Area avg from
£88/day*
Tops Day Nurseries: Muscliff Nursery
Claremont Christian Church, 69 Claremont Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 3HD
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 59 Limited spaces
Town childcare guide
Nurseries in Bournemouth
Bournemouth extends from Westbourne and Bournemouth Central through Boscombe and Southbourne, with Winton, Moordown, Kinson, Redhill and Littledown among its inland communities. The Lower, Central and Upper Gardens form a roughly three-kilometre green corridor from Bournemouth Pier towards the Poole boundary, while early-years services for the town sit within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.
Childcare numbers for Bournemouth
Daily fees range
£74
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
50% offer funding
Total nurseries
2
Across Dorset
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From
£74/day
Woodlea House Day Nursery & Pre-School
1 Crantock Grove, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth BH8 0HS, United Kingdom
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 48 Spaces available
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What will nursery cost in Bournemouth?
Answer four quick questions. You'll see your monthly cost straight away.
1When was your child born?
Age: 2 yearsFree hours are available.
2Are you working?
Each working parent needs to earn at least £2,643.68 over 3 months, and under £100,000 a year.
3How much time at nursery?
Days a week
5
Hours a day
10
4What does the nursery charge?
About £74 a day for 10 hours. All-ages average from 1 nursery with prices on Toddle in Bournemouth
You'd pay about
£900a month
£10,804 a year after your free hours
- Nursery fees
- £1,603
- Free hours (30 a week)
- −£703
- You pay
- £900
Doesn't include meals, nappies or trips. Most nurseries charge for these separately.
You could get 30 free hours a week.
They end when your child starts reception, around September 2029.
Why isn't it lower in the holidays?
38 weeks free hours: £148/wk 14 weeks full fee: £370/wk
Free hours cover 38 term-time weeks. Many nurseries can spread them across the year instead. Ask yours.
Only going term time? Your cost will be lower. Ask your nursery for their term dates.
Estimate only. England. Based on GOV.UK figures, checked 20 October 2026.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Bournemouth?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilPostcodes: BH8–BH9
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Nursery questions in Bournemouth
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Bournemouth?
Bournemouth addresses span BH1–BH11, covering the town centre and areas such as Boscombe, Southbourne, Winton, Moordown and Kinson. ToddleKids keeps nursery results tied to Bournemouth rather than the wider BH postcode area.
Are Boscombe and Southbourne included on the Bournemouth page?
Yes. Boscombe East and Pokesdown, Boscombe West, East Southbourne and Tuckton, and West Southbourne are recognised BCP Council wards within the Bournemouth area.
Who manages funded childcare in Bournemouth?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) administers early-years funded childcare for Bournemouth.
Can working families get 30 funded hours in Bournemouth?
Yes. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week for children aged 9 months to 4 years, normally across 38 weeks of the year.
Do all 3 and 4-year-olds get funded childcare?
Yes. Every 3 and 4-year-old can receive up to 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks a year from the funding period after their third birthday.
Can Bournemouth funded childcare be stretched across the year?
Yes. Where the arrangement is available, the 30-hour entitlement can be spread across more weeks—for example, up to 22 hours a week across 51 weeks instead of 30 hours across 38 weeks.
What SEND support covers young children in Bournemouth?
Bournemouth is covered by the BCP SEND Local Offer, which provides information for children and young people aged 0–25 with special educational needs, disabilities or health needs.