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Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) # Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Somerlea Park Community Centre, Sherwood Street, ALFRETON, DE55 1LB · Derbyshire Number of places 42 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2023 Local authority Derbyshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Sunshines Pre-School, located in Somercotes, Alfreton, is committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel secure, valued, and respected. The philosophy centres on building strong emotional bonds and fostering trusting relationships with both children and their families through high-quality interactions and open communication. This approach aims to cultivate confidence and self-esteem in children, encouraging them to fully engage in learning through play. The pre-school actively promotes children challenging themselves, taking reasoned risks, and developing new skills to foster independence. Their environments are designed to be child-led, with activities, resources, and experiences tailored to individual interests, needs, and imaginations. By offering open-ended resources and loose parts, Little Sunshines encourages creativity and imaginative play, allowing children to explore and investigate their surroundings. The pre-school also emphasises kindness and tolerance, promoting experiences that teach children to respect diverse cultures and celebrate individuality. Children with additional needs receive robust support, both internally and through external professionals. The safety and well-being of the children are paramount, with a highly trained team in safeguarding legislation and best practices. Little Sunshines acknowledges the crucial role of families and strives for open communication, believing that this holistic approach empowers children to thrive and reach their full potential. Our ethos Little Sunshines strives to provide a nurturing environment where children feel valued, respected and safe. Through the creation of emotional bonds, high quality interactions and good communication we are able to build caring and trusting relationships with both children and their families. Our environments are inspired by the children. As part of our child led philosophy, we offer lots of open-ended resources and loose parts so the children are free to be creative and use their imaginations to their full potential. What it's like Children develop secure and trusting relationships with staff, happily leaving their parents and eagerly exploring activities. Staff encourage independence, praising achievements to build self-esteem and confidence. Children use their imagination, re-enacting stories and learning about nature, while also being taught about safety. Child-led learning Nurturing environment Strong family partnerships Play-based curriculum ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://sites.google.com/view/little-sunshines/information/funding/30-hours-free-funding) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) Inspection date Sept 2023 Inspection no. 10265889 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231026)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482707) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.little-sunshines.com/) Somerlea Park Community Centre, Sherwood Street, ALFRETON, DE55 1LB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.37158/53.07768/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near ALFRETON - [Day nurseries in ALFRETON](/search?q=ALFRETON) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-sunshines-pre-school-somercotes-de55-1lb-ey482707) ## Key facts Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) Last inspected 19 September 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children develop secure and trusting relationships with staff, happily leaving their parents and eagerly exploring activities. Staff encourage independence, praising achievements to build self-esteem and confidence. Children use their imagination, re-enacting stories and learning about nature, while also being taught about safety. Inspector highlights - Parents are extremely positive about the care their children receive. - Staff help children to become inquisitive learners. - Managers and staff identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities early and create individual plans. - Staff provide an abundance of activities to strengthen children's small muscles. - Managers and staff work to enhance children's experiences by taking them to community facilities. Areas to develop - 1 improve how transitions are arranged between activities in the daily routine, with particular reference to younger children, to ensure their learning needs are met at all times - 2 organise song time to ensure that younger children are able to fully engage and do not have their learning disrupted. Inspection #10265889 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50231026) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are extremely positive about the care their children receive. > They state their children's behaviour has improved, and they are making new friends and developing their communication skills. > Parents feel that staff treat their children as unique individuals, which ensures their needs are met. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Managers and staff identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities early. They work with parents and other professionals to create individual plans for children that are tailored to their needs and give them the best start. Staff establish effective strategies to help children gradually develop skills that move them forward in their development, helping all children make good progress. Outdoor space The report does not provide specific details about the setting's outdoor space or how children use it, though it does mention children going on walks in the community and visiting a local park as part of enhancing their experiences. ## Parent Reviews of Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKAv8y_YTOXZLsIDYcaNjf413OVJKER-ffrncsv5CiTUUCeQA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Bobbie Odonnell 2 years ago Great pre school. My daughter loves going there. All the staff are lovely [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKMWJpYlFREAE!2m1!1s0x487992f770cb8df5:0x9b908f45fbcd0627) Reviews from Google for Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes). [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11209617003265197607&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2023 Date: November 2016 - September 2023 Good - November 2022 Requires improvement - November 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) ### What is Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)'s Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)? ### Does Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) accept funded hours? ### What age range does Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) cater for? ### How does Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) support children with special educational needs? ### What is Little Sunshines Pre-School's approach to learning? ### How does Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) involve families? ### How can I contact Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)? ## About the setting Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) is located in Alfreton, Derby. It registered in 2014. The pre-school employs 15 members of childcare staff, eight of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school opens Monday to Friday, during term time from 8am until 5pm, and offers a holiday club during school holidays. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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