# Munchkins Nursery Munchkins Nursery is a full-day nursery at Unit 1, Canal Court Business Centre, CARLISLE, CA2 7AN, in Willow Holme, Cumberland. It is registered for 75 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/munchkins-nursery-317389 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Unit 1, Canal Court Business Centre, CARLISLE, CA2 7AN - Registered places: 75 - Phone: 01228 592099 - Ofsted URN: 317389 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 24 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Needs attention | Safeguarding standards met. Inspection history: - 24 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 18 November 2025: Ofsted report card, report card Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317389 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1996 (Reference 317389). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317389) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 24 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317389) - Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317389) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/301531) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Unit 1, Canal Court Business Centre, CARLISLE, CA2 7AN Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.894406,-2.953754 - Station: Carlisle, 0.9 miles - Park: Heysham Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Bitts Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Caldew Lea School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles | | St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Newtown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Robert Ferguson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Austin Friars | | 3–19 | | yes | 0.9 miles | | Newlaithes Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | | 0.9 miles | | Belle Vue Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | | 0.9 miles | | Newlaithes Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Newtown Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newtown-road-day-nursery-ey406930) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Mother Goose Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mother-goose-day-nursery-2595840) | Good | | | 0.2 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 | | | 0.4 miles | | [Ballyhoo Boutique Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ballyhoo-boutique-nursery-ey556880) | Good | | | 0.4 miles | | [It Takes A Village Nursery And Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/it-takes-a-village-nursery-and-pre-school-2860607) | | | | 0.6 miles | | [Parkfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkfield-nursery-317393) | Outstanding | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Munchkins Nursery's Ofsted rating? Munchkins Nursery was inspected on 24 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Munchkins Nursery take? Munchkins Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Munchkins Nursery? Carlisle is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Munchkins Nursery? You can call 01228 592099. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317389) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Munchkins+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJO-cOq48ZfUgRpMnkY9q5Z0k) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.