# Dingley's Promise Poole

Dingley's Promise Poole is a sessional pre-school at Branksome Childrens Centre, 350 Poole Road, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1AW, in Branksome, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 12 children. It is run by Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-poole-2861154  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Branksome Childrens Centre, 350 Poole Road, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1AW
- Registered places: 12
- Run by: [Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/dingley-family-and-specialist-early-years-centres)
- Ofsted URN: 2861154

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2861154). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861154)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861154)
- Registered places: 12 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861154)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1876569)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Branksome Childrens Centre, 350 Poole Road, Branksome, Poole, BH12 1AW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.725886,-1.914806

- Station: Branksome, 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Coy Pond Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Upper Gardens, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Talbot Heath School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Langside School |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puss-n-boots-day-nursery-ey246907) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-poole-montessori-day-nursery-ey492005) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Three Gables Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/three-gables-day-nursery-ey410081) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Feet Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-and-pre-school-2835256) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunbeams Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-care-ey455867) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Lollipops Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lollipops-preschool-2800058) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Dingley's Promise Poole take?

Dingley's Promise Poole is registered with Ofsted for up to 12 children at any one time.

### Who runs Dingley's Promise Poole?

Dingley's Promise Poole is run by Dingley Family and Specialist Early Years Centres, which runs 12 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Dingley's Promise Poole?

Branksome is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2861154)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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