Childcare in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
345
Providers
214
Nurseries
13.5%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
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- Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day NurseryBournemouth · Outstanding
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- Jingle Bell HouseBOURNEMOUTH · Outstanding
- Dell Cottage Day NurseryChristchurch · Outstanding
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- Puss 'n' Boots Day NurseryPoole · Outstanding
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- Leaps and Bounds Day NurseryBournemouth · Outstanding
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- Woodland Day NurseryBOURNEMOUTH · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole?
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole has 345 registered childcare providers: 214 nurseries and 131 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole?
13.5% of rated providers in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole hold an Outstanding grade (31 Outstanding, 198 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.