Best Nurseries in Wimborne
36 nurseries in Wimborne — 3 Outstanding, 16 Good
Ofsted ratings in Wimborne
36
Total nurseries
3
Outstanding
16
Good
1
Requires Improvement
16
Not yet rated
Sports Pavilion, Wimborne
Rushcombe First School, Wimborne
Edmondsham Village Hall, WIMBORNE
Merley Community Centre, WIMBORNE
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Wimborne
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 Wimborne?
Wimborne has 36 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 16 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Wimborne are rated Outstanding or Good?
53% of nurseries in Wimborne are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Wimborne?
This page lists all 36 nurseries in Wimborne sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.