# Little Sunbeams

Little Sunbeams is a sessional pre-school at 4th Epping Scout HQ, Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16 4QE, in Epping, Essex. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-ey554996  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: 4th Epping Scout HQ, Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16 4QE
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 07395 440951
- Ofsted URN: EY554996

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 November 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/EY554996

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY554996). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554996)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554996)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554996)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4th Epping Scout HQ, Stonards Hill, Epping, CM16 4QE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.702604,0.118276

- Station: Epping, 0.6 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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 4 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Ivy Chimneys Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Coopersale Hall School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Epping St John's Church of England School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Epping Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/epping-montessori-nursery-ltd-2701529) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Ellies nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellies-nursery-2786983) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Epping Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-epping-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey490794) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Chrysalis at the Church](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-at-the-church-2824837) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [North Weald Village Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/north-weald-village-pre-school-ltd-2590514) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [The Village Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-village-montessori-nursery-402282) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Sunbeams's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Sunbeams Good at its inspection on 5 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Sunbeams take?

Little Sunbeams is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Sunbeams?

Epping is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Sunbeams?

You can call 07395 440951.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554996)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Sunbeam&query_place_id=ChIJgxSFYpWY2EcRsAVGAenBO5U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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