# Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre is a sessional pre-school at Moore Avenue, West Howe, Bournemouth, BH11 8AU, in Turbary Common, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 20 children. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingley-and-family-specialist-early-years-centre-2782894 Last checked 30 June 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Moore Avenue, West Howe, Bournemouth, BH11 8AU - Registered places: 20 - Run by: [Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dingley-family-and-specialist-early-years-centres) - Ofsted URN: 2782894 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 12 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Strong standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Strong standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782894 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2782894). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782894) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782894) - Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782894) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Moore Avenue, West Howe, Bournemouth, BH11 8AU Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.757377,-1.911603 - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Cornerstone Green, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Heathlands Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Elm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Kingsleigh Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Kinson Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) | | 0.8 miles | | St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) | | 0.9 miles | | Talbot Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) | | 1.0 miles | | Langside School | | 2–19 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Crescent View Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/crescent-view-preschool-2833064) | Report card Nov 2025 | | | 0.2 miles | | [The Orchard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-nursery-ey486441) | Outstanding | | | 0.7 miles | | [Kindred Bournemouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-bournemouth-ey463516) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Muddy Boots Nursery School Kinson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-kinson-2662276) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Mini Mice Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-mice-pre-school-2696100) | Good | | | 0.8 miles | | [Winton Pre-School Little Explorers Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/winton-pre-school-little-explorers-ltd-2753785) | Report card Nov 2025 | | | 1.0 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre's Ofsted rating? Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre was inspected on 12 February 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 Expected standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre take? Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time. ### Who runs Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre? Dingley And Family Specialist Early Years Centre is run by Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres, which runs 12 nurseries. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782894) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.