--- title: "(Closed) Spotted Dog Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "This nursery has closed. Spotted Dog Day Nursery in Carnforth — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." 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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Spotted Dog Day Nursery # Spotted Dog Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · Clawthorpe Hall Business Centre, Clawthorpe, Carnforth, LA6 1NU · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 34 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Westmorland and Furness About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery What it's like Staff promote children's sense of self and belonging well. Children are engaged in their play and choose from a good range of resources and fun activities. Children make good progress in their learning and development across the curriculum. They learn to identify and manage risk in a safe environment as they develop self-awareness and independence skills. ## Pricing & funding 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 →](https://www.spotted-dog.co.uk/pre-school/) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Spotted Dog Day Nursery Last inspected 30 May 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff promote children's sense of self and belonging well. Children are engaged in their play and choose from a good range of resources and fun activities. Children make good progress in their learning and development across the curriculum. They learn to identify and manage risk in a safe environment as they develop self-awareness and independence skills. Inspector highlights - Children's language skills are well promoted. - Staff focus on children's physical skills and core strength from an early age. - Children develop stamina and broaden their learning as they have adventures in the nearby woodland areas. - Staff help children to become aware of their health and of their bodies' needs. - Partnership working with parents is effective and there is a good flow of information. Areas to develop - 1 develop the curriculum for mathematics and support staff to implement this effectively - 2 support staff to develop confidence in their teaching to promote children's learning further through each interaction across the curriculum. Inspection #10405044 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279880) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Spotted Dog Day Nursery Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10405044 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279880)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742279) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=spotted-dog-day-nursery-la6-1nu-2742279) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Specific strategies are used and shared with parents to help children catch up where this is needed. Outdoor space Children develop stamina and broaden their learning as they have adventures in the nearby woodland areas. Children learn to assess risk and stay safe in different environments. Inspection history Date: May 2025 - June 2025 Good - May 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about Spotted Dog Day Nursery ### Where is Spotted Dog Day Nursery located? ### What size of nursery is Spotted Dog Day Nursery? ### How does Spotted Dog Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What areas is the nursery working on developing? ## About the setting Spotted Dog Day Nursery re-registered in 2023. It is privately owned and situated in Clawthorpe, Cumbria. The setting opens Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, 51 weeks of the year. The setting offers government funded places for childcare and early education. The nursery employs eight members of childcare staff, of whom six hold an appropriate qualification at level 3, one at level 2, and the owner/manager and one additional member of staff hold an appropriate qualification at level 6. 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