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The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre # The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 1.0 (1 parent reviews) · Ellison Road, Peterlee, SR8 5NJ · Durham Number of places 30 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Durham 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 Day Nursery, established in October 2001, is a family-operated childcare provider with three highly-regarded locations in the local area: O’Neill Drive, Seascape, and Dene House. The nurseries are committed to delivering exceptional care and education for children, supported by a dedicated team of qualified and experienced practitioners. They foster a warm and friendly atmosphere through strong relationships between staff and children, promoting positive social interactions. Each nursery is purpose-built with bright, spacious rooms, an abundance of stimulating play equipment, and age-appropriate toys. Security systems are installed throughout, and wheelchair accessibility is provided. The nurseries also emphasise outdoor play, offering diverse learning opportunities and attractive garden areas. A key person approach ensures children form strong attachments, aiding their settlement and overall well-being. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), blending structured adult-led activities with ample child-initiated play to make learning stimulating and fun, preparing children for school and future success. Our ethos The Sunshine Day Nursery is committed to delivering exceptional care and education for children. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, blending structured adult-led activities with child-initiated play. A key person approach is used to ensure children form strong attachments, aiding their settlement and well-being. What it's like Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being and respond quickly and sensitively to their needs, helping them manage their feelings. Children form close bonds with staff and show a secure sense of belonging, growing in confidence and happiness. Leaders extend support to families beyond the nursery, with projects like food and clothing sharing schemes to meet wider needs. Family-run Three locations EYFS curriculum Outdoor play opportunities Key person approach ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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 8:00 am to 5.30pm, five days per week, 51 weeks of the year excluding bank holidays. Early bird services are available at an additional cost from 7.30 am. Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10408042 Lead inspector Clare Wilkins [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289942)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY386626) 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://thesunshinedaynursery.com/) Ellison Road, Peterlee, SR8 5NJ [© 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#/-1.32671/54.76358/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Peterlee - [Day nurseries in Peterlee](/search?q=Peterlee) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-sunshine-day-nursery-seascape-children-s-centre-sr8-5nj-ey386626) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 29 September 2025 · Clare Wilkins Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Staff prioritise children's emotional well-being and respond quickly and sensitively to their needs, helping them manage their feelings. Children form close bonds with staff and show a secure sense of belonging, growing in confidence and happiness. Leaders extend support to families beyond the nursery, with projects like food and clothing sharing schemes to meet wider needs. Inspector highlights - Leaders are deeply committed and maintain detailed knowledge of every child's needs, interests and developmental profile. - The broad and engaging curriculum helps all children to learn and remember more, including mathematics and outdoor investigation. - The quality of education is strong overall, with particularly skilled teaching practice that deepens children's learning. - The nursery is inclusive and nurturing, with staff tuning into children's emotional needs and creating a supportive environment. - Staff recognise the importance of movement and physical activity, and children explore new ways to move safely. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to embed clear and consistent expectations that help children to feel even more secure, confident and ready to learn - 2 give children plenty of time and opportunities to try things for themselves and build further on their independence and problem-solving skills. Inspection #10408042 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50289942) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make strong progress, which is supported well by tailored teaching and partnerships with outside agencies. Speech and language is a particular strength, with focused professional development that contributes to staff's confidence in teaching this area. Outdoor space Staff weave new skills and knowledge into play, with purposeful enhancements indoors and out, including sensory spaces and collections of curious objects for children to explore. Children enjoy being 'nature detectives', during which they explore all areas of learning through outdoor investigation, measuring worms, learning new words related to autumn and discovering the natural world. ## Parent Reviews 1.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV5tMuVBdkwxF2aNg54xb3nDrOfZ2PuvJXEeOAw-Jjf-4lmMjc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Skaiste Petraityte a year ago I phoned this nursery a month ago to check if they have any spaces for my 3 year old. Receptionist confirmed they do, but when I was forwarded to supervisor she started asking inappropriate questions like why do you want to change the nursery and some other not relevant questions. Then she said she will book me in for a home visit but she never got back to me. Is this how you treat all your potential customers? [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQMk52RkdnEAE!2m1!1s0x487e8a8edc7e0e47:0x3717878ee0918131) Reviews from Google for The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3969790644273119537&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2009 - September 2025 Good - January 2020 Outstanding - April 2014 Outstanding - May 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre ### What is the age range at The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre? ### Is The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre a private nursery? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the fees at The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre? ## Nearby day nurseries in Peterlee Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### The Sunshine Nursery Peterlee · SR8 5RL 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/the-sunshine-nursery-sr8-5rl-ey345360) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Sunshine Day Nursery Peterlee · SR8 5UD ](/nursery/the-sunshine-day-nursery-sr8-5ud-ey136884) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Positive Steps Nursery Peterlee · SR8 2RN ](/nursery/positive-steps-nursery-sr8-2rn-ey376425) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare Peterlee · SR8 2NQ ](/nursery/howletch-shotton-primary-childcare-sr8-2nq-ey362698) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Hazel Dene Childcare Hartlepool · TS27 4PT ](/nursery/hazel-dene-childcare-ltd-ts27-4pt-ey396157) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Shotton Children's Centre Shotton Colliery · DH6 2JP ](/nursery/shotton-children-s-centre-dh6-2jp-ey332903) [See all nurseries in Peterlee →](/search?q=Peterlee) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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