Daisies Day Nursery

Story sacks taken home and babies exploring snowfall give Daisies Day Nursery a recognisable character: everyday experiences become opportunities to talk, investigate and share learning with families. Those examples come from March 2023. They offer a useful picture of its approach at that time.

At its March 2023 inspection, Ofsted judged the nursery Good, found safeguarding effective and praised support for children with additional needs, while asking leaders to sharpen staff supervision and individual training. Later regulatory findings make that last point an important consideration.

Daisies has capacity for 49 children aged 4 to 60 months, at Rannoch House in Kendal.

The early years foundation stage sets the framework for children's learning, development and care: play supports communication, physical skills and growing independence alongside other areas of learning.

In March 2023, children chose activities and spent time outdoors each day. Babies investigated snow with staff talking through what happened when they touched it. Indoors and outside, children had space for movement, while adults encouraged babies as they practised emerging physical skills. Exploration had a practical purpose.

Stories and songs featured throughout the March 2023 day. Adults used conversations around books to extend vocabulary and understanding. Children also practised serving food and fastening coats, bringing independence into ordinary routines rather than treating it as a separate activity.

In March 2023, planning started with what each child could already do. Assessments helped staff spot gaps and adjust activities. The special educational needs coordinator worked with other agencies, while resources in different languages supported children using their home language.

Story sacks connected nursery and home in March 2023, giving families something concrete to share together. Parents received updates about learning and development. Children also learnt about handwashing, exercise and rest, linking care routines with developing independence.

Ofsted's later regulatory findings included a failure to report a significant event in February 2025 and a further staff-supervision action in December 2025, which it accepted as met in January 2026. The December action required coaching, support and opportunities to discuss children's wellbeing and child protection concerns; the January response introduced management meetings and help with safeguarding knowledge. That resolution matters, but supervision had also been an improvement point in March 2023.

The address is Rannoch House, 16 Crescent Green, Kendal, LA9 6DR. Opening hours are 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with year-round operation and closures for bank holidays and Christmas.

In March 2023, funded early education was offered for children aged two, three and four. This is an inspection-era funding position rather than a current entitlement promise.

• Staff supervision. The March 2023 improvement point was followed by a December 2025 supervision action, accepted as met in January 2026. On a visit, ask how coaching and supervision now influence everyday teaching and safeguarding discussions.
• Notification duties. In February 2025, a regulatory visit identified a failure to report a significant event. Ask how leaders now manage notifications and communication with families.
• Attendance and costs. The weekday opening window runs from 7.45am to 5.30pm. Discuss which booking pattern fits your week and request a written quotation covering funded hours, meals and consumables.

Daisies suits families seeking weekday care for babies through to preschool age, with a March 2023 picture of outdoor exploration, conversation and practical independence. The story sacks offer a concrete connection with home. The decision also needs a careful conversation about supervision: the later action was met, but its recurrence makes day-to-day management a central consideration.