# Sunnybrow

Sunnybrow is a full-day nursery at Sunny Brow, Elmhurst, Bankfield, KENDAL, LA9 5DR, in Kirkbarrow, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnybrow-ey500609  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sunny Brow, Elmhurst, Bankfield, KENDAL, LA9 5DR
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01539 729437
- Website: http://www.sunnybrowdaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500609

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 24 November 2023, 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/EY500609

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2016 (Reference EY500609). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500609)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500609)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500609)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sunny Brow, Elmhurst, Bankfield, KENDAL, LA9 5DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.324714,-2.755742

- Station: Kendal, 0.8 miles
- Park: Bowling Fell, 0.2 miles
- Park: Nobles Rest, 0.4 miles
- Park: Abbot Hall Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Park: Miller Field, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyllside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (July 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kendal Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Stramongate Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Heron Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Sandgate School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Daisies Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisies-day-nursery-ey308627) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Meadow View](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/meadow-view-ey562463) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Saplings Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-saplings-day-nursery-2806760) |  |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Blossom Trees Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossom-trees-nursery-ltd-ey399891) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Stripy Horse Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stripy-horse-day-nursery-2742278) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joeys-at-milnthorpe-family-centre-ey536987) | Good |  |  | 6.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunnybrow's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunnybrow Outstanding at its inspection on 24 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunnybrow take?

Sunnybrow is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunnybrow?

Kendal is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunnybrow?

You can call 01539 729437 and visit www.sunnybrowdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500609)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunny+Brow&query_place_id=ChIJubIv1M2NfEgR86rDGtXV47k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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