Best Nurseries in Poole

50 nurseries in Poole — 3 Outstanding, 29 Good

50

Total nurseries

3

Outstanding

29

Good

64%

% Outstanding/Good

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All Saints Nursery
Outstanding

Church Hall, Poole

🏫 34 places

Inspected March 2023

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Kids Love Nature Kindergarten Lytchett
Outstanding

Kids Love Nature Lychett, Poole

🏫 64 places

Inspected September 2023

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Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery
Outstanding

2 Lindsay Road, Poole

🏫 40 places

Inspected August 2022

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Ashley Cross Montessori
Good

29 Chapel Road, POOLE

🏫 30 places

Inspected March 2025

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Bibury Day Nursery
Good

Off Fortescue Road, Poole

🏫 30 places

Inspected December 2022

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Bizzybeez Childcare Ltd
Good

3 & 5 The Axium Centre, Poole

🏫 31 places

Inspected March 2025

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Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery
Good

105 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole

🏫 40 places

Inspected July 2023

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Creekmoor Day Nursery Limited
Good80

Community Centre, Poole

🏫 30 places

Inspected May 2025

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Cuddles Day Nursery
Good

Rossmore, Poole

🏫 128 places

Inspected March 2023

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Cuddles Day Nursery Canford Heath
Good

The Pavilion, Poole

🏫 229 places

Inspected May 2023

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First Steps Day Nursery
Good

75 Oakdale Road, POOLE

🏫 92 places

Inspected April 2024

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Flying Start Nursery - Cornwall College
Good80

Flora House, Poole

🏫 96 places

Inspected April 2022

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Happy Days Day Nursery Poole
Good

Happy Days Day Nursery, Poole

🏫 90 places

Inspected July 2025

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Jumping Jellybeans Pre-school
Good⚠️ Old inspection

St Pauls Church Hall, Poole

🏫 26 places

Inspected February 2022

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Little Beans Day Care (Garland) Limited
Good

Little Beans Garland, Poole

🏫 58 places

Inspected June 2023

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Little People Pre-School
Good

Bourne Community Hub, Poole

🏫 32 places

Inspected July 2023

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Little Stars Education Limited
Good⚠️ Old inspection

39 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole

🏫 73 places

Inspected January 2022

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Muddy Boots Nursery School
Good⚠️ Old inspection

Scout Association, Poole

🏫 40 places

Inspected February 2022

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Muddy Boots Nursery School
Good

Turlin Moor Childrens Centre, POOLE

🏫 35 places

Inspected September 2024

Map near Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School
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Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School
Good⚠️ Old inspection

4 The Grove, POOLE

🏫 10 places

Inspected February 2020

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Rainbow Day Nursery School Ltd
Good⚠️ Old inspection

14 Kingland Road, Poole

🏫 65 places

Inspected September 2021

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Rock a Tots UK Ltd
Good

164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole

🏫 32 places

Inspected November 2024

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St John's Church Pre-School Nursery
Good

384 Ashley Road, Poole

🏫 60 places

Inspected April 2025

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St. Gabriel's Pre-School
Good

St. Gabriels Centre, Poole

🏫 48 places

Inspected March 2024

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Sunbeams Day Care
Good

Heatherlands First School, Poole

🏫 52 places

Inspected November 2022

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The Beacon Church Preschool
Good

Canford Heath United Reform Church, POOLE

🏫 48 places

Inspected January 2024

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The Old School House Cabot Lane
Good

Cabot Lane Day Nursery, Poole

🏫 48 places

Inspected November 2024

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The Old School House Nursery And Pre School
Good

Buckholme Towers, Poole

🏫 80 places

Inspected September 2025

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Three Gables Day Nursery & Pre-School Ashley Cross
Good⚠️ Old inspection

10 Charmouth Grove, Poole

🏫 42 places

Inspected December 2021

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Tiny Explorers Pre-School
Good80

Scout Hall, POOLE

🏫 60 places

Inspected May 2024

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Tops Day Nursery
Good

14 Denmark Lane, Poole

🏫 132 places

Inspected October 2024

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Upton Methodist Church Pre-School
Good

Dorchester Road, Poole

🏫 34 places

Inspected March 2025

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Little Angels Nursery
Requires Improvement

St Michaels Church Hall, Poole

🏫 30 places

Inspected February 2025

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Talbot Woods Day Nursery and Nursery School
Requires Improvement

Bournemouth University, Poole

🏫 91 places

Inspected February 2025

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Adventure Play Daycare
Not yet inspected

3b The Wilson Building, Poole

🏫 27 places
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Bayside View Preschool
Not yet inspected

Bayside Academy, Poole

🏫 39 places
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Casa Camp
Not yet inspected

Hamworthy Park Junior School, Poole

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Casa Camp
Not yet inspected

Baden Powell & St. Peters Ce Junior School, Poole

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Casa Camp
Not yet inspected

Ocean Academy, Poole

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Dingley's Promise Poole
Not yet inspected

Branksome Childrens Centre, Poole

🏫 12 places
Map near Kidscape at Livingstone Primary Federation
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Kidscape at Livingstone Primary Federation
Not yet inspected

Branksome Heath Junior School, Poole

🏫 60 places
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Lollipops Preschool
Not yet inspected

Burden Hall, Poole

🏫 26 places
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Old Town Inf
Not yet inspected

Old Town Infant School and Nursery, Poole

🏫 30 places
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Rockley Point Sailing School
Not yet inspected

Rockley Watersports, Poole

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Rockley Poole Park
Not yet inspected

Rockley Watersports Boatshead, Poole

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SC SMS
Not yet inspected

St. Marys Catholic Primary School, Poole

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Step into Sport Longfleet Primary School
Not yet inspected

Longfleet Primary School, POOLE

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Step into Sport Oakdale Junior School
Not yet inspected

Oakdale Junior School, POOLE

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Super Stars @Stanley Green
Not yet inspected

Stanley Green Infant Academy, POOLE

🏫 25 places
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Superstars At Ocean Academy
Not yet inspected

Ocean Academy School Fourways, Poole

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nurseries are in Poole?

Poole has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 29 are rated Good.

What percentage of nurseries in Poole are rated Outstanding or Good?

64% of nurseries in Poole are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How do I find the best nursery in Poole?

This page lists all 50 nurseries in Poole sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.

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Inspection data sourced from the Ofsted Early Years Register, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted and the UK Government.