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Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath)

Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset BH17 8PJ
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Cuddles Day Nursery is rated GOOD (May 2023) by Ofsted and caters for children from 12 weeks to 14 years old. Although a large and versatile facility, a team of friendly and qualified staff keep a strong focus on individual development, ensuring that each child enjoys appropriate play and learning.

They believe in on-going staff development, with a number of training courses available to ensure that standards will be kept high over the long term.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Emma Murray(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 60

Total Places for Children

  • 229

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday07:45-18:00
  • Tuesday07:45-18:00
  • Wednesday07:45-18:00
  • Thursday07:45-18:00
  • Friday07:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Free parking on site

Funding & Fees

Available during a visit

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Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath) has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.170) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath) has 182 reviews.

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Review from Matthew G (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter loves nursery and often asks to go on her day off! They do lots of art activities which she loves and have lots of garden time! They have also been especially helpful toilet training offering advice when needed;

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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2026 Submitted via Website
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Cuddles are a fantastic team who genuinely care for and protect your child. The planning, thought, energy and commitment that go into their daily activities with the kids are admirable and they definitely go above and beyond what I expect of a nursery. Their communication is excellent and their adaptability to your child's needs knows no boundaries. I would highly recommend Cuddles to any parent seeking nurturing, kind and compassionate childcare who want to enthuse, encourage and motivate your child to be amazing.

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Both of my children have attended cuddles nursery from the ages of 2 through to starting school. I cannot recommend cuddles more, they have been fantastic in caring for my children through the nursery, after school clubs and the holiday clubs. They have both had fantastic experiences from the care and support offered at cuddles. They are a range of experiences and different equipment in the gardens such as sand, bikes and a football area. The team are always friendly approachable and kind.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My child goes to a term time only class and is due to start school in September. The class staff have always been very helpful and informative on drop off and pick up. The cards and work my child has brought home is also adorable. The staff informed me of any praises and concerns they have had and tell me about my child's day every day. Always friendly and happy to help with my questions and concerns. I definitely recommend this nursery to others!

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our little girl has been going to cuddles since she was 11 months old and she will be going to school in September. We will miss the nursery so much, she has absolutely thrived there and all staff in all rooms have made that happen. We would recommend 100% to others. All staff make such a huge effort from management to office staff. They always say hello to my daughter. My son also attends and he has come out of his shell so much, he loves the staff and each day there is a new activity or learning opportunity. We love cuddles!

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter started at Cuddles in June this year after finishing at her previous setting 6 weeks earlier. We were worried about how she would settle but she has joined her pre-school room as if she already knew the place and all the people. She has fantastic provisions to play with and aid her learning and the adults in her room are always so engaging and enthusiastic. We couldn't be happier with the change that we made and look forward to seeing her progress at Cuddles in the next year before starting school

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Review from Kim W (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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I've had 3 children attend Cuddles (Canford Heath) and my littlest is now starting his last year before school.

All my experiences have been great, lovely supportive, loving staff. Great communication, and excellent facilities.

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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has enjoyed every second of Cuddles Nursery. The staff have promoted her confidence to the fullest and set her up for school. Handovers are informative and Cuddles offer a good variety of hot meals.

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Review from Georgie T (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started when he was 18 months old and has loved every minute. Before starting he was really shy but now 2 years later he's a happy confident little boy. The staff here are absolutely amazing, from his key workers to management, they've helped and supported us every step from speech delay to potty training. I honestly can't thank them enough of how supportive they are.

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Review from George H (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Cuddles for the past couple of years, and her experience has been nothing short of fantastic. From the exceptional facilities to the outstanding management and caring staff, every aspect of the nursery is centered around the children's wellbeing, happiness and development.
Every day brings new and engaging activities that help build a wide range of skills in preparation for school and my daughter especially loves spending time in the fantastic outdoor spaces and gardens. The nursery also organizes a variety of well-planned trips, ensuring the children enjoy new experiences rather than repeating the same activities.

Most importantly, the care and support my daughter has received have exceeded all of our expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cuddles to any parent looking for a nurturing, stimulating and child-focused nursery. If I could give them 10 stars, I absolutely would.

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Review from Jane G (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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All three of our children have attended Canford Heath Cuddles and we have had an exceptional experience! Our youngest had to attend from 7 months due to our family's circumstances and we have therefore had experience from the baby room all the way up to preschool. The quality of the care provided is outstanding. They treat every child as an individual and we have always felt that they are in safe, loving hands. We get regular updates on their progress and well-being and any concerns are raised promptly and appropriately. Every transition is treated with care and attention. The care is proven in just how happy and thriving our children are. Would 100% recommend and have to all our friends.

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Review from Samuel C (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website
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Cuddles has been and still is the perfect nursery for our daughter. She always comes home happy and full of learning. The staff there are incredibly friendly and always let us know how her day has been.

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Review from Gary L (Father of Child) published on 25 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Both my boys have been here. The facilities are amazing, the staff are so friendly and nice. They really cared for both of them.

Shoutout to two staff members in particular who always take the time to chat with me and let me know how he has eaten, if he's been sad etc

Love the events and being invited in for Father's Day visits.

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Review from Helen T (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My child has been attending Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath) since he was 11 months old in 2022 and is now in the preschool room. As an early years teacher, I had high expectations for the setting I wanted for my child and Cuddles have exceeded my expectations in every way. The staff are so welcoming and provide excellent experiences for the children. My son is so happy and is so excited to attend every time! The preschool staff are making his final year before starting school so wonderful! He has a severe allergy which is so worrying for us as parents but the staff at Cuddles are so attentive to every detail that we have never felt worried.

Thank you so much to every member of staff who have made an effort to greet my son by name and make him feel so special. It makes going to work that little bit easier knowing he is so well looked after! Thank you Cuddles!

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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My 3 year old daughter joined Cuddles Day Nursery following an abrupt ending with her previous care provided by a childminder. The staff have been welcoming, patient and caring during that transition which at times my daughter found difficult.
The experience of the staff and their dedication to the children is clear.

Every day they enjoy time outside, there are different activities set up which the children can choose from each day but there is also structure to the day which my daughter benefits from. I have no hesitation recommending Cuddles and will continue to use them for holiday clubs once my daughter starts school.

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Review from Kirsty T (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have sent both my children to Cuddles Day Nursery and they have both come on in leaps and bounds. Each room designated to the different age groups are all amazing and do a great job. Both my children have loved going and never looked back. The staff are all so caring and love what they do. I would highly recommend to other parents. Both of my children have started in the baby room and it will be a sad day when my youngest leaves for school.

Although we are never far away as the holiday club is also fabulous and the kids have such fun and outings.

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Review from Taharnie P (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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My little girl started at Cuddles in September for her final year before starting big school. She has come on leaps and bounds with her friends and teachers in the Conchitas room. She is always so excited to go in and even asks to go in at the weekend! This just shows me how well looked after the children are. My daughter has a great bond with her key worker, who has made us feel so comfortable. She loves it here, we will be sad to see her leave! Thank you to all the girls who have helped my little one grow and flourish!

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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 23 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been attending Cuddles for the last 18 months. He has enjoyed his experience, and we would recommend this nursery to local parents, particularly those planning to transition their children to nearby schools.
The staff at the nursery are warm and engaging, forming significant bonds with our son. However, a notable downside is the part-time nature of the staff, leading to roaming between rooms. This is disrupting, and often the room leader is not the most experienced.
The nursery's large, school-like setup is a definite plus, providing an environment akin to a small school, great for children preparing to enter full-time education. Despite its size and the benefits that come with it, this does mean the setting is less personal vs smaller, more intimate childcare options, like that of our daughter with a childminder.

Additionally, the nursery organises far fewer outings; perhaps only two annually compared to the almost daily trips our daughter enjoys with her childminder.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am a mother who has been using the nursery for the past 3 years. I can say that the preschool rooms have been absolutely fantastic. My children have had so much fun in the preschool rooms and gardens, especially Hetty Hornets! The staff of this age group has been a great support to my children and myself I could not have asked for a better setting for them to attend. They have developed and learned so much, with so much to constantly do. The room leaders and key workers go above and beyond to ensure every child's needs are catered for individually. They have shown my children love, learning, and happiness. Thanks for everything you do, especially to the hornets who have cared for 2 of my children, you deserve so much recognition for all of your hard work and dedication!

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Review from D H (Father of Child) published on 15 December 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has been with Cuddles for just over a year now and it has done wonders for her confidence and social skills. The staff are amazing and take great care of the children, going above and beyond to help with their personal development and get them ready for school. I've been extremely impressed with the facilities, events and activities that the children get the opportunity to participate in; most recently the class nativity, which 9 months ago my daughter wouldn't have done in front of all the other parents! A big thank you to all the staff in the Conchita's room, you're fantastic and I hope my daughter is fortunate enough to have similar experiences when she starts at school next year!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath)

What is the Age Range of Children that Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath) accepts?

Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath) accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath) Open?

Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath) is open: 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.

How many Children does Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath) have capacity for?

Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath) has capacity for a total of 229 Children.

How far is Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Canford Heath) to the centre of Poole?

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

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