# Childcare @ Sunbeam

Childcare @ Sunbeam is a sessional pre-school at Sunbeam Childcare, 9-11 Lupset Crescent, Wakefield, WF2 8RH, in Lupset, Wakefield. It is registered for 36 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by St George's Lupset Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-sunbeam-ey271027  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Sunbeam Childcare, 9-11 Lupset Crescent, Wakefield, WF2 8RH
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01924 302333
- Website: https://www.wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk/
- Run by: [St George's Lupset Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/st-georges-lupset-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY271027

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 25 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

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

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271027

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2003 (Reference EY271027). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271027)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271027)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271027)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sunbeam Childcare, 9-11 Lupset Crescent, Wakefield, WF2 8RH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.671075,-1.526990

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Thornes Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Jubilee Hall 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.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Evolve Academy |  | 4–14 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael's CofE Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wakefield Lawefield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Wakefield Flanshaw Junior and Infant School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Childcare@Broadway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childcare-broadway-503017) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Rks Brightsparks At Lupset](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rks-brightsparks-at-lupset-2552088) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Learners Lawefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-lawefield-ey542862) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Silkwood Private Day Nursery and Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/silkwood-private-day-nursery-and-creche-ey379798) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Rks Brightsparks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rks-brightsparks-2495772) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Nurtured @ Alverthorpe](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-alverthorpe-ey544327) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Childcare @ Sunbeam's Ofsted rating?

Childcare @ Sunbeam was inspected on 25 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Childcare @ Sunbeam take?

Childcare @ Sunbeam is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Who runs Childcare @ Sunbeam?

Childcare @ Sunbeam is run by St George's Lupset Ltd, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Childcare @ Sunbeam?

Wakefield Westgate is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Childcare @ Sunbeam?

You can call 01924 302333 and visit www.wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY271027)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunbeam+Family+Hub&query_place_id=ChIJUXW878RmeUgRjfE6o_t3Uaw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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