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Sunshine Club # Sunshine Club Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (22 Google reviews) · The Hippodrome, Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5BQ · Kent Number of places 36 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Kent About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sunshine Nursery, located in Herne Bay at the Sunshine Children's Centre, offers early childhood education for children aged two and older. The day nursery extends its services beyond a breakfast, after-school, and holiday club, building on years of experience in these areas. It aims to be a community-integrated nursery, providing both funded and non-funded places. The curriculum is delivered through play-based learning, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Children have opportunities to explore their local environment, including the town, beach, park, community garden, pond, library, and museum, enriching their learning experiences. The day nursery encourages prospective families to visit and meet the team to learn more about their approach. Our ethos Sunshine Nursery offers early childhood education for children aged two and older, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and delivering curriculum through play-based learning. They aim to be a community-integrated nursery, enriching children's learning by exploring their local environment including the town, beach, park, community garden, pond, library, and museum. What it's like All children are settled, confident and very happy during their time at the welcoming nursery. Children learn about the community around them as they are excited to visit a vast range of places, such as the museum and local residential home. All staff have a good understanding of their motivating curriculum and successfully implement it to ensure they help keep children motivated to learn. Community nursery Play-based learning EYFS curriculum Integrated with local community ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 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://www.sunshinenurseryhernebay.com/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 3.30pm Age range 2 years and older Term time / All Year Term Time Registered with Ofsted 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunshine Club Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10375723 Lead inspector Kelly Hawkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268753)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697410) 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.sunshinenurseryhernebay.com/) The Hippodrome, Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5BQ ## Explore day nurseries near Herne Bay - [Day nurseries in Herne Bay](/search?q=Herne+Bay) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunshine-club-ct6-5bq-2697410) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunshine Club Last inspected 15 January 2025 · Kelly Hawkins 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 All children are settled, confident and very happy during their time at the welcoming nursery. Children learn about the community around them as they are excited to visit a vast range of places, such as the museum and local residential home. All staff have a good understanding of their motivating curriculum and successfully implement it to ensure they help keep children motivated to learn. Inspector highlights - The managers and staff successfully build and maintain positive relationships with all children, including those who speak English as an additional language. - All staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, implementing helpful and consistent strategies. - Overall, staff support children of all abilities to develop good and confident communication skills. - Parents are happy and speak very highly of the setting, commenting that staff are like extended family. - Managers closely monitor the quality of care and experiences, and staff receive regular training, including on managing children's behaviour. Areas to develop - 1 build on staff's confidence to ask consistently high-quality questions that encourage children to think and then respond - 2 support staff to be confident to swiftly recognise when children may need extra reassurance to engage in larger group activities. Inspection #10375723 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50268753) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They liaise closely with outside agencies and professionals. Staff implement helpful and consistent strategies that support all children. For example, children have opportunities to explore their senses using equipment, such as light up resources. Outdoor space The managers and staff use additional funding to meet the individual needs of children effectively. They purchase tickets for children to experience a wide range of trips and outings, such as wildlife parks, to build on their enjoyment of being outdoors. Inspection history Most recent inspection 15 January 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/50268753) ## Frequently asked about Sunshine Club ### What ages of children does Sunshine Club take? ### What is Sunshine Club working on improving? ### Which curriculum approach does Sunshine Club follow? ### How does Sunshine Club support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Herne Bay Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunshine Club. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Avenue Nursery & Forest School Herne Bay · CT6 5RG ](/nursery/avenue-nursery-forest-school-limited-ct6-5rg-ey386830) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Kiddies Corner Day Care Herne Bay · CT6 5SJ ](/nursery/kiddies-corner-day-care-ct6-5sj-ey468342) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Jo Jo's Day Care Nursery Herne Bay · CT6 8QZ 4.7(15 Google reviews) ](/nursery/jo-jo-s-day-care-nursery-ltd-ct6-8qz-ey547320) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Club 4 Kids Childcare Herne Bay · CT6 8NB 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/club-4-kids-childcare-ct6-8nb-127117) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Townsend Montessori @ Herne Bay Herne Bay · CT6 8LX 4.9(21 Google reviews) ](/nursery/townsend-montessori-herne-bay-ct6-8lx-ey558031) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Little Explorers Day Care Kent (HB) Herne Bay · CT6 6PN ](/nursery/little-explorers-day-care-kent-hb-limited-ct6-6pn-2750118) [See all nurseries in Herne Bay →](/search?q=Herne+Bay) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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