# Messyhands Childcare

Messyhands Childcare is a full-day nursery at Great Orton Primary School, Great Orton, CARLISLE, CA5 6NA, in Great Orton, Cumberland. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/messyhands-childcare-2734433  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Great Orton Primary School, Great Orton, CARLISLE, CA5 6NA
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2734433

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 September 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/16/2734433

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2023 (Reference 2734433). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734433)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734433)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734433)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/2011681)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Great Orton Primary School, Great Orton, CARLISLE, CA5 6NA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.878102,-3.047819

- 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Orton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Kirkbampton CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yewkids Nursery at Yewdale Community Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yewkids-nursery-at-yewdale-community-centre-317628) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Abacus Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-childrens-day-nursery-ey493351) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [First Friends Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-nursery-and-pre-school-ey406959) | Good |  |  | 3.0 miles |
| [The Manor Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-manor-preschool-nursery-ey498344) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-community-learning-center-t-a-first-steps-day-nursery-ey288187) | Good |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [St Michael's Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-nursery-ey361016) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Messyhands Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Messyhands Childcare Good at its inspection on 18 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Messyhands Childcare take?

Messyhands Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2734433)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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