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Sunshine Montessori Babies

Ofsted: Expected standard·Elim Hope Church, Edmonds Road, High Wycombe, HP14 3EJ · Buckinghamshire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–2 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2026
Local authority
Buckinghamshire

About this day nursery

Sunshine Montessori Babies, located at Elim Hope Church in High Wycombe, provides childcare for babies aged 0-2 years, operating year-round with comprehensive hours from 07:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday. Established in 2024, this setting prioritises a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure, fostering strong relationships between staff, children, and families.

The nursery implements a well-thought-out and ambitious EYFS curriculum, ensuring children make progress across all areas of learning and development. A standout feature is the rich outdoor learning experience at their forest school, where children are encouraged to climb, balance, and develop essential physical skills while learning about risk management.

The highly effective key-person system and close parent partnerships ensure that individual needs, including those with SEND, are met with tailored support and timely interventions. Staff are adept at supporting children's emotional and social development, offering gentle guidance on sharing and turn-taking, and building their confidence as independent learners.

Our ethos

Sunshine Montessori Nursery's philosophy is rooted in the Montessori approach, emphasising hands-on learning, curiosity, creativity, and a connection to nature. They foster independence, well-being, and a love for learning through tailored programmes, Forest School experiences, and a variety of enrichment activities designed to build confidence and resilience in a supportive community environment.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and quickly settle into the routine of the day, welcomed by friendly staff who know them well. Staff plan a wide range of activities that interest children and promote their learning. Children are happy and engage in purposeful play, exploring confidently and becoming independent learners. Staff support children to manage their behaviour and emotions, providing gentle reminders about sharing and taking turns.

Welcoming environmentStrong relationshipsAmbitious curriculumForest schoolEmotional supportIndependent learners

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)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

51 weeks per year, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (extended hours from 7:30 AM subject to availability)

Food

Meals and snacks are included in funded sessions fees.

Age range

9 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Mar 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 2
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunshine Montessori Babies

Last inspected 19 March 2026

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and quickly settle into the routine of the day, welcomed by friendly staff who know them well. Staff plan a wide range of activities that interest children and promote their learning. Children are happy and engage in purposeful play, exploring confidently and becoming independent learners. Staff support children to manage their behaviour and emotions, providing gentle reminders about sharing and taking turns.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff create an inviting and welcoming environment where children feel safe and secure.
  • The highly effective key-person system and strong relationships with families ensure staff have updated information about children's routines at home.
  • Well-structured and embedded daily routines support children, particularly at this early stage, in developing an understanding of healthy lifestyles.
  • Children benefit from rich opportunities at forest school, where they climb, balance and develop core physical skills.
  • Children are supported to manage their emotions from a young age.
  • The well-thought-out and ambitious curriculum meets children's needs and supports them to make progress across all areas of learning and development.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should support staff to strengthen interactions even further to consistently extend children's learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting demonstrates a secure understanding of children's individual and developmental needs, including those with SEND. Staff use regular observation and assessments to identify needs, respond quickly when additional support is required, and liaise with parents and other agencies to ensure appropriate action plans are in place, supporting all children to make progress.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from rich opportunities at forest school, where they climb, balance, and develop core physical skills. Babies new to walking are guided by staff over logs, and children confidently navigate the forest school area to develop physical skills and learn about managing risks.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

19 March 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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