Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees

6 Tarmount Lane, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6DA
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  • Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees, Shoreham-by-Sea
Located in Shoreham-by-Sea town centre, Sunshine Day Nursery was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. In the same year, the nursery won The Worthing Herald Nursery of the Year award. The nursery benefits from a purpose built outdoor space which allows children of all ages to enjoy outdoor play, all year round. Inside, the nursery offers a warm and homely environment in a lovely converted Victorian Police Station.

Staff are warm, welcoming and passionate about their work with children! The nursery exceeds Ofsted staff to child ratios and all staff have a relevant childcare qualification.

The youngest children are cared for in the Baby room which offers a separate cot area allowing children to rest in comfort with the reassurance of experienced staff close by. As babies grow, they move into 'Tiddler' and then 'Toddler' rooms which offer a range of messy play activities as well as age appropriate play equipment and dedicated areas such as small world play and play kitchen areas. Children then move on to the Pre-school unit which prepares them for the transition between nursery and primary school. The Pre-School unit is comprised of a large room dedicated to different activities, including art and craft, a quiet area and large play space. The Pre-School children have easy access to the outdoor play space.

Sunshine Day Nursery welcomes local parents to settling-in sessions where they can see for themselves how children can respond to the play and learning initiatives around them. For more information, please visit the website.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alison Wolke (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 75

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees Reviews (31)

Over all time Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees has 31 reviews.

