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I provide excellent home-based childcare in a caring, friendly environment, where children can be themselves, progressing at their own pace. I have a large range of toys, books and creative materials which children are able to access freely providing all round stimulation. Individualised care and…
- Area:
- Wareham
- Locality
- Purbeck
- Telephone:
-
01929 552289
Mobile: 07786 874006
- E-mail:
- debbiesheps60@aol.com
- Address
- Sandford, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7QD
For the times when you can't be there, I provided a home from home - an environment that is caring, safe, supportive and fun. I have a spacious detached home, designated playroom and 18 years parenting experience. I offer flexible hours from morning until evening…
- Area:
- Shaftesbury
- Locality
- North Dorset
- Telephone:
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01747 590053
Mobile: 07595 272772
- E-mail:
- ahomefromhome@hotmail.co.uk
- Address
- Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8FY
I have been childminding for 17 years and have brought up 3 children of my own. I have a spacious house with a front garden and patio which wraps around the house. I like to spend as much time outside as possible (weather permitting) and…
- Area:
- Blandford Forum
- Locality
- North Dorset
- Telephone:
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01258 455378
Mobile: 07717 623304
- E-mail:
- lindaloo086@gmail.com
- Address
- Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LD
I believe children learn through play and hands-on experiences! I provide a wide range of activities including outings, role-play and messy play. I have 10 years plus of childcare experience. I also promote outside play and learning no matter what the weather.
- Area:
- Gillingham
- Locality
- North Dorset
- Telephone:
-
01747 824451
Mobile: 07713 767700
- E-mail:
- n.barrington@sky.com
- Address
- Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4JS

I provide a safe, loving environment where the children can grow and develop whilst having fun. We regularly attend toddler groups, library, sea life centre, lots of outdoor activities, developing relationships with other childminders and their children.
- Area:
- Weymouth
- Locality
- Weymouth & Portland
- Telephone:
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01305 814168
Mobile: 07708 727080
- E-mail:
- suedallinger27@msn.com
- Address
- Broadwey, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5RZ
I offer a caring, homely environment in which all children are welcomed and valued. I strive to provide healthy, home cooked organic based meals and snacks and am very happy to provide for special dietary requirements, meals are included in my hourly rate. I provide…
- Area:
- Wimborne
- Locality
- East Dorset
- Telephone:
-
01202 848733
- E-mail:
- bryonygoodwin@gmail.com
- Website:
- bryonygoodwin.weebly.com
- Address
- Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RP
I provide a friendly, warm family environment, where children can grow and learn. We do lots of messy play, cooking, walks to the park/playground, library and other activities to suit each individual child’s needs. I also have my own allotment where children can grow their…
- Area:
- Wimborne
- Locality
- East Dorset
- Telephone:
-
01202 880619
Mobile: 07833 449414
- E-mail:
- james.harris-hawkins@sky.com
- Address
- Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2HP

We have a variety of sessions and flexible hours available. Open 49 weeks a year, closed Christmas, Bank Holidays and one week over the summer. We provide a holiday club, library visits and special events throughout the year. Regular pre-school sessions include french lessons.
- Area:
- Sherborne
- Locality
- West Dorset
- Telephone:
-
01935 812424
- E-mail:
- kaleidoscope.sherborne@yahoo.co.uk
- Website:
- www.kaleidoscopenursery.com
- Address
- Sherborne Business Centre East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DR

Enthusiastic, well qualified and dedicated staff providing excellent childcare for children aged 2 to school age on St Augustine's school site. Wide ranging child centred activities. Fantastic outdoor space and play offered mainly on free flow basis. Before and afterschool facilities available as well as…
- Area:
- Weymouth
- Locality
- Weymouth & Portland
- Telephone:
-
01305 750444
- E-mail:
- allsortpreschool@btconnect.com
- Website:
- www.allsortschildcare.co.uk
- Address
- St Augustine's Rc Primary School Hardy Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0RH

Cygnets Pre-School setting is open with staff helping from St Marys Pre-school, Explorers Childcare Group and Lengton Pre-school. A pre-school providing an inclusive and stimulating environment in a lovely purpose built building. All staff are qualified, enthusiastic and highly dedicated.
- Area:
- Swanage
- Locality
- Purbeck
- Telephone:
-
01929 426570
- E-mail:
- mountscar.cygnets@googlemail.com
- Website:
- www.mountscarcygnets.com
- Address
- Swanage Primary School Mount Scar, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2EY