# Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club

Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club is a full-day nursery at The Old Dairy, High Biggins, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2NP, in Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smile-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey264983  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Dairy, High Biggins, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2NP
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 015242 73700
- Website: https://www.smiledaynursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY264983

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 October 2024, 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/EY264983

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2003 (Reference EY264983). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264983)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264983)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264983)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/299533)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Dairy, High Biggins, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2NP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.198376,-2.613939

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Underley Garden School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School |  | 2–13 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth Studio School | Secondary | 14–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Mulberry Bush at Casterton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-at-casterton-2905987) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Busy Bodies Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bodies-pre-school-ey280656) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Stripy Horse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stripy-horse-day-nursery-2742278) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [Hornby Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hornby-day-nursery-limited-ey411888) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.3 miles |
| [Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joeys-at-milnthorpe-family-centre-ey536987) | Good |  |  | 6.6 miles |
| [Wray School Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wray-school-pre-school-ey385203) | Good |  |  | 6.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club Good at its inspection on 28 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club take?

Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club?

You can call 015242 73700 and visit www.smiledaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY264983)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Smile+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJCUNmy0SGfEgRsb-8whzhIyQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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