# Orchard Day Nursery

Orchard Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Orchard Day Nursery, Coopers Lane, Verwood, BH31 7PG, in Verwood, Dorset. It is registered for 141 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026). It is run by Orchard Nursery (Verwood) Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-2894779  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Orchard Day Nursery, Coopers Lane, Verwood, BH31 7PG
- Registered places: 141
- Phone: 01202 820124
- Website: http://orcharddaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Orchard Nursery (Verwood) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/orchard-nursery-verwood-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2894779

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2894779). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894779)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894779)
- Registered places: 141 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894779)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1922580)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Orchard Day Nursery, Coopers Lane, Verwood, BH31 7PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.885588,-1.879671

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Verwood Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Verwood Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Champtoceaux Green, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Eastworth Play Area, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Verwood Recreation Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England First School | Primary | 4–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Hillside Community First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Verwood Church of England First School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Emmanuel Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-ey309359) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-pre-school-and-early-learning-group-144286) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-2790491) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Verwood Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/verwood-day-nursery-ltd-ey425643) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-elves-and-fairies-woodland-nursery-ey422487) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kingswood Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingswood-day-nurseries-limited-ey280673) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Orchard Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 141 children at any one time.

### Who runs Orchard Day Nursery?

Orchard Day Nursery is run by Orchard Nursery (Verwood) Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Orchard Day Nursery?

You can call 01202 820124 and visit orcharddaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2894779)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Orchard+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJowWy1I69c0gRzQFp2AR5irg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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