# Little Saplings Day Nursery

Little Saplings Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 16 A & B, Shap Road Industrial Estate, Kendal, LA9 6NZ, in Kentrigg, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 63 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-saplings-day-nursery-2806760  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 16 A & B, Shap Road Industrial Estate, Kendal, LA9 6NZ
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01539 332417
- Website: https://www.littlesaplingsdaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2806760

## 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 August 2024 (Reference 2806760). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806760)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806760)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806760)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1812764)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 16 A & B, Shap Road Industrial Estate, Kendal, LA9 6NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.344673,-2.737291

- Station: Kendal, 0.9 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Sandgate School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Stramongate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Kendal Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Castle Park School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Ghyllside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| The Queen Katherine School | Secondary | 11–19 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meadow View](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-view-ey562463) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Daisies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisies-day-nursery-ey308627) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Sunnybrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnybrow-ey500609) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Blossom Trees Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-trees-nursery-ltd-ey399891) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Rascals](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascals-2808636) |  |  |  | 7.3 miles |
| [Stripy Horse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stripy-horse-day-nursery-2742278) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 7.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Saplings Day Nursery take?

Little Saplings Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Saplings Day Nursery?

Kendal is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Saplings Day Nursery?

You can call 01539 332417 and visit www.littlesaplingsdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2806760)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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