--- title: "Sunshine Day Nursery, Sheffield | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-s10-2sb-ey280094 description: "Sunshine Day Nursery in Sheffield — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Sunshine Day Nursery in Sheffield Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 3.8 (6 Google reviews) · 10 Beech Hill Road, Sheffield, S10 2SB · Sheffield Number of places 144 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Sheffield ## About this day nursery Sunshine Day Nurseries operates two locations in Sheffield, proudly rated "Good" by Ofsted. Each nursery provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where highly qualified staff foster children's development and growth. The nurseries aim to support parents in achieving a healthy work-life balance by offering quality childcare in convenient locations with competitive pricing and financial benefits, including discounted rates for staff of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Children's Hospital, other NHS Hospitals, and NHS Community Services. They utilise the PARENTA electronic system to record child information and share developmental milestones with parents through a dedicated parental portal. Sunshine Day Nurseries emphasises a safe, happy, and stimulating experience for children, welcoming all eligible children and offering funded places. They also provide extended opening hours and a flexible contract option for parents with varying work schedules. What it's like Sunshine Day Nursery is full of energy as children happily explore the resources available. Children feel safe and secure as they snuggle into staff and show them birds outside the window. They engage in their chosen activity and showcase their independence skills. Ofsted rated "Good" NHS Staff Discount Flexible Contracts Two Locations ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — universal (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. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday–Thursday, 6:45am–6:30pm and Friday 6:45am–6:00pm, 52 weeks a year (excluding Bank Holidays and up to 2 inset days) Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2004 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunshine Day Nursery Last inspected 15 January 2024 · Laurafay Muranka Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Sunshine Day Nursery is full of energy as children happily explore the resources available. - Leaders are developing a new curriculum that is sequenced and progressive for all children. - There is a strong focus on oral health, with initiatives in place including a toothbrushing club. - Relationships between children and staff are strong. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are highly supported. Areas to develop - 1 help the youngest children learn what physical risks they are confident and able to take, to enhance their physical development - 2 develop strategies to support language development for children who speak EAL. Inspection #10301395 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50240201) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment on how fully involved they feel in their children's learning. > They love the ideas that staff share for home learning. > Parents suggest ideas based on their own skills, including a science experiment with jelly babies in the toddler room. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are highly supported. They make strong progress. Staff work very well with professionals to support children. Children with SEND are happy, and they are comfortable with professionals coming to visit. SEND professionals comment on the good progress children make. Outdoor space Children enjoy playing outside and balancing on the beams. They make potions in the mud kitchen and shout 'cheers' as they fill cups. EAL / language support However, staff do not plan sufficiently to fully support the language development of this group of children. Children are not supported to make very good progress in both English and their home language. ## Google Reviews of Sunshine Day Nursery 3.8 (6 Google reviews) Kiel Ormesher 5 years ago My son went here because I work at the hallmashire and it had good ratings, but the actual experience we had was awful. Whilst he was in the under 2 section there were a couple of carers who were really good, although it was quite clear that he was bored and under stimulated and would sometimes be unhappy going in. The main trouble started when he went up to the Iver 2 section, he absolutely hated it and conversations with the carers there made it obvious why. They would complain that my son had been flushing toys down the toilet and playing with their phone asif the issue wasn't that he was able to play in the toilet unsupervised in the first place., they also said that he was not speaking even though he would talk to me when I came to pick him up, mostly he'd ask when we were.leavjng and would be keen to leave. The carers seemed short tempered and talked about him with obvious disdain which is something I found disgusting. When we moved him to a child minder who had been absolutely brilliant, she even felt co.pelled to write to the nursery in complain t of the lack of paperwork and the clear lack of care given, he hadn't even been observed on basic development milestones which he was more than capable of when viewed by the childminder. Another issue we had at this nursery was the complete mess of accounting they had, whenever an extra day's care was needed a form would need to be filled out so that extra payment could be taken in the salary sacrifice scheme, however, these forms were pointless as I'd then end up being harassed with emails claiming I owed various amounts that never made sense. Once we'd left they calculated a last bill, took £7 pound less than they said they would and then a year later started emailing about how we owed £34.09 from somewhere. The whole experience was negative and just a headache that was not needed. I would not trust a pet gerbil in their care let alone your child. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNLLTRDTm1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x48798276829d1cf9:0xe49da992a065db06) Chris Littler 6 years ago It's a shame they need to spoil the vibe in this "good" (Ofsted) nursery where there are lots good and friendly staff, by implementing dreadful management decisions like imposing a £6 "fine" for being 5 minutes late picking up your child, and demanding you go straight to the office and hand over the cash! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNzekpHdnpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48798276829d1cf9:0xe49da992a065db06) Abby Abrames 7 years ago Very dedicated team, the rooms are very well equipped and the managers are caring and kind. Brilliant nursery Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnaE5DOGhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48798276829d1cf9:0xe49da992a065db06) Tom Newman 6 months ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tJNGVUWnBZWE13VURGM1luVkNlVWt5VUVsRlpGRRAB!2m1!1s0x48798276829d1cf9:0xe49da992a065db06) Ashley Hood 7 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJdGNIS0R3EAE!2m1!1s0x48798276829d1cf9:0xe49da992a065db06) Reviews from Google for Sunshine Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=16473509459212491526&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2011 - January 2024 Good - January 2018 Good - January 2017 Good - September 2016 Inadequate - March 2016 Inadequate - October 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunshine Day Nursery ### What fees apply for siblings at Sunshine Day Nursery? ### How does Sunshine Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted at Sunshine Day Nursery? ### What are the main strengths of Sunshine Day Nursery? ### How does the settling-in process work at Sunshine Day Nursery? ### Is Sunshine Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sheffield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunshine Day Nursery. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Beech Hill Nursery School Sheffield · S10 2SB 4.2(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/beech-hill-nursery-school-s10-2sb-ey423110 - Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Nurtured @ Broomhill Sheffield · S10 1DB https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/nurtured-broomhill-s10-1db-2859382 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Sheffield Woodland Kindergarten Sheffield · S10 2LA 5.0(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sheffield-woodland-kindergarten-ltd-s10-2la-ey486454 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Fairmount Nursery (Clarkehouse) Sheffield · S10 2LA 3.8(9 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fairmount-nursery-clarkehouse-s10-2la-300827 - Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Sheffield Hallam University Nursery Sheffield · S10 2LW https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sheffield-hallam-university-nursery-s10-2lw-300763 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Banana Moon Day Nursery Sheffield Sheffield · S10 2LW 4.3(6 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-sheffield-s10-2lw-ey490952 See all nurseries in Sheffield →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Sheffield ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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