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Sunshine Day Nursery York

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·410 Huntington Road, York, YO31 9HU · York
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
York

About this day nursery

Sunshine Day Nursery York Ltd offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, focusing on individualised care and development. The nursery provides a broad range of activities designed to support each child's unique learning journey, encouraging curiosity and social skills.

They emphasise a partnership with parents, believing that open communication and collaboration are key to a child’s success. With experienced staff, the nursery aims to create a safe and happy space where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

They are committed to fostering a love for learning in a supportive and inclusive setting.

What it's like

Children are warmly welcomed by familiar staff and show responsibility for their nursery by tidying up. They are confident to engage in activities, seeking guidance when needed, and demonstrate good manners, contributing to a safe environment. Staff expertly build on children

Hot meals and cold tea providedBreakfast club optionFocus on individual child development

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable monthly in advance on the 25th. All fees include a hot lunch and cold afternoon tea. Additional charges apply for extra hours, breakfast club, and late payments or collections. Four weeks' notice is required for child withdrawal.

Good to know

  • Non-refundable booking fee required to secure a place.
  • Fees payable monthly in advance by standing order, due on the 25th.
  • Four weeks' notice required for child withdrawal.
  • Two-month notice given for any fee increases.
  • All prices include a hot lunch and a cold afternoon tea.
  • Late payment charges apply for working days and weekends.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and one week at Christmas. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunshine Day Nursery York

Last inspected 28 April 2022

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 are warmly welcomed by familiar staff and show responsibility for their nursery by tidying up. They are confident to engage in activities, seeking guidance when needed, and demonstrate good manners, contributing to a safe environment. Staff expertly build on children

Inspector highlights

  • Children are making good progress in their learning and development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Babies and young children develop their communication and language skills effectively.
  • The outdoor area has been developed to ensure children are able to access the outdoor environment in all weathers.
  • The nursery's special educational needs coordinator and the manager ensure children with SEND have targeted support in place to support their learning and development.
  • Partnership with parents is good.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop staff's understanding of a sequenced curriculum in each room, to strengthen what children know and can do
  • 2ensure staff encourage children to make their own choices and develop their independence during snack times.
Inspection #10230843 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents commented that they have been kept up to date with recent security changes and the reasons behind them.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children are making good progress in their learning and development, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The nursery's special educational needs coordinator and the manager ensure children with SEND have targeted support in place to support their learning and development. They are persistent in accessing external agencies to ensure children receive the specialised support they need to progress their learning.

Outdoor space

The outdoor area has been developed to ensure children are able to access the outdoor environment in all weathers. Children enjoy collecting water from the water butt then transporting this to the water tray to create a waterfall. All children are developing their physical skills as they climb, crawl and balance.

Parent Reviews of Sunshine Day Nursery York

5.0
(2)
Tom Burton
9 months ago

Brilliant nursery the staff are so attentive and caring. Our son has been there for 2+ years and he has come on leaps ands bounds. I can't recommend highly enough!

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Inspection history

Date: March 2009

  • April 2022Good
  • May 2017Good
  • February 2014Good
  • September 2013Inadequate
  • March 2009Good

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