6 nurseries in Carnforth
Every day nursery in Carnforth on the Ofsted register, best rated first, with what a place costs in North West after the free hours.
Day nurseries in Carnforth, best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton Le Sands Pre-School LA5 8DW | Outstanding | 26 May 2023 | 26 |
| 2 | Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club LA6 2NP | Good | 28 October 2024 | 68 |
| 3 | Sparkles LA6 3DJ | Good | 18 August 2022 | 14 |
| 4 | Kidz Day Nursery Ltd LA6 3BT | Good | 15 July 2022 | 55 |
| 5 | Nippers Day Nursery Ltd LA5 9LE | Good | 29 September 2021 | 35 |
| 6 | The Mulberry Bush at Casterton LA6 2SG | Not yet graded | Not yet | 30 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
Nurseries by postcode in Carnforth
Carnforth is in Westmorland and Furness, Lancashire and North Yorkshire.
Nursery fees in Carnforth
What day nurseries in North West charge on average. Fees in Carnforth itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £178no funded hours | £136after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £158no funded hours | £124after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £62after the free 15 hours | £120after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in Carnforth
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in Carnforth as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.