# Discovery Childcare

Discovery Childcare is a full-day nursery at Unit D, Baron Way, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle, CA6 4SJ, in Harker, Cumberland. It is registered for 33 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/discovery-childcare-2537588  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit D, Baron Way, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle, CA6 4SJ
- Registered places: 33
- Phone: 01228 672459
- Website: http://www.childcarecarlisle.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2537588

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 June 2021, 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/16/2537588

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2019 (Reference 2537588). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537588)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 June 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537588)
- Registered places: 33 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537588)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/778063)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit D, Baron Way, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle, CA6 4SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.933232,-2.962848

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Rennie School |  | 3–19 | School remains Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Kingmoor Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Blackford CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Houghton CofE School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Rockcliffe CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Houghton Nursery Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/houghton-nursery-group-ey334729) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Jack and Jill Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jill-nursery-limited-317382) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Stanwix Community Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stanwix-community-pre-school-317608) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Newtown Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-road-day-nursery-ey406930) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-community-learning-center-t-a-first-steps-day-nursery-ey288187) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Munchkins Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-317389) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Discovery Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Discovery Childcare Good at its inspection on 24 June 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Discovery Childcare take?

Discovery Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 33 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Discovery Childcare?

You can call 01228 672459 and visit www.childcarecarlisle.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2537588)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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