Best nurseries in Hengistbury Head
5 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 | Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery Full day care · 38 places · BH6 5JZ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | St Nicholas Pre-School Full day care · 20 places · BH6 4EP | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School Full day care · 68 places · BH6 5NB | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Connie Rothman Learning Trust Sessional day care · BH6 3DJ | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | The Discovery Den Sessional day care · BH6 4EW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Hengistbury Head?
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 Hengistbury Head?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Hengistbury Head; listed first: Cranleigh Lodge Day Nursery, St Nicholas Pre-School, Kings Castle Montessori Nursery School.
How much does nursery cost in Hengistbury Head?
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 Hengistbury Head?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bournemouth · Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · Poole · Boscombe · Branksome · Canford · Cliff · Hamworthy · Howe · Queen's Park · Iford
Neighbourhoods
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.