How many day nurseries are there in Westmorland and Furness?

We list 46 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Westmorland and Furness. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.

Which nurseries near Westmorland and Furness are rated Outstanding?

8 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Westmorland and Furness, including Ivegill Nursery, Sunnybrow. 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 Westmorland and Furness?

Across 11 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Westmorland and Furness have left 170 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Westmorland and Furness?

20 of the 46 nurseries in Westmorland and Furness (43%) 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 Westmorland and Furness take babies?

29 settings in Westmorland and Furness 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.

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4.6★ average from 170 parent reviews on Google

There are 46 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Westmorland and Furness on our register. At their latest inspection: 8 rated Outstanding, 30 rated Good — 100% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 3 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 170 Google reviews across 11 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 20 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 29 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 Westmorland and Furness at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Westmorland and Furness.

Ofsted-registered nurseries

100%

Good or Outstanding

4.6★

170 parent reviews

Accept funded hours

Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

Outstanding8
Good30

8 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 3 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

Highest rated in Westmorland and Furness

The Outward Bound Trust - Ullswater Centre · 4.6★ (124)
Ivegill Nursery · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (7)
Sunnybrow · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.2★ (5)

Towns & areas in Westmorland and Furness

All day nurseries in Westmorland and Furness

Barrow Day Nursery · Barrow In Furness
Blossom Trees Nursery · KENDAL
Bolton Nursery · Appleby
Bram Longstaffe Nursery School · Barrow in Furness
Brough Pre-School Nursery · Kirkby Stephen
Cheeky Monkeys Childcare · BARROW-IN-FURNESS
Church Walk Pre-school Nursery · ULVERSTON
Coniston Childcare Nursery · Coniston
Country Tots Childcare NW · Askam-in-furness
Daisies Day Nursery · Kendal
Dinky Dales Nursery · Kirkby Stephen
First Class Kids · PENRITH
Gilderdale Nursery · Alston
Happy Tots Day Nursery · Barrow-in-Furness
Ivegill Nursery · Carlisle
Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre · Milnthorpe
K&K Childcare · Ambleside
Kids Planet Hollingarth · Barrow-in-Furness
Kids Planet Old Stables · Penrith
Kids Planet Old Vicarage · Barrow-in-Furness
Kids Planet Penrith · Penrith
Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre · PENRITH
Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre · Penrith
Little Saplings Day Nursery · Kendal
Little VIPs Daycare · Penrith
Little Wagtails · Ulverston
Lynwood Ashtree Day Nursery · BARROW-IN-FURNESS
Meadow View · Kendal
Muddy Boots Nursery · Penrith
Parkside Academy Baby Room · Barrow-in-furness
Pennington Nursery · Ulverston
Penny Bridge Nursery · ULVERSTON
Penrith Pre-School Nursery · Penrith
Quarrybrow Nursery · Barrow-in-Furness
Queen Street Nursery and Pre-school · Penrith
Ramsden Robins Pre Nursery · Barrow-In-Furness
Roose Nursery · Barrow-in-Furness
Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) · Appleby
Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club · Carnforth
Speckled Hen Day Nursery · Sedbergh
Spotted Dog Day Nursery · Carnforth
Stripy Horse Day Nursery · Milnthorpe
Sunnybrow · KENDAL
The Mulberry Bush at Casterton · Carnforth
The Outward Bound Trust - Ullswater Centre · Penrith
Walney Central Pre-School · BARROW-IN-FURNESS

Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Westmorland and Furness?: We list 46 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Westmorland and Furness. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Westmorland and Furness are rated Outstanding?: 8 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Westmorland and Furness, including Ivegill Nursery, Sunnybrow. 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 Westmorland and Furness?: Across 11 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Westmorland and Furness have left 170 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. 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 Westmorland and Furness?: 20 of the 46 nurseries in Westmorland and Furness (43%) 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 Westmorland and Furness take babies?: 29 settings in Westmorland and Furness 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.