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Sunnyside Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
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4.8(5 parent reviews) ·93a Marsh Road, LUTON, LU3 2QG · Luton
Number of places
42 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Luton

About this day nursery

Sunnyside Nursery, established in August 2011, offers over a decade of dedication to early childhood education. As a small, privately operated facility, Sunnyside values the significance of selecting the right nursery and strives to create a nurturing and supportive environment.

The nursery focuses on building a strong foundation for early learning, fostering growth and development through purposeful play. Their team comprises experienced professionals chosen for both their qualifications and their ability to care for and educate children to their fullest potential.

Sunnyside Nursery received an "Ofsted Good" rating in 2020, and their team is committed to ongoing professional development. The nursery aims to provide a welcoming and informative online experience, encouraging prospective parents to reach out with any questions.

Our ethos

Sunnyside Nursery focuses on building a strong foundation for early learning and fosters growth and development through purposeful play. They strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment provided by experienced professionals.

What it's like

Children are happy, curious and motivated to learn, forming secure attachments with staff. Leaders place communication and language at the heart of the curriculum, helping children to develop confidence in conversation and vocabulary. Staff use routines to promote children's confidence and self-care, fostering independence and positive attitudes towards learning.

Established 2011Ofsted Rated GoodPrivately run

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, term time only, from 8.30am to 3pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunnyside Nursery

Last inspected 18 September 2025 · Lisa Woo

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 are happy, curious and motivated to learn, forming secure attachments with staff. Leaders place communication and language at the heart of the curriculum, helping children to develop confidence in conversation and vocabulary. Staff use routines to promote children's confidence and self-care, fostering independence and positive attitudes towards learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff know children well and identify barriers to learning.
  • Leaders invest in staff's development through coaching, mentoring and peer observations.
  • Staff help children to develop a love of reading.
  • Children have opportunities to develop their small muscle skills.
  • Staff understand how children develop and learn, making accurate assessments and seeking external guidance when required.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff review routine times for babies so they are consistently secure and promote even more meaningful learning
  • 2work even more closely with parents to promote continuity in children's learning between nursery and home.
Inspection #10408277 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

trusted part of their child's development

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff understand how children develop and learn. They make accurate assessments of children and use this information to identify any emerging needs. Staff identify appropriate next steps in learning. They seek external guidance from professionals where required.

Outdoor space

Leaders use additional funding to enhance physical development. For example, children access targeted resources that strengthen balance and coordination. Staff support children to count each other accurately when moving between the garden and playroom.

Parent Reviews of Sunnyside Nursery

4.8
(5)
Hiraa Ali
8 years ago

Excellent nursery, my eldest went here initially, any concerns we had they always made sure they accommodated us. It was very reassuring to see and know they would take there time to listen us. They take each child very seriously and help the individuals needs. I found if i had any needs for my child, they would address it. We ended up send all our kids here lol Staff are well trained and very friendly and polite with parents and children.

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Imran Ali
a year ago

Brilliant nursery which helped my son be his best self and bring out his character

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Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • September 2025Good
  • January 2020Good
  • March 2016Good
  • November 2012Requires improvement
  • February 2012Good

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