Best nurseries in Westham
7 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 | Scallywags Child Care Centre Full day care · 78 places · DT3 5AJ | Good (2024) |
| 2 | Radipole Preschool Full day care · 24 places · DT3 5EX | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Little Firs Day Nursery Full day care · 77 places · DT4 0QF | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Allsorts Full day care · 32 places · DT4 0RH | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Allsorts Full day care · 42 places · DT4 0HS | Good (2021) |
| 6 | Humpty's House Pre-school & Kool Kidz Club Sessional day care · 40 places · DT4 9UF | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre Full day care · DT4 0HS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Westham?
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 Westham?
There are 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Westham; listed first: Scallywags Child Care Centre, Radipole Preschool, Little Firs Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Westham?
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 Westham?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.