Which pre-schools in LA9 are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 10 miles of LA9 include Sunnybrow. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in LA9 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 pre-schools in LA9?

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.

Pre-schools in LA9

There are 12 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of LA9, Kendal, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 12
Outstanding: 1
Good: 7
After-school clubs: 2

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Directory listingBankfieldKendal · LA9 5DR

Bankfield, Kendal

Sunnybrow

Sunny Brow, Elmhurst · LA9 5DR

0.5 miles from LA9

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 listingKendalCumbria · LA9 4PH

Kendal, Cumbria

Kendal Nursery School

Brantfield, Queens Road · LA9 4PH

0.5 miles from LA9

Not yet gradedSchool nursery

A nursery school in Kendal.

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Directory listingKendalWestmorland And Furness · LA9 6DR

Kendal, Westmorland And Furness

Daisies Day Nursery

Rannoch House, 16 Crescent Green · LA9 6DR

0.8 miles from LA9

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

0.9 miles from LA9

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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Directory listingKendalWestmorland And Furness · LA9 6NZ

Kendal, Westmorland And Furness

Little Saplings Day Nursery

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

1.4 miles from LA9

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 listingStaveleyKendal · LA8 9LR

Staveley, Kendal

Blossom Trees Nursery Ltd

Mill Yard, Staveley · LA8 9LR

4.6 miles from LA9

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 listingPreston PatrickMilnthorpe · LA7 7PF

Preston Patrick, Milnthorpe

Stripy Horse Day Nursery

Long Croft, Preston Patrick · LA7 7PF

6.3 miles from LA9

Inspected January 2026Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Milnthorpe, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 48 places and run by Leading & Learning Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKent EstuaryMilnthorpe · LA7 7QF

Kent Estuary, Milnthorpe

Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre

Firs Road, Milnthorpe · LA7 7QF

7.0 miles from LA9

OfstedGoodJul 2024Full day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Milnthorpe, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. Registered for 72 places and run by Milnthorpe Family Centre.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWindermereWestmorland And Furness · LA23 2JX

Windermere, Westmorland And Furness

Rascals

Goodly Dale School, Lake Road · LA23 2JX

7.5 miles from LA9

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
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Directory listingSedberghWestmorland And Furness · LA10 5DL

Sedbergh, Westmorland And Furness

Speckled Hen Day Nursery

School Lodge, Station Road · LA10 5DL

8.4 miles from LA9

OfstedGoodJul 2025Full day care18 places

A full day care nursery in Sedbergh, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 18 places and run by Leading & Learning Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingSettlebeckSedbergh · LA10 5AL

Settlebeck, Sedbergh

Sedbergh Playgroup

Sedbergh Playgroup, Settlebeck · LA10 5AL

9.0 miles from LA9

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Sessional16 places

A sessional nursery in Sedbergh, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 16 places and run by Sedbergh Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingLindaleGrange-Over-Sands · LA11 6LE

Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands

Lindale Muddy Boots Nursery

School House, School Hill · LA11 6LE

9.7 miles from LA9

OfstedGoodSep 2024Sessional16 places

A sessional nursery in Grange-over-Sands, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2024. Registered for 16 places and run by Lindale Pre-School Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in LA9 at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 12 pre-schools within 10 miles of LA9 (67%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 1 Outstanding and 7 Good.
Ages taken: 11 list babies under 2, 12 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 12 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