# ABC Day Nursery

ABC Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Derby Yard, Catherine Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7PG, in Whitehaven, Cumberland. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ey278445  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Derby Yard, Catherine Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7PG
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 01946 691700
- Ofsted URN: EY278445

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278445

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2004 (Reference EY278445). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278445)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278445)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278445)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Derby Yard, Catherine Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7PG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.547648,-3.583470

- Station: Whitehaven, 0.4 miles
- Station: Corkickle, 0.4 miles
- Park: St Beghs Priory Church Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St James' CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Monkwray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Jericho Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Bransty Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Kells Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sure Start Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sure-start-childrens-centre-317612) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Explorers Whitehaven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-whitehaven-2786678) |  |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [HowGill Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howgill-centre-nursery-2753823) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Playroom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playroom-day-nursery-ey437625) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-317368) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Happy Hours Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-private-day-nursery-ey277855) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is ABC Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated ABC Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can ABC Day Nursery take?

ABC Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to ABC Day Nursery?

Whitehaven is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact ABC Day Nursery?

You can call 01946 691700.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278445)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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