Which pre-schools in DT11 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 5 miles of DT11 include Blandford Opportunity Group, Muddy Monkies. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in DT11 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in DT11?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in DT11

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of DT11, Blandford Forum, and 5 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 10
Outstanding: 2
Good: 3

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Directory listingBlandford ForumDorset · DT11 7SN

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Panda Pre School

Panda Pre School, Milldown Road · DT11 7SN

0.5 miles from DT11

Not yet gradedSessional57 places

A sessional nursery in Blandford Forum. Registered for 57 places and run by Panda Preschool (Blandford Forum) CIO.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingBlandford ForumDorset · DT11 7BU

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Blandford Opportunity Group

Williams Opportunity Hall, Whitecliff Gardens · DT11 7BU

0.8 miles from DT11

OfstedOutstandingMar 2022Sessional26 places

A sessional nursery in Blandford Forum, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 26 places and run by Blandford Opportunity Group Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingBlandford ForumDorset · DT11 8SW

Blandford Forum, Dorset

Archbishop Wake Nursery

Archbishop Wake CE Primary School and Nursery, Black Lane · DT11 8SW

1.3 miles from DT11

Inspected March 2026Full day care57 places

A full day care nursery in Blandford Forum, last inspected by Ofsted in March 2026. Registered for 57 places and run by Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingCranborne ChaseBlandford Forum · DT11 9HN

Cranborne Chase, Blandford Forum

Muddy Monkies

The Downwood, The Downwood Vineyard · DT11 9HN

2.4 miles from DT11

OfstedOutstandingJul 2022Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Blandford Forum, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered for 30 places and run by Muddy Monkies Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingPimperneBlandford Forum · DT11 8TX

Pimperne, Blandford Forum

Archway Nursery School

Hyde Farm, Pimperne · DT11 8TX

2.4 miles from DT11

Not yet gradedFull day care83 places

A full day care nursery in Blandford Forum. Registered for 83 places and run by Storal Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingWinterborne SticklandBlandford Forum · DT11 0NN

Winterborne Stickland, Blandford Forum

Winterborne Stickland Nursery School CIO

Winterborne Stickland Nursery School., Winterborne Stickland · DT11 0NN

2.8 miles from DT11

Not yet gradedFull day care51 places

A full day care nursery in Blandford Forum. Registered for 51 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingWest EndSpetisbury · DT11 9DF

West End, Spetisbury

Scamps Preschool

c/o Spetisbury Primary School, West End · DT11 9DF

3.5 miles from DT11

OfstedGoodJul 2022Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Spetisbury, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022. Registered for 20 places and run by Spetisbury and Charlton Marshall Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingShillingstoneBlandford Forum · DT11 0TX

Shillingstone, Blandford Forum

Sunbeams Shillingstone

Shillingstone C E V A Primary School, Augustan Avenue · DT11 0TX

3.5 miles from DT11

OfstedGoodMar 2024Full day care

A full day care nursery in Blandford Forum, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024. Run by Sunbeams Day Care Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingChild OkefordBlandford Forum · DT11 8EL

Child Okeford, Blandford Forum

The Ark Child Okeford

St. Nicholas C of E Primary School, Station Road · DT11 8EL

4.1 miles from DT11

OfstedGoodFeb 2025Full day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Blandford Forum, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2025. Registered for 42 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingIwerne MinsterBlandford Forum · DT11 8LL

Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum

Clayesmore Nursery

Clayesmore School, Iwerne Minster · DT11 8LL

4.8 miles from DT11

Not yet gradedFull day care67 places

A full day care nursery in Blandford Forum. Registered for 67 places and run by CM School London Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in DT11 at a glance

Inspection results: 5 of the 10 pre-schools within 5 miles of DT11 (50%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 3 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Dorset's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours