# Nurseries in DT1 (Dorchester, Poundbury)

We list 6 nurseries in DT1 postcode district (5 full-day, 1 sessional), with 426 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dt1  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 6 (5 full-day · 1 sessional)
- Registered places: 426 (about 71 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dorchester Community Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dorchester-community-nursery-school-139333) | Sessional pre-school | Good |  |  |  |
| [The Grove Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grove-pre-school-playgroup-139370) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Summertime Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/summertime-nursery-and-preschool-ey493659) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Sunny Day Nursery & Play Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunny-day-nursery-and-play-club-ey216520) | Full-day nursery | Good |  |  |  |
| [Little Robins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-robins-nursery-2813369) | Full-day nursery | Report card, Dec 2025 |  |  |  |
| [Chipmunks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-day-nursery-ey454946) | Full-day nursery | Requires improvement |  |  |  |

## Filters

- [Full-day](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dt1/full-day.md) (5)

## Neighbouring areas

- [DT2](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dt2.md) (7)
- [DT3](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dt3.md) (5)
- [DT4](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dt4.md) (10)
- [DT5](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dt5.md) (5)
- [BH20](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/bh20.md) (6)
- [DT6](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dt6.md) (6)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many nurseries are there in DT1?

We list 6 nurseries in DT1: 5 full-day and 1 sessional, with 426 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near DT1?

Neighbouring areas include DT2, DT3, DT4 and DT5.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, Google Maps (ratings only) and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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