# Rock a Tots UK Ltd

Rock a Tots UK Ltd is a full-day nursery at 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7ES, in Canford Cliffs, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 32 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 5.0 (October 2026). It is run by Rock A Tots (UK) Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rock-a-tots-uk-ltd-2651157  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7ES
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01202 707172
- Run by: [Rock A Tots (UK) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rock-a-tots-uk-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2651157

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 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.

Inspection history:

- 7 November 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 25 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651157

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2021 (Reference 2651157). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651157)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 7 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651157)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651157)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 3 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1417314)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, BH13 7ES

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.707036,-1.926211

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Canford Cliffs Village Pocket Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Canford Cliffs Chine, 0.3 miles
- Park: Pinecliff Gardens, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Treasure Island 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilliput Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Victoria Education Centre |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Baden-Powell and St Peter's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.7 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 | 1.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [All Saints Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-nursery-109547) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Nemo's Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nemos-nursery-and-pre-school-ey406049) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Annabel's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/annabels-nursery-2735027) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-poole-montessori-day-nursery-ey492005) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Stars Education Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-education-limited-ey219327) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puss-n-boots-day-nursery-ey246907) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Rock a Tots UK Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Rock a Tots UK Ltd Good at its inspection on 7 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Rock a Tots UK Ltd take?

Rock a Tots UK Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### Who runs Rock a Tots UK Ltd?

Rock a Tots UK Ltd is run by Rock A Tots (UK) Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Rock a Tots UK Ltd?

Branksome is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Rock a Tots UK Ltd?

You can call 01202 707172.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2651157)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rock+A+Tots+%7C+Compton+Acres&query_place_id=ChIJrceJYUuhc0gR0tSGI3uAbKQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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