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Sunbeams Educare # Sunbeams Educare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Sunbeams Educare, Scout & Guide Hall, BECCLES, NR34 9BU · Suffolk Number of places 26 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sunbeams Educare Limited, situated in BECCLES, NR34 9BU, is a well-established childcare setting that has been serving families since its registration in 2011. The nursery operates from the Scout & Guide Hall and provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where children flourish. With a strong focus on fostering a genuine enthusiasm for learning, the highly qualified team of 11 childcare staff ensures a rich array of engaging activities. What it's like Children thrive in this welcoming and inclusive setting. They are happy, form strong friendships and display a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Children are eager to explore the wide variety of activities available. They engage in purposeful play for extended periods without adult support. Outstanding behaviour Strong communication Purposeful play Dedicated leaders Skilful staff Inclusive environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.15am until 3.45pm, on Tuesdays from 9.15am until 1.15pm and on Wednesdays from 9.15am until 12.15pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunbeams Educare Last inspected 16 June 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children thrive in this welcoming and inclusive setting. They are happy, form strong friendships and display a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Children are eager to explore the wide variety of activities available. They engage in purposeful play for extended periods without adult support. Inspector highlights - Children thrive in this welcoming and inclusive setting, forming strong friendships and displaying a genuine enthusiasm for learning. - Leaders hold high aspirations for every child and are committed to continually enhancing their learning experiences. - Children demonstrate exceptional self-control and transition between routines with minimal disruption, showing behaviour that is consistently thoughtful, considerate and exemplary. - The setting provides rich opportunities for social engagement and developing turn-taking skills, with staff effectively supporting transitions. - Children maintain high levels of focus and concentration throughout the day, showing a 'can-do' approach and persevering in their efforts. - Children have many opportunities to write and make marks throughout the setting, and staff skilfully engage them in conversation. - Physical development is a key focus, with activities supporting both gross and fine motor skills. - The setting delivers a strong communication and language curriculum through various strategies, ensuring all children make good progress. - The mathematics curriculum is fully embedded across the setting, with children engaging in meaningful experiences. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen supervision and performance management systems to identify specific individual development goals for staff to further enhance the already strong quality of practice. Inspection #10398637 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282716) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunbeams Educare Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10398637 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282716)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430371) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunbeams-educare-limited-nr34-9bu-ey430371) ## Parent Reviews of Sunbeams Educare 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXMYctnhHXe_sz6ESxfiO0xMGqymIFPHfuU2F_bVxH_YlIksk4tiA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Something Amazing 7 years ago Brilliant preschool, friendly, caring staff who work hard to bring out the best in your child. Couldn't recommend more highly. Starting from 2½ years old they really are wonderful. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3elBqOFhREAE!2m1!1s0x47d9f61f448e1cb7:0xd95bb367fece589d) Reviews from Google for Sunbeams Educare. 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