Which pre-schools in Penrith are rated Outstanding?

Pre-schools rated Outstanding within 10 miles of Penrith include Little Oaks At Muddy Boots, Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do pre-schools in Penrith offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between pre-schools in Penrith?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Pre-schools in Penrith

There are 10 pre-schools registered with Ofsted within 10 miles of Penrith, Cumbria, and 6 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Pre-schools: 10
Outstanding: 2
Good: 4

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Directory listingGreystoke and UllswaterPenrith · CA11 0DT

Greystoke and Ullswater, Penrith

Kids Planet Old Stables

The Old Stables, Redhills Lane · CA11 0DT

0.3 miles from Penrith

Not yet gradedFull day care78 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith. Registered for 78 places and run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingPenrithWestmorland And Furness · CA11 9BP

Penrith, Westmorland And Furness

Kids Planet Penrith

Eamont House, Gillan Way · CA11 9BP

0.4 miles from Penrith

Inspected March 2026Full day care96 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith, last inspected by Ofsted in March 2026. Registered for 96 places and run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingPenrithWestmorland And Furness · CA11 9FB

Penrith, Westmorland And Furness

Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre

Finch House, Eden Business Park · CA11 9FB

1.1 miles from Penrith

Not yet gradedFull day care72 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith. Registered for 72 places and run by NatureGate Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingPenrithWestmorland And Furness · CA11 7TR

Penrith, Westmorland And Furness

Penrith Pre-School Nursery

The Old School, Meeting House Lane · CA11 7TR

1.2 miles from Penrith

OfstedGoodNov 2022Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith, rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Registered for 48 places and run by Penrith Pre-School Nursery & Toddler Group Committee.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingPenrithWestmorland And Furness · CA11 8TS

Penrith, Westmorland And Furness

Little Oaks At Muddy Boots

Oak Road, Penrith · CA11 8TS

1.6 miles from Penrith

OfstedOutstandingNov 2021Full day care48 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2021. Registered for 48 places and run by Muddy Boots Nursery (Cumbria) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingHackthorpePenrith · CA10 2HT

Hackthorpe, Penrith

Little VIPs Daycare

Lowther Endowed School, Hackthorpe · CA10 2HT

4.2 miles from Penrith

Not yet gradedFull day care45 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith. Registered for 45 places and run by Lowther Endowed School Governing Body.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingWatermillockPenrith · CA11 0LP

Watermillock, Penrith

Kids' Zone

Another Place, The Lake · CA11 0LP

4.8 miles from Penrith

OfstedGoodAug 2025Sessional12 places

A sessional nursery in Penrith, rated Good by Ofsted in August 2025. Registered for 12 places and run by Another Place Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingLangwathbyPenrith · CA10 1LW

Langwathby, Penrith

Lambkins Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre

Langwathby Hall, Langwathby · CA10 1LW

5.0 miles from Penrith

OfstedOutstandingOct 2022Full day care90 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 90 places and run by Lambkins Nursery Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingCalthwaitePenrith · CA11 9QT

Calthwaite, Penrith

First Class Kids

Old Post Office, Calthwaite · CA11 9QT

7.2 miles from Penrith

OfstedGoodOct 2021Full day care46 places

A full day care nursery in Penrith, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2021. Registered for 46 places and run by Calthwaite Nursery.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Directory listingBoltonAppleby · CA16 6AW

Bolton, Appleby

Bolton Nursery

Colby Lane, Bolton · CA16 6AW

9.2 miles from Penrith

OfstedGoodDec 2022Full day care28 places

A full day care nursery in Appleby, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2022. Registered for 28 places and run by Bolton Nursery Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
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Childcare in Penrith at a glance

Inspection results: 6 of the 10 pre-schools within 10 miles of Penrith (60%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 2 Outstanding and 4 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Westmorland and Furness's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours