# Jelly Babies Day Nursery

Jelly Babies Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Weymouth College, Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7LQ, in Melcombe Regis, Dorset. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jelly-babies-day-nursery-140994  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Weymouth College, Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7LQ
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01305 764836
- Website: https://www.weymouth.ac.uk/commercial-outlets/jelly-babies-day-nursery/
- Ofsted URN: 140994

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 September 2025, 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/16/140994

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1992 (Reference 140994). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140994)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140994)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140994)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Weymouth College, Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, DT4 7LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.622885,-2.451422

- Station: Weymouth, 0.5 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lodmoor Country Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sluice Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Radipole Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: Radipole Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Beechcroft St Paul's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Radipole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Southill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Compass |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Conifers Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Wyvern Academy |  | 2–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Bincombe Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Radipole Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/radipole-preschool-141000) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Allsorts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-ey463901) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Humpty's House Pre-school & Kool Kidz Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humptys-house-pre-school-and-kool-kidz-club-2885583) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Firs Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-firs-day-nursery-141017) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Allsorts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/allsorts-ey296685) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Chipmunks Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chipmunks-day-nursery-ey454944) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jelly Babies Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jelly Babies Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jelly Babies Day Nursery take?

Jelly Babies Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Jelly Babies Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Jelly Babies Day Nursery?

You can call 01305 764836 and visit www.weymouth.ac.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/140994)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jelly+Babies+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJAQAAJL33ckgROUuR80fkoP4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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