Best Nurseries in Carlisle
37 nurseries in Carlisle — 8 Outstanding, 19 Good
Ofsted ratings in Carlisle
37
Total nurseries
8
Outstanding
19
Good
1
Requires Improvement
9
Not yet rated
213 - 215 Warwick Road, CARLISLE
Yewdale Community Centre, Carlisle
Newtown Community Primary School, Carlisle
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Carlisle
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Carlisle?
Carlisle has 37 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 8 are rated Outstanding and 19 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Carlisle are rated Outstanding or Good?
73% of nurseries in Carlisle are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Carlisle?
This page lists all 37 nurseries in Carlisle sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.