Staff
Management team includes Nicola Springett (Assistant Nursery Director), Emma Clark (Assistant Manager), and Sarah Bryan (Assistant Manager), alongside Nursery Director Julie Starns (based at Langley but works closely with Harrietsham team).
Sunrise Day Nursery in Harrietsham
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2022)
Number of places
26 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Kent
About this day nursery
Sunrise Day Nursery at Harrietsham operates from a charming, refurbished old station master's house, welcoming up to 36 children since September 2011. The nursery prides itself on offering modern facilities while maintaining a comforting 'home-from-home' atmosphere.
The setting is thoughtfully arranged across two floors, with a dedicated baby room downstairs catering to up to 6 infants aged 6 months to 2 years. Upstairs, three rooms are designed for 2-3 year olds, and a brand-new mobile classroom serves as a preschool room for up to 10 children aged 3 and above, conveniently located next to the outdoor play area.
The nursery boasts extensive outdoor space, including paved and artificial grass areas suitable for all-weather play for different age groups. Furthermore, direct access to a public footpath allows for local exploration.
Security is a priority, with parent-allocated parking, a CCTV entry system, and site-wide CCTV cameras. Meals are a key focus, with healthy, balanced, and nutritionally analysed lunches provided by Zebedees, known for their fresh ingredients appealing to young children.
Snacks and teas are prepared in-house, and weekly menus are shared with parents each term. The Harrietsham nursery is managed by Assistant Nursery Director Nicola Springett, supported by Assistant Managers Emma Clark and Sarah Bryan, working closely with the Langley setting's management team to ensure consistent quality and adherence to the Sunrise ethos.
What it's like
Staff are actively involved in children's learning. Children arrive eager and motivated for a day of exciting and stimulating activities and have formed secure and loving relationships with the well-qualified and inspirational staff. Children demonstrate excellent independence skills and confidence, and build up their skills over time to become competent and capable learners.
Home-from-home environmentExtensive outdoor spaceCCTV security systemNutritionally balanced meals
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.
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Food
Lunches supplied by Zebedees; snacks and teas prepared in-house.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm
Age range
6 months to 3+ years
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Sunrise Day Nursery
Last inspected 31 January 2022 · Alison Martin
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Staff are actively involved in children's learning. Children arrive eager and motivated for a day of exciting and stimulating activities and have formed secure and loving relationships with the well-qualified and inspirational staff. Children demonstrate excellent independence skills and confidence, and build up their skills over time to become competent and capable learners.
Inspector highlights
- Staff and children benefit from strong and successful leadership. The owner and manager are informed and knowledgeable. They seek the views of staff, children and parents to precisely evaluate their provision.
- All staff plan an extremely well-sequenced and broad curriculum. This is based on an accurate understanding of the needs of the children.
- Children demonstrate excellent language skills. Staff model exceptional speaking skills and encourage children to listen carefully.
- Children love books and storytelling. Staff use familiar stories to extend other areas of learning.
- Children's physical skills are supported extremely well. Children confidently ride, run, crawl and climb in the well-designed outdoor space.
Inspection #10108783 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
One parent sums up their experience by explaining how the staff 'excel' in supporting children.
This is echoed by others, who recognise staff's professionalism and knowledge.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff expertly and consistently extend children's learning, including those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children's physical skills are supported extremely well. Children confidently ride, run, crawl and climb in the well-designed outdoor space. They challenge their abilities as they design and build, using large blocks, planks and tyres.
Inspection history
Date: October 2011
- January 2022Outstanding
- April 2015Outstanding
- October 2011Good
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