# Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd

Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd is a full-day nursery at SCHOOL HOUSE, TOLL BAR, DISTINGTON, WORKINGTON, CA14 4PJ, in Distington, Cumberland. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-child-care-cumbria-ltd-ey489601  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: SCHOOL HOUSE, TOLL BAR, DISTINGTON, WORKINGTON, CA14 4PJ
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01946 834050
- Website: http://www.poppieschildcareworkington.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY489601

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 February 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/EY489601

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2015 (Reference EY489601). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489601)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489601)
- 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/EY489601)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: SCHOOL HOUSE, TOLL BAR, DISTINGTON, WORKINGTON, CA14 4PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.604799,-3.534666

- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distington Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beckstone Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Branthwaite Academy |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (October 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Westfield Nursery and Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Energy Coast UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | Good (March 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars (Workington) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-workington-limited-ey362567) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Footsteps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-nursery-ey273087) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Happy Hours Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-private-day-nursery-ey277855) | Good |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Toddler Town Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toddler-town-nursery-ltd-ey269963) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-317368) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Learning Land Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/learning-land-nursery-2877338) |  |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd Good at its inspection on 6 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd take?

Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd?

Harrington is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Ltd?

You can call 01946 834050 and visit www.poppieschildcareworkington.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY489601)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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