--- title: "28 Day Nurseries near Carlisle, 6 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 28 day nurseries near Carlisle: 6 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.3★ from 101 parent reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Carlisle are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Carlisle, including Yewkids Nursery at Yewdale Community Centre, Rosehill Day Nursery, Parkfield Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Carlisle?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Across 8 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Carlisle have left 101 Google reviews at an average of 4.3★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Carlisle?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "17 of the 28 nurseries within 1 miles of Carlisle (61%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Carlisle take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "21 settings within 1 miles of Carlisle are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common." } } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [North West](/nurseries/north-west) › [Cumberland](/nurseries/north-west/cumberland) › Carlisle # Find a Nursery Near Carlisle **4.6★** average from **23** parent reviews on Google Our directory covers 28 day nurseries within 1 miles of Carlisle, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 6 rated Outstanding, 19 rated Good, 2 currently Requires Improvement — 93% of graded settings here are Good or better. 2 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 101 Google reviews across 8 of these nurseries, averaging 4.3★. 17 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 21 are registered to take babies under two. Each entry below links to a full profile with inspection history, fees where published, opening hours and parent reviews. ## Nurseries in Carlisle at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 1 miles of Carlisle. 28 Ofsted-registered nurseries 93% Good or Outstanding 4.3★ 101 parent reviews 17 Accept funded hours 21 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 6 - Good 19 - Requires improvement 2 1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card. ### Highest rated in Carlisle - [Yewkids Nursery at Yewdale Community Centre](/nursery/yewkids-nursery-at-yewdale-community-centre-ca2-7th-317628) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.5★ (51) - [Rosehill Day Nursery](/nursery/rosehill-day-nursery-ca1-2ut-2644514) · Ofsted Outstanding · 3.7★ (18) - [Parkfield Nursery](/nursery/parkfield-nursery-ca2-5pg-317393) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Carlisle ![Map showing the location of nurseries near Carlisle](https://api.mapbox.com/styles/v1/mapbox/light-v11/static/pin-s+e76a45\(-2.943988,54.894141\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.941154,54.889625\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.929292,54.892412\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.942521,54.88744\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.939005,54.903831\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.953754,54.894406\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.925571,54.88925\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.935796,54.904647\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.953678,54.891163\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.92547,54.887598\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.958264,54.894551\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.924554,54.885681\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.951326,54.885295\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.915309,54.894585\),pin-s+e76a45\(-2.926937,54.883569\)/-2.936787,54.894109,12.51,0/1120x420@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg "Location map for nurseries near Carlisle")Click to explore the map → ## Day nurseries in Carlisle - [ ### Ballyhoo Boutique Nursery Carlisle · CA2 5TU · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/ballyhoo-boutique-nursery-ca2-5tu-ey556880) - [ ### It Takes A Village Nursery And Pre-School CARLISLE · CA2 5XW ](/nursery/it-takes-a-village-nursery-and-pre-school-ca2-5xw-2860607) - [ ### Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) ★ 3.0 (4 reviews) Carlisle · CA1 1PE · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/little-owls-nursery-carlisle-limited-ca1-1pe-ey319329) - [ ### Home from Home Nursery CARLISLE · CA2 5NB · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/home-from-home-nursery-ca2-5nb-ey478429) - [ ### Jack and Jill Nursery Carlisle · CA3 9NH · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/jack-and-jill-nursery-limited-ca3-9nh-317382) - [ ### Munchkins Nursery ★ 5.0 (3 reviews) CARLISLE · CA2 7AN · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/munchkins-nursery-ca2-7an-317389) - [ ### Greystone Nursery CARLISLE · CA1 2HA · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/greystone-nursery-ca1-2ha-ey462646) - [ ### Stanwix Community Pre-School CARLISLE · CA3 9DJ · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/stanwix-community-pre-school-ca3-9dj-317608) - [ ### Mother Goose Day Nursery Carlisle · CA2 7AY · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/mother-goose-day-nursery-ca2-7ay-2595840) - [ ### Little Jems Nursery Carlisle · CA1 2EH · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/little-jems-nursery-ca1-2eh-ey560116) - [ ### Newtown Road Day Nursery ★ 4.8 (4 reviews) CARLISLE · CA2 7JH · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/newtown-road-day-nursery-ca2-7jh-ey406930) - [ ### Willow Tree Nursery ★ 5.0 (12 reviews) Carlisle · CA2 4BA · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-ca2-4ba-2642286) - [ ### Parkfield Nursery Carlisle · CA2 5PG · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/parkfield-nursery-ca2-5pg-317393) - [ ### Kinder Park Nursery Services CARLISLE · CA1 1LJ · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/kinder-park-nursery-services-limited-ca1-1lj-ey485777) - [ ### Wendy House Nursery (Carlisle) Carlisle · CA2 4AB · Ofsted: Requires improvement ](/nursery/wendy-house-nursery-carlisle-limited-ca2-4ab-317413) ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Carlisle? We list 28 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 1 miles of Carlisle. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Carlisle are rated Outstanding? 6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 1 miles of Carlisle, including Yewkids Nursery at Yewdale Community Centre, Rosehill Day Nursery, Parkfield Nursery. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Carlisle? Across 8 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 1 miles of Carlisle have left 101 Google reviews at an average of 4.3★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Carlisle? 17 of the 28 nurseries within 1 miles of Carlisle (61%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Carlisle take babies? 21 settings within 1 miles of Carlisle are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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