# Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare

Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare is a full-day nursery at 12-14 Mortimer Heights, Cubley, Penistone, S36 9UY, in Cubley, Barnsley. It is registered for 44 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ray-of-sunshine-daycare-2848110  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 12-14 Mortimer Heights, Cubley, Penistone, S36 9UY
- Registered places: 44
- Ofsted URN: 2848110

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2025 (Reference 2848110). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848110)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848110)
- Registered places: 44 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848110)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/398634)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 12-14 Mortimer Heights, Cubley, Penistone, S36 9UY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.514079,-1.632897

- Station: Penistone, 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barnsley there are about 3.9 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penistone St John's Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Springvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Thurlstone Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Oxspring Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Millhouse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Penistone Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Child's Play Day Nursery Penistone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childs-play-day-nursery-penistone-ey538832) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Penistone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-penistone-ey484447) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Rascalz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rascalz-ey550273) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Freddies Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-freddies-nursery-school-ey330765) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-pre-school-ey235277) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Willow Tree Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-daycare-2738030) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare take?

Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 44 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Ray of Sunshine Daycare?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2848110)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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