# Cats Whiskers Day Nursery

Cats Whiskers Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 35 Florence Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HJ, in Boscombe, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 44 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cats-whiskers-day-nursery-100462  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 35 Florence Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HJ
- Registered places: 44
- Phone: 01202 396453
- Website: https://www.catswhiskersdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 100462

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100462

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2000 (Reference 100462). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100462)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100462)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100462)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/495493)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 35 Florence Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.725122,-1.834836

- Station: Pokesdown, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Shelley Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Woodland Walk, 0.2 miles
- Park: Woodland Walk, 0.3 miles
- Park: St James' Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Kings Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| King's Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Clement's and St John's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Bethany Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Park School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Pokesdown](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-pokesdown-ey344955) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Teddy's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teddys-pre-school-ey347366) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Carmela Coady Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carmela-coady-childcare-2665324) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Netanya Nature Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/netanya-nature-pre-school-ey561623) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodland Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-day-nursery-2670853) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School Bournemouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-bournemouth-2711583) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cats Whiskers Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Cats Whiskers Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 17 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Cats Whiskers Day Nursery take?

Cats Whiskers Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Cats Whiskers Day Nursery?

Pokesdown is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cats Whiskers Day Nursery?

You can call 01202 396453 and visit www.catswhiskersdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100462)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cats+Whiskers+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJsUMjIRWfc0gROp7lBhGQQSs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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