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Sunshine Nursery # Sunshine Nursery in Guildford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · Cricket Pavilion, Sutherland Memorial Park, Guildford, GU4 7LP · Surrey Number of places 16 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Surrey About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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. Children feel safe and secure High expectations for behaviour Positive role models Individualised curriculum Outdoor play enjoyment Practical life skills ## Key facts Opening hours 9am to 3pm Term time / All Year Term Time Established 2013 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunshine Nursery Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10351214 Lead inspector Emma Dean Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259237)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY465245) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunshine-nursery-gu4-7lp-ey465245) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunshine Nursery Last inspected 13 September 2024 · Emma Dean 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 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. Inspector highlights - Children show they feel safe and secure in the staff's warm and attentive care. - Children clearly know the high expectations staff have for them, and behave well. - Staff are positive role models for children, such as by showing children when to use good manners. - Staff plan the nursery curriculum to meet children's needs and have the same high aspirations for all children. - Children learn about daily routines and everyday life skills. Areas to develop - 1 improve staff deployment to help children to more fully engage in activities - 2 provide staff with the support they need to enhance their interactions with children to extend their learning as fully as possible. Inspection #10351214 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259237) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have the same high aspirations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For instance, staff place a strong focus on helping all children develop confidence and social skills. Outdoor space Children demonstrate their enjoyment at playing actively outdoors. Inspection history Date: February 2014 - September 2024 Good - February 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunshine Nursery ### From what age does Sunshine Nursery accept children? ### What are the main strengths highlighted for Sunshine Nursery? ### Does Sunshine Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### What outdoor space does Sunshine Nursery use? ### How does Sunshine Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Guildford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunshine Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Christopher Robin Day Nursery Guildford · GU4 7LZ 5.0(18 reviews) ](/nursery/christopher-robin-day-nursery-gu4-7lz-119993) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bright Horizons Guildford Boxgrove Day Nursery And Preschool Guildford · GU1 2TD 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-guildford-boxgrove-day-nursery-and-preschool-gu1-2td-2551041) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Christopher Robin Day Nursery Guildford · GU1 1TN 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/christopher-robin-day-nursery-gu1-1tn-ey489917) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.4 mi ### Hazeltots Pre-School Guildford · GU1 1NS ](/nursery/hazeltots-pre-school-gu1-1ns-120063) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### The Crescent Nursery School Guildford · GU4 7AA ](/nursery/the-crescent-nursery-school-gu4-7aa-120263) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.5 mi ### N Family Club Guildford Guildford · GU1 2BX 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/n-family-club-guildford-gu1-2bx-2845436) [See all nurseries in Guildford →](/search?q=Guildford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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