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Review from Ingrid W (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, very knowledgeable and friendly staff. They really take care to get to know the kids. My child always comes home full of beans and stories about what he did at nursery. He absolutely loved the chicken/chicks they had at nursery for a short while. The singalong production which the nursery
put together was excellent. Thank you Sunshine team, looking forward to seeing the new building when it’s all completed
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Review from T P (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Sunshine Day Nursery at 8 months old and has just left to go to school. She has had the best 4 years there. The whole team and management have been absolutely fantastic. They have all been so caring and loving toward her. They are also so educational and really helped my girl come
out of her shell and come a long way, including speech, walking, potty training and then spending the last few months getting ready for school. They also catered to her allergies and health issues. I would not hesitate to recommend Sunshine to absolutely anyone. The manager has a fantastic team and will go above and beyond for you and your children. The whole of Sunshine has completely exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much for everything. We will miss you so much!
Reply from Kate Cox, Area Manager at Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees
Thank you so much; we will miss you and your daughter very much! Please keep visiting us and all the best at 'big' school!
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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has always felt like a little family at Sunshine, and it was sad to leave somewhere where my child was so comfortable and safe. Staff were always informative and friendly, and my daughter was able to grow in confidence and foster some hopefully lifelong friendships at the nursery. 
All the staff
are fab, and my daughter will miss the staff, her friends, and the experiences and lessons she learnt there.
Many thanks for all your help and support over the years.
Reply from Kate Cox, Area Manager at Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees
Thank you so much for your review, Jo. We wish you and your family all the best for the future. Be sure to come back from time to time, we love seeing the children as they grow!
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Review from T D (Father of Child) published on 7 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has attended Sunshine since she was 7-months-old and has always been happy and settled from day one. The staff are very kind and a pleasure to deal with. I always feel well informed about my daughter's day; she has transitioned so well from the baby room upwards, and this is all down
to the staff's communication with me and each other. The app is amazing and keeps me completely up to date on my daughter's day. My child is very happy there.
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since coming back from lockdown my son was quite nervous about coming back, the staff were amazing at resettling him and listened to any worries and concerns we had about returning. My son thoroughly enjoys Sunshine Nursery and has come on so much developmentally since being back. I would highly recommend
Sunshine to any new parent.
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Review from Bianca D (Mother of Child) published on 1 January 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sunshine is a truly exemplary setting. The staff always smile and make parents and children feel at ease. The management team are outstanding and go above and beyond. This nursery is a God send!
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Review from Melissa B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Sunshine nursery with a pretty intense case of separation anxiety after a bad experience with a childminder. 2 Years on and she's now leaving a confident and outgoing little girl filled with happy memories from her time at Sunshine.
The staff are nurturing and caring, the children
entertained and happy. A vast array of activities keeps busy toddler minds occupied, art, sports, languages and lots and lots of play.
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Review from Sam B (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is so happy at Sunshine Nursery. The staff are consistently warm, welcoming and caring.
The atmosphere is wonderful and you can see the fun the children have every time you drop them off and collect them.
The activities and play are varied and engaging and always a topic of conversation when
our son is at home. We are confident and secure in the knowledge that our child is in such a warm, nurturing environment.
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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sunshine nursery is a nurturing, friendly and happy place, where both of my children have thrived. The staff bring out the very best in the children and really do care - not just the key workers, but all members of staff including the management.
The children receive a rich and varied range of activities
on a daily basis and are provided with a safe and nurturing environment to be able to learn, develop and flourish.
I couldn't recommend it more!
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Review from Michelle W (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Only ever had positive experiences with Sunshine Day Nursery. They provide a happy environment and both my children have thrived there. The staff are extremely supportive and even when needing to tackle behavioural issues they are flexible in their approach and work with parents.
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Review from Jason D (Father of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sunshine Day Nursery is amazing. They have looked after 3 of my children with no complaints. Children always come home happy and clean.
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Review from Ashleigh H (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best decision we made sending our child here. She really enjoys going every Friday. All the staff are really friendly and helpful and it's a lovely environment.
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Review from Donna D (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have attended Sunshine Day Nursery, Shoreham. I have always found the staff to be very friendly and extremely helpful. Both girls love going to Sunshine Day Nursery. I find the tapestry and communication emails really informative and I love looking at all the photos etc and knowing
what they've been up to at nursery. I would recommend Sunshine Day Nursery to all.
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Review from Hayley T (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with Sunshine Day Nursery since he was 1-year-old. He had separation anxieties and the staff were amazing. Very nurturing in the baby and toddler rooms. They know how to distract him in preschool to make that drop-off easier. My son is so happy when I pick him up at the end of the day
and always talks about the staff. I would recommend this nursery without a doubt.
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Review from Tim L (Father of Child) published on 7 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child seems very happy to go to nursery and I feel it is good for her wellbeing.
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Review from Alessandra P (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel that Sunshine Nursery is a fantastic nursery. Both my children have loved attending it. All the staff at welcoming and I feel that my child’s best interests are their focus. The range of activities are fantastic and I feel that the variety of things/activities that are introduced to the children
is great. The beach school is great and my son has loved it so far.
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Review from Liz A (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been using this nursery for the last 5 years and it’s been brilliant. My eldest daughter went and had such a brilliant time, the staff are all wonderful and really listen and do everything they can to ensure your children are happy, I didn’t hesitate in putting my youngest daughter in Sunshine
Day Nursery.
She is very happy there and I know she is well looked after. Happy child, happy Mum! Thanks Sunshine for everything you do :-)
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Review from Dawn H (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't praise this nursery enough. From my son's key person to the management team, everyone bent over backwards to make sure not just my son but myself and my husband were always happy. My son was a very anxious child, but I always felt confident leaving him, and with the online journals I could
see throughout the day how happy he was by the lovely photos being posted by the staff. I highly recommend this nursery!
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Review from Paul H (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
If you read the reviews and visit the nursery, the two things that stand out are the happiness of the children and the overall happiness of the staff. Sunshine has amassed a strong, knowledgeable, professional team that work very well together. It is a pleasure to drop the kids off each day knowing
they will receive the highest level of care. I then receive updates throughout the day thanks to tapestry and when I pick them up they are always happy to tell me what they did and love the fact that I can prompt them on their day.
From a safety perspective, it is great to see that all staff and parents following safeguarding procedures. Happy kids = happy parents! Would recommend to all.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sunshine Day Nursery is a fantastic nursery school, My daughter and I are always greeted with a warm welcome upon arrival and everyone looks so happy, there is always great activities going on when I walk through to my daughters room and the children are always engaged in an activity or play, The staff
are always really attentive and supportive with regards my child and its great to see my daughter have a great connection with everyone there. The management are also great with any questions I may have and they seem to have great relationships with their staff, I highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees

What is the Age Range of Children that Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees accepts?

Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees Open?

Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees have capacity for?

Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Sunshine Day Nursery by Busy Bees to the centre of Shoreham-by-Sea?

0.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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