# Verwood Day Nursery Ltd

Verwood Day Nursery Ltd is a full-day nursery at Moonacre, Potterne Way, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RS, in Ebblake, Dorset. It is registered for 78 children. Its Ofsted report card (December 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/verwood-day-nursery-ltd-ey425643  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Moonacre, Potterne Way, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RS
- Registered places: 78
- Phone: 01202 822338
- Website: http://www.verwooddaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY425643

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 3 December 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425643

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2011 (Reference EY425643). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425643)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 December 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425643)
- 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/EY425643)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1598225)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Moonacre, Potterne Way, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.867295,-1.866252

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Potterne Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verwood Church of England First School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hillside Community First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School | Primary | 2–9 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| 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) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Emmanuel Church of England Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Happy Days Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-days-nursery-and-pre-school-2790491) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hillside Pre-School and Early Learning Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hillside-pre-school-and-early-learning-group-144286) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-ey309359) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-day-nursery-2894779) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [The Little Elves and Fairies Woodland Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-elves-and-fairies-woodland-nursery-2726043) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-montessori-nursery-2646034) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Verwood Day Nursery Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Verwood Day Nursery Ltd was inspected on 3 December 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Verwood Day Nursery Ltd take?

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

### How do I contact Verwood Day Nursery Ltd?

You can call 01202 822338 and visit www.verwooddaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY425643)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Verwood+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ5xbkj9aXc0gRMawyCLaMfko)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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