# Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery

Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 6 New Park Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5AB, in West Southbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, 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/fingers-n-thumbs-day-nursery-100467  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6 New Park Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5AB
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01202 423044
- Website: http://www.fingersnthumbs.uk.com/
- Ofsted URN: 100467

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 7 January 2025, 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/16/100467

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 1995 (Reference 100467). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100467)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100467)
- 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/16/100467)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 January 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/495298)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 6 New Park Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5AB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.727118,-1.816163

- Station: Pokesdown, 0.5 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Fisherman's Walk, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kings Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Fisherman's Walk Play Area, 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokesdown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Stourfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Stourfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Avonwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Nigel Bowes & Iford Academy |  | 5–16 | School remains Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School | All-through | 4–18 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Dreamers Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-dreamers-nursery-and-preschool-2871893) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bears Hideaway Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bears-hideaway-nursery-ey335199) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sandcastle Nursery & Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandcastle-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-ey440853) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Seaward Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seaward-day-nursery-ey315405) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Puffins Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-preschool-ey278341) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Woodland Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-day-nursery-2670853) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 7 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery take?

Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery?

Pokesdown is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Fingers 'n' Thumbs Day Nursery?

You can call 01202 423044 and visit www.fingersnthumbs.uk.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/100467)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fingers+%27N%27+Thumbs&query_place_id=ChIJbeFeeB-fc0gRKHzXGnlzMPA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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