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Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre

Awaiting first inspection
·Finch House, Eden Business Park, Penrith, CA11 9FB · Westmorland and Furness
Awaiting first Ofsted inspection. This is a newly registered provider (registered April 2025). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available.
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
—
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness

About this day nursery

Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre, located in Penrith, provides a stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Situated on the edge of the Thacka Beck nature reserve, the nursery encourages exploration and learning through direct access to nature, fostering curiosity and adventure.

Lilyhowe is part of the NatureGate Nurseries group, which prioritises children's health and well-being with a philosophy that includes outdoor opportunities, exposure to natural objects, and encouragement of imagination and creativity. The nursery offers both full-time and part-time options and boasts spacious classrooms, high-quality resources, and a meticulously planned learning environment.

The dedicated team strives to create a "home from home" where every day is an adventure, helping children develop and reach their full potential. They also emphasise healthy eating with meals prepared on-site, free from refined sugar and reduced in salt, catering to various tastes.

Our ethos

Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre, part of the NatureGate Nurseries group, prioritises children's health and well-being with a philosophy that includes outdoor opportunities, exposure to natural objects, and encouragement of imagination and creativity. They encourage exploration and learning through direct access to nature, fostering curiosity and adventure. The nursery strives to create a "home from home" where every day is an adventure, helping children develop and reach their full potential.

Nature-based learningOutdoor explorationHealthy eatingPartnership with parents

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.45am – 6pm, 5 days a week

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Inspection history

This provider hasn't received its first Ofsted inspection yet. We'll show the trend here once a graded report is published.

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