It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Old Warehouse, Lorne Crescent, Carlisle, CA2 5XW
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ← It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Dance Academy Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2017 |
| Carlisle Christian Fellowship Other catering premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2018 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
| Bespoke Catering Other catering premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Baps n Wraps Other catering premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bobbin Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Brickstation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
Questions about It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd
What is It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd's food hygiene rating?
It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 6 November 2025.
Is It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd last inspected?
It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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It Takes a Village Nursey and Pre-School Ltd is one of 562 rated food businesses in Carlisle. See every hygiene rating in Carlisle →
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