Welcome to Kinder Park Nursery

Kinder Park Nursery is a 50-place early years setting caring for children aged 6 months to school age. We are located in two beautifully restored Victorian townhouses, thoughtfully converted into one spacious and inspiring environment just a 10-minute walk from Carlisle city centre.

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Opening Hours

We are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m, for 50 weeks of the year, closing only for:

Two weeks over Christmas and New Year
All Bank Holidays

Government Funding

Kinder Park Nursery is registered to accept government childcare support for eligible families, including funding for children from 9 months. Families can check eligibility through the government’s Best Start in Life website.

Our Vision & Commitment

We are dedicated to providing high-quality care and education that supports children, families, and the wider community. Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare is at the heart of everything we do.

Our practice follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, supporting children to achieve the Every Child Matters outcomes:

Staying Safe
Being Healthy
Enjoying and Achieving
Making a Positive Contribution
Achieving Economic Well-Being

Our Ethos

At Kinder Park Nursery, we embrace a rich blend of approaches that nurture curiosity, independence, and a love of learning:

Curiosity Approach
FAMLY (for communication and parent partnership)
Hygge-inspired practice (creating warmth, calm, and comfort)
Intent, Implementation, Impact
Loose Parts Play
Open-Ended Resources
Planning in the Moment

These principles help us create a setting where children feel valued, inspired, and confident to explore the world around them.

Testimonials

‘In the 7 years we have used the nursery we have never had a single issue. The staff have been the same and I always appreciate that the staff remember my older child and are always happy to see her. Charlie has always been so settled and has loved coming to nursery’ ‘The staff are the best, the facilities for the kids throughout all the rooms are exceptional. The food and snacks mean there is always something for the kids to eat’ We love Kinder Park and are so grateful for the care given over the years’ Leah Armstrong

‘I cannot fault any of the staff, every member of Kinder Park is friendly, helpful and approachable. They always listen and never make you feel rushed. They all take a genuine interest in you and your child which makes you feel so values. Sometime leaving your child for the day can feel so daunting, but I always feel so reassured’ ‘Each day Joey comes home he’s changes a little more talking more words, more signing, more sentences, more manners. He really seems to learn and thrive there’ ‘You’re all fantastic and both myself and Joey are lucky to be part of the nursery!’ Anni Styth

‘Kinder Park has always been friendly and welcoming to both of us as parents and our children. There is no other place I’d rather be when they can’t be home with family’ ‘My child has gained in confidence over time, handled potty training quickly and easily. Made new friends and learned to interact with others their age’ ‘Just keep doing what you do you are all fantastic at it.’ ‘I love the happy cheerful atmosphere. Lily is always happy to come to nursery and always has a great say. Every member of staff is friendly, welcoming and helpful at every interaction’ Shelley Luck

Our Standards & Accreditations

We are proudly registered with Ofsted (EY485777) and were delighted to receive our fourth consecutive ‘Outstanding’ rating in July 2022. We are also active members of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA).