The staff are truly amazing so caring, attentive, and supportiveImogen S(Mother of Child)
the enrolment process and induction has been excellent, the location and facilities are wonderfulEmma R(Mother of Child)
The food is fabulous with a great variety of healthy meals. We couldn't be more happierNaomi D(Mother of Child)
The staff are truly amazing so caring, attentive, and supportiveImogen S(Mother of Child)
the enrolment process and induction has been excellent, the location and facilities are wonderfulEmma R(Mother of Child)
The food is fabulous with a great variety of healthy meals. We couldn't be more happierNaomi D(Mother of Child)
Clayesmore Nursery offers exceptional early years education in the heart of the Dorset countryside
It welcomes children aged 3 months to 5 years, cared for in spacious, light-filled rooms, including a dedicated baby space.
Why choose Clayesmore Nursery?
-Seamless transition into Clayesmore School.
-Strong focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing.
-Nurturing, inspiring environment that supports curiosity, creativity and confidence.
Set within 62 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside, Clayesmore is delighted to welcome families to...
Clayesmore Nursery offers exceptional early years education in the heart of the Dorset countryside
It welcomes children aged 3 months to 5 years, cared for in spacious, light-filled rooms, including a dedicated baby space.
Why choose Clayesmore Nursery?
-Seamless transition into Clayesmore School.
-Strong focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing.
-Nurturing, inspiring environment that supports curiosity, creativity and confidence.
Set within 62 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside, Clayesmore is delighted to welcome families to visit and tour the nursery – a bright, nurturing environment thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and build confidence from the very start.
At Clayesmore Nursery, children learn through play, exploration and discovery. Offering a nurturing and inspiring approach encourages curiosity, creativity and confidence, helping every child develop a lifelong love of learning and the natural world.
Clayesmore Nursery offers exceptional early years education delivered by passionate, highly trained staff in a caring, stimulating setting where every child can thrive.
There is ample, off road parking adjacent to the Nursery building.
Funding & Fees
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£258/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.
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9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
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What this price covers
Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
Price without government funding: £1,011 / month (£79 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
£753/month more than the funded price.
This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Clayesmore Nursery has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.346) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Clayesmore Nursery has 9 reviews.
Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Couldn't be happier with our little one's care at Clayesmore. He has an absolute blast everyday, the staff and wonderful, attentive and caring, and the communication is excellent. The additional activities, such as Sat Dads are great as well. Highly recommend.
Couldn't be happier with our little one's care at Clayesmore. He has an absolute blast everyday, the staff and wonderful, attentive and caring, and the communication is excellent. The additional activities, such as Sat Dads are great as well. Highly recommend.
↩Reply from Hannah Miles, Nursery Manager at Clayesmore Nursery
Thank you for your excellent review of our new nursery! It has been wonderful to see our dads enjoying time with their little ones and making new dad friends!
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2026 Submitted via Website•
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The team at Clayesmore have created a wonderful atmosphere, so much so that our three year old is excited to go each day (and disappointed when he doesn't). The activities are varied and we've seen an improvement in language, manners, trying food, and engaging in drawing and painting. I cannot...
The team at Clayesmore have created a wonderful atmosphere, so much so that our three year old is excited to go each day (and disappointed when he doesn't). The activities are varied and we've seen an improvement in language, manners, trying food, and engaging in drawing and painting. I cannot recommend the setting enough and find the team all work together to ensure the children feel secure and can be who they want to be.
↩Reply from Hannah Miles, Nursery Manager at Clayesmore Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review! It's fantastic to hear that your child is thriving here at Clayesmore Nursery. We're delighted that they're enjoying their time with us, and we're so excited to be part of all the new adventures and milestones that lie ahead for your little one! We look forward to creating many more happy memories together.
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Review from E R (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Excellent nursery. Very welcoming and friendly. The staff seem very happy to be there and children pick up on this. Fantastic facilities and location. It seems very inclusive and tailored to child's needs which is great to see.
Excellent nursery. Very welcoming and friendly. The staff seem very happy to be there and children pick up on this. Fantastic facilities and location. It seems very inclusive and tailored to child's needs which is great to see.
↩Reply from Hannah Miles, Nursery Manager at Clayesmore Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Its great to hear feedback from our amazing parents at Clayesmore Nursery. We are truly passionate about our work in the early years. Clayesmore is such a special place to be part of. Each day brings new opportunities for wonder, curiosity, and adventure, and we all love discovering and learning new things together.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Lovely setting.
Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Lovely setting.
↩Reply from Hannah Miles, Nursery Manager at Clayesmore Nursery
Dear Sarah,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Were incredibly proud of our amazing team here at Clayesmore Nursery and the care and experiences they provide every day.
