Verwood Day Nursery

Verwood Day Nursery provides high-quality day care for children from around 3 months up to 5 years. Located in Verwood, Dorset, the nursery is set in a bright, attractive building surrounded by spacious grounds and a large enclosed garden, creating a homely yet stimulating environment for early years education.

The nursery’s philosophy centres on the values 'Care for all, Fun for all, Learning for all'. Experienced, qualified staff offer nurturing and child-centred care, respecting each child’s individual needs, routines, and interests. For the youngest children, bespoke sensory and heuristic play helps support early development in a calm, secure setting.

Children across all age groups benefit from a broad, creative curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The curriculum includes activities to develop language, creativity, physical and social skills, such as exploration, play, music, stories, and opportunities to discover and learn about their environment. Outdoor play is a major feature, with a woodland-inspired garden, vegetable patch, mud kitchen, play trail, dens and a 'bug garden'. These give children free-flow access to the outdoors, encouraging creativity, physical development and a love of nature.

Mealtimes are thoughtfully planned and nutritious: children enjoy balanced meals and snacks prepared on-site by an experienced chef, with menus including seasonal produce (some grown in the nursery garden), mindful of dietary or religious requirements. The nursery also supports breastfeeding parents, offering a comfortable and private area for feeding and storing expressed milk.

Verwood Day Nursery fosters strong partnerships with parents, recognising them as their child’s first educators. The team works closely with families to ensure smooth transitions, open communication, and personalised support, striving to make every child feel secure, valued, and encouraged to flourish.