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Gave £500 for a place 7 months in advance and was told it’s refundable. Just over a month after sending the money our circumstances drastically changed so gave notice straight away. Told strictly not refundable. Complete misrepresentation and was told to email the owners which I did and didn’t even get an acknowledgment back. Disgusting! Enjoy your £500 I’m sure none of it will be going to the kids or staff. Very poor.", "datePublished": "2025-04-11T12:31:07.993858Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "REMIK hercuń" }, "reviewBody": "I was there as a guest technician. Inside clean and tidy. Kids involved in activities. Very nice staff. At the front is parking and fenced playground.", "datePublished": "2023-09-28T09:51:11.073178Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Christina Knight" }, "reviewBody": "Our little one has been going to this nursery for 1.5 years now and our expectations have been exceeded in all areas. It's hard to leave your baby in the care of others but the teams have done a brilliant job putting us at ease and we always felt that our son is safe and well looked after (and certainly well fed since he loves the food there and generally eats double portions). The teams do different activities every day to support his development and share pictures so you can see what the kids are up to. The team leaders are excellent communicators and nothing is ever too much trouble. We chose this particular nursery because (at least at the time of joining) it was the only nursery in the area that could accommodate our flexible working schedules which safes us a lot of money, but what kept us ultimately was feeling that there's no better place to look after our little one. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough.", "datePublished": "2023-07-23T19:06:22.998104Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "bellebox sports horses" }, "reviewBody": "Absolute disgrace of a nursery\nWouldn't even give 1 star", "datePublished": "2021-08-03T17:43:19.773986Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "john l" }, "reviewBody": "Good nursery with diary update at the end of the day so you can see what your lil one was up to.", "datePublished": "2026-03-23T21:37:23.601607771Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stone-eden-nursery-school-limited-ca4-8ad-2714649#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North West", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20West" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Stone Eden Nursery School", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stone-eden-nursery-school-limited-ca4-8ad-2714649" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/stone-eden-nursery-school-limited-ca4-8ad-2714649#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What kind of childcare setting is Stone Eden Nursery School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Stone Eden Nursery School is registered as childcare on non-domestic premises and operates as full day care. 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Stone Eden Nursery School # Stone Eden Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · 3.7 (6 parent reviews) · Wheelbarrow Hall, Aglionby, CARLISLE, CA4 8AD · Cumberland Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 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 Stone Eden Nursery School, privately owned by David and Jennifer Farrell, is situated in converted farm buildings within the picturesque countryside near Carlisle. The nursery offers exceptional childcare throughout the year, operating 52 weeks and providing flexible hours to accommodate various family needs. Emphasising a nurturing environment, Stone Eden prioritises each child's development through purposeful play and a stimulating, secure setting. The dedicated and fully qualified staff adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, ensuring children reach their full potential. They provide individual attention within small-class settings, offer daily reports on children's achievements, and serve freshly cooked meals prepared on-site. The facility is designed with bright, well-defined classrooms and outdoor play areas, fostering a positive and comfortable learning experience for all. What it's like Relationships between children and staff are a strength. The key-person system helps children settle quickly and gain confidence. Embedded routines further promote children's feelings of safety and security. Flexible childcare Safe facilities Freshly cooked meals EYFS framework Converted farm buildings ## 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. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday-Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm (Negotiable outside these hours and days) Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Food Freshly cooked meals on site every day Established 2019 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Stone Eden Nursery School Last inspected 21 November 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Relationships between children and staff are a strength. The key-person system helps children settle quickly and gain confidence. Embedded routines further promote children's feelings of safety and security. Inspector highlights - Relationships between children and staff are a strength. - Children are extremely well behaved and are keen, motivated and curious learners. - Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. - The curriculum for personal, social and emotional development is particularly strong. - Arrangements for working in partnership with parents and carers are highly effective. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the monitoring of the quality of provision to provide more in-depth evaluations of practice that can be used to better inform improvements - 2 embed a sustained programme of professional development that is carefully planned, well informed and regularly reviewed. Inspection #10315350 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236350) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Stone Eden Nursery School Inspection date Nov 2023 Inspection no. 10315350 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236350)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2714649) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=stone-eden-nursery-school-limited-ca4-8ad-2714649) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) ensures close oversight of children's needs and supports staff very well. Staff are equally committed and ensure that children with SEND receive as ambitious a curriculum as their peers. Outdoor space Children enjoy opportunities to develop their large muscles as they climb, stretch and run and enjoy using the wheeled toys outside. Children independently access the handwashing facilities after outdoor play. ## Parent Reviews of Stone Eden Nursery School 3.7 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUyXMhjQ3shoK33SIkJwDqmBjjKteKBf_mNm-q6nk_yEVnXiPoj=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Hannah Smith a year ago If they tell you the deposit is refundable - do not believe them. Gave £500 for a place 7 months in advance and was told it’s refundable. Just over a month after sending the money our circumstances drastically changed so gave notice straight away. Told strictly not refundable. Complete misrepresentation and was told to email the owners which I did and didn’t even get an acknowledgment back. Disgusting! Enjoy your £500 I’m sure none of it will be going to the kids or staff. Very poor. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJLVlqWXBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487d1af182a666b1:0x5823b1e9917d966b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXKySoYzFM1OmoFNeuADCisK2Rk2BSUgEUY6DiKPhcCx4wNSmw_=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) REMIK hercuń 2 years ago I was there as a guest technician. Inside clean and tidy. Kids involved in activities. Very nice staff. At the front is parking and fenced playground. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaaXZLRDV3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487d1af182a666b1:0x5823b1e9917d966b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJKLMac1xRdOdOCfwFQxpXpe0ktVC36VHAQKV4tbS5LMOrRvA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Christina Knight 2 years ago Our little one has been going to this nursery for 1.5 years now and our expectations have been exceeded in all areas. It's hard to leave your baby in the care of others but the teams have done a brilliant job putting us at ease and we always felt that our son is safe and well looked after (and certainly well fed since he loves the food there and generally eats double portions). The teams do different activities every day to support his development and share pictures so you can see what the kids are up to. The team leaders are excellent communicators and nothing is ever too much trouble. We chose this particular nursery because (at least at the time of joining) it was the only nursery in the area that could accommodate our flexible working schedules which safes us a lot of money, but what kept us ultimately was feeling that there's no better place to look after our little one. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKLTlhbzJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487d1af182a666b1:0x5823b1e9917d966b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUOka0YuRqADDwPKmS4Iwxx-7c13YXDNDC2OABEAiJDFxUYb-0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) bellebox sports horses 4 years ago Absolute disgrace of a nursery Wouldn't even give 1 star [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhbWFUTnVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487d1af182a666b1:0x5823b1e9917d966b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXojr1gClyXmAcJbEaFFmpHYJYAK8Bu00O6x9sYlMMvKQM83YpY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) john l a month ago Good nursery with diary update at the end of the day so you can see what your lil one was up to. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21saGVFdGZXREpVZUhOd2FIWnVhSEJRWm5ONGNFRRAB!2m1!1s0x487d1af182a666b1:0x5823b1e9917d966b) Reviews from Google for Stone Eden Nursery School. 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