Best nurseries in Kendal
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Westmorland and Furness, 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 | Sunnybrow Full day care · 92 places · LA9 5DR | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Daisies Day Nursery Full day care · 49 places · LA9 6DR | Good (2023) |
| 3 | Meadow View Full day care · 40 places · LA9 6PP | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Little Saplings Day Nursery Full day care · 64 places · LA9 6NZ | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Stagecoach Kendal Sessional day care · LA9 4DL | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Kendal?
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 Kendal?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Kendal, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Sunnybrow, Daisies Day Nursery, Meadow View.
How much does nursery cost in Kendal?
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 Kendal?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Neighbourhoods
Kendal East & Whinfell · Kendal North & Burneside · Kendal South · Kendal Town & Greenside
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.