# Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery

Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 2 Park Road North, Middlesbrough, TS1 3LF, in Grove Hill, Middlesbrough. It is registered for 64 children. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 73 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-sunbeams-day-nursery-ey559925  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2 Park Road North, Middlesbrough, TS1 3LF
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 01642 231738
- Website: https://happylittlesunbeams.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY559925

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
- Personal development: Requires improvement
- Leadership and management: Requires improvement

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559925

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2018 (Reference EY559925). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559925)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559925)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559925)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 23 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/656829)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 2 Park Road North, Middlesbrough, TS1 3LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.566845,-1.238240

- Station: Middlesbrough, 0.9 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Albert Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Ayresome Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: King Edward Square, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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.

In Middlesbrough there are about 4.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 73 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayresome Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Newport Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Abingdon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Breckon Hill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Linthorpe Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nature Time Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nature-time-childcare-2752718) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Avenue Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-avenue-day-nursery-limited-ey446213) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Great Expectations Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/great-expectations-pre-school-ey362002) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Teacher Time](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/teacher-time-ey548876) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [School House Nursery NE limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/school-house-nursery-ne-limited-2849451) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Zizus @ The Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zizus-the-hub-2863007) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery Requires improvement at its inspection on 30 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery take?

Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery?

Middlesbrough is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Happy Little Sunbeams Day Nursery?

You can call 01642 231738 and visit happylittlesunbeams.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY559925)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy+Little+Sunbeams+Day+Nursery+Ltd.&query_place_id=ChIJSzRURIntfkgRQCq4moVIBEc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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