# Chipmunks Day Nursery

Chipmunks Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 34 Buxton Road, Weymouth, DT4 9PJ, in Rodwell, Dorset. It is registered for 121 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Chipmunks Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-day-nursery-ey454944  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 34 Buxton Road, Weymouth, DT4 9PJ
- Registered places: 121
- Phone: 01305 760060
- Website: http://www.chipmunksdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Chipmunks Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/chipmunks-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY454944

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 October 2022, 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/EY454944

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2012 (Reference EY454944). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454944)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454944)
- Registered places: 121 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454944)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/992602)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 34 Buxton Road, Weymouth, DT4 9PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.600618,-2.463120

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sandsfoot Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dorset there are about 2.8 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Compass |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Conifers Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Allsorts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-ey296685) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Allsorts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-ey463901) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Wyke Regis Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wyke-regis-pre-school-playgroup-141018) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Firs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-firs-day-nursery-141017) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Weymouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-weymouth-ey435250) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Chuckles Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckles-day-nursery-140989) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chipmunks Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Chipmunks Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Chipmunks Day Nursery take?

Chipmunks Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 121 children at any one time.

### Who runs Chipmunks Day Nursery?

Chipmunks Day Nursery is run by Chipmunks Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Chipmunks Day Nursery?

Weymouth is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chipmunks Day Nursery?

You can call 01305 760060 and visit www.chipmunksdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY454944)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chipmunks+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ4z39Wxv3ckgR-JOZUUYneI0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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