Area avg from
£88/day*
Cuddles Day Nursery Ltd (Parkstone)
Rossmore Campus, Herbert Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HR
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 114 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Poole
Poole is centred on Poole Harbour, with Old Town and Baiter near the historic core and distinct areas including Hamworthy, Parkstone, Canford Heath, Oakdale, Canford Cliffs and Sandbanks. These areas sit within the Poole part of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, separate from neighbouring Dorset Council.
Childcare numbers for Poole
Daily fees range
£94
Per day
Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
3
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
3
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Happy Days Nursery & Pre-School - Poole
Beechbank Avenue, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7FF
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 81 Spaces available
Area avg from
£88/day*
Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Preschool
105 Penn Hill Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 9LY
Montessori Capacity 30 Spaces available
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£282/week
· £14664/year
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Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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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: BH12–BH17
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Nursery questions in Poole
Who manages funded childcare in Poole?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) administers funded early education and childcare for Poole.
Which postcodes cover nurseries in Poole?
Poole addresses are mainly found across BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15 and BH17, covering areas such as Parkstone, Canford Cliffs, Hamworthy and Canford Heath. ToddleKids keeps this page focused on Poole rather than the wider BH postcode area.
Is Sandbanks included on the Poole nursery page?
Yes. Sandbanks forms part of Poole, alongside Lilliput and Parkstone within the current Poole parish ward structure.
Is Poole covered by Dorset Council for childcare?
No. Poole is administered by BCP Council, while Dorset Council is a separate local authority covering other parts of Dorset.
Can working families get 30 funded hours in Poole?
Yes. Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded childcare hours a week for children aged 9 months to 4 years, normally across 38 weeks of the year.
Can funded childcare be stretched across the year in Poole?
Yes. The 30-hour entitlement can be spread across more weeks; BCP Council gives an example of up to 22 hours a week across 51 weeks instead of 30 hours across 38 weeks.
What SEND support applies to young children in Poole?
The BCP SEND Local Offer covers children and young people aged 0–25 across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including dedicated early-education and childcare information for children aged 0–5.