Which nurseries in CA10 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 10 miles of CA10 include Little Oaks At Muddy Boots, Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in CA10 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in CA10?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in CA10, Penrith

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of CA10, Penrith, and 5 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
Outstanding: 2
Good: 3
After-school clubs: 1

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Child's age

Ofsted rating

Directory listingHackthorpePenrith · CA10 2HT

Hackthorpe, Penrith

Little VIPs Daycare

Lowther Endowed School, Hackthorpe · CA10 2HT

2.3 miles from CA10

Not yet gradedFull day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith. Registered for 45 places and run by Lowther Endowed School Governing Body.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBoltonAppleby · CA16 6AW

Bolton, Appleby

Bolton Nursery

Colby Lane, Bolton · CA16 6AW

4.0 miles from CA10

OfstedGoodDec 2022Full day care28 places

A full day care nursery in Appleby, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2022. Registered for 28 places and run by Bolton Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPenrithWestmorland And Furness · CA11 8TS

Penrith, Westmorland And Furness

Little Oaks At Muddy Boots

Oak Road, Penrith · CA11 8TS

4.5 miles from CA10

OfstedOutstandingNov 2021Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2021. Registered for 48 places and run by Muddy Boots Nursery (Cumbria) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPenrithWestmorland And Furness · CA11 9BP

Penrith, Westmorland And Furness

Kids Planet Penrith

Eamont House, Gillan Way · CA11 9BP

5.0 miles from CA10

Inspected March 2026Full day care96 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith, last inspected by Ofsted in March 2026. Registered for 96 places and run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGreystoke and UllswaterPenrith · CA11 0DT

Greystoke and Ullswater, Penrith

Kids Planet Old Stables

The Old Stables, Redhills Lane · CA11 0DT

5.1 miles from CA10

Not yet gradedFull day care78 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith. Registered for 78 places and run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPenrithWestmorland And Furness · CA11 7TR

Penrith, Westmorland And Furness

Penrith Pre-School Nursery

The Old School, Meeting House Lane · CA11 7TR

5.2 miles from CA10

OfstedGoodNov 2022Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 48 places and run by Penrith Pre-School Nursery & Toddler Group Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingLangwathbyPenrith · CA10 1LW

Langwathby, Penrith

Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre

Langwathby Hall, Langwathby · CA10 1LW

5.7 miles from CA10

OfstedOutstandingOct 2022Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 90 places and run by Lambkins Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPenrithWestmorland And Furness · CA11 9FB

Penrith, Westmorland And Furness

Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre

Finch House, Eden Business Park · CA11 9FB

5.8 miles from CA10

Not yet gradedFull day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith. Registered for 72 places and run by NatureGate Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWatermillockPenrith · CA11 0LP

Watermillock, Penrith

Kids' Zone

Another Place, The Lake · CA11 0LP

7.7 miles from CA10

OfstedGoodAug 2025Sessional12 places

A sessional nursery in Penrith, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered for 12 places and run by Another Place Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBongateAppleby · CA16 6LH

Bongate, Appleby

Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd

The Gate, Bongate · CA16 6LH

8.2 miles from CA10

Inspected February 2026Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Appleby, last inspected by Ofsted in February 2026. Registered for 60 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWatermillockPenrith · CA11 0JL

Watermillock, Penrith

The Outward Bound Trust - Ullswater Centre

Halsteads, Watermillock · CA11 0JL

8.7 miles from CA10

Not yet gradedFull day care

A full day care nursery in Penrith. Run by The Outward Bound Trust.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in CA10 at a glance

Inspection results: 5 of the 11 nurseries within 10 miles of CA10 (45%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 3 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Westmorland and Furness's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours