# Sure Start Children's Centre

Sure Start Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at Howgill Family Centre, Catherine Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7PA, in Whitehaven, Cumberland. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Howgill Family Centre.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sure-start-childrens-centre-317612  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Howgill Family Centre, Catherine Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7PA
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01946 694295
- Website: http://www.howgill-centre.co.uk/
- Run by: [Howgill Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/howgill-family-centre)
- Ofsted URN: 317612

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 July 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/16/317612

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2000 (Reference 317612). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317612)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317612)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317612)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Howgill Family Centre, Catherine Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7PA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.545184,-3.588648

- Station: Corkickle, 0.4 miles
- Station: Whitehaven, 0.5 miles
- Park: St Beghs Priory Church Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Begh's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (March 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Monkwray Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St James' CofE Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kells Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Jericho Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [ABC Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ey278445) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [HowGill Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howgill-centre-nursery-2753823) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Explorers Whitehaven](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-whitehaven-2786678) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Playroom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playroom-day-nursery-ey437625) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-317368) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Happy Hours Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-private-day-nursery-ey277855) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sure Start Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sure Start Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 11 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sure Start Children's Centre take?

Sure Start Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sure Start Children's Centre?

Sure Start Children's Centre is run by Howgill Family Centre, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sure Start Children's Centre?

Corkickle is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sure Start Children's Centre?

You can call 01946 694295 and visit www.howgill-centre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317612)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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