# Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited

Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited is a full-day nursery at 28 Portland Square, Carlisle, CA1 1PE, in Carlisle, Cumberland. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-carlisle-limited-ey319329  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 28 Portland Square, Carlisle, CA1 1PE
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01228 550503
- Website: https://littleowlsnurserycarlisle.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY319329

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 October 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/EY319329

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2006 (Reference EY319329). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319329)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 October 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319329)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319329)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 28 Portland Square, Carlisle, CA1 1PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.892412,-2.929292

- Station: Carlisle, 0.2 miles
- Park: Site of former Christ Church, 0.2 miles
- Park: Fusehill Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Tullie House Garden, 0.4 miles
- Park: Rickerby Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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

- Google: 3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Norman Street Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Caldew Lea School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Stanwix School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate (October 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greystone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greystone-nursery-ey462646) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Jems Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-jems-nursery-ey560116) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Willow Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-nursery-2642286) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [It Takes A Village Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/it-takes-a-village-nursery-and-pre-school-2860607) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kinder Park Nursery Services Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinder-park-nursery-services-limited-ey485777) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ballyhoo Boutique Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ballyhoo-boutique-nursery-ey556880) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited Good at its inspection on 14 October 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited take?

Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited?

Carlisle is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Owls Nursery (Carlisle) Limited?

You can call 01228 550503 and visit littleowlsnurserycarlisle.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY319329)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Owls+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJPRF0EIgbfUgRiEqeaxxdPXA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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