# Sunshine Pre-School

Sunshine Pre-School is a full-day nursery at The Pavillion, Recreation Ground, Dunkirk Avenue, Desborough, NN14 2UB, in Desborough, North Northamptonshire. It is registered for 25 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-219999  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Pavillion, Recreation Ground, Dunkirk Avenue, Desborough, NN14 2UB
- Registered places: 25
- Ofsted URN: 219999

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 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/16/219999

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 219999). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219999)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219999)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219999)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 May 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/131464)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pavillion, Recreation Ground, Dunkirk Avenue, Desborough, NN14 2UB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.440565,-0.817646

- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millenium Green, 0.1 miles
- Park: Desborough Greenspace, 0.3 miles
- Park: Desborough Pocket Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 North Northamptonshire 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Havelock Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Loatlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Rothwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate (September 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Rothwell Victoria Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Montsaye Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Inadequate (November 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Foxes Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foxes-childcare-2896825) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [West Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/west-lodge-day-nursery-ey543583) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Leaders Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-leaders-daycare-ltd-ey562902) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Oak Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oak-tree-day-nursery-2884504) |  |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Daffodils Outdoor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daffodils-outdoor-nursery-ey501649) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Glendon Farm Montessori And Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glendon-farm-montessori-and-forest-school-2559340) | Good |  |  | 3.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine Pre-School Good at its inspection on 15 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine Pre-School take?

Sunshine Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/219999)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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