--- title: "Sunshine & Showers 1 Nursery, Romney Marsh | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-showers-1-tn29-0sw-127664 description: "Sunshine & Showers 1, a nursery in Romney Marsh — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Sunshine & Showers 1 Ofsted: Good (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (2 Google 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 1 is a day nursery in Romney Marsh, Kent, providing care for children from birth to four years old. It is open on weekdays from 8am until 6pm, for 46 weeks of the year. In its inspection of July 2025, Ofsted rated the day nursery as Good. The inspector found that children are happy and content in a friendly setting where staff greet them with smiles and support their emotional well-being. The report notes that children demonstrate positive behaviour and are supported in their developing friendships. Staff plan interesting activities that develop children’s confidence, language, and mathematical understanding. Children's physical skills are supported through outdoor play, including riding bikes and climbing. According to parents who spoke with the inspector, children also experience outings to the beach, the nearby train station, and shops. Ofsted observed that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, with staff working with parents and other professionals on individual plans. 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 Hours Highly Qualified Staff Large Outdoor Play Areas Ofsted "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 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 - 1 strengthen information-sharing with parents so that they fully understand how to further support their children's learning at home. Inspection #10397667 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50283668) ## 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. ## Google Reviews of Sunshine & Showers 1 5.0 (2 Google reviews) 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. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRMDZhTGJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x47dec27ffcca4481:0x8181d021aad5c959) j j 7 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnbEliY3ZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x47dec27ffcca4481:0x8181d021aad5c959) Reviews from Google for Sunshine & Showers 1. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=9331968745907013977&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2010 - July 2025 Good - July 2025 Good - April 2025 Inadequate - March 2025 Inadequate - August 2019 Good - August 2019 Good - April 2016 Good - March 2016 Good - April 2015 Requires improvement - April 2015 Good - January 2011 Good - September 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunshine & Showers 1 ### Which area does Sunshine & Showers 1 serve? ### What is the staff team like at the nursery? ### What outdoor space does the nursery use? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Sunshine & Showers 1 accept? ### How are meals handled at the setting? ### Is Sunshine & Showers 1 Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in Romney Marsh Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunshine & Showers 1. - Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Sunshine & Showers 111 Romney Marsh · TN29 0LE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-showers-111-tn29-0le-ey313585 - Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Seashells Nursery New Romney · TN28 8LQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/seashells-nursery-tn28-8lq-ey561136 - Ofsted: Outstanding 2.0 mi ### Abacus Nursery and Childcare New Romney · TN28 8BL 5.0(7 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-and-childcare-tn28-8bl-ey309870 - Ofsted rating unavailable 4.8 mi ### Happy Little Hedgehogs Hythe · CT21 6NG https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-ct21-6ng-2820313 - Ofsted: Good 4.9 mi ### Lullabies Hythe · CT21 6NE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/lullabies-ct21-6ne-ey428701 - Ofsted: Good 4.9 mi ### Little Cubs Palmarsh Pre-School Hythe · CT21 6NE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-cubs-palmarsh-pre-school-ct21-6ne-ey550665 See all nurseries in Romney Marsh →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Romney+Marsh ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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