Best nurseries in Harraby
7 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 | St. Aidan's Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · CA1 3SL | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | Willow Tree Nursery Full day care · 60 places · CA2 4BA | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Greystone Nursery Full day care · 35 places · CA1 2HA | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Home from Home Nursery Full day care · 47 places · CA2 5NB | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Little Jems Nursery Full day care · 49 places · CA1 2EH | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Cherry Tree Nursery Full day care · 60 places · CA1 2SQ | Report card: 3 expected, 2 needs attention (Jan 2026) |
| 7 | Wendy House Nursery (Carlisle) Limited Full day care · 101 places · CA2 4AB | Requires improvement (2025) |
How much does nursery cost in Harraby?
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 Harraby?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Harraby, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: St. Aidan's Day Nursery, Willow Tree Nursery, Greystone Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Harraby?
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 Harraby?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 7 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Carlisle · Whitehaven · Workington · Caldewgate · 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.