--- title: "10 Day Nurseries near Penrith, 2 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries/north-west/westmorland-and-furness/penrith description: "Compare 10 day nurseries near Penrith: 2 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.6★ from 124 Google reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Find a Nursery Near Penrith Our directory covers 10 day nurseries within 5 miles of Penrith, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 2 rated Outstanding, 3 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 124 Google reviews across 1 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 4 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 3 are registered to take babies under two. Every listing shows the current Ofsted grade, opening hours, published fees and Google reviews so you can shortlist before booking a visit. ## Nurseries in Penrith at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for settings within 5 miles of Penrith. 10 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.6★ 124 Google reviews 4 Accept funded hours 3 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 2 - Good 3 5 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade. ### Highest rated in Penrith - The Outward Bound Trust - Ullswater Centre (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-outward-bound-trust-ullswater-centre-ca11-0jl-ey443840) · 4.6★ (124) - Muddy Boots Nursery (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-at-muddy-boots-ca11-8ts-2534527) · Ofsted Outstanding - Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre (https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lambkins-day-nursery-pre-school-centre-ca10-1lw-ey453802) · Ofsted Outstanding ## Nursery locations in and around Penrith ## Day nurseries in Penrith - ### Queen Street Nursery and Pre-school Penrith · CA11 7XF · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/queen-street-nursery-and-pre-school-ca11-7xf-317419 - ### Penrith Pre-School Nursery Penrith · CA11 7TR · Ofsted: Good https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/penrith-pre-school-nursery-ca11-7tr-317572 - ### Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre Penrith · CA11 9FB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lilyhowe-private-day-nursery-pre-school-centre-ca11-9fb-2840577 - ### Kids Planet Penrith Penrith · CA11 9BP https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-penrith-ca11-9bp-2860323 - ### Muddy Boots Nursery Penrith · CA11 8UD · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-at-muddy-boots-ca11-8ts-2534527 - ### Kids Planet Old Stables Penrith · CA11 0DT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-old-stables-ca11-0dt-2860765 - ### Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre PENRITH · CA10 1LW · Ofsted: Outstanding https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lambkins-day-nursery-pre-school-centre-ca10-1lw-ey453802 - ### Little VIPs Daycare Penrith · CA10 2HT https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-vips-daycare-ca10-2ht-2791518 ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Penrith? We list 10 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 5 miles of Penrith. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Penrith are rated Outstanding? 2 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 5 miles of Penrith, including Muddy Boots Nursery, Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre. 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 Penrith? Across 1 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 5 miles of Penrith have left 124 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 Penrith? 4 of the 10 nurseries within 5 miles of Penrith (40%) 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 Penrith take babies? 3 settings within 5 miles of Penrith 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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