--- title: "Coniston Childcare Nursery | Ofsted: Good | Fees" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/coniston-childcare-nursery-la21-8al-2729578 description: "Coniston Childcare Nursery — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Coniston Childcare Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · Coniston C Of E Primary School, Shepherds Bridge Lane, Coniston, LA21 8AL · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 15 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Westmorland and Furness ## About this day nursery Coniston Childcare Nursery, established in 2023, provides care for children aged 0-8 years in a small and friendly setting. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, for 47 weeks of the year, the day nursery focuses on helping children thrive and prepare for their next educational steps. The engaging curriculum, rated Good by Ofsted on 20th August 2025, places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and the local area. Babies and young children actively explore slopes in the outdoor area and enjoy regular walks in the local hills, which helps them to develop large muscles and stamina, fostering a love for the outdoors and physical activity. Staff support children well with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), identifying gaps and using specific strategies to help them catch up. They also promote language skills effectively through interesting discussions and provide support for those needing extra help. Children are encouraged to be independent and responsible, learning self-care and personal skills. The day nursery also teaches children about personal safety, managing their health, and developing healthy habits, including road and water safety, nutritious food, and safe technology use. The nursery operates on the site of Coniston C of E Primary School, allowing children to participate in weekly forest sessions alongside older school children, helping to ensure smooth transitions when they move on to school. What it's like Staff help children to gain the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in life at the small and friendly nursery. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education and learn to become thoughtful members of their community. Staff plan an engaging curriculum, with a focus on learning outdoors and the local area, ensuring children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. Focus on outdoor learning Strong physical development Promotes independence Effective language support Good Ofsted rating ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday for 47 weeks of the year. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Coniston Childcare Nursery Last inspected 20 August 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Staff promote children's language skills well, using interesting discussions and strategies to support those needing more help. - Staff promote children's physical development very well through exploring the outdoor area, riding balance bicycles, and regular walks. - Staff plan interesting activities based on children's knowledge and effectively monitor their progress. - Staff support children to become independent and responsible, focusing on self-care and personal skills. - Children learn about personal safety, managing health, and developing healthy habits, including road and water safety, nutritious food, and safe technology use. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the focus on what children need to learn next to help promote their learning consistently well through all activities. Inspection #10398617 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50285969) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff support children well, identifying gaps and using specific strategies where children require more support to catch up. Outdoor space Babies and young children enjoy exploring the slopes in the outdoor area. Regular walks around the local hills help children to develop their large muscles and their stamina, and children learn to love the outdoors and being physically active. Inspection history Most recent inspection 20 August 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50285969) ## Frequently asked about Coniston Childcare Nursery ### What kind of childcare setting is Coniston Childcare Nursery? ### What does Coniston Childcare Nursery do well? ### Is Coniston Childcare Nursery Ofsted registered? ### When is Coniston Childcare Nursery open? ### Which funded places does Coniston Childcare Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Coniston Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Coniston Childcare Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 6.0 mi ### K&K Childcare Ambleside · LA22 9DH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/k-k-childcare-la22-9dh-ey218147 - Ofsted: Outstanding 9.4 mi ### Penny Bridge Nursery Ulverston · LA12 7RQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/penny-bridge-nursery-la12-7rq-ey437173 - Ofsted: Good 10.3 mi ### Blossom Trees Nursery Kendal · LA8 9LR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/blossom-trees-nursery-ltd-la8-9lr-ey399891 - Ofsted: Outstanding 11.9 mi ### Church Walk Pre-school Nursery Ulverston · LA12 7EN https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/church-walk-pre-school-nursery-ltd-la12-7en-ey332856 - Ofsted: Outstanding 13.1 mi ### Sunnybrow Kendal · LA9 5DR 4.2(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunnybrow-la9-5dr-ey500609 - Ofsted: Good 13.1 mi ### Little Wagtails Ulverston · LA12 9JU https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-wagtails-la12-9ju-2538236 See all nurseries in Coniston →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Coniston ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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