# River House Nursery

River House Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kim Co Ltd, Crown House, 6 Wimborne Road, Walford, Wimborne, BH21 1NN, in Wimborne Minster, Dorset. It is registered for 70 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/river-house-nursery-2743632  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kim Co Ltd, Crown House, 6 Wimborne Road, Walford, Wimborne, BH21 1NN
- Registered places: 70
- Phone: 01202 028598
- Website: https://riverhousenursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2743632

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2025, 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/16/2743632

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2743632). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743632)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743632)
- Registered places: 70 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743632)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1667288)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kim Co Ltd, Crown House, 6 Wimborne Road, Walford, Wimborne, BH21 1NN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.805728,-1.987901

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne First School and Nursery | Primary | 2–9 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St John's Church of England First School, Wimborne | Primary | 5–9 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Dumpton School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Beaucroft Foundation School |  | 4–19 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Pamphill Church of England First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Merley First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Colehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Hayeswood First School | Primary | 5–9 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wimborne Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wimborne-kindergarten-ey540893) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Judy's House Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/judys-house-ltd-2693295) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey362707) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Pamphill Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pamphill-pre-school-nursery-144301) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Wimborne](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-wimborne-156231) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Colehill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/colehill-nursery-ey296236) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is River House Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated River House Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can River House Nursery take?

River House Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 70 children at any one time.

### How do I contact River House Nursery?

You can call 01202 028598 and visit riverhousenursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2743632)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=River+House+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJH7tZHAClc0gRhLtu-wgYsjM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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