Nurseries in Poole
145 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Poole centre — 12 Outstanding, 67 Good
Ofsted ratings in Poole
145
Total nurseries
12
Outstanding
67
Good
66
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in Poole
Little Beans Garland, Poole
10 Charmouth Grove, Poole
Bournemouth Collegiate Prep School, Poole
Branksome Heath Junior School, Poole
St Lukes Church Hall, Lower Parkstone,Poole
104-106 Herbert Avenue, DORSET
161 Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone
Broadstone First School, Broadstone Poole
Kids Love Nature Lychett, Poole
Broadstone Middle School, Broadstone
Beacon Hill (accessed via private road to Farm), Wimborne
Rushcombe First School, Wimborne
Talbot Heath School, BOURNEMOUTH
Bournemouth University, Poole
Moore Avenue, Bournemouth
Sports Pavilion, Wimborne
Bournemouth International Centre, BOURNEMOUTH
Sandford St Martins C Of E V A Primary School, Wareham
17 Keysworth Drive, Wareham
Merley Community Centre, WIMBORNE
St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bournemouth
Cooper Dean Pavilion, Bournemouth
Hill View Primary School, Bournemouth
1 Leybourne Avenue, Bournemouth
Moordown St. Johns C of E Primary School, BOURNEMOUTH
East Cliff United Reform Church Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth
St Alban's Church Hall, Bournemouth
Hampreston C E V A First School, Wimborne
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Poole?
We found 145 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Poole centre, of which 12 are rated Outstanding and 67 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Poole are Outstanding or Good?
54% of nurseries near Poole centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Poole?
This page lists nurseries near Poole centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within Poole for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in Poole?
Yes — many nurseries in Poole offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.