Opening hours
Open Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 5.30pm.
Mother Goose Day Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2021)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2021
Local authority
Cumberland
About this day nursery
Mother Goose Day Nursery, situated conveniently on Wigton Road, a primary route into Carlisle City Centre, offers a spacious and nurturing environment for children aged 4 months up to school age. While appearing like a regular house from the front, the nursery boasts ample space inside, accommodating up to 45 children at a time across distinct rooms tailored for different age groups: Ducklings (4 months-2 years), Fishes (2-3 years), and a dedicated preschool class (3 years until school).
The facilities also include a sleep room, a quiet room, and a large, secure outdoor area for daily play, which is considered vital for the children's health and well-being. The nursery provides continuity of care and a supportive learning environment, emphasising individuality and offering settling-in sessions, parent induction, and regular updates on child development.
What it's like
Staff are caring and kind and nurture every child to help them feel happy, settled and secure. Staff promote children's learning and development, encouraging them to be confident, curious and independent learners. Children understand behaviour expectations, are caring and respectful, and staff work with parents and professionals to support children's needs.
Spacious indoor and outdoor areasFlexible government funding optionsIndividualised care
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Request pricing →Key facts
Age range
4 months to school age
Term time / All Year
All Year
Staff
45
Established
2020
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Mother Goose Day Nursery
Last inspected 15 September 2021 · Charlotte Bowe
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Staff are caring and kind and nurture every child to help them feel happy, settled and secure. Staff promote children's learning and development, encouraging them to be confident, curious and independent learners. Children understand behaviour expectations, are caring and respectful, and staff work with parents and professionals to support children's needs.
Inspector highlights
- Dedicated staff who nurture children and promote positive relationships
- Staff encourage children to be confident, curious and independent learners
- Children show good behaviour and respect for others
- Good partnerships with parents and other professionals to provide early help and support
- Well-qualified staff who complete a broad range of training
Areas to develop
- 1embed the plans for professional development and focus on enhancing staff's knowledge and understanding of the early years curriculum, to help to build further on their good teaching skills
- 2support staff to consistently extend on children's awareness of how to identify and manage risks, to help to build on their good knowledge of how to keep themselves and others safe.
Inspection #10201999 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff work together with parents and other professionals to ensure that children receive the early help and support that they need; additional funding is used well to close any gaps in children's learning.
Outdoor space
Staff provide experiences that build children's physical skills; for example, children use real-life tools, such as a hammer and screwdriver, to break up ice, which helps to build on their good physical skills.
EAL / language support
Children who speak English as an additional language enjoy using their home languages during play and are confident to say some words, such as 'hello', in English.
Parent Reviews of Mother Goose Day Nursery
5.0
(1)
FUNKY GUMS
11 years ago
Our daughter has just finished this nursery after 4 1/2 years of going there from day one she was always happy to go and came out happy and learned loads of things there which will now help her in school. All the staff do a fantastic a job and I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
15 September 2021
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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