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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Sunshine Corner Nursery # Sunshine Corner Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 welcoming Supports SEND Good behaviour Outdoor learning Skilful 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunshine Corner Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10264614 Lead inspector Kate Williams Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50206368)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY282231) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunshine-corner-nursery-ct3-3bs-ey282231) 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 - 1 ensure the curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced to further enhance children's learning - 2 provide children with more time to respond in conversation and independently think through their ideas to extend learning even further. Inspection #10264614 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50206368) ## 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVxFfwzOdgUjuuSXJEVbEuPPMoEGvMGf9xVE9NBXUPE94aBSkfT=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3NVBYS01BEAE!2m1!1s0x47deb6e7e092aac3:0xaad5eb402ae25902) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXZAjNVeBuKdbsglnvfaS_OOdbRpGigSAJFszfQp4Ya0nHpHbhZ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnLVozc3dBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47deb6e7e092aac3:0xaad5eb402ae25902) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWISgY1InStQfPsEbHZjlcSRPoVJFnIupd94wqV-lROJqsYlBEPBA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Michelle Marsh 8 years ago Staff are great with the children, my l.o. preferred it to Busy Bees in Canterbury. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRdEwzcmdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47deb6e7e092aac3:0xaad5eb402ae25902) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJynOF6sTkrijj_BQF0Sn0qEmv03wibKjt_YcpXM6hnOUjPVw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nat Reeve 5 years ago 10/10 nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURjNVB2UmRBEAE!2m1!1s0x47deb6e7e092aac3:0xaad5eb402ae25902) Reviews from Google for Sunshine Corner Nursery. 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