# Stripy Horse Day Nursery

Stripy Horse Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Long Croft, Preston Patrick, Milnthorpe, LA7 7PF, in Farleton, Westmorland and Furness. It is registered for 48 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Leading & Learning Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stripy-horse-day-nursery-2742278  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Long Croft, Preston Patrick, Milnthorpe, LA7 7PF
- Registered places: 48
- Run by: [Leading & Learning Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/leading-and-learning-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2742278

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 30 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742278

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2742278). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742278)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742278)
- Registered places: 48 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742278)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Long Croft, Preston Patrick, Milnthorpe, LA7 7PF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.236750,-2.707730

## 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 Patrick's CofE School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/joeys-at-milnthorpe-family-centre-ey536987) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/smile-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ey264983) | Good |  |  | 4.6 miles |
| [The Mulberry Bush at Casterton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-mulberry-bush-at-casterton-2905987) |  |  |  | 5.6 miles |
| [Larksfoot](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/larksfoot-2654388) | Good |  |  | 5.7 miles |
| [Sunnybrow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnybrow-ey500609) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.4 miles |
| [Warton Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/warton-preschool-2509436) | Good |  |  | 6.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Stripy Horse Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Stripy Horse Day Nursery was inspected on 30 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Stripy Horse Day Nursery take?

Stripy Horse Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 48 children at any one time.

### Who runs Stripy Horse Day Nursery?

Stripy Horse Day Nursery is run by Leading & Learning Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742278)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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