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Sunshine Corner Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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4.8(4 parent reviews)
·Aylesham CP School, Attlee Avenue, Canterbury, CT3 3BS · Kent
Number of places
57 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

30 pm all year round. In its latest Ofsted inspection on 10 January 2023, the nursery received an overall rating of "Good".

Children are noted to thrive in this warm and welcoming environment, settling quickly and becoming engrossed in activities. Staff interact playfully and enthusiastically, praising children for their patience and turn-taking, which meaningfully engages them in learning.

The curriculum is broad and challenging, helping all children to achieve, and older children benefit from engaging teaching and a wide range of activities. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive well-tailored individual support, with staff collaborating closely with outside professionals to help children reach their full potential.

Furthermore, staff are praised for their support for children who speak English as an additional language. Children are encouraged to participate in outdoor learning, tending to home-grown plants both indoors and in the garden area, and are encouraged to compost fruit and vegetable peelings for gardening activities.

This helps to inspire their curiosity and awareness of the wider world. Staff have high expectations for all children and effectively support them in managing emotions, leading to consistently good behaviour.

Leaders and managers are committed to continuous improvement, striving to provide high-quality care and education, and thoughtfully considering staff well-being.

What it's like

Children thrive in this warm and welcoming nursery, settling quickly and becoming engrossed in activities. Staff interact playfully and enthusiastically, praising children for patience and turn-taking, which engages them purposefully in learning. Staff have high expectations and effectively support children in managing emotions, resulting in consistently good behaviour and positively promoting good health.

Warm and welcomingSupports SENDGood behaviourOutdoor learningSkilful communicators

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2004

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunshine Corner Nursery

Last inspected 10 January 2023 · Kate Williams

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 thrive in this warm and welcoming nursery, settling quickly and becoming engrossed in activities. Staff interact playfully and enthusiastically, praising children for patience and turn-taking, which engages them purposefully in learning. Staff have high expectations and effectively support children in managing emotions, resulting in consistently good behaviour and positively promoting good health.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff plan a broad and challenging curriculum which helps all children to achieve.
  • Older children receive meaningful learning through engaging teaching and a wide range of activities.
  • Children are exposed to activities that promote their awe and wonder, remaining engaged in thought processes for extended periods.
  • Children are skilful communicators, and staff provide a running commentary to strengthen their communication and language skills.
  • Leaders and managers are committed to making improvements and strive to provide the highest quality care and education, thoughtfully considering staff well-being.

Areas to develop

  • 1ensure the curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced to further enhance children's learning
  • 2provide children with more time to respond in conversation and independently think through their ideas to extend learning even further.
Inspection #10264614 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment on how staff are responsive to their children's needs.

They also praise staff for the support they offer to meet the needs of children who speak English as an additional language.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive well-tailored individual support. Staff also work closely with outside professionals to utilise their expertise and help children achieve their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children take pride as they tend to their home-grown plants, both inside and out in the garden area. They are encouraged to save their fruit and vegetable peelings to compost and use in gardening activities later.

Parent Reviews of Sunshine Corner Nursery

4.8
(4)
Tess Newton
8 years ago

Amazing help and care with toddler and baby ( even before baby was a 'pupil'). They go above and beyond expectations, very approachable and a fountain of knowledge. it's a joy to go and see them!

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Sophie Tanner
9 years ago

Wonderful nursery with lovely staff. Love their open door policy meaning the kids can go and play outside whenever they like

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Michelle Marsh
8 years ago

Staff are great with the children, my l.o. preferred it to Busy Bees in Canterbury.

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Inspection history

Date: October 2010

  • January 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • February 2015Good
  • October 2010Good

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