# Full-day nurseries in Dorchester

We list 3 nurseries in Dorchester that match “Full-day”, out of 4 nurseries in the area. Across all 4 nurseries in Dorchester (3 full-day, 1 sessional) there are 221 registered places. Figures as of November 2026.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/dorset/dorchester/full-day  
Updated November 2026.

## At a glance

- Nurseries: 4 (3 full-day · 1 sessional)
- Registered places: 221 (about 55 per nursery)

## Nurseries

| Nursery | Type | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Grove Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-grove-pre-school-playgroup-139370) | 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/south-west/dorset/dorchester/full-day.md) (3)

## Postcode districts

- [DT1](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/postcode/dt1.md) (6)

## Neighbouring areas

- [Poundbury](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/dorset/poundbury.md) (2)
- [Charminster](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/dorset/charminster.md) (1)
- [West Knighton](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/dorset/west-knighton.md) (1)
- [Puddletown](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/dorset/puddletown.md) (1)
- [Preston](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/dorset/preston.md) (1)
- [Redlands](https://toddly.co.uk/nurseries/south-west/dorset/redlands.md) (1)

## Frequently asked questions

### How many full-day nurseries are there in Dorchester?

We list 3 nurseries in Dorchester that match: full-day.

### How many nurseries are there in Dorchester?

We list 4 nurseries in Dorchester: 3 full-day and 1 sessional, with 221 registered places between them (as of November 2026).

### Which areas are near Dorchester?

Neighbouring areas include Poundbury, Charminster, West Knighton and Puddletown.

## Sources

Ofsted register and inspections, nursery websites, public Google ratings and DfE data, as dated on each nursery page.

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