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Little VIPs Daycare

Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(1 Google review) ·Lowther Endowed Primary School, Hackthorpe, Penrith, CA10 2HT · Westmorland and Furness
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2026
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness

About this day nursery

Little VIPs Daycare, situated in Hackthorpe, Penrith, shares its premises and ethos with Lowther Endowed School, forming a comprehensive educational environment. The institution prides itself on offering places across all year groups, aiming to provide a seamless and nurturing journey for children from their early years through to primary school.

As a Voluntary Aided school, the governing body of Lowther Endowed School and Little VIPs Daycare acts as its own admissions authority, setting the criteria for entry. While Westmorland and Furness Council coordinate admissions for the primary school in Reception Class, inquiries for Little VIPs Daycare and in-year admissions for the school are handled directly.

The setting is committed to working closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition and appropriate start dates for children. The team is known for knowing pupils and their families well, fostering a supportive and secure atmosphere where children are happy and feel part of a vibrant community.

The school and daycare actively share updates and news through their website, providing quick links to essential information and showcasing upcoming events.

Our ethos

Pupils enjoy coming to Lowther Endowed School. They are happy in school and value being part of the team. Pupils enjoy the vibrant and exciting school environment. Staff know pupils and their families very well. They ensure that pupils feel supported and are safe.

What it's like

Children achieve well at this setting, being extremely active and engaged learners who explore with enthusiasm and develop independence. They are extremely settled and secure, making their needs known and feeling valued as staff listen to their ideas. Parent partnerships are a key aspect of the provision, with staff diligently sharing information about children's learning and promoting regular attendance. Children thrive due to dynamic leadership, an ambitious curriculum, and knowledgeable staff, building excellent social skills and preparing for future learning.

Integrated with primary schoolVoluntary Aided admissions authority

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:00 - 18:00

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Full day

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Jun 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
—
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementStrong standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Little VIPs Daycare

Last inspected 17 June 2026

What it's like to attend

Children achieve well at this setting, being extremely active and engaged learners who explore with enthusiasm and develop independence. They are extremely settled and secure, making their needs known and feeling valued as staff listen to their ideas. Parent partnerships are a key aspect of the provision, with staff diligently sharing information about children's learning and promoting regular attendance. Children thrive due to dynamic leadership, an ambitious curriculum, and knowledgeable staff, building excellent social skills and preparing for future learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make excellent progress at this setting and explore the environment with enthusiasm.
  • Opportunities immerse children in learning from the start.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve exceptionally well from their starting points.
  • Staff are consistently positive role models and have built positive relationships with all children.
  • Staff provide nurturing care and focus intently on supporting children's welfare and wellbeing.
  • Leaders have designed a curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of all children.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve exceptionally well, building new skills and interacting with peers. Staff are experienced and knowledgeable in supporting children with SEND, welcoming external professionals, and using strategies like Makaton signs and visual timetables.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy growing vegetables in the garden, take personal risks as they climb different structures, and make a bridge using wood and milk crates, promoting physical development and an understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

EAL / language support

Staff work hard to support children who speak English as an additional language, celebrating their cultural heritage and valuing all languages equally. The curriculum is differentiated to meet the needs of all children, including those who speak English as an additional language.

Google Reviews of Little VIPs Daycare

5.0
(1 Google review)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 June 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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