Allsorts
GoodBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Weymouth for children from birth to 8+, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 2013, with 42 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Dorset
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Dorset from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
DT4 0HSWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 7 July 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are confident and happy. They arrive with keen enthusiasm to take part in the range of activities and learning experiences on offer. They develop good levels of independence as they choose to play inside or out and particularly enjoy the opportunities for physical activities. Outside, children count as they hop and jump when they play hopscotch. They are eager to explore, whether they are chopping vegetables or playing in the mud kitchen.
Children's behaviour is good. They take it in turns to climb the steps and go down the slide. They listen to stories well and share books with one another as they turn the pages and look at the pictures. Children enjoy yoga, which instils a sense of calm. Children practise the poses, such as 'downward-facing dog', developing good posture and balance.
Communication has remained good between the parents and the staff throughout the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. This has supported families well and helped to maintain the good links already in place. Although parents do not currently come into the setting, staff greet each child individually at the gate and share information with the parents. This helps to ensure that parents feel fully involved.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- improve the organisation of large-group times so that all children can take part and contribute equally n develop the consistency of staff's engagement and interaction with children to fully support and extend each child's learning.
- 7 July 2021Good
- 7 December 2016Good
- 14 November 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Allsorts
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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