Nursery costs and funding in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
126 nurseries and pre-schools with 5,986 registered places (91 day nurseries, 35 pre-schools or playgroups).
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Ofsted results in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
Of the 99 nurseries with an overall Ofsted grade, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (15% Outstanding).
13 have had a new-style inspection with a report card instead of one overall grade.
- Outstanding15
- Good84
- Report card (REIF)13
- Not yet inspected14
Source: Ofsted childcare providers and inspections data (Open Government Licence). About our data.
Funded childcare in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
The same national entitlements apply in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole as across England:
- 30 hours a week for working parents of children from 9 months old to school age.
- 15 hours a week for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
- 15 hours a week for 2-year-olds getting extra support.
- Tax-Free Childcare: £2 added for every £8 you pay, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Read funded hours explained. For local help, including the 2-year-old offer, contact Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole’s Family Information Service: find your council on gov.uk.