Leven Valley Pre-school Years
Local Nursery and Pre-school Provison
There are various local nursery and pre-school providers in our area, details of the three nearest are below. Several children start at Leven Valley in reception each year having attended these settings and we work closely together to ensure there is the best possible transition to primary school.
Penny Bridge Nursery
This is our nearest pre-school setting, based at Penny Bridge CE Primary School in the neighbouring village of Penny Bridge/Greenodd. A number of children who start at Leven Valley in Reception each year have attended here and we work closely together to ensure there is the best possible transition to primary school. For more information please contact the pre-school on 01229 861777 or visit their website.
Lindale Muddy Boots Nursery
Lindale Muddy Boots nursery is a small independent nursery. Run by Claire Dawson (Manager) Lucy Warren (Deputy Manager) and Morgan Allen (Nursery Assistant.) Phone 015395 32208 or visit the website for more information.
Children can come to the Nursery from 2 years old until they reach school age. We have a good balance of adult and child led activities and most of them involve messy play!! We are registered for 15 hours per week Free Entitlement the term after a child turns 3 and also Free Entitlement for 2 years - this is means tested.
Cartmel Montessori Nursery
Based in Cartmel CE Primary School, Cartmel Montessori Nursery provides for children aged 2 to 5 years. To find out more contact Melanie Knight on 015395 35629 or email melaniejknight@gmail.com
Time Together at Home
Research tells us that children who have the right learning experiences at home before starting school are likely to do better at school.
To find easy, fun ways to help your child go to the Cumbria County Council Home Learning and Time Together at Home page.