# Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre

Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre is a full-day nursery at Finch House, Eden Business Park, Penrith, CA11 9FB, in Gilwilly, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 72 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilyhowe-private-day-nursery-and-pre-school-centre-2840577  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Finch House, Eden Business Park, Penrith, CA11 9FB
- Registered places: 72
- Ofsted URN: 2840577

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2025 (Reference 2840577). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840577)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840577)
- Registered places: 72 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840577)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1804936)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Finch House, Eden Business Park, Penrith, CA11 9FB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.670033,-2.767675

- Station: Penrith North Lakes, 0.7 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Brunswick School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Beaconside CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| North Lakes School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ullswater Community College | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Queen Street Nursery and Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/queen-street-nursery-and-pre-school-317419) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Penrith Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penrith-pre-school-nursery-317572) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Penrith](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-penrith-2860323) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Oaks At Muddy Boots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-oaks-at-muddy-boots-2534527) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Old Stables](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-old-stables-2860765) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lambkins-day-nursery-and-pre-school-centre-ey453802) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre take?

Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 72 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre?

Penrith North Lakes is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840577)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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