# Chuckles Day Nursery

Chuckles Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Budmouth Academy, Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9SY, in Charlestown, Dorset. It is registered for 59 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chuckles-day-nursery-140989  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Budmouth Academy, Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9SY
- Registered places: 59
- Phone: 01305 761232
- Ofsted URN: 140989

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, 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/16/140989

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 1993 (Reference 140989). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140989)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140989)
- Registered places: 59 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140989)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Budmouth Academy, Chickerell Road, Weymouth, DT4 9SY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.611415,-2.492426

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Chickerell Downs, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conifers Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Chickerell Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Compass |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Weymouth | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Wyke Regis Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Southill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Wyke Regis Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Weymouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-weymouth-ey435250) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Beans Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-beans-daycare-limited-2729099) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Firs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-firs-day-nursery-141017) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Allsorts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-ey296685) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-140990) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Wyke Regis Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wyke-regis-pre-school-playgroup-141018) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Chuckles Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 11 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Chuckles Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 59 children at any one time.

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

Weymouth is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Chuckles Day Nursery?

You can call 01305 761232.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140989)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Chuckles+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJLRCRKvn2ckgRcw6g-JMElG0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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