Best nurseries in Upton (Dorset)
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Dorset, 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 | Kids Love Nature Kindergarten Lytchett Full day care · 64 places · BH16 6JE | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Upton Methodist Church Pre-School Sessional day care · 34 places · BH16 5NN | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Bizzybeez Childcare Ltd Full day care · 31 places · BH16 6FE | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Ladybirds Playschool LTD Full day care · 38 places · BH16 5JA | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Poole Forest School Ltd Sessional day care · BH21 3RZ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Upton (Dorset)?
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 Upton (Dorset)?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Upton (Dorset), 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Kids Love Nature Kindergarten Lytchett, Upton Methodist Church Pre-School, Bizzybeez Childcare Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Upton (Dorset)?
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 Upton (Dorset)?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
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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.