# Howgill Family Centre

Howgill Family Centre is a full-day nursery at Howgill Family Centre, Birks Road, CLEATOR MOOR, CA25 5HR, in Cleator Moor, Cumberland. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 37 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Howgill Family Centre.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howgill-family-centre-ey284918  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Howgill Family Centre, Birks Road, CLEATOR MOOR, CA25 5HR
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01946 817900
- Website: http://www.howgill-centre.co.uk/
- Run by: [Howgill Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/howgill-family-centre)
- Ofsted URN: EY284918

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 November 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/EY284918

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2004 (Reference EY284918). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284918)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284918)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284918)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 October 2016). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/229993)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Howgill Family Centre, Birks Road, CLEATOR MOOR, CA25 5HR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.523195,-3.516202

- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 37 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Some aspects not as strong (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Cleator Moor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Moor Row Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Frizington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Frizington Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey544276) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Frizington Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frizington-nursery-school-ey221560) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Playroom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playroom-day-nursery-ey437625) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey463152) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Little Explorers Whitehaven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-whitehaven-2786678) |  |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Little Learners Nursery and Beach School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-beach-school-2700876) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Howgill Family Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Howgill Family Centre Good at its inspection on 22 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Howgill Family Centre take?

Howgill Family Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs Howgill Family Centre?

Howgill Family Centre is run by Howgill Family Centre, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Howgill Family Centre?

You can call 01946 817900 and visit www.howgill-centre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY284918)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Howgill+Family+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJ6xroHfgyY0gR93743A7DThI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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