Sunnyside Childcare

About this day nursery

Sunnyside Childcare in Bradford, established in 2022, is a welcoming term-time childcare setting for children aged 1 to 3 years. Open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, the nursery provides a secure and nurturing environment where children happily settle and feel safe, benefiting from warm greetings and high expectations from staff.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 7th November 2022, rated Sunnyside Childcare as 'Good' in all areas, reflecting the effective provision here. " The curriculum places a strong emphasis on personal, social, and emotional development, with activities designed to help children recognise and express their feelings and emotions.

Independence is fostered through encouraging children to make choices and manage simple tasks like putting on their own coats. The nursery supports the development of fine motor skills through engaging activities such as manipulating play dough and exploring textures with shaving foam, which also aids early writing skills.

While children enjoy good opportunities for outdoor exercise and fresh air, the nursery is working to enhance its outdoor curriculum with more activities focused on developing large-muscle skills, such as climbing and balancing. Staff at Sunnyside Childcare are dedicated to supporting communication and language development, patiently repeating words and encouraging conversations.

They carefully observe and assess children's progress, using individual next steps and interests to plan an age-appropriate curriculum, though they are refining some areas to ensure activities are not overly challenging for younger children. The nursery provides a rich variety of age-appropriate resources, many at child height to promote choice and independence.

Parents are kept well-informed about their child's development and routines through regular communication, including diary sheets and electronic updates, and are offered resources like activity packs and books to support learning at home.

What it's like

Children arrive happily and settle quickly, feeling safe and secure due to warm greetings from staff who have high expectations. Children behave well, learning to take turns and about "kind hands", while also learning about feelings and emotions to enhance their personal, social, and emotional development. They also develop independence and fine motor skills through various activities, making good progress from their starting points.

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