# Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath is a full-day nursery at Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Ives, RINGWOOD, BH24 2DH, in Grange Estate, Dorset. It is registered for 40 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Love Nature Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-avon-heath-ey449312  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Ives, RINGWOOD, BH24 2DH
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01425 483889
- Website: http://www.kidslovenature.co.uk/
- Run by: [Kids Love Nature Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-love-nature-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY449312

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449312

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2012 (Reference EY449312). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449312)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449312)
- 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/EY449312)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Avon Heath Country Park, Brocks Pine, St Ives, RINGWOOD, BH24 2DH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.825528,-1.828714

- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

© 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sheiling School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| Ringwood Waldorf School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-nursery-2532842) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-montessori-nursery-2646034) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-at-the-old-cottage-2785746) | Requires improvement |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Greyfriars Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greyfriars-pre-school-511532) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Hopscotch Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hopscotch-preschool-ey481518) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Rock A Tots UK Limited Westmoors](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-a-tots-uk-limited-westmoors-2630235) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath's Ofsted rating?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath was inspected on 6 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath take?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath?

Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath is run by Kids Love Nature Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath?

You can call 01425 483889 and visit www.kidslovenature.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY449312)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Love+Nature+Kindergarten+at+Avon+Heath&query_place_id=ChIJNU1FKC-Yc0gRhykLMtrJ6Yo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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