# Little Explorers Whitehaven

Little Explorers Whitehaven is a full-day nursery at Little Explorers Whitehaven, Meadow Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9HX, in Greenbank, Cumberland. It is registered for 88 children. It is run by Little Explorers Pre-School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-whitehaven-2786678  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Little Explorers Whitehaven, Meadow Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9HX
- Registered places: 88
- Run by: [Little Explorers Pre-School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-explorers-pre-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2786678

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2786678). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786678)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786678)
- Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786678)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1765831)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Little Explorers Whitehaven, Meadow Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9HX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.534039,-3.582008

- Station: Corkickle, 0.5 miles
- Park: Woodhouse (Millennium Green), 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Monkwray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Valley Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 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 | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hensingham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Jericho Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [HowGill Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howgill-centre-nursery-2753823) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sure Start Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sure-start-childrens-centre-317612) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Playroom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playroom-day-nursery-ey437625) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ey278445) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-317368) | Good |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-ey544276) | Good |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Explorers Whitehaven take?

Little Explorers Whitehaven is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Explorers Whitehaven?

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

### What is the nearest station to Little Explorers Whitehaven?

Corkickle is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2786678)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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