Best nurseries in Workington
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 | Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd Full day care · 24 places · CA14 4PJ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Footsteps Nursery Full day care · 108 places · CA14 5BD | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Little Stars (Workington) Limited Full day care · 21 places · CA14 5PT | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Toddler Town Nursery Ltd Full day care · 30 places · CA14 2RZ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Happy Hours Private Day Nursery Full day care · 87 places · CA14 1NP | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Learning Land Nursery Full day care · 109 places · CA14 2DW | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Workington Leisure Centre Holiday Play Scheme Full day care · CA14 3YJ | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Workington?
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 Workington?
There are 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Workington; listed first: Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd, Footsteps Nursery, Little Stars (Workington) Limited.
How much does nursery cost in Workington?
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 Workington?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 5 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Carlisle · Whitehaven · Harraby · Caldewgate · Denton Holme · Houghton
Neighbourhoods
Harrington, Stainburn & Great Clifton · Workington East · Workington North & Seaton · Workington West
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.