# Little Sunshine's Preschool

Little Sunshine's Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St. Matthews Community Hall, Chapel Lane, Stretford, MANCHESTER, M32 9AJ, in Stretford, Trafford. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Little Sunshines Pre School Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunshines-preschool-2614338  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St. Matthews Community Hall, Chapel Lane, Stretford, MANCHESTER, M32 9AJ
- Registered places: 43
- Run by: [Little Sunshines Pre School Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-sunshines-pre-school-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: 2614338

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 February 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614338

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2021 (Reference 2614338). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614338)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614338)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614338)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Matthews Community Hall, Chapel Lane, Stretford, MANCHESTER, M32 9AJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.443378,-2.311647

- Station: Stretford (Manchester Metrolink), 0.4 miles
- Station: Trafford Park, 0.8 miles
- Station: Humphrey Park, 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Trafford there are about 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Victoria Park Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Moss Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Ann's RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (April 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Victoria Park Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Longford Park School |  | 4–11 | Requires improvement (April 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Highfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Yaqadoodle Childcare Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yaqadoodle-childcare-academy-2590905) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Yaqadoodle Forest Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/yaqadoodle-forest-preschool-2844628) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Victoria Road Private Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/victoria-road-private-day-nursery-ltd-ey485456) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Chester Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chester-road-day-nursery-ey276478) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-ey334693) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Petals Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-petals-day-nursery-ey391206) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Little Sunshine's Preschool Good at its inspection on 24 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Little Sunshine's Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Sunshine's Preschool?

Little Sunshine's Preschool is run by Little Sunshines Pre School Partnership, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2614338)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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