# Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)

Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) is a full-day nursery at Somerlea Park Community Centre, Sherwood Street, Leabrooks, ALFRETON, DE55 1LB, in Leabrooks, Derbyshire. It is registered for 42 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunshines-pre-school-somercotes-ey482707  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Somerlea Park Community Centre, Sherwood Street, Leabrooks, ALFRETON, DE55 1LB
- Registered places: 42
- Phone: 07731 889511
- Website: https://little-sunshines.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY482707

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 September 2023, 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.

Inspection history:

- 19 September 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 4 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482707

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2014 (Reference EY482707). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482707)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 19 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482707)
- Registered places: 42 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482707)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Somerlea Park Community Centre, Sherwood Street, Leabrooks, ALFRETON, DE55 1LB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.077680,-1.371579

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Riddings Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Derbyshire there are about 3.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerlea Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Somercotes Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Riddings Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Riddings Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Swanwick School and Sports College |  | 5–16 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Leys Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Woodbridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Alfreton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [White House Nursery Alfreton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/white-house-nursery-alfreton-ey548911) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Swanwick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/swanwick-pre-school-206885) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Alfreton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-alfreton-2723964) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Clowns Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clowns-childrens-centre-ey283274) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Woodland Walk Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodland-walk-day-care-ltd-2855959) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Clowns Day Nursery LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clowns-day-nursery-ltd-206305) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)'s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) Good at its inspection on 19 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) take?

Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) is registered with Ofsted for up to 42 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)?

Alfreton is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)?

You can call 07731 889511 and visit little-sunshines.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482707)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Sunshines+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJ9Y3LcPeSeUgRJwbN-0WPkJs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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