# Ferndown Day Nursery

Ferndown Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 501 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9BG, in Ferndown, Dorset. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndown-day-nursery-2660806  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 501 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9BG
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01202 855839
- Website: http://ferndowndaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2660806

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 September 2023, 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/16/2660806

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2021 (Reference 2660806). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660806)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660806)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660806)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 501 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.800569,-1.891787

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millennium Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George's Charity Field, 0.3 miles
- Playground: King George 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 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 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndown First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Parley First School | Primary | 4–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Primary | 5–9 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Oakhurst Community First School | Primary | 5–9 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Portfield School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Ferndown Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ferndown Upper School | Secondary | 13–19 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| West Moors Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Caterpillar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-caterpillar-club-144322) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rainbow's End Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-end-montessori-school-ey344005) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hopscotch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-preschool-ey481518) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-munchkins-forest-nursery-ey562917) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Parley Community Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parley-community-pre-school-2753960) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Barn Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-barn-nursery-school-144321) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ferndown Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 6 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Ferndown Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Ferndown Day Nursery?

You can call 01202 855839 and visit ferndowndaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2660806)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ferndown+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJixQQmnqjc0gRbckkfjlukLs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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