# Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone

Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone is a full-day nursery at Rossmore, Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HR, in Rossmore, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 128 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 13 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Cuddles Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cuddles-day-nursery-parkstone-ey270251  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Rossmore, Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HR
- Registered places: 128
- Phone: 01202 747198
- Website: http://www.cuddlesnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Cuddles Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/cuddles-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY270251

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 2 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270251

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2003 (Reference EY270251). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270251)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270251)
- Registered places: 128 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270251)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 9 June 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1352836)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Rossmore, Herbert Avenue, Poole, BH12 4HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.742258,-1.935257

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Turners Nursery, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Harford Road Rebound Wall, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Trinidad Community Multiuse Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Worbarrow Gardens Natural Play Area, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quay School |  | 5–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Manorside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Winchelsea School |  | 4–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Langside School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Parkstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-parkstone-149980) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bibury Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bibury-kindergarten-2893510) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little People Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-people-pre-school-ey492279) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunbeams Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-care-ey455867) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Lollipops Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lollipops-preschool-2800058) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [St John's Church Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-church-pre-school-nursery-109595) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone's Ofsted rating?

Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone was inspected on 2 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone take?

Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone is registered with Ofsted for up to 128 children at any one time.

### Who runs Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone?

Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone is run by Cuddles Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone?

Branksome is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Cuddles Day Nursery Parkstone?

You can call 01202 747198 and visit www.cuddlesnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY270251)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cuddles+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJj0OormChc0gR0yD3xFtunn4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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