--- title: "Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery in Hornchurch — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The location is on a quiet road.\nThe fees are very reasonable and the level of experience and care from the staff is fantastic.\n\nI would highly recommend this nursery.", "datePublished": "2023-11-03T23:13:48.296154Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-and-smiles-day-nursery-rm12-4an-2727006#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "London", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=London" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-and-smiles-day-nursery-rm12-4an-2727006" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-and-smiles-day-nursery-rm12-4an-2727006#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery classified by Ofsted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is classified as childcare on non-domestic premises and operates as full day care for children aged 1 to 4." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the fees at Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Fees are listed on request." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the address of Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "30 Dorian Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AN." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Open hours at Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery opens from 7.30 am to 6 pm and operates all year round, with bank holidays closed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery Ofsted registered?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. 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Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery # Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 30 Dorian Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AN · Havering Number of places 18 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Havering 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 Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery provides a nurturing environment for children in Hornchurch, RM12 4AN. Parents can find various admission forms and detailed fee schedules on their website, ensuring transparency and ease of access for registration. The nursery encourages visits for prospective families to experience their setting firsthand and offers convenient contact options, including email, phone, and WhatsApp. Open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, the nursery operates throughout the year, closing only on Bank Holidays. They are dedicated to supporting families through the admissions process, making available all necessary documentation like registration forms, terms and conditions, and consent forms online. The nursery aims to create a welcoming and well-organised experience for both children and their parents. What it's like This nursery offers a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment. Children build secure relationships with caring practitioners, who foster children's emotional well- being and a strong sense of belonging. Children arrive happily, interact confidently with others and demonstrate a keen curiosity for learning. Well-organised admission process Transparent fee structure Open year-round (excluding Bank Holidays) ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://sunshineandsmilesdaynursery.co.uk/admission-forms) ## Key facts Opening hours 07:30 – 18:00 Term time / All Year All Year Established February 2023 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery Last inspected 16 July 2025 · Katie Smith 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 This nursery offers a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment. Children build secure relationships with caring practitioners, who foster children's emotional well- being and a strong sense of belonging. Children arrive happily, interact confidently with others and demonstrate a keen curiosity for learning. Inspector highlights - Managers and practitioners build strong, positive relationships with children and know them well. - Practitioners provide effective support for children with SEND. - Practitioners support children's transition to school effectively. - Practitioners promote positive behaviour across the setting. - Practitioners actively promote children's physical development. Areas to develop - 1 support practitioners to develop children's communication even further by giving them time to process and answer questions - 2 consistently use chosen strategies to further support children's understanding of behaviour expectations. Inspection #10392464 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284426) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10392464 Lead inspector Katie Smith Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284426)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727006) 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://sunshineandsmilesdaynursery.co.uk/contact-us) 30 Dorian Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AN [© 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#/0.19933/51.56233/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Hornchurch - [Day nurseries in Hornchurch](/search?q=Hornchurch) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunshine-and-smiles-day-nursery-rm12-4an-2727006) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have positive attitudes towards their learning and make good progress. Practitioners provide effective support for children with SEND, working in close partnership with parents, external agencies and professionals, such as the local authority SEND team and schools, enabling the use of shared strategies including tailored approaches. Outdoor space Outdoors, children confidently explore the environment, where they are provided with opportunities to climb, balance and navigate space with increasing coordination and control. A variety of equipment, including slides, scooters and balls, supports their physical play and helps build core strength. ## Parent Reviews of Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIoI1PggJ-4HlKQz74pBGH-wtlls9-DI83zv16HpbmXyOG0uQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) denver rajaratnam 2 years ago Our two kids started here in late September and have loved it. The staff are so kind and friendly, they take time to speak to us and give regular updates on how the kids have been. The owner is hands on which is lovely to see and no matter how busy she is she always takes time to have a quick chat. The meals are home made and our kids always ask for more which is never an issue. They get to nap if they are tired but never seem to as they have too much fun. They come home and tell us about their day and are always excited to go to nursery to play with their friends and the teachers. One of our kids is a pre-schooler and time is taken with her to build on her development. Drop off and pick ups are easy. The location is on a quiet road. The fees are very reasonable and the level of experience and care from the staff is fantastic. I would highly recommend this nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGMExLWGh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8bb3a68ded9db:0xc868e659f084bfda) Reviews from Google for Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14441045479125204954&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 16 July 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284426) ## Frequently asked about Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery ### How is Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### What are the fees at Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery? ### What is the address of Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery? ### Open hours at Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery? ### Is Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hornchurch Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Forget-me-not Nursery Hornchurch · RM12 4TE ](/nursery/forget-me-not-nursery-rm12-4te-ey482515) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Harmony House Hornchurch Hornchurch · RM12 4TJ 4.7(19 reviews) ](/nursery/harmony-house-hornchurch-rm12-4tj-2700018) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Abbs Cross Day Nursery Hornchurch · RM12 4LY ](/nursery/abbs-cross-day-nursery-rm12-4ly) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.7 mi ### Little Robins Nursery & Preschool Hornchurch · RM11 1AE 4.6(10 reviews) ](/nursery/little-robins-nursery-preschool-rm11-1ae-2510941) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Little Learners Nursery and Preschool Hornchurch · RM12 4PT ](/nursery/little-learners-nursery-and-preschool-rm12-4pt-ey488395) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Explorers Elm Park Hornchurch · RM12 4RN 4.8(16 reviews) ](/nursery/explorers-elm-park-rm12-4rn-2620097) [See all nurseries in Hornchurch →](/search?q=Hornchurch) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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