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Nurseries for babies in Sturminster Newton

There are 31 nurseries for babies registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of Sturminster Newton, Dorset, and 22 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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Outstanding
6
Good
16

31 nurseries near Sturminster Newton

Within 10 miles, closest first.
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Marnhull, Sturminster Newton

Jungle Hut Pre School

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

1.5 miles from Sturminster Newton
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.

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0 – 8 years
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Stalbridge, Dorset

Stalbridge Pre-School

Stalbridge Pre-School, Duck Lane · DT10 2LP

3.1 miles from Sturminster Newton
OfstedOutstandingOct 2022Full day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Stalbridge, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 42 places and run by Stalbridge Pre-School Committee.

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0 – 8 years
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Gillingham, Dorset

Tops Gillingham

Tops Nursery, Middlefield House · SP8 4FA

7.2 miles from Sturminster Newton
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
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Wincanton, Somerset

The Balsam Nursery

1b Alfred's Way, Wincanton Business Park · BA9 9RU

8.7 miles from Sturminster Newton
OfstedGoodJan 2024Full day care85 places

A full day care nursery in Wincanton, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Registered for 85 places and run by Green, Robert Eric.

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0 – 8 years
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Childcare in Sturminster Newton at a glance

Inspection results
22 of the 31 nurseries for babies within 10 miles of Sturminster Newton (71%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 6 Outstanding and 16 Good.
Ages taken
31 list babies under 2, 31 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 31 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

Questions parents ask about nurseries for babies in Sturminster Newton

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 31 Ofsted-registered nurseries for babies within 10 miles of Sturminster Newton. 6 are rated Outstanding and 16 are rated Good at their latest inspection.