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Wouldn’t trust my child to go there. Manager is never available to speak. Only in it for the money. Wouldn’t trust previous reviews as they are old.", "datePublished": "2025-09-16T20:45:48.591139421Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Maria E" }, "reviewBody": "Lovely staff who really care about the children they look after. Always smiling and always show interest in the children's individual needs", "datePublished": "2025-08-14T22:10:14.888351484Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Genyrra Pieterse" }, "reviewBody": "My daughter joined Sunshine nursery in Covid times. In very uncertain times, the staff were professional, informative and reliable. My 2 year old daughter felt right at home. 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Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery # Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2022) · 4.5 (8 parent reviews) · 36 Thornbury Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5BR · Southampton Number of places 35 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2022 Local authority Southampton 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 Pre-School and Day Nursery is an independent setting in Southampton, established in 1991, offering high-quality early childhood education for children aged 4 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on building strong foundations for life through playful learning, recognising each child's unique needs and individual learning style. They provide a safe, stimulating, and loving environment where children can explore and discover the world around them. The dedicated team encourages individuality, personal expression, and helps children reach their full potential through creative and focused play. Housed in a large detached property with a spacious garden, the nursery aims to create a 'home away from home' atmosphere. Communication with parents is a priority, with children's learning and development tracked and shared through an online parent portal. Sunshine Day Nursery prides itself on being a respected presence in the community, fostering a family-like environment for both children and their families. Our ethos Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery focuses on building strong foundations for life through playful learning, recognising each child's unique needs and individual learning style. They encourage individuality and personal expression, aiming to create a 'home away from home' atmosphere whilst fostering a family-like environment. What it's like Children are happy and settled, forming strong relationships with their key person, which helps them feel safe and secure. They engage in activities based on their interests and behave well, making good progress in their learning and development. Children are kind and caring towards one another, and their physical skills are regularly challenged. Independent nursery Playful learning focus Family atmosphere ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, all year round Age range 4 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery Inspection date Apr 2022 Inspection no. 10219667 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184698)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131613) 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 ](https://sunshinedaynursery.com/) 36 Thornbury Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5BR [© 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#/-1.41682/50.9161/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Southampton - [Day nurseries in Southampton](/search?q=Southampton) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) 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-nursery-so15-5br-131613) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery Last inspected 25 April 2022 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 and settled, forming strong relationships with their key person, which helps them feel safe and secure. They engage in activities based on their interests and behave well, making good progress in their learning and development. Children are kind and caring towards one another, and their physical skills are regularly challenged. Inspector highlights - The manager has a good overview of the curriculum and staff tailor next steps to meet each child's needs precisely. - The manager and staff have an excellent knowledge of children and their families, tailoring support to meet each family's needs. - Staff support families with home learning through ideas, information, and resources, such as home learning bags. - The provider and manager prioritise staff's well-being, ensuring an effective open-door policy and providing appropriate support. - Staff understand the importance of communication and language skills and develop children's numeracy skills through play. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's ability to use consistent and effective techniques to develop children's communication and language skills - 2 develop staff's knowledge further about how to support and engage children with SEND, to help children to make even better progress. Inspection #10219667 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50184698) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that staff inspire children to 'be who they want to be'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make progress. However, staff's knowledge of how to support and engage with children with SEND is not yet fully secure, which hinders children from making the best possible progress. The manager is aware of this and has started a plan to develop and embed staff's knowledge. Outdoor space Children's physical skills are challenged regularly, and they learn to climb up and over climbing frames. Children also learn to risk assess for themselves when playing in the garden. EAL / language support Children who speak English as additional language are made to feel very welcome at the setting. Staff use familiar words in children's first language in their play. This helps children feel included. ## Parent Reviews of Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery 4.5 (8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWc_vqzpHWQaxgKsbVrvAS5_-jisDZOvtKM-Ik8HMMYWFv-qz8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Stacey Goldsworthy 3 months ago Absolutely amazing nursery my 2 year old loves it here and hes only been here since September 2025 friendly staff very supportive [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20wdGFGRjZNSE5NV1Y5SWNqWnpMWFJzYTNaTGVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x487476a144265f4f:0x2e637a34920f2300) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLam1f_NUD0KHCCcuhnrgCVVvOFwCGwvnTRhDWmbtzmcmhbfA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) heather till 8 months ago Worst nursery in the area. Wouldn’t trust my child to go there. Manager is never available to speak. Only in it for the money. Wouldn’t trust previous reviews as they are old. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25VNVJsTlpRemh5VkhoMFpteFpjVlZqU0dGRVYyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487476a144265f4f:0x2e637a34920f2300) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLbc9M8CFvUzxOu0jEh9aFd_TfelKdvss-Cwks3XZomIc5f7S0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Maria E 9 months ago Lovely staff who really care about the children they look after. Always smiling and always show interest in the children's individual needs [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21nd1dub3RkelYzVlZaMFYyTnVabkJ3VVhkZk5rRRAB!2m1!1s0x487476a144265f4f:0x2e637a34920f2300) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJiiJeVZMgvXIVe7tRBdWA06bPm7E3Qe0gWRGoEnuPRbGBXCw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Genyrra Pieterse 5 years ago My daughter joined Sunshine nursery in Covid times. In very uncertain times, the staff were professional, informative and reliable. My 2 year old daughter felt right at home. She has been attending for nearly a year and loves every nursery day at Sunshine [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLbjZXeW1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487476a144265f4f:0x2e637a34920f2300) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW2mqn20HfaOMssKJOZS5oDh9sqOEcNx6r1lbLmGpdZaHe6UKw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gayathri S 6 years ago I joined my 4yr old son full day.The care was excellent.He never fell sick in 1 year.Very friendly and understanding. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVbDQ2MHpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487476a144265f4f:0x2e637a34920f2300) Reviews from Google for Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3342649714646393600&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2010 - April 2022 Good - August 2016 Outstanding - October 2012 Good - December 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery ### What outdoor space does Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery have? ### What kind of childcare setting is Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery? ### How is the staff team described at Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery? ### How does Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery help children settle in? ## Nearby day nurseries in Southampton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery Southampton · SO15 5BB ](/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-nursery-so15-5bb-ey362370) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool Hampshire · SO15 5DF 4.4(21 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-southampton-day-nursery-and-preschool-so15-5df-ey492794) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery Southampton · SO15 3AR 4.1(9 reviews) ](/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-nursery-so15-3ar-131605) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Bevois Town Community Pre-School (With extended Day Care Provisions) Southampton · SO14 6RU ](/nursery/bevois-town-community-pre-school-with-extended-day-care-provisions-so14-6ru-131529) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Barn Owls Pre School Southampton · SO15 7QE ](/nursery/barn-owls-pre-school-so15-7qe-2647672) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Preschool Southampton · SO17 1EJ 4.3(13 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-portswood-day-nursery-and-preschool-so17-1ej-ey286410) [See all nurseries in Southampton →](/search?q=Southampton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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