Which nurseries in SP8 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 5 miles of SP8 include Leaping Frogs Day Nursery CIC, Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in SP8 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 nurseries in SP8?

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.

Nurseries in SP8, Gillingham

There are 10 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 5 miles of SP8, Gillingham, 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.

Nurseries: 10
Outstanding: 2
Good: 6
After-school clubs: 5

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Child's age

Ofsted rating

Directory listingGillinghamDorset · SP8 4AZ

Gillingham, Dorset

Elestar Services Ltd T/A Flying Start Nursery

The Lodge, Cemetery Road · SP8 4AZ

0.5 miles from SP8

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Sessional31 places

A sessional nursery in Gillingham, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 31 places and run by Elestar Services Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGillinghamDorset · SP8 4FA

Gillingham, Dorset

Tops Gillingham

Tops Nursery, Middlefield House · SP8 4FA

0.8 miles from SP8

OfstedGoodJul 2023Full day care92 places

A full day care nursery in Gillingham, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. Registered for 92 places and run by Tops Day Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGillinghamDorset · SP8 4LT

Gillingham, Dorset

Little Gems (Dorset) Limited

Chantry House, Brickfields Industrial Estate · SP8 4LT

0.8 miles from SP8

Inspected November 2025Full day care40 places

A full day care nursery in Gillingham, last inspected by Ofsted in November 2025. Registered for 40 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWoodville Stour ProvostGillingham · SP8 5LX

Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham

Stower Vale Pre-School

SP8 5LX

3.0 miles from SP8

OfstedGoodOct 2024Full day care21 places

A full day care nursery in Gillingham, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 21 places and run by Stower Vale Pre-School Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingZealsWarminster · BA12 6LJ

Zeals, Warminster

Leaping Frogs Day Nursery CIC

New Road, Longcross · BA12 6LJ

3.6 miles from SP8

OfstedOutstandingJul 2024Full day care75 places

A full day care nursery in Warminster, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 75 places and run by Leaping Frogs Day Nursery C.I.C..

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMereWarminster · BA12 6EW

Mere, Warminster

Mere Pre-School & Nursery

Mere School, Springfield Road · BA12 6EW

3.9 miles from SP8

OfstedGoodJul 2024Sessional20 places

A sessional nursery in Warminster, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 20 places and run by Mere Pre-School Nursery Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingShaftesburyDorset · SP7 8BW

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Stagecoach Shaftesbury

The Trinity Centre, 6 Bimport · SP7 8BW

4.5 miles from SP8

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Shaftesbury. Run by Steventon, Anthony Winsburrow.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingShaftesburyDorset · SP7 8AE

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Flying Start Nurseries

35 Bell Street, Shaftesbury · SP7 8AE

4.6 miles from SP8

OfstedGoodMay 2025Full day care55 places

A full day care nursery in Shaftesbury, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2025. Registered for 55 places and run by Elestar Services Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingShaftesburyDorset · SP7 8PZ

Shaftesbury, Dorset

Shaftesbury Children Centre Nursery

Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury · SP7 8PZ

4.9 miles from SP8

OfstedOutstandingJun 2022Full day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Shaftesbury, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2022. Registered for 45 places and run by Dorset Council.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingMarnhullSturminster Newton · DT10 1PZ

Marnhull, Sturminster Newton

Jungle Hut Pre School

St Gregory's C of E Primary School, New Street · DT10 1PZ

5.0 miles from SP8

OfstedGoodOct 2022Full day care18 places

A full day care nursery in Sturminster Newton, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 18 places and run by The Jungle Hut Preschool Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in SP8 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 10 nurseries within 5 miles of SP8 (80%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 6 Good.
Ages taken: 9 list babies under 2, 9 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 9 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