# Ringwood Day Nursery

Ringwood Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 8 Broadshard Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1RR, in Poulner, Hampshire. It is registered for 78 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Ringwood Day Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ringwood-day-nursery-ey297237  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Broadshard Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1RR
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01425 470709
- Website: http://ringwooddaynursery.com/
- Run by: [Ringwood Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ringwood-day-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY297237

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, 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/EY297237

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY297237). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297237)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297237)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297237)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/588970)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Broadshard Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1RR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.851410,-1.780859

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dr. Little's Garden, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Carvers Play Area, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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: 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Ringwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Poulner Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ringwood Waldorf School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Sheiling School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ringwood School Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greyfriars Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greyfriars-pre-school-511532) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-at-the-old-cottage-2785746) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Ellingham House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellingham-house-day-nursery-110473) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-montessori-nursery-2646034) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-avon-heath-ey449312) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [The Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-nursery-2532842) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Ringwood Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Ringwood Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Who runs Ringwood Day Nursery?

Ringwood Day Nursery is run by Ringwood Day Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Ringwood Day Nursery?

You can call 01425 470709 and visit ringwooddaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY297237)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ringwood+Day+Nursery+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJo2nUl0mXc0gRj9dsEeLUaZQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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