are very Communicative - the monthly newsletters to parents are interesting, and the personal approach from…" Read all 23 reviews
Welcome to The Old School House Ashley Cross! 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, they are committed to fostering each child's… Read more about The Old School House Nursery & Pre School
- Type of Nursery
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Day Care
- 80 Places
14 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP
"My twins started their journey at Rainbows at 13 months old, and they're about to begin their transition to primary school. Rainbows has…" Read all 24 reviews
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 earned an exceptional reputation, supported by a dedicated… Read more about Rainbow Day Nursery School
- Type of Nursery
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- 65 Places
75 Oakdale Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3LD
"My daughter has been attending since she was 9 months old and she is now 3; I couldn't have asked for a better nursery. The staff are so…" Read all 59 reviews
First Steps Nursery in Poole provides high quality care and education for children aged 3 months and over in 3 different groups; Teddy-bears for the youngest children, Sunshines for toddlers and Little Steps and Big Steps pre-schools as well as the popular… Read more about First Steps Day Nursery
- Type of Nursery
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Day Care
- 91 Places
St Johns Church Hall, Macaulay Road, Broadstone BH18 8AR
- Type of Nursery
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Day Care
- 28 Places
St Paul's Church Hall, Culliford Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole BH17 9DY
- Type of Nursery
- Nursery School
- Open term time
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Day Care
- 28 Places