# Kaleidoscope Day Nursery

Kaleidoscope Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Sherborne Business Centre, East Mill Lane, SHERBORNE, DT9 3DR, in Sherborne, Dorset. It is registered for 120 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kaleidoscope Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kaleidoscope-day-nursery-ey411243  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sherborne Business Centre, East Mill Lane, SHERBORNE, DT9 3DR
- Registered places: 120
- Phone: 01935 812424
- Website: https://www.kaleidoscopenursery.com/
- Run by: [Kaleidoscope Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kaleidoscope-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY411243

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411243

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2010 (Reference EY411243). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411243)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411243)
- Registered places: 120 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411243)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sherborne Business Centre, East Mill Lane, SHERBORNE, DT9 3DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.947632,-2.509077

- Station: Sherborne, 0.3 miles
- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pageant Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Park: Paddock Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Abbey Close, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 7 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne Preparatory School |  | 3–14 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Harbour Vale School |  | 5–16 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Sherborne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Sherborne Abbey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| The Gryphon School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pear Tree Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pear-tree-nursery-and-pre-school-2836190) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Forget Me Not Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forget-me-not-day-nursery-2623955) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.8 miles |
| [Harlequins Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harlequins-pre-school-ey490980) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Leweston School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leweston-school-ey308762) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Bradford Abbas Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bradford-abbas-pre-school-139320) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 3.8 miles |
| [Lower Covey Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lower-covey-limited-2836189) |  |  | 07:45–18:00 | 4.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Kaleidoscope Day Nursery was inspected on 20 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Kaleidoscope Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 120 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kaleidoscope Day Nursery?

Kaleidoscope Day Nursery is run by Kaleidoscope Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kaleidoscope Day Nursery?

Sherborne is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kaleidoscope Day Nursery?

You can call 01935 812424 and visit www.kaleidoscopenursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY411243)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kaleidoscope+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJseC_0h5HckgRgIsJaZXqfPU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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