# Little Sunbeams Pre-School

Little Sunbeams Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Thornwell Way, WINCANTON, BA9 9EN, in Wincanton, Somerset. It is registered for 40 children. It opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunbeams-pre-school-ey498347  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thornwell Way, WINCANTON, BA9 9EN
- Opening hours: 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01963 824521
- Website: https://www.littlesunbeamspreschool.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY498347

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 February 2024, 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/EY498347

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2016 (Reference EY498347). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498347)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498347)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498347)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 January 2022). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/860900)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–16:00

## Getting there

Address: Thornwell Way, WINCANTON, BA9 9EN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.053221,-2.408032

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wincanton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.2 miles |
| King Arthur's School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Balsam Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-balsam-nursery-2545530) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Conkers The Balsam Centre's Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/conkers-the-balsam-centres-community-nursery-2552082) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Sticky Fingers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sticky-fingers-pre-school-ey369814) | Good |  | 08:45–15:30 | 3.5 miles |
| [Ladybird Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-preschool-142884) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Leaping Frogs Day Nursery CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaping-frogs-day-nursery-cic-ey452129) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 5.2 miles |
| [Explorers PreSchool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/explorers-preschool-ey253578) | Good |  |  | 5.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Little Sunbeams Pre-School's opening hours?

Little Sunbeams Pre-School opens 08:00–16:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Little Sunbeams Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Sunbeams Pre-School Good at its inspection on 28 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Sunbeams Pre-School take?

Little Sunbeams Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Sunbeams Pre-School?

You can call 01963 824521 and visit www.littlesunbeamspreschool.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498347)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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