# Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group

Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group is a sessional pre-school at Hillside Road, Verwood, BH31 7HE, in Verwood, Dorset. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-pre-school-and-early-learning-group-144286  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Hillside Road, Verwood, BH31 7HE
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01202 820679
- Website: http://www.hillsidepreschool.org/
- Ofsted URN: 144286

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 February 2022, 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/16/144286

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1993 (Reference 144286). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144286)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 February 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144286)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144286)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hillside Road, Verwood, BH31 7HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.882396,-1.873580

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Verwood Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: Verwood Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: Champtoceaux Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Verwood Recreation Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Eastworth Play Area, 0.5 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 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Community First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Trinity Church of England First School | Primary | 4–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Verwood Church of England First School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Emmanuel Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-ey309359) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-2894779) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-2790491) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Verwood Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/verwood-day-nursery-ltd-ey425643) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-elves-and-fairies-woodland-nursery-ey422487) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Kingswood Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-day-nurseries-limited-ey280673) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group Good at its inspection on 16 February 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group take?

Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group?

You can call 01202 820679 and visit www.hillsidepreschool.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/144286)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hillside+Pre-School+and+Early+Learning+Group&query_place_id=ChIJj9UCwYe9c0gRhtyX1ss4JR0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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