Best nurseries in Weymouth
11 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 | Jelly Babies Day Nursery Full day care · 32 places · DT4 7LQ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Scallywags Child Care Centre Full day care · 78 places · DT3 5AJ | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Radipole Preschool Full day care · 24 places · DT3 5EX | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Little Firs Day Nursery Full day care · 77 places · DT4 0QF | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Preston Pre-School Ltd Full day care · 30 places · DT3 6BH | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Chipmunks Day Nursery Full day care · 121 places · DT4 9PJ | Good (2022) |
| 7 | Allsorts Full day care · 32 places · DT4 0RH | Good (2022) |
| 8 | Wyke Regis Pre-School Playgroup Sessional day care · 24 places · DT4 9LU | Good (2021) |
| 9 | Allsorts Full day care · 42 places · DT4 0HS | Good (2021) |
| 10 | Humpty's House Pre-school & Kool Kidz Club Sessional day care · 40 places · DT4 9UF | Not yet inspected |
| 11 | Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre Full day care · DT4 0HS | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Weymouth?
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 Weymouth?
There are 11 nurseries and pre-schools in Weymouth; listed first: Jelly Babies Day Nursery, Scallywags Child Care Centre, Radipole Preschool.
How much does nursery cost in Weymouth?
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 Weymouth?
11 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 9 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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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.