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Sunshine & Showers 1

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·16 Jefferstone Lane, St. Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0SW · Kent
Number of places
30 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Sunshine & Showers Nursery School provides professional and friendly childcare and education for children aged 6 months to 5 years across two settings in St Mary's Bay and Dymchurch. The dedicated and highly qualified staff team are committed to providing excellent care and learning opportunities, with all members undergoing extensive training including paediatric first aid and child protection, and holding enhanced DBS checks.

The nurseries offer a stimulating environment with modern educational toys and large indoor and outdoor play areas, fostering both healthy physical activity and educational fun. They prioritize creating a caring atmosphere where children feel comfortable and relaxed, encouraging their development and confidence.

What it's like

Children are happy and content at this friendly and welcoming nursery school. Staff greet children with smiles and cuddles, supporting their emotional well-being. Staff plan interesting and motivating activities, developing children's confidence and self-esteem. Children demonstrate good behaviour and are supported in their developing friendships.

Two Locations (St Mary's Bay & Dymchurch)Flexible HoursHighly Qualified StaffLarge Outdoor Play AreasOfsted "Good" ratings

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged at an hourly rate which varies depending on the child's age and the specific nursery location (St Mary's Bay or Dymchurch). Standard rates apply to any hours attended in excess of the government funding entitlements.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Government funding (15 or 30 hours) is applied to eligible hours.
  • Hourly fees apply to any additional hours attended over entitlements.

Key facts

Opening hours

St Mary's Bay: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm (46 weeks/year), Dymchurch: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm (38 weeks/year, term time only)

Session types

flexible booking hours, from a minimum of three hours per week

Age range

6 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunshine & Showers 1

Last inspected 1 July 2025

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 are happy and content at this friendly and welcoming nursery school. Staff greet children with smiles and cuddles, supporting their emotional well-being. Staff plan interesting and motivating activities, developing children's confidence and self-esteem. Children demonstrate good behaviour and are supported in their developing friendships.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff have worked hard since the last inspection to make effective improvements to practice and provision.
  • Children demonstrate positive behaviour, sharing toys and waiting patiently.
  • Staff support children's understanding of being safe successfully, talking about sun safety and hygiene.
  • Children benefit from activities that are planned to support their physical and movement skills, such as riding bikes and climbing.
  • Staff work well with parents to develop individual plans to support children with SEND and liaise effectively with other professionals.
  • Staff provide children with a range of activities to support their developing language and communication skills, and mathematical understanding.
  • Staff encourage children's independence, allowing them to make choices and put away their artwork.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen information-sharing with parents so that they fully understand how to further support their children's learning at home.
Inspection #10397667 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents talk highly of the experiences their children have, for example, going to the beach, nearby train station and shops.

Parents appreciate the support they receive themselves and the flexible sessions offered.

They praise the kind and caring staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff work closely with parents to promote children's individual needs effectively, meaning all children make good progress from their starting points. Staff work well with parents to develop individual plans to support children with SEND. Staff liaise effectively with other professionals to share information about children to help them settle in.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing a game of snakes and ladders outside, learning to count forwards and backwards. Children remind their friends to wear their hats outside. Children benefit from activities that are planned to support their physical and movement skills. For example, older children enjoy riding bikes, learning to manoeuvre them outside.

Parent Reviews of Sunshine & Showers 1

5.0
(2)
Darren Cayley
11 years ago

Both of my children attended this nursery and from day one they settled in with ease. I found it to be a very nurturing and caring environment for my children to be in. I always found the staff approachable, and their primary concern was the well being and development of my child on and individual level. Would definitely recommend this nursery to any parent looking to find a nursery in the area.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2010

  • July 2025Good
  • July 2025Good
  • April 2025Inadequate
  • March 2025Inadequate
  • August 2019Good
  • August 2019Good
  • April 2016Good
  • March 2016Good
  • April 2015Requires improvement
  • April 2015Good
  • January 2011Good
  • September 2010Good

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