# Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare

Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare is a full-day nursery at 6 Oxford Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5SR, in Stranton, Hartlepool. It is registered for 45 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-2504104  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 6 Oxford Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5SR
- Registered places: 45
- Phone: 01429 286332
- Run by: [Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2504104

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 23 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2504104

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2504104). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2504104)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 July 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2504104)
- Registered places: 45 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2504104)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1293296)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 6 Oxford Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5SR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.675488,-1.215893

- Station: Hartlepool, 0.9 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Burn Valley, 0.2 miles
- Park: Stranton Green, 0.3 miles
- Park: Burn Valley, 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 Hartlepool there are about 5.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stranton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eldon Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Kingsley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Lynnfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-2872534) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Treasures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-day-nursery-ey345364) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bloom Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-childcare-limited-2877279) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ready Steady Grow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-grow-ey430611) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lonsdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lonsdale-nursery-ey410762) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Footprints Learning for Life Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-learning-for-life-limited-ey477633) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare Good at its inspection on 23 July 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 45 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare?

Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare is run by Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

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

### How do I contact Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare?

You can call 01429 286332.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2504104)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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