# Dell Cottage Day Nursery

Dell Cottage Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 76 Walkford Road, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5QG, in Walkford, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dell-cottage-day-nursery-ey315470  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 76 Walkford Road, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5QG
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01425 274411
- Website: https://www.dell-cottage.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY315470

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315470

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2005 (Reference EY315470). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315470)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315470)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315470)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1351850)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 76 Walkford Road, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5QG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.751716,-1.684400

- 5 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highcliffe St Mark Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| New Milton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| New Milton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Ballard School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Durlston School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Arnewood School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Highcliffe School | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Forest Pre-School, Nursery & Outdoor Adventurers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-forest-pre-school-nursery-and-outdoor-adventurers-2524828) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [First Friends Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-2863005) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery (New Milton) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-new-milton-limited-2833670) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Learners Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-pre-school-2740708) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Mudeford Wood Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mudeford-wood-playgroup-2856960) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Muddy Puddles Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-pre-school-ey539144) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Dell Cottage Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Dell Cottage Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 16 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Dell Cottage Day Nursery take?

Dell Cottage Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Dell Cottage Day Nursery?

New Milton is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Dell Cottage Day Nursery?

You can call 01425 274411 and visit www.dell-cottage.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY315470)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dell+Cottage&query_place_id=ChIJI_IQi1ebc0gREkm5SYCuXGA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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