Area avg from
£44/day*
White House Nursery Alfreton
1 Watchorn Lane, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AT
1.2 miles · ~5 min drive
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 82 Spaces available
Top things to know
Teaching style
Child Led
Operating terms
Term time only
Funded childcare
15 hours, 30 hours
Age range
6 Months - 2 Years, 2 - 3 Years, 3 - 5 Years
Extended hours
No
Opening hours
08:00 - 17:00
Max capacity
42 children
Availability
Enquire
Nursery overview
About Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)
Little Sunshines, at Somerlea Park Community Centre in Somercotes (DE55 1LB) is a nursery and pre-school with 42 places and a child-led approach.
There's a sensory room, outdoor space and trips out, with SEND support. Sessions run 8am to 5pm in term time. Funded hours (15 and 30) can be used. Ofsted rated it Good, up from Requires Improvement. To find out about availability and current fees, get in touch with the nursery directly.
Facilities & services
Outdoor space SEN support Sensory room Field trips
Fees breakdown
- Area average from£44/day*
- DepositEnquire
- Registration feeEnquire
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- NappiesEnquire
- ExtracurricularEnquire
Ofsted rating
Read full report Inspection summary: Good
Overall
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Previous inspection
Requires Improvement
Location
Alfreton, DE55 1LB
Somerlea Park Community Centre, Sherwood Street, Leabrooks, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1LB
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nursery located?+
Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) is located at Somerlea Park Community Centre, Sherwood Street, Leabrooks, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1LB.
What ages does the nursery accept?+
Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) accepts children in the following age groups: 6 months - 2 years, 2 - 3 years and 3 - 5 years.
Does the nursery accept funded hours?+
Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) accepts funded childcare, including 15 hours and 30 hours. Availability for funded places can change, so it is worth checking before you apply.
What are the opening hours?+
Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) is usually open from 08:00 to 17:00. Hours can vary by room, term pattern or bank holidays, so confirm the latest times with the nursery.
Are meals included?+
Please contact Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) directly to confirm whether meals are included in the nursery fees.
Are nappies and wipes included?+
Please contact Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) directly to confirm whether nappies and wipes are included or need to be supplied by parents.
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Nursery cost calculator
Understand Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes) nursery fees before you choose.
Get a quick estimate of what childcare could cost your family each week and month in Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes).
Defaults to 10 hours, but you can adjust it to match the nursery day you need.
Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months+ can access 15 or 30 funded hours. Stretched options spread term-time hours across the full year.
Estimated cost in Little Sunshines Pre-School (Somercotes)
£146/week
· £7566/year
Based on the area average of £44/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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