# Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery

Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 105 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole, BH14 9LY, in Upper Parkstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-poole-montessori-day-nursery-ey492005  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 105 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole, BH14 9LY
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01202 048214
- Website: https://www.brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/poole-montessori-day-nursery-and-preschool
- Run by: [Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bright-horizons-family-solutions-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY492005

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492005

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2015 (Reference EY492005). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492005)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492005)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492005)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 105 Penn Hill Avenue, Poole, BH14 9LY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.723252,-1.927287

- Station: Branksome, 0.4 miles
- Station: Parkstone (Dorset), 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Victoria Education Centre |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puss-n-boots-day-nursery-ey246907) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Stars Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-education-limited-ey219327) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Poole](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-poole-2861154) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sunbeams Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-care-ey455867) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St John's Church Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-church-pre-school-nursery-109595) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nemos-nursery-and-pre-school-ey406049) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery take?

Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery?

Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery is run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited, which runs 245 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery?

Branksome is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery?

You can call 01202 048214 and visit www.brighthorizons.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY492005)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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