# Jingle Bell House

Jingle Bell House is a full-day nursery at 250 Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9TT, in Strouden, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jingle-bell-house-ey374817  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 250 Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9TT
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 01202 536041
- Website: http://www.jinglebellhouse.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY374817

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 8 December 2023, 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/EY374817

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2008 (Reference EY374817). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374817)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374817)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374817)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 January 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/494418)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 250 Castle Lane West, BOURNEMOUTH, BH8 9TT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.753678,-1.856497

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Muscliff Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 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: 4.7 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Muscliff Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St. Walburga's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Epiphany School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Moordown St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tops Muscliff](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-muscliff-ey459137) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Barbara Rose Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barbara-rose-pre-school-100499) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Emma's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmas-day-nursery-ey537565) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Stars Queens Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-queens-park-2637720) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Muscliff Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muscliff-community-pre-school-100514) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Epiphany Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/epiphany-pre-school-ey535781) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jingle Bell House's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jingle Bell House Outstanding at its inspection on 8 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jingle Bell House take?

Jingle Bell House is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Jingle Bell House?

Bournemouth is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Jingle Bell House?

You can call 01202 536041 and visit www.jinglebellhouse.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY374817)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Jingle+Bell+House&query_place_id=ChIJUezwTKmYc0gRdSGD6-nLpiM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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