# Little Explorers

Little Explorers is a full-day nursery at Unit 16, CLEATOR MOOR, CA25 5QB, in Cleator Moor, Cumberland. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Little Explorers Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey544276  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 16, CLEATOR MOOR, CA25 5QB
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 01946 813111
- Run by: [Little Explorers Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY544276

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 31 March 2025, 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/EY544276

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2017 (Reference EY544276). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544276)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544276)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544276)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1714937)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 16, CLEATOR MOOR, CA25 5QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.526181,-3.519814

- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (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) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cleator Moor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.8 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) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Frizington Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Frizington Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| The Whitehaven Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (May 2023) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Howgill Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howgill-family-centre-ey284918) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Playroom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playroom-day-nursery-ey437625) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Frizington Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frizington-nursery-school-ey221560) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey463152) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Little Explorers Whitehaven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-whitehaven-2786678) |  |  |  | 2.6 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ey278445) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Explorers's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Explorers Good at its inspection on 31 March 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Explorers take?

Little Explorers is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers?

Little Explorers is run by Little Explorers Pre-School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Little Explorers?

You can call 01946 813111.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY544276)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Explorers+Nursery+and+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJTTMgaVAyY0gRwBpJr5stX5U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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