Best nurseries in Poole
43 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 | The Old School House Nursery And Pre School Full day care · 80 places · BH14 0JW | Good (2025) |
| 5 | Muddy Boots Nursery School Parkstone Full day care · 38 places · BH14 0QQ | Good (2025) |
| 6 | Happy Days Day Nursery Poole Full day care · 90 places · BH17 7FF | Good (2025) |
| 7 | Creekmoor Day Nursery Limited Full day care · 30 places · BH17 7XZ | Good (2025) |
| 8 | St John's Church Pre-School Nursery Full day care · 60 places · BH14 0AA | Good (2025) |
| 9 | Ashley Cross Montessori Full day care · 30 places · BH14 0JU | Good (2025) |
| 10 | Trailway Tots Preschool Sessional day care · 25 places · BH18 8ET | Good (2024) |
| 11 | Rock a Tots UK Ltd Full day care · 32 places · BH13 7ES | Good (2024) |
| 12 | The Old School House Cabot Lane Full day care · 48 places · BH17 7BX | Good (2024) |
| 13 | Tops Day Nursery Full day care · 132 places · BH15 2DG | Good (2024) |
| 14 | Muddy Boots Nursery School Full day care · 35 places · BH16 5AH | Good (2024) |
| 15 | Tiny Explorers Pre-School Sessional day care · 60 places · BH17 8AP | Good (2024) |
| 16 | First Steps Day Nursery Full day care · 92 places · BH15 3LD | Good (2024) |
| 17 | St. Gabriel's Pre-School Sessional day care · 48 places · BH16 5BH | Good (2024) |
| 18 | Talbot View PreSchool Full day care · 26 places · BH12 4AY | Good (2024) |
| 19 | The Beacon Church Preschool Sessional day care · 48 places · BH17 8UE | Good (2024) |
| 20 | Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery Full day care · 40 places · BH14 9LY | Good (2023) |
| 21 | Little People Pre-School Sessional day care · 32 places · BH12 4DY | Good (2023) |
| 22 | Little Beans Day Care (Garland) Limited Full day care · 58 places · BH15 2LD | Good (2023) |
| 23 | Cuddles Day Nursery Canford Heath Full day care · 229 places · BH17 8PJ | Good (2023) |
| 24 | Sunny Days Preschool Broadstone Full day care · 28 places · BH18 8AR | Good (2023) |
| 25 | Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone Full day care · 128 places · BH12 4HR | Good (2023) |
| 26 | Bibury Day Nursery Full day care · 30 places · BH12 2LH | Good (2022) |
| 27 | Sunbeams Day Care Full day care · 52 places · BH12 2BG | Good (2022) |
| 28 | Tops Day Nurseries - Parkstone Full day care · 56 places · BH12 4HU | Good (2022) |
| 29 | Jumping Jellybeans Pre-school Sessional day care · 26 places · BH17 9ET | Good (2022) |
| 30 | Muddy Boots Nursery School Full day care · 40 places · BH15 4BS | Good (2022) |
| 31 | Little Stars Education Limited Full day care · 73 places · BH14 9LU | Good (2022) |
| 32 | Broadstone Christian Nursery (Ltd) Full day care · 14 places · BH18 8NU | Good (2022) |
| 33 | Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School Ashley Cross Full day care · 42 places · BH14 0LP | Good (2021) |
| 34 | Rainbow Day Nursery School Ltd Full day care · 65 places · BH15 1TP | Good (2021) |
| 35 | Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School Full day care · 91 places · BH12 5BB | Report card: 1 strong, 4 expected (Feb 2026) |
| 36 | Little Angels Nursery Sessional day care · 30 places · BH15 4HP | Report card: 5 expected (Jan 2026) |
| 37 | Bayside View Preschool Sessional day care · 39 places · BH16 5AH | Not yet inspected |
| 38 | Dingley's Promise Poole Sessional day care · 12 places · BH12 1AW | Not yet inspected |
| 39 | Lollipops Preschool Sessional day care · 26 places · BH12 4AB | Not yet inspected |
| 40 | Rock a Tots Broadstone Full day care · 108 places · BH18 8DT | Not yet inspected |
| 41 | Rockley Point Sailing School Sessional day care · BH15 4RW | Not yet inspected |
| 42 | Rockley Poole Park Sessional day care · BH15 2SF | Not yet inspected |
| 43 | Twin Oaks Pre-School Sessional day care · 72 places · BH17 7HX | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Poole?
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 Poole?
Of 43 nurseries and pre-schools in Poole, 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 Poole?
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 Poole?
43 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 36 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bournemouth · Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · Boscombe · Branksome · Canford · Cliff · Hamworthy · Howe · Queen's Park · Hengistbury Head · Iford
Neighbourhoods
Branksome East · Branksome Park, Canford Cliffs & Sandbanks · Branksome West · Broadstone · Canford Heath East · Canford Heath West · Creekmoor · Hamworthy East · Hamworthy West · Newtown · Oakdale East · Oakdale West · Parkstone · Penn Hill · Poole Town · Rossmore
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.