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Sunny Days Nursery # Sunny Days Nursery in Redruth Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2023) · St. Day & Carharrack Community School, Burnwithian, Redruth, TR16 5LG · Cornwall Number of places 37 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2023 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sunny Days Nursery, situated in Redruth, TR16 5LG, is a community-led nursery and pre-school established in 1982. It offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years, operating 50 weeks a year from 8am to 5:30pm (nursery room) and 8:30am to 3:30pm (pre-school room), striving to provide flexibility for parents. The nursery prides itself on its experienced staff who create a healthy, happy, and stimulating environment, encouraging each child's individuality and creativity. Each child is allocated a key person to ensure personalised care and progress. Sunny Days Nursery is committed to fostering positive social relationships among children and adults within its setting and the wider community, working alongside parents to meet family needs. The nursery was rated outstanding in its 2017 Ofsted report and prioritises a child-centred approach to build self-confidence and creativity. Our ethos We pledge that all children under our care will be in a happy, healthy, and stimulating environment that is also safe and secure. We will provide a dedicated approach that is child-centred whilst encouraging each child to expand their own level of self-confidence, creativity, and individuality. We also pledge to keep them feeling happy, relaxed, and safe. Within our setting, we encourage and enable the children to develop positive social relationships with the adults, other children, and the community as a whole. What it's like Staff warmly welcome the children into the nursery, showing interest in how they are. The staff form strong attachments with the children. There is a broad curriculum, which includes learning about the community and plenty of opportunities for physical play outdoors. The environment is interesting, and the children confidently explore. Community-led Child-centred approach Experienced staff Outstanding Ofsted rating (2017) Flexible sessions ## Pricing & funding Fees are calculated on an hourly basis according to the child's age, with different rates for under twos, two-to-three year olds, and children aged three and over. Charges are only applied for the sessions booked. Meals and snacks are billed separately as additional fees. Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Charges are only applied for the sessions booked. - Lunch is billed as an additional daily fee. - Breakfast Club and snacks are charged separately. ## Key facts Session types Morning session (8:30am-11:30am), Afternoon session (12:30pm-3:30pm), All day (9:00am-3:00pm), Wrap-around sessions (30-minute increments from 8am-8:30am) Opening hours Nursery: 8am-5:30pm; Pre-school: 8:30am-3:30pm Age range 0-4 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunny Days Nursery Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10264472 Lead inspector Sharon Elliott Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212936)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102860) 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 ](https://www.sunnydaysnursery.org.uk) St. Day & Carharrack Community School, Burnwithian, Redruth, TR16 5LG Opening hours Nursery: 8am-5:30pm; Pre-school: 8:30am-3:30pm [© 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#/-5.18383/50.23555/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Redruth - [Day nurseries in Redruth](/search?q=Redruth) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunny-days-nursery-tr16-5lg-102860) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunny Days Nursery Last inspected 27 February 2023 · Sharon Elliott 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 Staff warmly welcome the children into the nursery, showing interest in how they are. The staff form strong attachments with the children. There is a broad curriculum, which includes learning about the community and plenty of opportunities for physical play outdoors. The environment is interesting, and the children confidently explore. Inspector highlights - The curriculum has a focus on developing communication and language. - Staff promote children's imagination and role play. - Children enjoy reading a variety of books. - The staff promote children's personal independence skills. - There are lots of opportunities for making marks. Areas to develop - 1 enhance adult-led activities to provide more challenge for the most-able children - 2 develop the key-person role so that staff are sharing information with parents about their key children's identified next steps. Inspection #10264472 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50212936) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The staff support children undergoing assessment for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work in partnership with parents to develop plans so that these children make progress. When children with SEND transition to school, the staff have meetings with the school to discuss the communication needs of those children. Outdoor space There are plenty of opportunities for physical play outdoors. Children practise balancing on tyres and planks. Staff give children support and encouragement when needed. Children learn about risks, climbing on play equipment and going down the slide, talking about making sure no one is at the bottom, keeping themselves and others safe. Inspection history Date: January 2005 - March 2023 Good - February 2023 Good - July 2017 Outstanding - June 2017 Outstanding - February 2014 Good - January 2014 Good - April 2010 Good - December 2009 Good - October 2009 Good - September 2009 Good - October 2007 Good - November 2006 Inadequate - January 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunny Days Nursery ### What is the age range at Sunny Days Nursery? ### What outdoor activities are available at Sunny Days Nursery? ### How can Sunny Days Nursery be contacted? ### When was Sunny Days Nursery established? ### How does Sunny Days Nursery support children with SEND? ## About the setting Sunny Days Nursery is a committee-run group that registered in January 1991. It operates from a purpose-built nursery, with the addition of one classroom, in St Day and Carharrack Community School, near Redruth in Cornwall. It opens each weekday from 8am until 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two-, three- and four-year-old children. There are 11 members of staff. The manager holds an early years qualification at level 4 and nine staff are qualified at level 3. URN 102860 Registered person Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-School Committee Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Outstanding ## Nearby day nurseries in Redruth Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunny Days Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.1 mi ### Red River Kindergarten Redruth · TR16 5AU ](/nursery/red-river-kindergarten-tr16-5au-2563299) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Lowen Harts Day Nursery Redruth · TR15 2ER 5.0(17 reviews) ](/nursery/lowen-harts-day-nursery-tr15-2er-ey477708) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### Stepping Stones Pre-School Truro · TR4 8LP ](/nursery/stepping-stones-pre-school-tr4-8lp-102874) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### Naturally Learning Redruth Redruth · TR15 2QE ](/nursery/naturally-learning-redruth-tr15-2qe-2776152) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 mi ### Flying Start Nursery - Redruth Redruth · TR15 1NA ](/nursery/flying-start-nursery-redruth-tr15-1na-ey426302) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.1 mi ### Naturally Learning Blackwater Truro · TR4 8EY ](/nursery/naturally-learning-blackwater-tr4-8ey-2681858) [See all nurseries in Redruth →](/search?q=Redruth) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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