Opening hours
7.30-6.00pm, 50 weeks a year
Strawberry How Nursery School
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2023)
Number of places
81 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Cumberland
About this day nursery
Strawberry How Nursery School, located in Cockermouth, is a purpose-built private day nursery dedicated to providing professional, high-quality childcare and early years education within a nurturing environment. The nursery prides itself on its friendly, child-loving team, all of whom hold a Level 3 qualification or higher, ensuring a well-qualified and dedicated staff.
Open 50 weeks a year from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, the nursery offers consistent access to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum throughout the year. Strawberry How Nursery is distinguished by its specialist facilities and staff specifically trained for baby care, though baby spaces are currently limited.
The nursery has received the highest accreditation from Cumbria Children's Services and has maintained a 5-star food hygiene rating since 2009. While there's a waitlist for baby places extending into August 2027, occasional availability may arise in the 2026/2027 calendar year.
Prospective families are encouraged to submit an inquiry form with detailed information.
What it's like
Managers and staff work together to provide children with an ambitious curriculum that helps to prepare them with the skills they need for later life. Staff create an environment where children feel happy and safe, warmly welcoming children and their parents, which helps children to settle easily. Children behave well and build strong bonds with their key persons, who help them develop a sense of right and wrong from the start.
Purpose-built facilityHighly qualified staffSpecialist baby care5-star food hygiene ratingEYFS curriculum year-round
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Strawberry How Nursery School
Last inspected 8 August 2023
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Managers and staff work together to provide children with an ambitious curriculum that helps to prepare them with the skills they need for later life. Staff create an environment where children feel happy and safe, warmly welcoming children and their parents, which helps children to settle easily. Children behave well and build strong bonds with their key persons, who help them develop a sense of right and wrong from the start.
Inspector highlights
- Managers and staff create a warm, inviting, and welcoming environment for children.
- Children's voices are listened to, particularly with pre-school children who are highly motivated to learn.
- Parents are complimentary about the staff and the nursery and value the support they receive.
- Children's awareness of oral health, healthy eating and food choices is promoted.
- Staff focus on supporting children with their communication and language skills.
Areas to develop
- 1support all staff to raise the quality of education and the implementation of the curriculum intent to a consistently high level.
Inspection #10306053 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are complimentary about the staff and the nursery.
They value the support that they receive, particularly through the close partnerships established with other agencies.
Parents particularly like the online platform where activities and their children's progress are shared instantly.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
All children enjoy oodles of fresh air and exercise, and their physical needs are well met. Children enjoy outings in the local area and explore their environment. All children have the freedom to move in and out of their base rooms.
Inspection history
Date: January 2010
- August 2023Good
- August 2019Outstanding
- June 2013Outstanding
- January 2010Good
Frequently asked about Strawberry How Nursery School
About the setting
Strawberry How Nursery School registered in 2009. The nursery is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. In total, 17 staff work at the nursery, all of whom hold relevant qualifications, including two members of staff who hold qualified teacher status. The nursery is in receipt of funding to provide early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY391884
- Registered person
- Strawberry How Nursery School Ltd.
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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