Our Vision

Achieving, Caring and Enjoying

Little VIPs is part of the Lowther Endowed School community since it transferred from private ownership in July 2024.  We provide day care for children from nine months up to school age in our premises adjacent to the school.

Achieving

Enabling all our children to develop to achieve their full potential through quality provision and a deep understanding of the needs of each individual child.  

Caring

Providing the highest standards of care, modelling behaviours that show kindness to others, how to care for yourself and the world around us.

Enjoying

Engaging children and parents in learning, providing interesting resources which spark curiosity within a purposeful learning environment, making best use of our outdoor spaces.

Welcome to Little VIPs Day Care – where every child is valued, celebrated, and supported to thrive. We provide high-quality care and education within a safe, nurturing, and homely environment. At Little VIPs, we recognise that every child is unique, with their own interests, strengths, and needs. That’s why we offer personalised support to help each child flourish at their own pace. Our dedicated and passionate team of early years professionals create a stimulating, caring atmosphere where children feel happy, confident, and inspired to learn and grow.

At Little VIPs, learning through play is at the heart of our approach, supporting every stage of a child’s development. Our carefully designed indoor and outdoor environments offer endless opportunities for children to explore, investigate, and discover in a safe and engaging way. With a homely atmosphere, we nurture a strong sense of comfort, belonging, and confidence.

We regularly refresh our resources to reflect the seasons, the wider world, and the evolving interests of the children. This dynamic approach inspires curiosity, imagination, and wonder, helping children to grow into confident, motivated learners who are excited to engage with the world around them.

Outdoor learning is a true passion and a cornerstone of life at Little VIPs. We know how vital time outdoors is for children’s overall development, which is why we have worked hard to create inspiring outdoor spaces that enrich their learning every day. Thanks to generous donations and the addition of new outdoor furniture and resources, our environment continues to grow and improve—offering exciting opportunities for play, exploration, and discovery.

Set within the beautiful Lowther Estate, our outdoor areas provide a safe, diverse, and stimulating natural setting. Here, children can be active, creative, and connected with the world around them. Outdoor learning encourages vital skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience, while nurturing a lifelong love of nature and learning.

Preparation for School

As children approach the next step of their learning journey into school, we focus on helping them become confident, independent, and effective communicators. We emphasise the development of social skills, self-confidence, and independence, ensuring that children feel prepared and excited for their transition to school. Our goal is to lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning, helping children to become enthusiastic and capable learners who are ready to take on new challenges.

For children approaching school age, who are ready for the next steps, we offer tailored sessions in our Reception Class where they can benefit from a wider range of experiences and have a taste of school routines

We are open from 8am – 6pm all year round with the exception of bank and public holidays (and the week between Christmas and New Year) when we will be closed, offering full day care or sessional care for children from 9 months to school age in a combination of the following sessions:

Full Day:     10 hours 8am – 6pm

Short Day:  7 hours 9am – 4pm or 8am - 3pm

Minimum booking applies from January 2025 for new bookings: at least two days (20 hours)

Contact us

Telephone: 01931 712344  Option 2: Nursery

Email our Nursery Manager: hayley.fassam@lowther.cumbria.sch.uk