Sedbergh Playgroup
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A pre-school in Sedbergh for children from birth to 8+, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Open since 2001, with 16 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Westmorland and Furness
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Westmorland and Furness from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
LA10 5ALWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 8 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive as a result of the tailored care they receive from staff at this small playgroup. Their confidence grows as they receive plenty of individual attention from the small, dedicated staff team. Children show that they feel happy and safe as they play and learn with their friends in the bright and stimulating environment.
Children show focus during planned activities, and also enjoy choosing for themselves, happily leading their own play.
Children's physical development is supported well and they have lots of space to move around, both indoors and outside. They proudly display their skills as they ride balance bicycles around the outdoor area. Children take part in yoga and meditation sessions, where they share their thoughts with their friends. This helps to support children's emotional control. Children's overall well-being is thoughtfully considered.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- target professional development opportunities more precisely to support staff to enhance their skills and knowledge to the highest level.
- 8 February 2023Good
- 12 July 2017Good
- 3 March 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Sedbergh Playgroup
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.