Nurseries in DT1
27 registered nurseries — 4 Outstanding, 12 Good
Ofsted ratings in DT1
27
Total nurseries
4
Outstanding
12
Good
1
Requires Improvement
10
Not yet rated
Williams Opportunity Hall, Blandford Forum
The Prince Of Wales Unit, Dorchester
Winterborne Stickland Nursery School., Blandford Forum
Milborne St. Andrew First School, Blandford Forum
Why families love DT1
29.1/100
Family Score
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in DT1
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 DT1?
DT1 has 27 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 12 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in DT1 are Outstanding or Good?
59% of nurseries in DT1 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which is the best-rated nursery in DT1?
You can compare every Outstanding-rated nursery in DT1 on this page, sorted by Ofsted grade. Each listing links to the full Ofsted report.
Are there funded nursery places in DT1?
Yes — many nurseries in DT1 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.
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