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Archway Nursery School

Hyde Farm, Salisbury Road, Pimperne, Blandford Forum DT11 8TX
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They really look after your child like one of their ownL C(Mother of Child)
Archway Nursery School, Blandford Forum
Archway Nursery School, Blandford Forum
Archway Nursery School, Blandford Forum

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 interests.

The nursery has an excellent standing in the community and has been established for over 20 years. The nursery provides high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Its mission is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and...  

Funding & Fees

From April 2026
Full day (7:45am to 6:00pm) £85.50

We also offer Morning and Afternoon sessions

We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer

Contact Archway Nursery School to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sharon White (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 77

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:45-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:45-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:45-18:00
  • Thursday 07:45-18:00
  • Friday 07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Archway Nursery School Reviews (51)

9.8

Archway Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.822) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Archway Nursery School has 51 reviews.

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Review from Sybille M (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2018 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery with excellent, friendly and welcoming staff who always go out their way. My older son used to go there and now my daughter and they both love it. Safe and stimulating environment.

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Review from Melanie N (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2018 Submitted via Website
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When choosing a nursery for my little boy, plenty of other parents told me how great Archway was so we visited and liked it straight away. The staff are all so lovely and I'm very confident in leaving him there. This made going back to work a lot less stressful knowing he was happy and content there. They do plenty of activities during the day including messy play and outdoor play. (you wouldn't catch me playing with cornflower and water with one child let alone half a dozen!)

The food provided is decent, home style, wholesome meals. My little boy wolfs it down apparently!

A lovely nursery to have found!

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Review from Rosie M (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2018 Submitted via Website
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Both of my daughters are currently at the Archway and have been since they were 6 months old (our eldest is now 4). We feel we are extremely lucky that have such an excellent nursery close to us. The staff are very welcoming and it has a lovely family feel. They encourage learning through play and creative activities, and it has been great to see our daughters developing during their time at the nursery. We have now had experience of every age room in the nursery and the level of care is second to none.

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Review from Becky B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2018 Submitted via Website
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Archway Nursery has been amazing for my child, the staff are always so friendly and make time to tell me about my child’s day.

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Review from Kelly (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2018 Submitted via Website
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I absolutely love archways and so does my little one! I look around all the nurseries in the area and found this one to be the best! The staff are all lovely, they do lots of activities with them and the site Is brilliant. My little girl runs in to nursery every session! Overall it has a warm, homely feel that excites and helps develop children. There is nowhere else I would send my child!

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Review from Amanda D (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2018 Submitted via Website
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Both myself and my daughter have loved our journey at Archway, which started when she was 18 months old and ended this month with her starting school. All the staff are incredibly kind and caring towards my daughter and very understanding, helpful and patience with my needs as a working mother, nothing was ever too much trouble for the office staff be it adding or changing days or calling to check how my daughter was getting on. My little girl always came out with a big smile on her face after having a fun day of learning and playing. Lunch and snacks were always enjoyed by my daughter. I could go on and on about the lovely garden, how much my daughter learnt and developed but basically, we can not thank Archway enough for their care and love

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Review from Bev (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Website
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A friendly nursery that is seeking to continually improve. Staff are welcoming and my son really enjoys attending.

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Review from Lyndzey (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Archway Nursery since he was 6 months old, the staff are fantastic with him and even those not in his room know his name. They offer a variety of activities that keep him engaged and his development in the last 7 months of attendance has been fantastic. I love that he gets loads of time outside and that they often take the little ones out for walks (non walkers in buggies of course) to see the animals on the local farm. I am kept informed of my sons development and every staff member he has contact with is able to engage with him. Archway Nursery has also been amazing with catering for his multiple allergies and managing his eczema.

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Review from James R (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending this setting since he was 9 months old and is now 4! All of the girls are so welcoming and I know that my son is being cared for well at all times. All of the staff go above and beyond to make sure it is so easy to leave my child and I am always well informed on his day and what he’s been up to - I couldn’t ask for anything more from a childcare provider! Thank you very much!

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Review from Chrissy (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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I am very pleased that I picked this nursery for my son. The staff have been amazing looking after him. He is very happy here and enjoys his time here.

It is always lovely taking to the staff and hearing about his day.

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Review from Hannah L (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2018 Submitted via Website
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I have two daughters that go to the Archway. My eldest has gone all the way through from the turtle room to pre-school where she is now and she has had so much fun and always been so happy at nursery. There was no question we wanted our youngest to join when she turned 1, she has only been going for a month but is already completely settled and enjoying herself. The staff are fantastic, really caring and they strike an excellent balance between nurturing and instilling some gentle discipline into the children. My children have never failed to form close attachments to all the nursery staff who look after them which is so important and comforting to know when you’re leaving your children for the day. Our eldest has learnt so much and taken part in so many fun activities the whole experience has without a doubt contributed considerably to her development. I feel very lucky that my children can attend such a lovely caring and homely nursery.

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Awards / Recognitions (5)

  • Recipient: StoralDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: StoralDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
  • Recipient: StoralDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022

Meet the Team (1)

Sharon White Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025
Sharon White

I am an experienced Early Years professional with over 30 years in childcare, currently working as Nursery Manager at Archway Nursery. I began my career after completing my Level 3 in Child Care and Education at Bournemouth and Poole College in 1998, gaining invaluable hands-on experience during my first six years in a nursery setting.

After Maternity Leave, I returned to the sector and joined my second nursery, where I dedicated 20 years of service. During this time, I progressed from a Level 3 Practitioner to Senior Nursery Manager, demonstrating strong leadership, commitment, and professional growth alongside raising my four children.

I have continued to expand my knowledge and skills throughout my career, achieving:

Level 4 and Level 5 in Leadership for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (Early Years)
Level 3 Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) in Early Years

Mental Health First Aider qualification

I am passionate about providing high-quality early years education and creating inclusive, supportive environments for children, families, and staff. I am particularly committed to ongoing professional development and ensuring best practices in early years care and leadership.

I recently joined Archway Nursery and am thoroughly enjoying my role. I am excited to be part of the nursery’s journey and to contribute to its continued growth and development.

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