Best nurseries in Caldewgate
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Cumberland, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkfield Nursery Full day care · 42 places · CA2 5PG | Outstanding (2022) |
| 2 | Newtown Road Day Nursery Full day care · 49 places · CA2 7JH | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Ballyhoo Boutique Nursery Full day care · 38 places · CA2 5TU | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Mother Goose Day Nursery Full day care · 45 places · CA2 7AY | Good (2021) |
| 5 | Munchkins Nursery Full day care · 75 places · CA2 7AN | Safeguarding not met (Nov 2025) |
| 6 | It Takes A Village Nursery And Pre-School Full day care · 77 places · CA2 5XW | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Caldewgate?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North West, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Caldewgate?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Caldewgate, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Parkfield Nursery, Newtown Road Day Nursery, Ballyhoo Boutique Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Caldewgate?
In North West, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £178 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Caldewgate?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Carlisle · Whitehaven · Workington · Harraby · Denton Holme · Houghton
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.