# Sunbeams Day Care

Sunbeams Day Care is a full-day nursery at Heatherlands First School, Library Road, Poole, BH12 2BG, in Rossmore, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (October 2026). It is run by Sunbeams Day Care Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-care-ey455867  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Heatherlands First School, Library Road, Poole, BH12 2BG
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01202 737100
- Website: http://sunbeamsdaycare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Sunbeams Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sunbeams-day-care-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY455867

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 30 November 2022, 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/EY455867

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2012 (Reference EY455867). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455867)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455867)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455867)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1352901)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Heatherlands First School, Library Road, Poole, BH12 2BG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.731602,-1.927723

- Station: Branksome, 0.5 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Branksome Recreation playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole there are about 3.2 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 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatherlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Courthill Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Quay School |  | 5–18 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Victoria Education Centre |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Livingstone Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Livingstone Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bibury Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bibury-kindergarten-2893510) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Tops Day Nurseries - Parkstone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tops-day-nurseries-parkstone-149980) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little People Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-people-pre-school-ey492279) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [St John's Church Pre-School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-church-pre-school-nursery-109595) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lollipops Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lollipops-preschool-2800058) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Puss 'n' Boots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puss-n-boots-day-nursery-ey246907) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunbeams Day Care's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunbeams Day Care Good at its inspection on 30 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunbeams Day Care take?

Sunbeams Day Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sunbeams Day Care?

Sunbeams Day Care is run by Sunbeams Day Care Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sunbeams Day Care?

Branksome is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunbeams Day Care?

You can call 01202 737100 and visit sunbeamsdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY455867)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunbeams+Day+Care+and+Buddies+Holiday+Club&query_place_id=ChIJEbqw22uhc0gROsCvUeTioXE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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