--- title: "Sunbeams Day Nursery, Mitcheldean | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-nursery-gl17-0bs-101586 description: "Sunbeams Day Nursery in Mitcheldean — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Sunbeams Day Nursery in Mitcheldean Ofsted: Good (Nov 2023) · Hawkers Hill, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BS · Gloucestershire Number of places 68 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2023 Local authority Gloucestershire ## About this day nursery Sunbeams Day Nursery, established in 1997, operates from a charming Victorian primary school building in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire. Catering to children aged 18 months to five years, the day nursery offers both full-time and part-time childcare options designed to support families' varying needs. They are committed to providing a safe, secure, and homely environment where children can flourish through play-based learning. The nursery is registered with OFSTED and actively participates in various government childcare funding schemes. Sunbeams boasts two specialised rooms, 'Busy Bees' and 'Learning Ladybirds,' tailored for different age groups within their developmental range. Emphasising a nurturing approach, the nursery prioritises creating an atmosphere where every child feels comfortable and can engage in enriching experiences. They also offer flexible contract options, including term-time and full-time contracts with pro-rata holiday arrangements. Meals are freshly prepared on-site, adhering to early years nutritional guidelines, ensuring balanced and healthy food for the children. Additionally, the nursery charges a consumables fee to cover essential items and activities that enhance the children's daily care and learning, with an option for parents to opt out and provide these items themselves if preferred. Our ethos Our aim is to provide a safe, secure, homely environment for all children and to help them develop by learning through play. What it's like Children develop well in this friendly, fun nursery. The manager, who is the owner, and her team know what they want children to learn and how they plan to teach. Children enjoy a wide range of experiences indoors and out, which help develop their skills and abilities. Play-based learning Freshly prepared meals Victorian school building Flexible contracts Consumables fee for enriching activities ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated using a standard hourly rate. Additional charges apply for a freshly prepared lunch and a tiered daily consumables fee, which covers food, activities, and non-food items depending on the length of the session. Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A standard consumables fee of £5 per day applies for longer sessions. - The consumables fee is reduced to £3 for sessions lasting 4 hours and under. - Freshly prepared lunch is available for an additional daily charge of £2.50. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday Age range 18 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full time, Part time Food Freshly prepared lunch daily on-site Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunbeams Day Nursery Last inspected 14 November 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 Inspector highlights - Children develop well in a friendly, fun nursery. - Staff have close relationships with children and toddlers and are attentive to their individual needs. - There is a clear focus on language for speaking and developing children's confidence. - Relationships with parents are effective. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff support to continuously develop their knowledge and skills to provide more challenge and encourage children's best possible progress in their learning. Inspection #10307825 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50236398) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the support, guidance and communication they have with the nursery team. > Parents say staff are approachable and nothing is too much trouble. > They say their children are much more sociable since coming to nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. The manager works with her team to accurately identify children's needs. The staff team work well with parents and external agencies to plan the right support. Staff review children's targets regularly. As a result, children progress well. Outdoor space Children enjoy a wide range of experiences indoors and out, which help develop their skills and abilities. For example, children use 'money' and tills in the outside 'post office'. They talk together about posting letters to a birthday party. Children show excitement as they discuss with staff how to build and topple large towers made with the crates in the garden. Inspection history Date: June 2009 - December 2023 Good - November 2023 Good - April 2018 Good - March 2018 Good - May 2017 Requires improvement - April 2015 Good - March 2015 Good - November 2014 Inadequate - October 2014 Inadequate - July 2009 Good - June 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunbeams Day Nursery ### What is Sunbeams Day Nursery working on improving? ### When was Sunbeams Day Nursery established? ### What are the opening hours at Sunbeams Day Nursery? ### How is the staff team at Sunbeams Day Nursery described? ### Which area does Sunbeams Day Nursery serve? ### How can Sunbeams Day Nursery be contacted? ## About the setting Sunbeams Day Nursery registered in 2001. It is located in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. There are 13 members of staff working directly with the children, with varying qualification levels. The nursery receives funding for the provision of early years education for children aged two, three and four years. URN 101586 Registered person Hale, Sharon Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Mitcheldean Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunbeams Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Mitcheldean Early Learners Mitcheldean · GL17 0JS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mitcheldean-early-learners-gl17-0js-ey421923 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Mia Rose Nursery Mitcheldean Mitcheldean · GL17 0DD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mia-rose-nursery-mitcheldean-gl17-0dd-2564808 - Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Bo-Peeps Day Nursery Cinderford · GL14 2PH 2.4(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bo-peeps-day-nursery-gl14-2ph-ey369325 See all nurseries in Mitcheldean →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Mitcheldean ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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