Best nurseries in Penrith
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 | Little Oaks At Muddy Boots Full day care · 48 places · CA11 8TS | Outstanding (2021) |
| 2 | Penrith Pre-School Nursery Full day care · 48 places · CA11 7TR | Good (2022) |
| 3 | Queen Street Nursery and Pre-school Full day care · 20 places · CA11 7XF | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Kids Planet Penrith Full day care · 96 places · CA11 9BP | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre Full day care · 72 places · CA11 9FB | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Penrith?
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.
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What are the best nurseries in Penrith?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Penrith, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Oaks At Muddy Boots, Penrith Pre-School Nursery, Queen Street Nursery and Pre-school.
How much does nursery cost in Penrith?
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 Penrith?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
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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.