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The Sunshine Day Nursery # The Sunshine Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, SR8 5UD · Durham Number of places 66 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 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, a family-operated establishment since October 2001, provides high-quality childcare and education across three locations in the local area: O’Neill Drive, Seascape, and Dene House. The nurseries are dedicated to creating a friendly and stimulating environment, fostering warm relationships between staff and children, and encouraging positive social interactions. They prioritise a safe setting with purpose-built facilities, bright rooms, stimulating play equipment, and age-appropriate toys, all with easy wheelchair access and security systems. The nursery emphasises outdoor play for its positive impact on children's development, offering opportunities for large-scale activities and nature exploration. They implement a key person approach to ensure children form strong attachments, settle well, and have their individual learning needs met. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, combining structured adult-led activities with child-initiated play to make learning both educational and fun, preparing children for school and future successes within a happy, active, and secure environment. Our ethos At all of our nurseries we ensure that families are offered the highest quality of care and education for their children and we have a dedicated team of practitioners who are qualified, fully experienced and highly committed to providing play and learning opportunities for all the children in our care. A friendly atmosphere is created within our nurseries, based on warm and caring relationships between our staff and the children, and positive social interactions are encouraged throughout the nursery day. We believe that being outdoors has a positive impact on children and offers opportunities for doing things on a larger scale. It gives children first hand contact with the weather and with nature and it offers them freedom to explore. At Sunshine Day Nursery, we believe that learning should be stimulating for young children, so play times are educational as well as fun. What it's like Children thrive in a positive and happy environment at this very friendly and inclusive nursery. They form close bonds with staff, who are caring, supportive and kind. Secure daily routines help children to settle well. Family-run nursery Three locations EYFS curriculum Key person approach Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 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 and 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 All Year Established 2001 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Sunshine Day Nursery Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10279978 Lead inspector Julie Foers [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221489)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY136884) 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/) O'Neill Drive, Peterlee, SR8 5UD Opening hours 8:00 am and 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. 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They form close bonds with staff, who are caring, supportive and kind. Secure daily routines help children to settle well. Inspector highlights - Staff know children individually very well and plan exciting and challenging activities that interest and motivate them. - There is a very good balance throughout the day between children playing independently and taking part in more focused, small-group activities. - Partnership working is a strength of the setting with very good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Children have very good opportunities to learn about life and lives outside the setting through trips and visits. - Parents have high praise for the nursery and its manager and staff, and feel well informed about their children's progress. Areas to develop - 1 develop ways to support and settle children at the beginning of group sessions, in order to help them to be ready to listen and learn. Inspection #10279978 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50221489) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents have high praise for the nursery and its manager and staff. They say they feel well informed about what their children do and are very pleased with the progress which they make. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision There is very good support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with other professionals in education and health to help to provide a consistent approach to support children's learning and development. Outdoor space Children stretch, roll and run during movement sessions in the nursery's enclosed garden. They develop strength and balance as they touch their toes and balance on one leg. Children enjoy rich opportunities daily for fresh air and exercise. ## Parent Reviews of The Sunshine Day Nursery 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWliRn24SysgfcWpjj9khbJn69zyRMyD4x3ZNARKO4b6rE1-do=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Noah Platt 2 years ago Teachers are really good with my daughter and are always good at helping her when she needs it. My daughter’s confidence has incredibly grown ever since I sent her here. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREX1lic1J3EAE!2m1!1s0x487e8a8adc7e566b:0x9bf979bbaa03cd5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLepu_PZxBE1M7QRkM-3yCv_cnRZAOKPkVGN1rWeD7DXPNubA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kinga Timea Apa a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2bHRtVVZBEAE!2m1!1s0x487e8a8adc7e566b:0x9bf979bbaa03cd5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJMPJDfo9tsdQeDW4fvr9LDlsdPICpA8ZKCqNcHxwkpKzkKAA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) stacey coils 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnMmRYODZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e8a8adc7e566b:0x9bf979bbaa03cd5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ07rlq4gl-u2HhixXIVBIxWqNJGKDbvZGUyCMbk68co7agMw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Leanne Kindle 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnZ0otam9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e8a8adc7e566b:0x9bf979bbaa03cd5) Reviews from Google for The Sunshine Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=702446761999875285&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2012 - May 2023 Good - September 2017 Good - November 2014 Good - March 2012 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Sunshine Day Nursery ### Is The Sunshine Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ### What size of nursery is The Sunshine Day Nursery? ### What does the inspection highlight about the nursery? ## About the setting The Sunshine Day Nursery registered in 2001 and is located in Peterlee. The nursery employs 22 members of childcare staff, with 15 holding qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, from 7.30am until 5.45pm. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY136884 Registered person Katherine Hardman & Anne Arrowsmith Partnership Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Peterlee Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Sunshine Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 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 @ Seascape Children's Centre Peterlee · SR8 5NJ ](/nursery/the-sunshine-day-nursery-seascape-children-s-centre-sr8-5nj-ey386626) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare Peterlee · SR8 2NQ ](/nursery/howletch-shotton-primary-childcare-sr8-2nq-ey362698) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Positive Steps Nursery Peterlee · SR8 2RN ](/nursery/positive-steps-nursery-sr8-2rn-ey376425) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Hazel Dene Childcare Hartlepool · TS27 4PT ](/nursery/hazel-dene-childcare-ltd-ts27-4pt-ey396157) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.3 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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