--- title: "46 Day Nurseries in Westmorland and Furness — Ofsted Ratings &…" description: "Compare 46 day nurseries in Westmorland and Furness: 8 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 170 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 Westmorland and Furness are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Westmorland and Furness?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Westmorland and Furness?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Westmorland and Furness take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "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." } } ] } ] --- [![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) › Westmorland and Furness # Find a Nursery in Westmorland and Furness **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. 46 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 170 parent reviews 20 Accept funded hours 29 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 8 - Good 30 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](/nursery/the-outward-bound-trust-ullswater-centre-ca11-0jl-ey443840) · 4.6★ (124) - [Ivegill Nursery](/nursery/ivegill-nursery-ca4-0pa-ey499758) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (7) - [Sunnybrow](/nursery/sunnybrow-la9-5dr-ey500609) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.2★ (5) ## Towns & areas in Westmorland and Furness - [ Barrow in Furness 12 nurseries ](/nurseries/north-west/westmorland-and-furness/barrow-in-furness) - [ Penrith 8 nurseries ](/nurseries/north-west/westmorland-and-furness/penrith) ## All day nurseries in Westmorland and Furness - [Barrow Day Nursery](/nursery/barrow-day-nursery-la14-4lf-ey491983) · Barrow In Furness - [Blossom Trees Nursery](/nursery/blossom-trees-nursery-ltd-la8-9lr-ey399891) · KENDAL - [Bolton Nursery](/nursery/bolton-nursery-ca16-6aw-ey292208) · Appleby - [Bram Longstaffe Nursery School](/nursery/bram-s-little-sailors-la14-2rx-2606049) · Barrow in Furness - [Brough Pre-School Nursery](/nursery/brough-pre-school-nursery-ca17-4ew-317367) · Kirkby Stephen - [Cheeky Monkeys Childcare](/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-childcare-la13-9pa-ey404548) · BARROW-IN-FURNESS - [Church Walk Pre-school Nursery](/nursery/church-walk-pre-school-nursery-ltd-la12-7en-ey332856) · ULVERSTON - [Coniston Childcare Nursery](/nursery/coniston-childcare-nursery-la21-8al-2729578) · Coniston - [Country Tots Childcare NW](/nursery/country-tots-childcare-nw-la16-7hd-2847415) · Askam-in-furness - [Daisies Day Nursery](/nursery/daisies-day-nursery-la9-6dr-ey308627) · Kendal - [Dinky Dales Nursery](/nursery/dinky-dales-nursery-ca17-4nq-2630747) · Kirkby Stephen - [First Class Kids](/nursery/first-class-kids-ca11-9qt-ey337410) · PENRITH - [Gilderdale Nursery](/nursery/gilderdale-nursery-ca9-3be-2624764) · Alston - [Happy Tots Day Nursery](/nursery/happy-tots-day-nursery-limited-la13-9jy-ey470000) · Barrow-in-Furness - [Ivegill Nursery](/nursery/ivegill-nursery-ca4-0pa-ey499758) · Carlisle - [Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre](/nursery/joeys-at-milnthorpe-family-centre-la7-7qf-ey536987) · Milnthorpe - [K&K Childcare](/nursery/k-k-childcare-la22-9dh-ey218147) · Ambleside - [Kids Planet Hollingarth](/nursery/kids-planet-hollingarth-la13-9aa-317378) · Barrow-in-Furness - [Kids Planet Old Stables](/nursery/kids-planet-old-stables-ca11-0dt-2860765) · Penrith - [Kids Planet Old Vicarage](/nursery/kids-planet-old-vicarage-la14-5ss-317407) · Barrow-in-Furness - [Kids Planet Penrith](/nursery/kids-planet-penrith-ca11-9bp-2860323) · Penrith - [Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre](/nursery/lambkins-day-nursery-pre-school-centre-ca10-1lw-ey453802) · PENRITH - [Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre](/nursery/lilyhowe-private-day-nursery-pre-school-centre-ca11-9fb-2840577) · Penrith - [Little Saplings Day Nursery](/nursery/little-saplings-day-nursery-la9-6nz-2806760) · Kendal - [Little VIPs Daycare](/nursery/little-vips-daycare-ca10-2ht-2791518) · Penrith - [Little Wagtails](/nursery/little-wagtails-la12-9ju-2538236) · Ulverston - [Lynwood Ashtree Day Nursery](/nursery/lynwood-ashtree-day-nursery-la13-9ng-ey253530) · BARROW-IN-FURNESS - [Meadow View](/nursery/meadow-view-la9-6pp-ey562463) · Kendal - [Muddy Boots Nursery](/nursery/little-oaks-at-muddy-boots-ca11-8ts-2534527) · Penrith - [Parkside Academy Baby Room](/nursery/parkside-academy-baby-room-la13-9by-2695547) · Barrow-in-furness - [Pennington Nursery](/nursery/pennington-nursery-la12-0rt-317571) · Ulverston - [Penny Bridge Nursery](/nursery/penny-bridge-nursery-la12-7rq-ey437173) · ULVERSTON - [Penrith Pre-School Nursery](/nursery/penrith-pre-school-nursery-ca11-7tr-317572) · Penrith - [Quarrybrow Nursery](/nursery/quarrybrow-nursery-la14-4ar-ey285358) · Barrow-in-Furness - [Queen Street Nursery and Pre-school](/nursery/queen-street-nursery-and-pre-school-ca11-7xf-317419) · Penrith - [Ramsden Robins Pre Nursery](/nursery/ramsden-robins-pre-nursery-la14-1an-ey538141) · Barrow-In-Furness - [Roose Nursery](/nursery/roose-nursery-la13-0hf-ey428891) · Barrow-in-Furness - [Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby)](/nursery/shining-stars-nursery-appleby-ltd-ca16-6lh-ey478437) · Appleby - [Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club](/nursery/smile-day-nursery-out-of-school-club-la6-2np-ey264983) · Carnforth - [Speckled Hen Day Nursery](/nursery/speckled-hen-day-nursery-la10-5dl-2742277) · Sedbergh - [Spotted Dog Day Nursery](/nursery/spotted-dog-day-nursery-la6-1nu-2742279) · Carnforth - [Stripy Horse Day Nursery](/nursery/stripy-horse-day-nursery-la7-7pf-2742278) · Milnthorpe - [Sunnybrow](/nursery/sunnybrow-la9-5dr-ey500609) · KENDAL - [The Mulberry Bush at Casterton](/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-at-casterton-la6-2sg-ey481764) · Carnforth - [The Outward Bound Trust - Ullswater Centre](/nursery/the-outward-bound-trust-ullswater-centre-ca11-0jl-ey443840) · Penrith - [Walney Central Pre-School](/nursery/walney-central-pre-school-la14-3hy-317622) · 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. [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. 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