# Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School

Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at 4 The Grove, 25 Forest Road, POOLE, BH13 6DQ, in Branksome Park, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 39 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 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nemos-nursery-and-pre-school-ey406049  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 The Grove, 25 Forest Road, POOLE, BH13 6DQ
- Registered places: 39
- Phone: 01202 757563
- Website: http://www.nemosnursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY406049

## 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/EY406049

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2010 (Reference EY406049). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406049)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406049)
- Registered places: 39 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406049)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1352955)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 The Grove, 25 Forest Road, POOLE, BH13 6DQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.714976,-1.912233

- Station: Branksome, 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Education Centre |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Talbot Heath School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Annabel's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/annabels-nursery-2735027) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [All Saints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-109547) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [West Cliff Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-cliff-pre-school-ey563105) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Happy Feet Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-and-pre-school-2835256) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Dingley's Promise Poole](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingleys-promise-poole-2861154) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puss-n-boots-day-nursery-ey246907) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School 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 Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School take?

Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 39 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School?

You can call 01202 757563 and visit www.nemosnursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY406049)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nemo%27s+Nursery+%26+Pre+School&query_place_id=ChIJ3TXEmQihc0gRdCKz53iwWnA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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