There are 10 nurseries for babies registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of DT1, Dorchester, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.
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The Grove Pre-School Playgroup, The Bungalow · DT1 2LA
Under 0.1 miles from DT1A full day care nursery in Dorchester, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 21 places and run by The Grove Pre-School Playgroup Committee.
Thomas Hardye School, Queen's Avenue · DT1 2ET
0.4 miles from DT1A full day care nursery in Dorchester, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2023. Registered for 35 places.
York Road, Dorchester · DT1 1QA
0.5 miles from DT1A sessional nursery in Dorchester, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2021. Registered for 32 places and run by Dorchester Community Nursery School Association Committee.
6 HERRINGSTON ROAD, DORCHESTER · DT1 2BS
0.5 miles from DT1A full day care nursery in Dorchester, rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in September 2025. Registered for 153 places and run by Chipmunks Day Nursery Ltd.
Sunninghill Preparatory School Ltd, South Court · DT1 1EB
0.6 miles from DT1A full day care nursery in Dorchester, last inspected by Ofsted in December 2025. Registered for 15 places and run by Sunninghill School Limited.
Middle Farm Barn, Middle Farm Way · DT1 3WA
0.7 miles from DT1A full day care nursery in Dorchester, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 170 places and run by Sunny Day Nurseries Limited.
St. Marys C of E VC First School, West Hill · DT2 9RD
1.5 miles from DT1A full day care nursery in Dorchester, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 34 places and run by Charminster Preschool Committee.
Puddletown First School, Dorchester Road · DT2 8FZ
4.7 miles from DT1A sessional nursery in Dorchester, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 24 places and run by Puddletown Playgroup Committee.
Preston Village Hall, Preston Road · DT3 6BH
4.7 miles from DT1A full day care nursery in Weymouth, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Preston Pre School Limited.
Wey Valley Campus, Dorchester Road · DT3 5AJ
4.9 miles from DT1A full day care nursery in Weymouth, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered for 78 places and run by Scallywags Childcare Centre Limited.
Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.
