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All of the staff are warm, kind and friendly. They put so much effort into activities for the children inside and daily walks in the buggy.\nOur son has Cystic Fibrosis and needs additional support but they have gone above and beyond to cater for him, helping put us at ease and ensuring that he is included.\nHe has the best time and he has learnt so much since joining. I can't say enough good things about this place and I'm so pleased we sent him here", "datePublished": "2025-08-26T13:46:58.299650427Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "J F" }, "reviewBody": "My little girl has been going here for just over a month and she is really enjoying it. 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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket # Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2022) · 3.7 (6 parent reviews) · 12 Bury Street, STOWMARKET, IP14 1HA · Suffolk Number of places 44 places Age range 0–2 yrs Last inspected Dec 2022 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket, established in 2020, operates as an all-year childcare setting, welcoming children aged 0-2 years. 30pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery prides itself on its warm and friendly staff who foster strong attachments with the children. The calming learning environment supports the development of good listening and attention skills, with children frequently engaging in discussions with staff and peers. The setting received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 01/12/2022. Teaching is meaningful, and learning environments are thoughtfully resourced to promote all areas of learning. Staff build effective partnerships with parents to understand children's individual interests and learning styles, leading to motivated learners who make good progress. Communication and language are prioritised, with staff introducing new vocabulary and supporting children's speech development. Though lacking an outdoor garden, the nursery has created a woodland-themed room with natural resources for indoor outdoor activities. Physical skills are also developed through regular trips to the park. The management team works collaboratively and efficiently, with regular training ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning and development. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery and are greeted by warm and friendly staff, fostering strong attachments and promoting independence. The learning environment is calming, allowing children to develop good listening and attention skills. Strong attachments with children Polite and well-mannered children Meaningful teaching Beautifully resourced environments Prioritised communication and language Love of reading fostered reading ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket Inspection date Dec 2022 Inspection no. 10249183 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204070)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2592548) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunhill-early-years-stowmarket-ip14-1ha-2592548) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket Last inspected 1 December 2022 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 Children arrive at the nursery and are greeted by warm and friendly staff, fostering strong attachments and promoting independence. The learning environment is calming, allowing children to develop good listening and attention skills. Inspector highlights - Staff foster strong and positive attachments with children. - Children are extremely polite and well mannered. - Teaching is meaningful and learning environments are beautifully resourced. - Communication and language are prioritised, and staff introduce new vocabulary. - Children develop a love of reading as staff enthusiastically read to them. Areas to develop - 1 monitor staff practice to ensure all children are consistently challenged to make even more progress in their learning - 2 review and improve the organisation of mealtimes, so that the needs of all children are considered and the length of time children spend waiting is reduced. Inspection #10249183 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50204070) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The management team works collaboratively and efficiently. Managers are reflective and attend regular training to continuously improve outcomes for children. As a result, all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are making good progress in their learning and development. Outdoor space Despite there not being an outdoor garden, the provider has created a woodland-themed room with natural resources to provide outdoor activities inside. Children develop physical skills, such as running and jumping, as they go on regular trips to the park. ## Parent Reviews of Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket 3.7 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXntYZKtfBMao9IwqELzIigJHYmJW4ovqNOGipkGmXxRxEcmq4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lauren Thorpe 8 months ago I can honestly say this nursery is amazing! All of the staff are warm, kind and friendly. They put so much effort into activities for the children inside and daily walks in the buggy. Our son has Cystic Fibrosis and needs additional support but they have gone above and beyond to cater for him, helping put us at ease and ensuring that he is included. He has the best time and he has learnt so much since joining. I can't say enough good things about this place and I'm so pleased we sent him here [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ORWREUkRkMDR0TjNabVpGVnNkWEJIVVhsYVZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9bab562eaab89:0xb99ca0388237b4d9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJfh1T6p5_28mzOIAG01-Q7d89QdwP74qSUOXcveUEnFPPfZA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) J F a year ago My little girl has been going here for just over a month and she is really enjoying it. Staff are all lovely and go the extra mile for your children, lovely nursery! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3c3B5cjFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9bab562eaab89:0xb99ca0388237b4d9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUzeOstElDuuL6rrHh7gQnjejhaYgE5LT_nOP2mDtnQWnCMX6Bwyw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Kat Smee a year ago Both my children have flourished here. Staff are caring and go above and beyond to give the children rich learning activities. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfeExIbV9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9bab562eaab89:0xb99ca0388237b4d9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWe4i267FQif4CNtWkUKIzfrjXAufQfeNkijqjSm77FTvAUBPSC=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Travis Prince a year ago Just went for a veiwing here and it was truly awful. Firstly a lady slipped over. Sand everywhere, pencils on floor, and the lady i spoke to could not communicate if 0 stars was possible i would put that [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYcDRHWTB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9bab562eaab89:0xb99ca0388237b4d9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI5igLUZfED1w3euveqX6Vi42YtdFlU1xDuQ-lHxwCSzKZHlQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Holly Sinnett a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMLXBURUVnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9bab562eaab89:0xb99ca0388237b4d9) Reviews from Google for Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13374741157946832089&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2022 - January 2023 Good - December 2022 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket ### Which funding entitlements does Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket accept? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### What is the address of Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### When is Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket open? ### How many places does Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket have? ## Nearby day nurseries in STOWMARKET Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunhill Early Years Stowmarket. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Poppy's Children's Nursery Stowmarket · IP14 1NG ](/nursery/poppy-s-children-s-nursery-ip14-1ng-ey279713) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Sunhill Early Learning Stowmarket Stowmarket · IP14 1RQ 3.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/sunhill-early-learning-stowmarket-ip14-1rq-2592439) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bunnies Daycare Stowmarket · IP14 2EF ](/nursery/bunnies-daycare-ip14-2ef-ey313941) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Buttercups Children's Nursery Stowmarket · IP14 2PN ](/nursery/buttercups-children-s-nursery-ip14-2pn-ey536054) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Woodlands (CIO) Stowmarket · IP14 2BZ ](/nursery/woodlands-cio-ip14-2bz-2684814) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Stowmarket Stowmarket · IP14 5GZ 4.3(11 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-stowmarket-ip14-5gz-ey137300) [See all nurseries in STOWMARKET →](/search?q=STOWMARKET) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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