# Ladybirds Playschool LTD

Ladybirds Playschool LTD is a full-day nursery at Community Centre, Poole Road, Upton, BH16 5JA, in Upton, Dorset. It is registered for 38 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybirds-playschool-ltd-ey465769  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Community Centre, Poole Road, Upton, BH16 5JA
- Registered places: 38
- Phone: 01202 621570
- Ofsted URN: EY465769

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 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/EY465769

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2013 (Reference EY465769). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465769)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465769)
- Registered places: 38 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465769)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Community Centre, Poole Road, Upton, BH16 5JA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.737672,-2.027759

- Station: Hamworthy, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Redwood Road Play Area, 0.4 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: 4.0 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrells Preparatory School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Upton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Upton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Bayside Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Hillbourne Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Springdale First School | Primary | 5–9 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Lytchett Minster School | Secondary | 11–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greenwood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greenwood-nursery-2898404) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Upton Methodist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upton-methodist-church-pre-school-153445) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-ey539358) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bayside View Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bayside-view-preschool-2840543) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St. Gabriel's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-gabriels-pre-school-2643915) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Creekmoor Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creekmoor-day-nursery-limited-2742785) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ladybirds Playschool LTD's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ladybirds Playschool LTD Good at its inspection on 26 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ladybirds Playschool LTD take?

Ladybirds Playschool LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 38 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ladybirds Playschool LTD?

Hamworthy is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ladybirds Playschool LTD?

You can call 01202 621570.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465769)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ladybirds+Playschool&query_place_id=ChIJE7yU8kinc0gR6PxaFEXOn98)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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