# Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare

Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare is a full-day nursery at Stranton Primary School, Southburn Terrace, Hartlepool, TS25 1SQ, in Stranton, Hartlepool. It is registered for 24 children. It is run by Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-2872534  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Stranton Primary School, Southburn Terrace, Hartlepool, TS25 1SQ
- Registered places: 24
- Run by: [Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-rays-of-sunshine-daycare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2872534

## 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 December 2025 (Reference 2872534). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872534)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872534)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872534)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Stranton Primary School, Southburn Terrace, Hartlepool, TS25 1SQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.678030,-1.213006

- Station: Hartlepool, 0.6 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stranton Green, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Burn Valley, 0.2 miles
- Park: Burn Valley, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 | under 0.1 miles |
| Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Eldon Grove Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lynnfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Kingsley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 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-2504104) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bloom Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-childcare-limited-2877279) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Treasures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-day-nursery-ey345364) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Footprints Learning for Life Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-learning-for-life-limited-ey477633) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lonsdale Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lonsdale-nursery-ey410762) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ready Steady Grow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ready-steady-grow-ey430611) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 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, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2872534)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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