# St Michael's Pre-School Nursery

St Michael's Pre-School Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Recreation Centre, Recreation Field, The Green, Dalston, CARLISLE, CA5 7QB, in Dalston, Cumberland. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-michaels-pre-school-nursery-ey361016  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Recreation Centre, Recreation Field, The Green, Dalston, CARLISLE, CA5 7QB
- Registered places: 26
- Ofsted URN: EY361016

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 21 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361016

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2007 (Reference EY361016). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361016)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361016)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361016)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Recreation Centre, Recreation Field, The Green, Dalston, CARLISLE, CA5 7QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.838677,-2.984484

- Station: Dalston (Cumbria), 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Michael's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Caldew School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Abacus Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-childrens-day-nursery-ey493351) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Manor Preschool Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-manor-preschool-nursery-ey498344) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Yewkids Nursery at Yewdale Community Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yewkids-nursery-at-yewdale-community-centre-317628) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Parkfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parkfield-nursery-317393) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.5 miles |
| [Messyhands Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/messyhands-childcare-2734433) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Home from Home Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/home-from-home-nursery-ey478429) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is St Michael's Pre-School Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated St Michael's Pre-School Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 21 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can St Michael's Pre-School Nursery take?

St Michael's Pre-School Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to St Michael's Pre-School Nursery?

Dalston (Cumbria) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY361016)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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