The Croft Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Croft Day Nursery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Croft Day Nursery was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 75 Oakdale Road, Poole, BH15 3LD
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so The Croft Day Nursery sits behind roughly 2,821 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,582 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ← The Croft Day Nursery | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Croft Day Nursery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Croft Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Canford Heath Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Canford Heath Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| BH17 Community Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Canford Heath Community Centre Fridge Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Caballero Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Adastral Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
Questions about The Croft Day Nursery
What is The Croft Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Croft Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The Croft Day Nursery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Croft Day Nursery last inspected?
The Croft Day Nursery was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Croft Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Croft Day Nursery compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, while The Croft Day Nursery holds a 3. 87 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects The Croft Day Nursery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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