# Sunbeams Preschool

Sunbeams Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St Nicholas Community Centre, 59 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4LJ, in Pin Green, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 62 children. It is run by Sunbeams Preschool Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-preschool-2886504  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Nicholas Community Centre, 59 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4LJ
- Registered places: 62
- Run by: [Sunbeams Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sunbeams-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2886504

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2026 (Reference 2886504). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886504)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886504)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886504)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 June 2009). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/349375)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Nicholas Community Centre, 59 Canterbury Way, Stevenage, SG1 4LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.924523,-0.182994

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Green, 0.2 miles
- Park: St Nicholas Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leys Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Giles Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (February 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Giles Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Round Diamond Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Martins Wood Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Almond Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pilgrims Way Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pilgrims-way-pre-school-ey544338) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stevenage Great Ashby](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-stevenage-great-ashby-ey239818) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bunnies Preschool (Great Ashby)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunnies-preschool-great-ashby-ey538657) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Tracks Autism](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tracks-autism-ey485394) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Clare's Little Bears - Forest Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clares-little-bears-forest-pre-school-2556613) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Clare's Little Bears Day Care and Forest Pre School - Hampson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clares-little-bears-day-care-and-forest-pre-school-hampson-2872848) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Sunbeams Preschool take?

Sunbeams Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sunbeams Preschool?

Sunbeams Preschool is run by Sunbeams Preschool Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886504)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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