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Sunbeams Day Nursery in Bristol

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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5.0(31 parent reviews) ·31-35 Dibden Road, BRISTOL, BS16 6UE · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
38 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Sunbeams Day Nursery, located in Bristol, is dedicated to fostering an environment where children can thrive, developing into confident and eager learners. The nursery wholeheartedly values each child as an individual, providing personalised care within a welcoming setting that feels like a second home.

Their core philosophy, "Love, Laugh & Learn," underpins their commitment to cultivating happy, healthy, curious, social, and self-assured young individuals. The dedicated and qualified team consistently aims to surpass expectations, ensuring continuous improvement through regular practice evaluation and ongoing professional development, which includes Paediatric First Aid training.

Sunbeams Day Nursery was also the first establishment in Bristol and South Gloucestershire to achieve Accredited Early Years Nutrition Partnership Status. They encourage prospective families to book a tour to experience the nursery and address any questions or concerns.

Our ethos

Sunbeams Day Nursery's core philosophy, "Love, Laugh & Learn," is focused on cultivating happy, healthy, curious, social, and self-assured individuals by providing personalised care in a welcoming, home-like setting. They are committed to fostering an environment where children can thrive as confident and eager learners.

What it's like

Children thrive at this very welcoming nursery, engaging enthusiastically in play with caring staff. They develop lovely relationships with staff and friends, showing positive attitudes towards learning and independence in a calm and safe environment. Children access a variety of inviting resources that help them develop and make good progress.

Family-ownedAccredited Early Years Nutrition Partnership StatusStaff paediatric first aid trained

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Breakfast Club: 7.30am – 8.00am; Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 6.00pm; Bank Holidays: Closed

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1999

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunbeams Day Nursery

Last inspected 11 July 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this very welcoming nursery, engaging enthusiastically in play with caring staff. They develop lovely relationships with staff and friends, showing positive attitudes towards learning and independence in a calm and safe environment. Children access a variety of inviting resources that help them develop and make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff feel supported by a highly effective, caring management team.
  • Children have many opportunities to learn mathematical concepts and hear mathematical words throughout the day.
  • Babies are encouraged to be inquisitive and curious, with attentive staff and exciting resources.
  • The setting has great links with the local community and specialist teams.
  • Children have great opportunities to develop their communication and language skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1further improve partnership with parents to support children's learning at home.
Inspection #10218621 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents love the nursery. They say the low staff turnover makes them feel confident that staff know their children and families well.

They feel listened to, with any concerns they may have quickly addressed by the strong management team.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting has great links with specialist teams such as health visitors and speech and language therapists to get extra support for children when needed. Any gaps in children's learning are addressed and all children are making good progress.

Outdoor space

Children who learn best outside have many opportunities to learn. For example, children often have free access to the outside play area, where they can build, ride on wheeled toys, climb and draw.

Parent Reviews of Sunbeams Day Nursery

5.0
(31)
Lauren Peters
8 months ago

My eldest went to - and my youngest is currently attending - Sunbeams and we couldn't recommend the setting enough. Both boys have been so happy there. The staff are brilliant - kind, nurturing and genuinely care about the kids. They very much feel like an extension of our family. My youngest has a few allergies; they have taken it all seriously. I trust the team to administer medication when needed and based on their own judgements. When my eldest transitioned to school, he found it so easy, as he was so well prepared. A brilliant place!

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Sofi Brown
8 months ago

Our little boy has been going to Sunbeams for a year now and he loves it! The staff are lovely and do such an amazing job of building relationships with the children. The nursery is extremely clean and tidy and with great facilities. We are so happy we found this place and would recommend to anyone.

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Y D
8 months ago

Such a fantastic nursery! We viewed many in our search for the right nursery for our twins. From the moment we had the tour we knew it was the right place, and since starting the team has gone above and beyond to help them settle, trying different method to help them nap whilst trying to stick to our at home schedule and updating everything on the app which is incredibly helpful with bedtime. They eat well at nursery and I was pleased that the offering is healthy homemade meals that they would get at home, even trying new things too. They are so happy there and it’s testament to the care they get from everyone there! Thank you.

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Joanna Mahoney
11 months ago

My 2 daughters go to sunbeams, my 1st started 2 years ago. I am so glad I chose this nursery. One of my daughters have additional needs and they are so proactive and advocate for her brilliantly. They are also always keen to undertake additional training in their own time. For both of my girls I have found: Staff communicate with us regularly and honestly Consider the individual needs of the children Are quickly able to bond and comfort them Focus on areas of development in a consistent and mindful way Amazingly, both of my girls love attending nursery - we have even found one of them are reluctant to leave!!

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Sarah Fletcher
9 months ago

Both of my children attended Sunbeams, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The team is wonderfully supportive and worked closely with us to create a warm, nurturing environment where my kids could thrive. We are truly grateful for their dedication and hard work.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2009

  • August 2022Good
  • September 2016Outstanding
  • July 2013Good
  • December 2010Good
  • September 2009Good

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