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Munchkins Nursery # Munchkins Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Unit 1, Canal Court Business Centre, CARLISLE, CA2 7AN · Cumberland Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Cumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Munchkins Nursery, located in Carlisle, Cumbria, has been providing childcare on non-domestic premises since its registration with Ofsted on September 19, 1996. The nursery cares for children aged 0-4 years and operates Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The setting prides itself on an inclusive and nurturing environment where children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are effectively supported. The whole-setting approach to SEND is a key strength, with staff receiving training to readily identify individual needs and collaborate with parents and professionals to ensure tailored support, enabling children to make secure progress. While the nursery boasts many positive aspects, such as older children demonstrating perseverance and confidence in learning and effective key-person relationships, leaders are actively addressing areas for improvement to maintain consistently high-quality teaching across all age groups. Parents consistently commend the inclusive atmosphere and the dedication of the staff, highlighting the strong bonds fostered between the children and their caregivers. Our ethos At Munchkins, we fill the nursery full of curious, happy, and adventurous children who can confidently explore our setting and use their full imagination to engage with the world around them. Our curriculum focuses on empathy, kindness, and respect for others and the environment. Our nursery is filled with natural resources which encourage each child to physically engage with and explore the world around them. We believe that the use of Makaton, which refers to the use of signs and symbols to support the development of language, allows children to express themselves more efficiently and supports their communication in several ways. Our vision is to provide a stimulating environment that is safe and secure and that encourages children to develop a true love of learning; to develop a passion within each child for the outdoors and natural world; and to offer high-quality care that is peppered with love! What it's like Children are happy, safe and well cared for in this inclusive nursery. Staff are warm and nurturing in their approach to teaching and learning. Leaders' flexible approach to their session offering and settling-in sessions for new starters promotes good attendance and is praised by families. This allows all children to have the security they need to begin learning from the moment they start. Nurturing environment Inclusive practice Effective key-person system Strong parent partnerships Dedicated staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Munchkins Nursery Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10119043 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302598)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317389) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://munchkins-nursery.co.uk/) Unit 1, Canal Court Business Centre, CARLISLE, CA2 7AN Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:00 - 18:00 [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.95375/54.89441/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CARLISLE - [Day nurseries in CARLISLE](/search?q=CARLISLE) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=munchkins-nursery-ca2-7an-317389) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:00 - 18:00 Established 1996 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Needs attention Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Munchkins Nursery Last inspected 24 March 2026 Actions the provider must take - Leaders must ensure that a programme of specific and targeted professional development is in place to build staff's confidence and knowledge of the new curriculum, so that leaders can be assured that all staff consistently deliver it with confidence and precision. - Leaders should continue to embed the new curriculum design to further strengthen staff confidence. What it's like to attend Children are happy, safe and well cared for in this inclusive nursery. Staff are warm and nurturing in their approach to teaching and learning. Leaders' flexible approach to their session offering and settling-in sessions for new starters promotes good attendance and is praised by families. This allows all children to have the security they need to begin learning from the moment they start. Inspector highlights - The safeguarding standards are met. This means that leaders and/or those responsible for governance and oversight fulfil their specific responsibilities and have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed. As a result, children are made safer and feel safe. - Children flourish in a nurturing and inclusive environment where they feel safe and valued. - Leaders and staff have created a calm and wholesome environment where all children thrive and achieve. - Staff have a caring approach towards children, which helps children to feel safe and secure. - Leaders demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practice. Staff consider children's backgrounds and make adaptations to their curriculum to best support each child in their care. - Leaders are committed to making secure bonds with families and the community they serve. Areas to develop - 1 Younger children do not always make consistent progress in their learning and do not always engage in meaningful play. They often repeat play without support to extend their learning. - 2 Not all staff have the skills needed to deliver an ambitious curriculum consistently, leading to younger children not always benefiting from high-quality interactions. - 3 The implementation of practices for fostering children's independence is not consistent across all staff members, with some children who are developmentally ready still using baby bottles instead of transitioning to cups. Inspection #10119043 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302598) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is a whole-setting approach to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff receive training to quickly identify children's needs through ongoing assessment and positive relationships with parents and wider professionals. This tailored support helps children to make secure progress. Leaders are proactive in seeking support for children with SEND and collaborate with families and professionals. ## Parent Reviews of Munchkins Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLM30UAZE-q42WjyzOMZwkhN5iPd73N7CxeAduaoG0AtOCI0g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jordan Schofield 8 years ago Best nursery/preschool in carlisle.. fully flexible and can accommodate to any need from parent to child. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5289400634999884196&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2020 Date: October 2009 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - January 2020 Good - August 2019 Inadequate - December 2016 Good - January 2013 Good - October 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Munchkins Nursery ### How did Munchkins Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What do parents say about Munchkins Nursery? ### What is known about the staff team at Munchkins Nursery? ### How can Munchkins Nursery be contacted? ## About the setting Munchkins Nursery is a childcare on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 19/09/1996. It operates Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 18:00 and is registered under Munchkins (Carlisle) Ltd. 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