# Sunbeams Nursery

Sunbeams Nursery is a full-day nursery at Kirkgate, 39 Kirkgate, Shipley, BD18 3EH, in Shipley, Bradford. It is registered for 69 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Expected 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 has a Google rating of 4.9 from 27 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-nursery-2552803  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kirkgate, 39 Kirkgate, Shipley, BD18 3EH
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 01274 710779
- Website: https://sunbeamsfirstyears.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2552803

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 1 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected 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/16/2552803

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2019 (Reference 2552803). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552803)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552803)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552803)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1089104)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Kirkgate, 39 Kirkgate, Shipley, BD18 3EH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.834028,-1.779155

- Station: Shipley, 0.2 miles
- Station: Saltaire, 0.6 miles
- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Crowgill Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Shipley Central Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Northcliffe Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Baker Street Recreation Ground Play Area, 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 Bradford there are about 4.8 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 27 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Shipley CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Walburga's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| High Crags Primary Leadership Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Saltaire Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Christ Church Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Baildon Glen Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hirst Wood Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cliffe House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cliffe-house-day-nursery-ey500959) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Leelas Ladybirds Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leelas-ladybirds-ltd-ey495091) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Hearts Nursery Shipley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-hearts-nursery-shipley-2597744) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Westfield House Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westfield-house-childcare-ltd-2801072) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Ducklings Creche](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ducklings-creche-ey464452) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Partou Ashmoor Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-ashmoor-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey499500) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Sunbeams Nursery's opening hours?

Sunbeams Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Sunbeams Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Sunbeams Nursery was inspected on 1 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected 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 Sunbeams Nursery take?

Sunbeams Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunbeams Nursery?

Shipley is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunbeams Nursery?

You can call 01274 710779 and visit sunbeamsfirstyears.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552803)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SUNBEAMS+NURSERY&query_place_id=ChIJT8JrNW3ke0gRfFNMzPwP0Po)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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