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[East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care # Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2022) · 4.7 (6 parent reviews) · The Beccles Centre, Castle Hill, Beccles, NR34 7BQ · Suffolk Number of places 30 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Suffolk About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Ltd, established in 2008, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Beccles, catering to children aged 0–4 years. The nursery maintains a “Good” Ofsted rating, as confirmed by its latest inspection on 2nd November 2022. It welcomes children all year round, from Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 6 pm, excluding bank holidays and the Christmas period. Children are noted to arrive happy and eager to learn in this warm and nurturing environment, engaging with inviting activities such as musical toys and imaginative role play. The setting fosters a cooperative and kind atmosphere where children play together, offering comfort and understanding behavioural expectations. What it's like Children arrive happy and ready to learn in this warm, nurturing setting, exploring inviting activities such as musical toys and imaginative role play. They are friendly, play cooperatively, and show kindness towards each other, offering comfort and demonstrating awareness of behavioral expectations. Good Ofsted rating Nurturing environment Strong parent partnership Focus on individual progress Effective SEND support ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and Christmas. Sessions run from 8am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Last inspected 2 November 2022 · Helen Oakden 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 arrive happy and ready to learn in this warm, nurturing setting, exploring inviting activities such as musical toys and imaginative role play. They are friendly, play cooperatively, and show kindness towards each other, offering comfort and demonstrating awareness of behavioral expectations. Inspector highlights - Children have close relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. - Children make good progress from their starting points, with leaders using settling-in information for planning next steps and staff identifying and supporting potential gaps. - Children learn about the world around them through activities like finding worms and engaging in deeper thinking with staff questions. - Staff provide enjoyable opportunities for children to develop fine motor skills and make marks, extending learning through alphabet songs and letter sound modelling. - Parents are very happy with the service and describe staff as "wonderful" and "amazing", reporting great progress and love for attending, feeling well informed through daily handovers and progress reports. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the planning of opportunities and activities for babies who may prefer to learn outdoors - 2 support staff to monitor and manage the noise levels indoors to help children to concentrate on their learning. Inspection #10233735 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201366) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10233735 Lead inspector Helen Oakden Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201366)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY381838) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed The Beccles Centre, Castle Hill, Beccles, NR34 7BQ [© 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#/1.57511/52.45096/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Beccles - [Day nurseries in Beccles](/search?q=Beccles) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-nr34-7bq-ey381838) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders ensure that information gained during settling-in sessions is used to help plan children's next steps. Staff identify any potential gaps and put in place appropriate support. Outdoor space Older children benefit from opportunities to be physically active, pedalling tricycles and balancing on stepping stones. However, not all babies benefit from time playing outside because planned outdoor opportunities occur when some babies are asleep. ## Parent Reviews of Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care 4.7 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXCpmi_t6jCn1fplNyLa12egM-SD_8Pm9WCyQC3FbWR4D2p65mh=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Cara Reavil 2 years ago Amazing nursery, my boys absolutely love it here. After feeling very nervous about nursery all the staff put my mind at ease. The staff are lovely and approachable, which goes such a long way! Thank you [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqakxlRnFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9f61dc5650ecb:0xdea49ccc4b893081) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU0qYSxJDv-tkRu2Fx_j6TUy63mNE-811NHQj1RtdK_cCIZiTU7SA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Rose Blackmore 8 years ago Facilities are ok,especially set in a deprived area. Concerns about the automatic doors to outside and the safety of toddlers. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURRdDluSlhBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9f61dc5650ecb:0xdea49ccc4b893081) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKzzDdD8GyV1Mo72S83uiRNd-HczO-HjuMviCIW_ciczYldSA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Gemma Inwards 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNVaTg2TFhBEAE!2m1!1s0x47d9f61dc5650ecb:0xdea49ccc4b893081) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUr_kCBiLuofFuIr7Ut4rYA9V2KH_ZtNI33o50li93qZ8cTWKg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lily Whitehand 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3MF9xaFlREAE!2m1!1s0x47d9f61dc5650ecb:0xdea49ccc4b893081) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLGEjgsr7Su3sCOpID0d-iVRYVlYlOvHeiK_h9Uj4Jv_cHxgg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Brianna Leech 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRMjQzLXlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d9f61dc5650ecb:0xdea49ccc4b893081) Reviews from Google for Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16043120173855092865&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2009 - November 2022 Good - January 2017 Good - February 2013 Good - March 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care ### How does Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Ltd support children with SEND? ### What is the setting working on improving? ### What is the address of Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Ltd? ### Is Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care Ltd a private nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Beccles Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Sunbeams Educare Beccles · NR34 9BU ](/nursery/sunbeams-educare-limited-nr34-9bu-ey430371) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Beccles Forest Schools Beccles · NR34 9BX ](/nursery/beccles-forest-schools-nr34-9bx-2610909) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Worlingham Pre-School Beccles · NR34 7SB 4.8(12 reviews) ](/nursery/worlingham-pre-school-nr34-7sb-ey432335) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Sunshine pre-school and Day care at Ravensmere Beccles · NR34 9DE ](/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-care-ltd-at-ravensmere-nr34-9de-2845116) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Gillingham Early Years Beccles · NR34 0LD ](/nursery/gillingham-early-years-nr34-0ld-ey434071) [See all nurseries in Beccles →](/search?q=Beccles) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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