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[East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Sunny Days Preschool Nursery # Sunny Days Preschool Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · 109a Derby Road, RIPLEY, DE5 3HT · Derbyshire Number of places 34 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Derbyshire 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 Days Preschool Nursery Ltd provides childcare and education for children aged 2 to 5 years. The nursery focuses on a play-based learning approach, adapting activities to children's interests and developmental stages. Their team of qualified staff creates engaging indoor and outdoor environments. The nursery accepts government funding for both 15 and 30 hours, as well as private payments and extended days. They offer dedicated areas for 2-year-olds and for children aged 3 and above. The setting operates during term time and also runs a holiday club. Additional services include a breakfast club and lunch club. Sunny Days Preschool Nursery is committed to inclusion and has a skilled Special Educational Needs (SEN) team, with two Level 3 SENCOs, Maya and Jo, who provide tailored support and work with parents to create an environment that meets each child's unique needs. They also facilitate referrals to other professionals and assist with applications for additional funding. Our ethos Sunny Days Preschool Nursery Ltd focuses on a play-based learning approach, adapting activities to children's interests and developmental stages. They are committed to inclusion and have a skilled Special Educational Needs (SEN) team who provide tailored support and work with parents to create an environment that meets each child's unique needs. What it's like Leaders and managers have designed an ambitious curriculum for all children, where staff focus on the children's needs and interests. The setting is inclusive and the support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong and consistent across the setting. Children develop a positive bond with staff and feel safe. Play-based learning SEN support Holiday club Breakfast & lunch clubs ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers holiday club provision during the summer holidays. Fees are charged at a flat rate for a six-hour session. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Holiday club is available during the summer holidays. - Sessions are booked in six-hour blocks. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 6pm (term time) Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Breakfast club, Lunch club, Holiday club ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunny Days Preschool Nursery Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10399348 Lead inspector Amy Johnson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279059)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478092) 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 [ Visit website ](https://www.sunnydayspreschoolnurseryripleyandcrich.com/) 109a Derby Road, RIPLEY, DE5 3HT [© 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#/-1.40488/53.04299/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near RIPLEY - [Day nurseries in RIPLEY](/search?q=RIPLEY) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunny-days-preschool-nursery-ltd-de5-3ht-ey478092) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunny Days Preschool Nursery Last inspected 9 May 2025 · Amy Johnson 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 Leaders and managers have designed an ambitious curriculum for all children, where staff focus on the children's needs and interests. The setting is inclusive and the support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong and consistent across the setting. Children develop a positive bond with staff and feel safe. Inspector highlights - Leaders and managers are clear on what they would like children to learn, do and understand. - Staff support and encourage children's personal development effectively. - Leaders and managers implement high expectations for behaviour. - Leaders and managers focus on developing children's communication and language. - Leaders and managers work effectively with a range of other agencies to support children, especially those with SEND. Areas to develop - 1 provide more targeted professional development support for staff so that they consistently extend children's learning - 2 improve the sharing of information with parents and carers to ensure they can support children's learning at home. Inspection #10399348 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279059) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Sunny days is like a family nursery Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The setting is inclusive and the support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong and consistent across the setting. Leaders and managers work effectively with a range of other agencies to support children, especially those with SEND. The special educational needs coordinators liaise regularly with parents and outside professionals to provide for each child's needs. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Sunny Days Preschool Nursery 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXQYXnVZNPCjtIeNjWL65nX1v0MQNr05G-MKG0UvQUyB6_fUD4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Vanessa Dye a year ago I can definitely vouch for this pre school my granddaughter has absolutely thrived here. She moves up to school in September and it has done wonders to get her to where she is now. We have seen so many advances in her since she first started coming. Thank you to all the staff that have helped her to be able to become the wonderful little girl that she is! 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