# Little Sunshine's Bromley

Little Sunshine's Bromley is a full-day nursery at Holmesdale Football Club 68 Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, Bromley, BR2 8HQ, in Keston Mark, Bromley. It is registered for 50 children and takes children aged birth to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 20 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunshines-bromley-2718866  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Holmesdale Football Club 68 Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, Bromley, BR2 8HQ
- Ages: birth to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07857 416864
- Website: https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/
- Ofsted URN: 2718866

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 31 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718866

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2718866). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718866)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 31 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718866)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718866)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00
- Ages: birth to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Holmesdale Football Club 68 Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, Bromley, BR2 8HQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.374708,0.038268

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hollydale Recreation Grounds, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bromley there are about 2.4 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 20 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website names a Reggio Emilia inspired approach, the Curiosity Approach, in-the-moment planning, a school readiness programme and early phonics, along with SEND support, a SENCo, an inclusive setting and STEM activities. In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, curriculum and teaching and achievement were both graded 'Expected standard'.

- Reggio Emilia inspired (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/preschool-keston)

### Food

Its website says meals are cooked on site and the kitchen is allergy-aware. Breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/Prospectus)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/Prospectus)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden, with daily outdoor play and all-weather outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/About)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/Prospectus)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/preschool-keston)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/preschool-keston)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/Terms)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/Terms)
- Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/Terms)

### Safety

The 2026 Ofsted inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

### Extras and activities

- STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)

### Getting a place

Its website says to complete the online enquiry form, after which the team contacts you within 24 hours and you arrange a visit to meet the team and see the setting. The notice to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Baston House School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hayes Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Keston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Southborough Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (February 2020) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Wickham Common Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pink Elephants Nursery Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pink-elephants-nursery-pre-school-2741274) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Mud Club at Foresters](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mud-club-at-foresters-2805224) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [LITTLE CURIOSITIES](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-curiosities-2617282) | Good | £88 | 07:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [St Mary's Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-marys-pre-school-playgroup-509799) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:45 | 0.9 miles |
| [Diddy Dinos Keston](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/diddy-dinos-keston-2823929) |  |  | 08:30–14:30 | 1.0 miles |
| [The Wonder Years Bromley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wonder-years-bromley-2596470) | Good | £90 | 07:30–18:00 | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Little Sunshine's Bromley offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Sunshine's Bromley offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Little Sunshine's Bromley take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Sunshine's Bromley offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Little Sunshine's Bromley's opening hours?

Little Sunshine's Bromley opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Little Sunshine's Bromley take?

Little Sunshine's Bromley takes children aged birth to 5 years.

### What is Little Sunshine's Bromley's Ofsted rating?

Little Sunshine's Bromley was inspected on 31 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Sunshine's Bromley take?

Little Sunshine's Bromley is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Does Little Sunshine's Bromley accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Little Sunshine's Bromley accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Little Sunshine's Bromley follow?

Little Sunshine's Bromley's website describes its approach as: Reggio Emilia inspired, Curiosity Approach, In-the-moment planning, School readiness programme and Early phonics.

### Does Little Sunshine's Bromley have outdoor space?

Little Sunshine's Bromley lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and All-weather outdoor play.

### Does Little Sunshine's Bromley support children with SEND?

Little Sunshine's Bromley lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting.

### What is the nearest station to Little Sunshine's Bromley?

Hayes (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Sunshine's Bromley?

You can call 07857 416864 and visit www.littlesunshines-daycare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2718866)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.littlesunshines-daycare.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.littlesunshines-daycare.com/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Sunshines+Pre-School+%26+Daycare+Nursery+Keston&query_place_id=ChIJF-iUDuWq2EcRVtJyyhosQwQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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