Sunshine Nursery in Guildford

About this day nursery

Sunshine Nursery, established in 2013, operates from the Cricket Pavilion in Sutherland Memorial Park, Guildford, offering childcare on non-domestic premises. Open weekday term-times from 9am to 3pm, the nursery provides a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 13 September 2024, rated the nursery as 'Good' overall, highlighting its commitment to quality education and personal development. Children attending Sunshine Nursery benefit from a stimulating environment where staff provide warm and attentive care, ensuring they feel safe and secure.

The nursery prides itself on its inclusive approach, with staff holding high aspirations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), focusing particularly on developing confidence and social skills. Children at Sunshine Nursery clearly enjoy active outdoor play, demonstrating their enthusiasm for exploring and learning in the stimulating environment.

The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to meet individual needs, promoting cooperative play, communication, and essential daily routines. For example, children learn practical life skills like washing up after snack time and choosing their own snacks.

The dedicated staff act as positive role models, encouraging good manners and fostering independence, such as helping children choose where and what to play with, and even growing vegetables for their friends' snacks. This comprehensive approach prepares children effectively for their next stage in education, ensuring a smooth transition and a strong foundation for future learning.

What it's like

Children show they feel safe and secure in the staff's warm and attentive care, and clearly know the high expectations staff have for them, behaving well. Staff are positive role models, showing children when to use good manners and planning the curriculum to meet children's needs and aspirations, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children learn cooperative play, communication, daily routines, and everyday life skills, preparing them for the next stage of their education.