Our setting is truly something special, with so much beautiful indoor and outdoor space for children to explore, learn, and thrive. We cant wait to welcome you and your little one very soon!
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2026 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Baby love has been a great chance for our baby to enjoy new things and get used to the nursery setting before starting.
It helps with leaving him on his first day, as he knew the staff and environment.
Baby love has been a great chance for our baby to enjoy new things and get used to the nursery setting before starting.
It helps with leaving him on his first day, as he knew the staff and environment.
↩Reply from Hannah Miles, Nursery Manager at Clayesmore Nursery
Dear Emma,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Were delighted to hear that youve found our Baby Love Group at Clayesmore Nursery to be a great introduction to our brand-new nursery.
Its a real pleasure to welcome so many lovely new parents from our local community, and we love seeing...
Dear Emma,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Were delighted to hear that youve found our Baby Love Group at Clayesmore Nursery to be a great introduction to our brand-new nursery.
Its a real pleasure to welcome so many lovely new parents from our local community, and we love seeing everyone enjoying themselves, making new friends, and creating special memories with their little ones. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Review from Natalie H (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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What a gem! Weve finally found our safe haven for our child. Set in beautiful grounds and with a real homely feel, Clayesmore Nursery is every parents dream. My daughter settled in so easily, she loves all the staff and they've been so supportive with potty training and have really helped her...
What a gem! Weve finally found our safe haven for our child. Set in beautiful grounds and with a real homely feel, Clayesmore Nursery is every parents dream. My daughter settled in so easily, she loves all the staff and they've been so supportive with potty training and have really helped her flourish and build new friendships. My daughter has sensitive allergies and I feel reassured that all the staff know how to deal with this. The nursery itself is brand new so all the toys, furnishings, floor coverings are purpose built, safe and appropriate for the children. All in all im so happy we've found this place and im sure my child will continue to love and enjoy her time at Clayesmore.
↩Reply from Hannah Miles, Nursery Manager at Clayesmore Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, Natalie! We absolutely love caring for your daughter. She brings us so much joy and happiness each day as she skips through our doors! We're so excited for all the special memories we'll create together and the fun adventures still to come at Clayesmore Nursery.
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Review from Imogen S (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We couldn't be happier with Clayesmore Nursery. My son absolutely loves going every day. The staff are truly amazing so caring, attentive, and supportive. We've seen such great progress in his development, and it's clear they really focus on helping each child reach their milestones. It's such a...
We couldn't be happier with Clayesmore Nursery. My son absolutely loves going every day. The staff are truly amazing so caring, attentive, and supportive. We've seen such great progress in his development, and it's clear they really focus on helping each child reach their milestones. It's such a relief knowing he's in such a positive, nurturing environment. Highly recommend to any parent!
↩Reply from Hannah Miles, Nursery Manager at Clayesmore Nursery
Thank you for your amazing review Imogen! It is an absolute pleasure caring for your son here at Clayesmore Nursery and thank you for recommending us to others!
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Review from Naomi D (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We have been so pleased with Clayesmore Nursery. From the very first meeting with the manger Hannah and her Lovely team. They are all so welcoming, warm and kind. There are lots of lovely activities throughout the day and a great space inside and out to play.
The food is fabulous with a great...
We have been so pleased with Clayesmore Nursery. From the very first meeting with the manger Hannah and her Lovely team. They are all so welcoming, warm and kind. There are lots of lovely activities throughout the day and a great space inside and out to play. The food is fabulous with a great variety of healthy meals. We couldn't be more happier and would
Highly recommend to anyone.
↩Reply from Hannah Miles, Nursery Manager at Clayesmore Nursery
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Naomi. It is an absolute pleasure having your child with us here at Clayesmore Nursery, and we are looking forward to all the fun and exciting experiences ahead!
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2026 Submitted via Website•
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From start to finish, the enrolment process and induction has been excellent, the location and facilities are wonderful and I've felt confident in leaving my child with the staff. As a first time parent, the everything was explained fully and clearly.
From start to finish, the enrolment process and induction has been excellent, the location and facilities are wonderful and I've felt confident in leaving my child with the staff. As a first time parent, the everything was explained fully and clearly.
↩Reply from Hannah Miles, Nursery Manager at Clayesmore Nursery
Dear Emma! Thank you so much for your lovely review of our new nursery! We really appreciate your feedback and are so glad you've had a positive experience with us.
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How many Children does Clayesmore Nursery have capacity for?
Clayesmore Nursery has capacity for a total of 65 Children.
How far is Clayesmore Nursery to the centre of Blandford Forum?
5.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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