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Sunshine Montessori Nursery # Sunshine Montessori Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2025) · The Old Village School, Bullocks Farm Lane, High Wycombe, HP14 3NH · Buckinghamshire Number of places 57 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Buckinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sunshine Montessori Nursery in High Wycombe offers a nurturing environment where children from 9 months to 4 years old can flourish through hands-on Montessori learning and extensive outdoor experiences. The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm, with extended hours available from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, subject to availability. Situated across two locations, one for its main nursery and another for the babies' nursery, Sunshine Montessori is celebrated for its warm, experienced, and long-standing team who cultivate a sense of belonging and support for every child. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to encompass sensory play, physical exploration, practical life activities, arts and crafts, and open-ended play. A significant highlight is the dedicated Forest School programme, which provides all children, from babies to preschoolers, with weekly opportunities to learn and connect with nature, fostering confidence, resilience, and respect for the natural world. The nursery also emphasises community engagement through visits to a local care home and interactions with older peers, ensuring a holistic development approach. Sunshine Montessori aims to inspire curiosity and thriving in a supportive and stimulating setting. Our ethos Sunshine Montessori is a warm, nurturing nursery where children grow in confidence through hands-on Montessori learning, rich outdoor experiences, and meaningful relationships. Our long-standing team brings deep expertise and genuine care, creating an environment where every child feels known, supported, and inspired to thrive. These outdoor experiences nurture confidence, resilience, kindness, and cooperation, helping children build strong friendships, develop a deep respect for the natural world, and carry a lasting sense of awe and wonder back into the classroom — where their curiosity continues to grow. What it's like Staff ensure children feel safe and welcome, greeting them with big smiles and warm words. The nursery is full of settled children, who are happily exploring and learning. Leaders have designed a very ambitious and detailed curriculum, ensuring learning is fun and memorable to help children develop positive attitudes to learning, and focusing closely on language and physical development. Montessori learning Forest School Outdoor experiences Good Ofsted rating Experienced team ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://muddynurseries.com/pages/government-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Open 51 weeks per year. Standard hours: 8.00am - 6.00pm, Mon-Fri. Extended hours\*, 7.30am - 6.00pm \*Subject to availability. Excluding bank holidays & inset days. Age range 9 months to 4 years old Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunshine Montessori Nursery Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10414134 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287123)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808678) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://sunshinemontessori.com/) The Old Village School, Bullocks Farm Lane, High Wycombe, HP14 3NH Opening hours Open 51 weeks per year. Standard hours: 8.00am - 6.00pm, Mon-Fri. Extended hours\*, 7.30am - 6.00pm \*Subject to availability. Excluding bank holidays & inset days. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunshine-montessori-nursery-hp14-3nh-2808678) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunshine Montessori Nursery Last inspected 19 August 2025 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 Staff ensure children feel safe and welcome, greeting them with big smiles and warm words. The nursery is full of settled children, who are happily exploring and learning. Leaders have designed a very ambitious and detailed curriculum, ensuring learning is fun and memorable to help children develop positive attitudes to learning, and focusing closely on language and physical development. Inspector highlights - Strong leadership is central to the high-quality care and learning children receive, with a strong programme of support and training for staff. - Staff focus well on developing children's communication skills, exposing them to rich language and providing opportunities for conversational practice. - There is a strong focus on outdoor learning, with children regularly attending forest school and helping grow food at their allotment. - Staff are good role models, polite and helpful, with clear behaviour expectations for children, offering gentle and effective support. - Parent partnerships are a real strength of the setting, with parents full of praise for the warm staff and home-from-home environment. Areas to develop - 1 refine the planning and delivery of some learning experiences for younger children, so they more precisely match the age and developmental stage of the children taking part. Inspection #10414134 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287123) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are full of praise for the warm staff and the home-from-home environment they create. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff promptly identify children who may need some extra support. They adapt the curriculum very well to help these children make good progress and get the most from their time at nursery. Outdoor space There is a strong focus on outdoor learning, and children regularly attend forest school sessions. In addition, children help grow food at their allotment. Staff use these experiences very well to help children learn to care for their environment and to appreciate nature. Inspection history Most recent inspection 19 August 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50287123) ## Frequently asked about Sunshine Montessori Nursery ### What is Sunshine Montessori Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### How can I find out about fees at Sunshine Montessori Nursery? ### What funded hours are accepted at Sunshine Montessori Nursery? ### What are the opening hours for Sunshine Montessori Nursery? ### Does Sunshine Montessori Nursery provide support for children with SEND? ### Does Sunshine Montessori Nursery follow a specific educational approach? ### Does Sunshine Montessori Nursery have good outdoor facilities? ### How does Sunshine Montessori Nursery engage with the local community? ### How can I contact Sunshine Montessori Nursery? ## About the setting Sunshine Montessori Nursery re-registered in 2024 and is situated in Wheeler End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The provider employs 27 members of staff, 19 of whom hold relevant qualifications between level 2 and level 6. The provider offers funded early education for eligible children. 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