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His teacher was Megan and she has done some amazing work with him in a very short time, in my mind she is a hero. My son has complete been transformed well beyond my expectations and can not only talk in normal sentences but knows things that I didn't even realize he knew. The team here are absolutely brilliant and always go the extra mile, I salute you all.", "datePublished": "2024-07-23T07:30:18.826184Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Laura D" }, "reviewBody": "Very good pre school. My child has been attending for 6 months and his speech has come along really well. He loves going in every day and the staff are all very friendly. My only gripe is the drop off when he started at 9.30am, the waiting area was very busy and parents allow children to run wild. 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Sunny Corner Preschool # Sunny Corner Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Buckland Community Hall, Roosevelt Road, Dover, CT16 2BT · Kent Number of places 38 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Kent 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 Sunny Corner Pre-School, located in Dover, offers a nurturing and engaging environment where children are encouraged to learn through hands-on play and exploration. The preschool values the happiness and well-being of each child, aiming to foster their growth and discovery at their individual pace. They prioritise openness and transparency, sharing their policies to ensure children's safety and development. The team welcomes inquiries from prospective families, inviting them to visit in person or connect via phone, email, or social media. Sunny Corner Pre-School is committed to creating a special place where every child can thrive and shine. Our ethos Sunny Corner Pre-School encourages children to learn through hands-on play and exploration, valuing happiness and well-being to foster individual growth and discovery. They are committed to creating a special place where every child can thrive and shine. What it's like The provider and staff work closely with children and their families, establishing effective settling-in procedures that support each child's unique needs and interests. Children become familiar with daily routines, form close relationships with staff, feel safe, and confidently ask for help when needed. Children's behaviour is appropriate for their stage of development, and staff help them learn about feelings, manage emotions, and develop social skills through consistent strategies and praise. Nurturing Environment Play-based Learning Child-centred Approach ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](http://www.sunnycorner.org.uk/contact-us.html) ## Key facts Opening hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9am to 3.30pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunny Corner Preschool Last inspected 6 November 2024 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 The provider and staff work closely with children and their families, establishing effective settling-in procedures that support each child's unique needs and interests. Children become familiar with daily routines, form close relationships with staff, feel safe, and confidently ask for help when needed. Children's behaviour is appropriate for their stage of development, and staff help them learn about feelings, manage emotions, and develop social skills through consistent strategies and praise. Inspector highlights - The provider and staff work closely with children and their families, establishing very effective settling-in procedures. - Children's behaviour is appropriate for their stage of development, and staff help them to learn about how they are feeling and manage their emotions. - The curriculum staff plan focuses on the children's interests and next steps in learning. - Communication and language development are a high priority at the pre-school. - Parent partnerships are a particular strength at the pre-school. Areas to develop - 1 review and improve the organisation of the learning environment so that children remain focused in their learning - 2 strengthen staff's understanding of the curriculum intent so that teaching consistently focuses on what they want children to learn. Inspection #10363853 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263232) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunny Corner Preschool Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10363853 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263232)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY347653) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.sunnycorner.org.uk/) Buckland Community Hall, Roosevelt Road, Dover, CT16 2BT [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.29527/51.14286/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Dover - [Day nurseries in Dover](/search?q=Dover) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunny-corner-preschool-ct16-2bt-ey347653) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The provider and staff work very closely with parents, staff and other professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive the support they need. Staff work alongside external agencies and parents to plan and implement targets to help children reach the potential they are capable of. The provider has made good use of additional funding to support and enhance children's physical skills, for instance, purchasing climbing and balancing resources to help build children's confidence and support them to take managed risks in their play. Outdoor space The provider has made good use of additional funding to support and enhance children's physical skills. For instance, they have purchased climbing and balancing resources to help to build children's confidence and support them to take managed risks in their play. ## Parent Reviews of Sunny Corner Preschool 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVzvBKy6ez5CY3Nz3QE8LcGBXuG2viSGtQ80QpsEG-3ZZOMmhR7=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) David Couchman a year ago My son has just left this nursery to go on to big school, he suffers from autism and could barely speak with him also being a lock down baby. His teacher was Megan and she has done some amazing work with him in a very short time, in my mind she is a hero. My son has complete been transformed well beyond my expectations and can not only talk in normal sentences but knows things that I didn't even realize he knew. The team here are absolutely brilliant and always go the extra mile, I salute you all. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNidVB2aWxBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47debac36df191c9:0x8fad26599856ac98) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXB9Um1qeDxvfofVYSe7FFlv-AbyEmIdvGIQFAPbZIyzVi8AtWNIw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Laura D 7 years ago Very good pre school. My child has been attending for 6 months and his speech has come along really well. He loves going in every day and the staff are all very friendly. My only gripe is the drop off when he started at 9.30am, the waiting area was very busy and parents allow children to run wild. We go in early so it's a nice drop off [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNROXM2eHZRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47debac36df191c9:0x8fad26599856ac98) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUWKEUKb7sAOPV7ncP-ACfWlsGV0oSrITr0vm-_Gkg4L9NzcEUb=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chelsie96 7 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNJbktDT0NBEAE!2m1!1s0x47debac36df191c9:0x8fad26599856ac98) Reviews from Google for Sunny Corner Preschool. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10352973284644400280&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2012 - November 2024 Good - January 2019 Good - December 2015 Good - July 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunny Corner Preschool ### What is the staff make-up at Sunny Corner Preschool? ### How does Sunny Corner Preschool support children with SEND? ### Contact details for Sunny Corner Preschool? ### How did Sunny Corner Preschool do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Open hours at Sunny Corner Preschool? ### What curriculum approach does Sunny Corner Preschool use? ### Is Sunny Corner Preschool suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Dover Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunny Corner Preschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Discovery Nursery @ Crabble Hill Dover · CT17 0RX ](/nursery/discovery-nursery-ltd-crabble-hill-ct17-0rx-2716677) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kid Ease Dover Buckland Dover · CT16 2BJ 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kid-ease-dover-buckland-ct16-2bj-ey286476) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Choochoos Day Nursery Dover · CT17 0QD 4.7(9 reviews) ](/nursery/choochoos-day-nursery-ct17-0qd-2629641) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Kingdom Preschool Dover · CT16 2JX 4.6(39 reviews) ](/nursery/kingdom-preschool-ct16-2jx-ey495022) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kaleidascope Childcare Dover · CT16 2LH ](/nursery/kaleidascope-childcare-ct16-2lh-ey312272) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Happy Feet Nursery Dover · CT17 0DD ](/nursery/happy-feet-nursery-ct17-0dd-ey556968) [See all nurseries in Dover →](/search?q=Dover) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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