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Sunshine Nursery School # Sunshine Nursery School in High Peak Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 2 Gisbourne House, Buxton Road, HIGH PEAK, SK23 7HU · Derbyshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Derbyshire 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 School, located in the heart of Whaley Bridge, positions itself as a lively and nurturing environment dedicated to fostering development in every child. The school aims to cultivate an enthusiasm for learning, encouraging children to become self-motivated, confident in perseverance, and flexible in their approach to life. It also prioritises the development of respect for themselves and others, ultimately guiding them to become responsible members of their community. The nursery proudly offers diverse facilities, including dedicated spaces such as an Upstairs area, Toddler Room, Sensory Room, and Baby Room, catering to various age groups and developmental needs. Their professional and caring staff team is readily available to address any questions or concerns, ensuring a supportive experience for both children and parents. Our ethos Sunshine Nursery School aims to cultivate an enthusiasm for learning, encouraging children to become self-motivated, confident in perseverance, and flexible in their approach to life. It also prioritises the development of respect for themselves and others, ultimately guiding them to become responsible members of their community. What it's like Children eagerly enter the setting where they freely give cuddles to staff. They are keen to start their day, settling quickly with their chosen activity. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and are developing skills they need in preparation for school. Nurturing Environment Sensory Room Dedicated Baby Room Curriculum Focused ## Pricing & funding This nursery offers 3-hour, 4-hour, and all-day sessions with rates varying by age band across three groups: under 2 years, 2 to 3 years, and 3 to 5 years. Additional charges apply for extra or non-funded hours, hot lunches, consumables, and extended day options. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - A consumable fee is charged daily. - Hot lunches are charged separately per meal. - Early bird and extended hours are billed per half hour. - After school collection is available from Whaley Bridge Primary with an initial charge plus a half-hourly rate. - Holiday club sessions are offered for children aged 5 to 8 years. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunshine Nursery School Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10131240 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183124)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343935) 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://www.sunshinenurseryschool.co.uk/) 2 Gisbourne House, Buxton Road, HIGH PEAK, SK23 7HU [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.98394/53.3269/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HIGH PEAK - [Day nurseries in HIGH PEAK](/search?q=HIGH+PEAK) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunshine-nursery-school-sk23-7hu-ey343935) ## Key facts Opening hours Mon-Fri 7:30am to 5:30pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunshine Nursery School Last inspected 1 April 2022 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 eagerly enter the setting where they freely give cuddles to staff. They are keen to start their day, settling quickly with their chosen activity. Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and are developing skills they need in preparation for school. Inspector highlights - Leaders highly value their staff team and show genuine affection for the children in their care. - Staff support children's language and communication development. - Staff teach children what is expected of them during daily routines and activities. - Children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support. - Staff provide healthy meals and snacks for the children and encourage them to wash their hands before meals. Areas to develop - 1 review the organisation of group times so children do not lose focus and have their learning disrupted - 2 support all staff to use free-play activities effectively to extend children's curiosity and build on their learning further. Inspection #10131240 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183124) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support. For example, staff support families to access services such as speech and language therapists. Outdoor space Toddlers concentrate as they use water to carefully paint the fence outdoors. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Sunshine Nursery School 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIbHqmAu0B3D5AZlcYctS7xebq3I173eiSv636MF3hOlTJr=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Leigh Turnock 7 years ago Wonderful caring nursery. Amazing parent reviews! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBNDVLZGFBEAE!2m1!1s0x487a34568e1d436f:0xe5c0dbba7b8ed485) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ16JJHmMsEQi1r3cflfXrj-LXv-0qfCMM1W-S10sm_z_p9nA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jessica Collins a month ago We couldn’t be happier with Sunshine. Our eldest has attended since they were 9 months old right through to starting reception, and still happily goes after-school. Our 18-month-old is currently there, and it’s been just as positive an experience. Both of our children have absolutely thrived in their care. It’s clear that the staff genuinely love what they do. They are warm, attentive, and truly invested in each child’s wellbeing and development. We’ve always felt confident leaving our children with them, knowing they are safe, happy, and encouraged to grow. The nurturing environment they provide has made such a difference to our children, and it’s lovely to see how excited they are to go each day. We’re incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and support the team shows to both children and parents alike. We would highly recommend Sunshine to anyone. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SWVMyWkZaVmRMTjJwM1ptcFpTR1Z5V0ZkVU1FRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a34568e1d436f:0xe5c0dbba7b8ed485) Reviews from Google for Sunshine Nursery School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16555473824197301381&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2011 - April 2022 Good - April 2016 Outstanding - December 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Sunshine Nursery School ### What type of nursery is Sunshine Nursery School? ### Which curriculum approach does Sunshine Nursery School follow? ### What do parents value about Sunshine Nursery School? ### When is Sunshine Nursery School open? ### Which funded childcare hours does Sunshine Nursery School accept? ### How does Sunshine Nursery School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in HIGH PEAK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunshine Nursery School. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### The Bridge Nursery High Peak · SK23 7JH ](/nursery/the-bridge-nursery-sk23-7jh-2779094) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### First Steps Nursery (New Mills) High Peak · SK23 7PZ 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-sk23-7pz-ey392081) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Chinley Day Nursery Chinley · SK23 6FG ](/nursery/chinley-day-nursery-sk23-6fg-ey497467) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.5 mi ### First Steps Nursery High Peak · SK22 3JJ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-new-mills-ltd-sk22-3jj-ey346962) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Cheeky Monkeys High Peak · SK23 0TQ ](/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-sk23-0tq-ey259428) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery Higher Disley · SK12 2BU ](/nursery/blue-grass-purple-cow-nursery-sk12-2bu-ey314653) [See all nurseries in HIGH PEAK →](/search?q=HIGH+PEAK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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