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They’re super thorough if there is any sickness passing around and can’t give enough support to us as first time parents. All progress gets put on the app along with pictures, staff are fast to respond to any messages or concerns. So glad we chose to send him here as he loves it and all the girls who work here, special mention to Ashleigh, Bev & Sophie you’re all amazing🩵", "datePublished": "2024-10-10T08:35:59.117020Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Piotr Musial" }, "datePublished": "2023-06-06T13:36:45.687985Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Toni Brelsford" }, "datePublished": "2023-02-15T21:37:33.447225Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-and-pre-school-s13-8da-2811736#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Yorkshire and The Humber", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=Yorkshire%20and%20The%20Humber" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Sunshine Nursery and Pre School", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-and-pre-school-s13-8da-2811736" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-and-pre-school-s13-8da-2811736#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What kind of childcare setting is Sunshine Nursery and Pre School?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Sunshine Nursery and Pre School is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Sunshine Nursery and Pre School # Sunshine Nursery and Pre School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2025) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Woodthorpe Childrens Centre, 10 Lewis Road, Sheffield, S13 8DA · Sheffield Number of places 77 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Jan 2025 Local authority Sheffield 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 Sunshine Nursery and Pre School in Sheffield provides childcare for children aged 0-11 years, operating all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The latest Ofsted inspection on 15th January 2025 rated the nursery as 'Good' overall. Children at Sunshine Nursery and Pre School are observed to be happy, engaged, and playful, arriving eager and ready to learn. Staff build strong relationships with the children, get to know them well, and plan creative experiences that extend their learning, igniting curiosity and promoting language use. Children benefit from an excellent range of age-appropriate activities and have free-flow access to the outdoors, making choices in their play. Older children enjoy active group times with singing action games, often roaring with laughter. The nursery fosters a sense of belonging and security, with staff encouraging independence in practical tasks. For children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), staff create individual learning plans and provide focused one-to-one activities, building strong connections with other professionals and settings. The nursery also supports diversity by inviting parents and carers to share words in their home languages and provides an excellent relationship with the local school to ensure smooth transitions for children going to school. What it's like Children are happy, engaged and playful in this setting. Staff get to know children well and plan creative experiences that extend their learning. Children thrive in an environment where they feel valued and secure, with an excellent range of age-appropriate activities that ignite their curiosity and promote language use. Deeply engaged play Strong home-school links Supports diversity Healthy lifestyles Valued staff Supportive for SEND ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunshine Nursery and Pre School Inspection date Jan 2025 Inspection no. 10366874 Lead inspector Caroline Brooks Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269046)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2811736) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunshine-nursery-and-pre-school-s13-8da-2811736) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunshine Nursery and Pre School Last inspected 15 January 2025 · Caroline Brooks 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 happy, engaged and playful in this setting. Staff get to know children well and plan creative experiences that extend their learning. Children thrive in an environment where they feel valued and secure, with an excellent range of age-appropriate activities that ignite their curiosity and promote language use. Inspector highlights - Children are deeply engaged in their play and have opportunities to practise new skills. - Staff have developed an excellent relationship with the local school, ensuring smooth transitions for children. - Staff support diversity and invite parents and carers to share words in their home languages. - Staff support children to develop healthy lifestyles. - Staff are engaged and happy, and feel valued and supported by leaders. Areas to develop - 1 support children to focus more fully on their interactions and learning during free play - 2 link children's next steps in learning and activities more precisely to the curriculum intent. Inspection #10366874 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50269046) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the setting. > Parents say that staff are dedicated, kind and creative. > Parents say that they feel supported and included. > Parents say that their children experience lots of activities and are delighted to come to nursery. > Parents say that their children make excellent progress, particularly in communication and language. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have built strong connections with other professionals and settings to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff create individual learning plans and support children with focused one-to-one activities. Outdoor space Children make choices and benefit from free-flow access to outdoors. Staff lead older children in active group times, singing action games, and children sing gleefully and roar with laughter. ## Parent Reviews of Sunshine Nursery and Pre School 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ5JDMfNK6UNK7TSTfP8keb5v6wQ3517wHzBY1U34y2_fMp5Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Arabella Carvill-Belt a year ago 5\* review for Sunshine Pre School!! My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting nursery in January, all the staff are so caring and attentive. They’re super thorough if there is any sickness passing around and can’t give enough support to us as first time parents. All progress gets put on the app along with pictures, staff are fast to respond to any messages or concerns. So glad we chose to send him here as he loves it and all the girls who work here, special mention to Ashleigh, Bev & Sophie you’re all amazing🩵 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuNi1uajB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48799d49190c3e75:0xea2ebf46e467309d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLkBQBbZc6DJyXWce7QU2oyLUodj2DQarpTSzQqLUTjr5VTeQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Piotr Musial 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4MnU3OHBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48799d49190c3e75:0xea2ebf46e467309d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVGX_lyBxM6vLavt12CyHULnT_ETakZqKObULVBG1zivZ7H1NBPSw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Toni Brelsford 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoOGNmSlh3EAE!2m1!1s0x48799d49190c3e75:0xea2ebf46e467309d) Reviews from Google for Sunshine Nursery and Pre School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16874635165004411037&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 15 January 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/50269046) ## Frequently asked about Sunshine Nursery and Pre School ### What kind of childcare setting is Sunshine Nursery and Pre School? ### What outdoor space is available at Sunshine Nursery and Pre School? ### How does Sunshine Nursery and Pre School support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Sunshine Nursery and Pre School accept? ### How did Sunshine Nursery and Pre School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### From what age does Sunshine Nursery and Pre School accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sheffield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunshine Nursery and Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Manor Community Childcare Centre Sheffield · S2 1BE 4.6(9 reviews) ](/nursery/manor-community-childcare-centre-ltd-s2-1be-300816) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### City Road Community Childcare Sheffield · S2 1GJ 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/city-road-community-childcare-s2-1gj-2572827) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Handsworth Community Nursery Sheffield · S13 8HH 4.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/handsworth-community-nursery-s13-8hh-2805693) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Fun Fest Sheffield - Gleadless Sheffield · S12 2EJ ](/nursery/fun-fest-sheffield-gleadless-s12-2ej-2860274) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Frecheville Children's Nursery Sheffield · S12 4WD 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/frecheville-children-s-nursery-s12-4wd-2640042) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Highgate Day Nursery Sheffield · S13 9BH 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/highgate-day-nursery-s13-9bh-ey551206) [See all nurseries in Sheffield →](/search?q=Sheffield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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