# Sunbeams Educare Limited

Sunbeams Educare Limited is a full-day nursery at Sunbeams Educare, Scout & Guide Hall, Ken Markland Way, Off Common Lane, BECCLES, NR34 9BU, in Beccles, Suffolk. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-educare-limited-ey430371  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Sunbeams Educare, Scout & Guide Hall, Ken Markland Way, Off Common Lane, BECCLES, NR34 9BU
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01502 710523
- Website: http://www.sunbeamseducare.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY430371

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430371

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY430371). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430371)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 June 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430371)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430371)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1421679)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Sunbeams Educare, Scout & Guide Hall, Ken Markland Way, Off Common Lane, BECCLES, NR34 9BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.457325,1.571174

- Station: Beccles, 0.1 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Beccles Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Meadow, 0.5 miles
- 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.

In Suffolk there are about 3.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravensmere Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Albert Pye Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Beccles Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Benet's RC Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Beccles High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sir John Leman High School | Secondary | 11–18 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Beccles Forest Schools](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beccles-forest-schools-2610909) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunshine pre-school and Day care Ltd at Ravensmere](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-at-ravensmere-2845116) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-ey381838) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Worlingham Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/worlingham-pre-school-ey432335) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Gillingham Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/gillingham-early-years-ey434071) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Thurlton Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/thurlton-pre-school-254321) | Good |  |  | 5.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunbeams Educare Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunbeams Educare Limited Good at its inspection on 16 June 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunbeams Educare Limited take?

Sunbeams Educare Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunbeams Educare Limited?

Beccles is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunbeams Educare Limited?

You can call 01502 710523 and visit www.sunbeamseducare.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430371)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunbeams+Educare&query_place_id=ChIJtxyORB_22UcRnVjO_mezW9k)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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