Nursery & Preschool Near Orpington
Little Sunshines Daycare & Pre-School is a single, family-run setting in Keston, Bromley (BR2 8HQ), and we warmly welcome families from Orpington and the surrounding area. We care for children aged 0–5 and have been running since 2011.
One Setting, in Keston
To be clear about how we work: Little Sunshines is not a chain. We have one setting, on Oakley Road in Keston, and your child would attend us here. Many of our families travel in from Orpington and other nearby areas because they want a small, settled nursery where the same familiar faces greet their child every morning.
Our rooms and outdoor grounds are based at Holmesdale Football Club, with space for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, and a key person who gets to know each child properly.
Why Orpington Families Choose Little Sunshines
A warm, established nursery with the kind of continuity a child settles into well.
One Setting, Ages 0–5
Babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers under one roof — your child stays with the same team from their first days through to starting school.
Family-Run Since 2011
A small, traditional nursery that has looked after local children since 2011, with consistent staff families get to know.
Fresh Cooked Meals
Nutritious meals prepared on site every day, with dietary requirements and allergies catered for.
Daily Outdoor Play
Children spend time outdoors in our grounds at Holmesdale Football Club, whatever the season.
EYFS & Curiosity Approach
Learning through play and exploration, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Curiosity Approach.
Funded Hours Accepted
15 and 30 government-funded hours for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, plus Tax-Free Childcare.
Planning Your Journey from Orpington
Our setting is in Keston, so families coming from Orpington usually travel to us by car and park on site. We would rather give you accurate directions than a rough estimate, so please either use the map below or call us before your first visit and we will talk you through the best route from where you are.
If you are also weighing up nurseries closer to home, we completely understand. Visiting us is the best way to decide, and there is no pressure — we are happy to answer questions first and arrange a tour at a time that suits you.
Preparing Children for School & Life
At Little Sunshines, our goal isn't just great childcare — it's helping every child arrive at school confident, curious and truly ready to flourish. Here's how we develop school-readiness skills every single day.
Communication & Confidence
Children develop strong spoken language, the ability to listen attentively and the confidence to express themselves clearly — skills that are foundational for school.
Independence & Self-Care
We support children in learning to dress, tidy up, wash hands and manage their own belongings — building the independence that teachers value from day one.
Social Skills & Friendships
Through daily group activities, children learn to take turns, share, resolve small conflicts and form meaningful friendships — vital social skills for the classroom.
Early Literacy & Numeracy
Stories, phonics games, number activities and mark-making all build a strong foundation for reading, writing and maths before children begin formal schooling.
Concentration & Resilience
We gently extend children's attention spans through engaging activities and encourage them to keep trying when things are tricky — building the resilience that underpins school success.
Curiosity & Love of Learning
Above all, we foster a genuine love of learning. Children who leave us for school are excited, curious and ready to embrace everything that school has to offer.
School readiness is not a single lesson — it is built every day through play, routines, encouragement and warm relationships with the adults who know your child best.
Your Child's Safety is Our Top Priority
At Little Sunshines, the safety and wellbeing of every child is fundamental to everything we do. We maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, so parents can leave their children with us with complete peace of mind.
Safeguarding Policy
We have a robust safeguarding and child protection policy in place, reviewed annually and followed rigorously by all staff.
DBS-Checked Staff
Every member of our team holds an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check before working with children.
Secure Premises
Our setting has secure entry and exit procedures. Children are only released to authorised adults listed on their registration form.
Designated Safeguarding Lead
We have a trained Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) on site at all times, following the latest statutory guidance.
Qualified & Trained Team
All staff hold relevant early years qualifications and attend regular safeguarding training, first aid courses and CPD sessions.
Risk Assessments
Daily risk assessments are carried out on all indoor and outdoor areas to ensure a safe, hazard-free environment for every child.
Full policies available on request. We are transparent about all our safeguarding, health, safety and wellbeing procedures. Please ask to see our full policy pack during your visit or contact us at littlesunshinesdaycare@hotmail.com.
Getting Started
The simplest first step is a visit or a quick conversation. Tell us your child's age and the days you need, and we will explain the sessions we can offer, how funding works and what happens next. You may also find our enquiry form and about us pages useful.
Areas We Welcome Families From
Little Sunshines has one setting, in Keston (BR2 8HQ) — we do not have branches in any of the areas below. Children travel to us from across the Bromley borough and the surrounding area, and we are always glad to welcome new families from nearby.
Keston
Our home — we are based in Keston, BR2.
Bromley
Welcoming families from across the Bromley borough.
Hayes
Welcome to families from Hayes, BR2.
West Wickham
Welcome to families from West Wickham.
Locksbottom
Welcoming families from Locksbottom and Farnborough.
Bromley Common
Welcoming families from Bromley Common.
Orpington
Welcoming families from Orpington and nearby.
Biggin Hill
Welcoming families from Biggin Hill.