Best nurseries in Howe
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 | Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre Sessional day care · 20 places · BH11 8AU | Report card: 2 strong, 3 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 2 | Crescent View Preschool Sessional day care · 39 places · BH11 8DA | Report card: 2 strong, 3 expected (Nov 2025) |
| 3 | Mini Mice Pre-School Sessional day care · 34 places · BH10 4AA | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Kindred Bournemouth Full day care · 101 places · BH10 4AQ | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Stars Holiday Club Full day care · BH10 5HT | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Howe?
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 Howe?
There are 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Howe; listed first: Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre, Crescent View Preschool, Mini Mice Pre-School.
How much does nursery cost in Howe?
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 Howe?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bournemouth · Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · Poole · Boscombe · Branksome · Canford · Cliff · Hamworthy · Queen's Park · Hengistbury Head · 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.