Best nurseries in Canford
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Saints Nursery Full day care · 34 places · BH13 7BP | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · BH13 6AR | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School Full day care · 39 places · BH13 6DQ | Report card: 5 strong (Jan 2026) |
| 4 | Rock a Tots UK Ltd Full day care · 32 places · BH13 7ES | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Tiny Explorers Pre-School Sessional day care · 60 places · BH17 8AP | Good (2024) |
| 6 | The Beacon Church Preschool Sessional day care · 48 places · BH17 8UE | Good (2024) |
| 7 | Cuddles Day Nursery Canford Heath Full day care · 229 places · BH17 8PJ | Good (2023) |
| 8 | Jumping Jellybeans Pre-school Sessional day care · 26 places · BH17 9ET | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Canford?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in South West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Canford?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Canford, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: All Saints Nursery, Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery, Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Canford?
In South West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £181 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Canford?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 8 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bournemouth · Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · Poole · Boscombe · Branksome · Cliff · Hamworthy · Howe · Queen's Park · Hengistbury Head · Iford
Neighbourhoods
Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks · Canford Heath East · Canford Heath West
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.