Verwood Day Nursery

Potterne Way, Verwood, Wimborne Minster BH21 6RS
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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.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day 7.45 am-6.00 pm
0-2 years £85
2-3 years £80
3-4 years £75


Morning 7.45 am-12.45 pm
0-2 years £51
2-3 years £48
3-4 years £42


Afternoon 1.00 pm-6.00 pm
0-2 years £48
2-3 years £45
3-4 years £42


Funded full day session 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
£0.00 10 hours funded
£17.50 consumables


Funded morning session 7.45 am to 12.45 pm
£0.00 5 hours funded
£13.00 consumables


Funded afternoon session 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm
£0.00 5 hours funded
£7.50 consumables


Fully funded sessions - no consumables charge to pay
9.00 am to 12 midday
3 hours funded
£0.00


1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
3 hours funded
£0.00

Our consumables charge is broken down as follows:


Breakfast £2.00
Mid morning snack £2.50
Two course cooked lunch £5.50
Two course tea £4.50
Sun hats, suncream, all-in-one suits, water bottles £3.00


Early start available from 7.30 am for £5.00

Contact Verwood Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Verwood Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Verwood Day Nursery Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Kaitie Caldicott (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 78

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • There is plenty of onsite parking allowing for safe drop off and pick ups during sessions

Verwood Day Nursery Reviews (11)

9.4

Verwood Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.419) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Verwood Day Nursery has 11 reviews.

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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are always so warm and welcoming.
My little one has settled in really quickly and loves the activities that are organised and playing with his friends
His favorite part is the garden space, it is huge and they are out there most days.
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been part of the nursery starting in the baby room all the way to apples (preschool). My youngest still attends the preschool, and my oldest started school this September. Verwood day nursery has been amazing, my daughter was so ready to start school and when the day came she went
straight in confident and didn't look back!


The staff at verwood day nursery are very understanding and supportive, they take time and really connect with your child. My girls are always exited to share their stories from the weekend with their key workers. (Even the one at school now) aswell as giving your child such a fun and educational time whilst they are at the setting, they also implement the things you are trying to achieve at home, they are always happy to help with advice and guidance if there is anything your struggling with.


So pleased my children have had great care and such an amazing start in life! Would highly recommend!

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Review from Hayley P (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for around 20 months, she loves every minute. She has so much fun and has made many friends. We have only left as I have new job and im very sad to see her go. My daughter loved all the outdoor space, there is never no end to what they do and the day trips they go
on. Such a lovely place
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two and a half year old just thrives at nursery, she absolutely loves it!! The staff are fantastic and choice of food is great. Our daughter always comes home happy having had a day full of fun and learning. As a parent you always have concerns about leaving your child in the care of others, but
we have nothing to worry about here
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Review from Angela I (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Verwood Day nursery since she was 9 months old, she is now 3.5 years old. She looks forward to going to nursery and loves telling me all about her day when she finishes. When I raised concerns at one point, these were thoroughly investigated and consistent communication throughout.
During the summer, when it was extremely hot, it was lovely to turn up and the children were all playing under the huge willow tree at the bottom of the beautiful garden. The were cool, happy and out in nature. I couldn't be happier, as a parent, that my daughter is in the best hands.
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Review from Becky B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery, my child has lots of fun there. Only thing I'd add is some more learning. There's a huge outside space with different spaces for different playing activities. They have tables inside for play or food. My child eats well, having more vegetables than she has at home!
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Review from Hattie L (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a first time mum, choosing a nursery is a tough process, and a lot of trust is needed in the facility to take care of your child.


I couldn't praise Verwood more. My daughter has truly flourished since starting there in October, she has become more confident and plays so well with others. She

is learning from others and the staff clearly care about each child in their care. Fantastic nursery where your child is their own person and not just a number. There's a reason it's so popular!
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Review from Kelly B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery and we absolutely love it. I 'shopped' around for nurseries when my first born was ready to go, and although there were many options closer to where we live, VDN just felt 'right'. From the warm welcome, expansive outdoor facilities, and in-house chef to
the excellent team of care givers, it was the perfect fit for us. We love this nursery and our kids always felt comfortable and confident being there.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters attend Verwood day nursery and they absolutely love their time there. The staff are caring and considerate and always go out of their way to help you. One of the reasons we chose this nursery was because as soon as we stepped inside to view it, it felt like a home from home for our
children. Another massive bonus for us is the outside space; something that is extremely important to us. My eldest daughter will be going to school next September and although she is looking forward to this next step, I know she will miss her time at the nursery.
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Review from Joanna W (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used this nursery for both my children who started there when they were roughly 1 year old. The staff all are very friendly and caring towards the children. I noticed good development after they started at Verwood Day nursery, their social skills and confidence grew, they were happy to be around
other children and adults. I would definitly recommend this nursery. There doesn't seem to be a high staff turnover, so you get to know the staff really well, as do the children. I always think it's a good sign when the staff stay for many years, it must mean it's a good place to work, and they must value their staff. Which in turn provides better continuity of staff for the children.
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Review from Holly T (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. The staff are brilliant and I have always felt my little girl is safe and cared for. The facilities are also great. The outdoor space lovely is a massive selling point. My little girl has been very happy there. I would highly recommend.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.419)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.419) out of 10 for Verwood Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.939 for Verwood Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (124 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.939
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.48 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Verwood Day Nursery is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 78 number of registered child places is 15.6. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.705
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Verwood Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Verwood Day Nursery accepts?

Verwood Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Verwood Day Nursery Open?

Verwood Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Verwood Day Nursery have capacity for?

Verwood Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

How far is Verwood Day Nursery to the centre of Wimborne Minster?

6.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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