Best Nurseries in Poole
50 nurseries in Poole — 3 Outstanding, 29 Good
Ofsted ratings in Poole
50
Total nurseries
3
Outstanding
29
Good
2
Requires Improvement
16
Not yet rated
10 Charmouth Grove, Poole
Bournemouth University, Poole
Branksome Heath Junior School, Poole
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?
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.