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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. The Sunshine Centre # The Sunshine Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2025) · 4.8 (5 parent reviews) · The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road, BANBURY, OX16 0PJ · Oxfordshire Number of places 91 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2025 Local authority Oxfordshire 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 The Sunshine Centre is a community hub in Banbury dedicated to supporting families and ensuring children have an excellent start in life. They provide practical assistance, guidance, and emotional support, striving to create a happy and nurturing environment for young ones. The centre offers a range of services designed to help families navigate various challenges. This includes a Community Larder, stocked daily, where individuals can pick up essential items. They also host Citizens Advice sessions on Mondays, offering convenient drop-in support. Beyond direct aid, The Sunshine Centre actively participates in community initiatives such as "Brighter Futures in Banbury," which provides valuable resources and tips for improving well-being. The centre also works with various external organisations to offer comprehensive support, including advice on managing energy bills, dealing with debt, and accessing benefits through charities like Turn2Us, Step Change, Money Advice Trust, National Energy Action, and Energy Saving Trust. Our ethos Our aim is for children in the community to be happy and receive the best possible start in life. What it's like Children are happy, curious and confident at nursery, engaging in carefully planned activities that meet their interests and needs. They focus well, developing collaborative play and learning skills, and are kind and respectful to peers and adults. ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://sunshinecentre.org/cost-of-living-help/) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Sunshine Centre Last inspected 14 May 2025 · Lisa Robinson 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, curious and confident at nursery, engaging in carefully planned activities that meet their interests and needs. They focus well, developing collaborative play and learning skills, and are kind and respectful to peers and adults. Inspector highlights - Leaders have made significant improvements since the last inspection. - Children are happy, curious and confident at nursery. - Staff praise and encourage positive behaviour and set clear expectations. - Staff encourage and effectively support children's communication and language development. - Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision of what they want children to learn. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen teaching to offer more precisely targeted support for children's individual learning and next steps - 2 enhance strategies for monitoring children's progress, particularly for those with SEND, to help them consistently make the progress they are capable of. Inspection #10358139 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279399) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Sunshine Centre Inspection date May 2025 Inspection no. 10358139 Lead inspector Lisa Robinson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50279399)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY338625) 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://sunshinecentre.org/) The Sunshine Centre, Edmunds Road, BANBURY, OX16 0PJ [© 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#/-1.36345/52.06183/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BANBURY - [Day nurseries in BANBURY](/search?q=BANBURY) - [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=the-sunshine-centre-ox16-0pj-ey338625) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff know how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, providing support and guidance to enable all children to engage and focus on their play. However, leaders do not consistently support staff to monitor and assess children's progress closely and precisely, so they know that the teaching they provide is having a positive impact. ## Parent Reviews of The Sunshine Centre 4.8 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUFFHCpV-UkGjHpAdBMsCcgqq9PjKWWuHtfc_SG10rdGL-e18o=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Peter Elliott 13 years ago Great alternative church service on Sunday at 5pm with St Paul's Church... tea and teaching; cakes and communion! Great mix. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3eDQ2aTl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48772883e2408255:0x46fee4778a703fd7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXd8j0dC7FsglAD7ye9oOC8bQ9ZdrlS08liW_eb9uyNA7EfzCdjpA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Róisín Fountain 5 years ago My 19 month old Son goes to nursery here every Thursday and Friday mornings, he loves it. The staff are great so helpful 😀 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5b0ozN1J3EAE!2m1!1s0x48772883e2408255:0x46fee4778a703fd7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLfbIKcYsjapq2QLWfY0twCxCckU89DUdmOpyt8lqCelYvU2A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tara Lever 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNeHEtYnJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48772883e2408255:0x46fee4778a703fd7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUnjCZ4-JPdjLZ9lVJpLzyOemTFfpw2R3rocOu_LtZq1dnsOm0-Yg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) TRS hybrid 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnbjY3QUJnEAE!2m1!1s0x48772883e2408255:0x46fee4778a703fd7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWk6EPe3SnjaU_PArWjrKOKxXWTqthTk5lL0-5MLJ9Yko3VVvdI8g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Marian Scigulinsky 14 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBOGVtZjRnRRAB!2m1!1s0x48772883e2408255:0x46fee4778a703fd7) Reviews from Google for The Sunshine Centre. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5115777428814315479&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: May 2012 - May 2025 Good - June 2024 Requires improvement - March 2024 Inadequate - April 2019 Outstanding - July 2016 Good - August 2014 Good - September 2013 Inadequate - May 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about The Sunshine Centre ### What are the opening hours at The Sunshine Centre? ### How can The Sunshine Centre be contacted? ### What is the capacity at The Sunshine Centre? ### How is The Sunshine Centre classified by Ofsted? ## Nearby day nurseries in BANBURY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Sunshine Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Hobby Horse Children's Centre Banbury · OX16 9PA ](/nursery/hobby-horse-children-s-centre-ox16-9pa-133593) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### NOA's Ark Nursery Banbury · OX16 0UD 4.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/noa-s-ark-nursery-ox16-0ud-ey481578) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.0 mi ### Little Dorothys Childcare Banbury · OX16 1XE ](/nursery/little-dorothys-childcare-ox16-1xe-2848406) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Smart Tots Day Nursery Banbury · OX16 0AE ](/nursery/smart-tots-day-nursery-ox16-0ae-ey375472) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Child First Banbury Nursery Banbury · OX16 0AA 4.6(20 reviews) ](/nursery/child-first-banbury-nursery-ox16-0aa-2579605) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Banbury School Day Nursery Banbury · OX16 9HY ](/nursery/banbury-school-day-nursery-ltd-ox16-9hy-ey417353) [See all nurseries in BANBURY →](/search?q=BANBURY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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