Which nurseries in LA23 are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 10 miles of LA23 include Sunnybrow. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in LA23 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 LA23?

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 LA23, Kendal

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of LA23, Kendal, and 6 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: 1
Good: 5
After-school clubs: 4

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Child's age

Ofsted rating

Directory listingWindermereWestmorland And Furness · LA23 2JX

Windermere, Westmorland And Furness

Rascals

Goodly Dale School, Lake Road · LA23 2JX

Under 0.1 miles from LA23

Not yet gradedSessional44 places

A sessional nursery in Windermere. Registered for 44 places and run by MJ and SE Ramsay Partnership.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWindermereWestmorland And Furness · LA23 1BP

Windermere, Westmorland And Furness

Windermere Outdoor Adventure Club

Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre, Leigh Groves Building · LA23 1BP

0.5 miles from LA23

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Windermere. Run by Greenwich Leisure Limited.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingStaveleyKendal · LA8 9LR

Staveley, Kendal

Blossom Trees Nursery Ltd

Mill Yard, Staveley · LA8 9LR

4.0 miles from LA23

OfstedGoodJul 2024Full day care43 places

A full day care nursery in Kendal, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 43 places and run by Blossom Trees Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAmblesideWestmorland And Furness · LA22 9DH

Ambleside, Westmorland And Furness

K&K Childcare

Vicarage Road, Ambleside · LA22 9DH

4.7 miles from LA23

OfstedGoodFeb 2024Full day care75 places

A full day care nursery in Ambleside, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024. Registered for 75 places and run by Cunniff, Sheona.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingConistonWestmorland And Furness · LA21 8AL

Coniston, Westmorland And Furness

Coniston Childcare Nursery

Coniston C Of E Primary School, Shepherds Bridge Lane · LA21 8AL

6.3 miles from LA23

OfstedGoodAug 2025Full day care15 places

A full day care nursery in Coniston, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered for 15 places and run by Harrison, Charlotte.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKendalCumbria · LA9 4PH

Kendal, Cumbria

Kendal Nursery School

Brantfield, Queens Road · LA9 4PH

7.0 miles from LA23

Not yet gradedSchool nursery

A nursery school in Kendal.

Ages: Ask the nursery
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBankfieldKendal · LA9 5DR

Bankfield, Kendal

Sunnybrow

Sunny Brow, Elmhurst · LA9 5DR

7.1 miles from LA23

OfstedOutstandingNov 2023Full day care92 places

A full day care nursery in Kendal, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 92 places and run by Sunny Brow Day Care Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKendalWestmorland And Furness · LA9 6NZ

Kendal, Westmorland And Furness

Little Saplings Day Nursery

Unit 16 A & B, Shap Road Industrial Estate · LA9 6NZ

7.3 miles from LA23

Not yet gradedFull day care63 places

A full day care nursery in Kendal. Registered for 63 places and run by Gillwood Group LTD.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingHighgateKendal · LA9 4DL

Highgate, Kendal

Stagecoach Kendal

Kendal Town Hall, Highgate · LA9 4DL

7.3 miles from LA23

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Kendal. Run by White, Ann-Marie.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKendalWestmorland And Furness · LA9 6DR

Kendal, Westmorland And Furness

Daisies Day Nursery

Rannoch House, 16 Crescent Green · LA9 6DR

7.5 miles from LA23

OfstedGoodMar 2023Full day care49 places

A full day care nursery in Kendal, rated Good by Ofsted in March 2023. Registered for 49 places and run by Barnes, Susan Ann.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKendalWestmorland And Furness · LA9 6PP

Kendal, Westmorland And Furness

Meadow View

Appleby Road, Kendal · LA9 6PP

7.6 miles from LA23

OfstedGoodJan 2022Full day care40 places

A full day care nursery in Kendal, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022. Registered for 40 places and run by Little Skittles Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in LA23 at a glance

Inspection results: 6 of the 11 nurseries within 10 miles of LA23 (55%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 5 Good.
Ages taken: 8 list babies under 2, 9 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 9 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