





Based in Shirley, Southampton, Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery offers day care for children aged between 4 months and 5 years.
With focus on the individuality of each child, the nursery aims to provide continuous experiences for innovative, creative and focused play. The qualified and professional team are always on hand to offer a warm welcome, encouraging children to explore, learn and play in a way that suits their unique...
Based in Shirley, Southampton, Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery offers day care for children aged between 4 months and 5 years.
With focus on the individuality of each child, the nursery aims to provide continuous experiences for innovative, creative and focused play. The qualified and professional team are always on hand to offer a warm welcome, encouraging children to explore, learn and play in a way that suits their unique preferences and requirements.
Open for full day, half day, and sessional day care, Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery is committed to ensuring "the very best start for your little ray of light".
The nursery is conveniently located, with good access to public transport, making it a great option for parents and families with busy lives.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 1.5 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesOwner
- Ritika Agarwal
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Simone Bull (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 9
Total Places for Children
- 35
Age Range
- from 0 years 4 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee information for this nursery yet. Contact them for pricing.
Contact Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery to get a personalised quote:
Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery Reviews (35)
Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.692) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery has 35 reviews.
They've been part of our journey as a family and we couldn't have asked for a better place to care for our children.
The staff are caring and patient and so...
They've been part of our journey as a family and we couldn't have asked for a better place to care for our children.
The staff are caring and patient and so much thought goes into helping them learn and grow.
The manager, Simone, is wonderful, very approachable and always happy to go the extra mile to help when needed.
Overall, our children thrived there and their genuine happiness and contentment every time they walked through that door reassured us that we chose the best place for their early years!
It truly means the world to us to know that Sunshine Nursery has been such an important part of your family's journey over the past nine years. Watching your children grow, learn and flourish with us has been an absolute privilege, and...
Thank you so much for such a beautiful and heartfelt review.It truly means the world to us to know that Sunshine Nursery has been such an important part of your family's journey over the past nine years. Watching your children grow, learn and flourish with us has been an absolute privilege, and we feel incredibly lucky to have been part of their early years.
Your kind words about our team and myself mean so much. We always strive to create a warm, caring and nurturing environment where every child feels happy, safe and supported, so hearing that your children walked through our doors with genuine happiness is the greatest reassurance we could ask for.
Thank you for placing your trust in us for so many years and for allowing us to share in so many special moments along the way. We will always cherish being part of your family's story.
With our warmest wishes,The Sunshine Nursery Team
Our son has really enjoyed sunshine nursery and we love that its a smaller nursery which has a family feel about it. All the staff are lovely and attentive and the daily updates on the app are really helpful. We particularly like the photos that are shared on the app to see what our son has been...
Our son has really enjoyed sunshine nursery and we love that its a smaller nursery which has a family feel about it. All the staff are lovely and attentive and the daily updates on the app are really helpful. We particularly like the photos that are shared on the app to see what our son has been doing/learning
Thank you so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that your son is enjoying his time at Sunshine Nursery and that you appreciate our smaller, family-focused approach. It's wonderful to know that you find the daily updates and photos helpful in seeing what he's been learning and enjoying throughout the day. Thank you for trusting us to be part of his early years!
A little sanctuary in Shirley! Both of my children have attended Sunshine and I always recommend them to anyone local- 5 of my friends have since enrolled their children who love it as equally as me! The staff are so experienced and nurturing- my children adore them! They made a huge effort to get...
A little sanctuary in Shirley! Both of my children have attended Sunshine and I always recommend them to anyone local- 5 of my friends have since enrolled their children who love it as equally as me! The staff are so experienced and nurturing- my children adore them! They made a huge effort to get to know them as individuals from the first settling in session and made me feel so confident leaving my children in their care. I feel lucky to have found this gem and very grateful to all the wonderful staff helping me raise my girls to be confident, kind and strong kids.
Getting to know every child as an individual and...
Thank you so much for such a lovely heartfelt review. It truly means the world to our whole team to know that both of your girls have/are enjoying their time at Sunshine and that you have felt so confident and reassured leaving them in our care.Getting to know every child as an individual and helping them feel safe, happy and confident is at the heart of everything we do. We feel incredibly lucky to have been part of your family's journey and to have your trust and support. We're super grateful for your recommendations to your friends - knowing that five families have joined us through your recommendation is the biggest compliment we could receive!
Thank you for being part of our Sunshine family and for trusting us to play a small part in helping your girls grow into the confident, kind and strong children they are becoming.
We have 2 children who attend the nursery, our eldest since 2024 and our youngest started this April. We have always had a great experience, and both of our girls absolutely love going. The staff are all lovely and it's great seeing how much the children do and learn, all thanks to everyone at...
They have also been amazing handling our daughter's allergy, we are very grateful for their care and support.
We're so pleased that you...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with Sunshine Nursery! It means so much to us to hear that both of your girls absolutely love coming to nursery and that you have continued to have such a positive experience with us since 2024.We're so pleased that you can see how much the children learn, explore and enjoy throughout their time with us. Our team puts so much care and dedication into creating a happy, nurturing and stimulating environment, so your kind words mean a great deal to everyone.
We're also very grateful for your lovely feedback regarding your daughter's allergy. We understand how important it is for families to feel confident and reassured that their child is safe and well cared for, and we're pleased that you feel supported by our team. Many thanks again.
We've been really happy with the care and support our little one gets at nursery. The staff are all so lovely, friendly and caring, and it's clear they genuinely care about the children. Our little one is always happy to go in, which gives us so much peace of mind. We're really pleased with the...
We've been really happy with the care and support our little one gets at nursery. The staff are all so lovely, friendly and caring, and it's clear they genuinely care about the children. Our little one is always happy to go in, which gives us so much peace of mind. We're really pleased with the nursery and would definitely recommend it to other parents!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words! It means so much to the whole Sunshine Nursery team to hear that your little one is happy coming into nursery and that you feel reassured by the care and support we provide. Knowing that you would recommend us to other families is such a lovely compliment, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We couldn't have wished for a warmer or more loving place for our children than Sunshine Nursery. We came to England from Belgium for a temporary assignment, and our daughter didn't speak any English when we first arrived. From day one, she was welcomed with so much kindness and care and we could...
The carers were genuinely enthusiastic to see our children (and us;)) every day, and that feeling was completely mutual. The manager is also wonderful - professional, warm, and capable.
We feel incredibly grateful for everything Sunshine Nursery has done for our daughter and our little son. They have given our children such a happy and loving start in life. We will always remember this special place!
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review, we are thrilled to read such lovely feedback. The safety and happiness of the children at Sunshine is paramount to us and the staff really do put their all into caring for the children and building bonds with not only them but also their families, so to hear this shows is fantastic!
Our daughter has attended Sunshine Nursery for 3 years, during this time we have watched as the staff have helped her grow into a happy and confident child. All of the staff are wonderful, they are kind, attentive and playful. We are so pleased we chose Sunshine, we can't fault the staff or the...
Our daughter has attended Sunshine Nursery for 3 years, during this time we have watched as the staff have helped her grow into a happy and confident child. All of the staff are wonderful, they are kind, attentive and playful. We are so pleased we chose Sunshine, we can't fault the staff or the environment.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us some feedback. It's fantastic to hear you have had such a positive experience at Sunshine, we really strive to do our best for the children everyday and your lovely comments make it all worthwhile. Thank you
I am most grateful to all the staff at Sunshine for their fantastic support and teaching. Our daughter has been with them for 2 years and during this time she has learned so much and grew tremendously. A special thank you to the manager who has been very supportive to myself and her dad, and always...
I am most grateful to all the staff at Sunshine for their fantastic support and teaching. Our daughter has been with them for 2 years and during this time she has learned so much and grew tremendously. A special thank you to the manager who has been very supportive to myself and her dad, and always with a smile and a 'can do' attitude. Another special thank you to the member of staff who got all children to participate in new and interesting activities. I would also like to mention another member of staff who has been a great support for our daughter and thought her new skills and British expressions. Importantly, the food is tasty and with good variety, whilst adapting to the child's allergies but also needs and preference. Our daughter hardly ever got sick and I think this must be related to the care, food, and going outside daily.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I am so happy to hear how highly you speak of Sunshine and our team here, we are very proud of our setting and it is so rewarding to get such positive feedback from the families who know us best.Thank you so much
The nursery is well-managed, with great communication and...
The nursery is well-managed, with great communication and a safe, happy environment. We're grateful to Sunshine team for the support they've given her!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us, it's great to hear you speak so highly of Sunshine. Thank you for your feedback we always appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We are actually having our entire outside area updated at the end of the year which we are...
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us, it's great to hear you speak so highly of Sunshine. Thank you for your feedback we always appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We are actually having our entire outside area updated at the end of the year which we are super excited about, it will include zoned areas, new artificial grass and foam matting etc. Our in-house chef has also recently updated our menus in line with all new guidance and healthier eating advice, and you will be able to view these shortly on our website. Thank you for choosing Sunshine to be a part of your daughters early years journey.
My daughter finished her Sunshine journey to start School this September. She was with Sunshine for near 2 years and she has loved going to nursery. It is a safe, nurturing environment and the staff are very friendly and helpful. She made friends and enjoyed the activities planned for them. It was...
My daughter finished her Sunshine journey to start School this September. She was with Sunshine for near 2 years and she has loved going to nursery. It is a safe, nurturing environment and the staff are very friendly and helpful. She made friends and enjoyed the activities planned for them. It was helpful to get updates in the app about their day. It's a lovely nursery and I would like to thank Sunshine for the love and care provided to my child.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us, it's wonderful to hear your family had such a great experience and you are happy with the care and support that we provided! I am super proud of the team here and we thank you for choosing us to be part of your daughters early years journey!
My daughter has had challenges with social skills, language, and comprehension. The team has been overwhelmingly supportive in enhancing her...
My daughter has had challenges with social skills, language, and comprehension. The team has been overwhelmingly supportive in enhancing her integration including setting up a 1:1 arrangement to assist in developing her key milestones.
We can attest that the nursery has helped her to continually develop her confidence and independence. She's also picking up social cues which is such a great stride in her development.
The facilities, resources, and activities at the nursery are excellently appropriate to help the kids learn, explore and equally have fun.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. I am extremely proud of the team here at Sunshine and I am so happy to hear that you feel we go above and beyond. It is an absolute pleasure to be a part of your family's journey.
My child has been going to Sunshine Nursery for the last 5 months now and he loves it! The staff are always friendly and are always interested in my child. It is a lovely, family-orientated nursery which I would highly recommend for any child to attend.
My child has been going to Sunshine Nursery for the last 5 months now and he loves it! The staff are always friendly and are always interested in my child. It is a lovely, family-orientated nursery which I would highly recommend for any child to attend.
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We are all so pleased to hear you are happy with Sunshine and the care we provide, we are also over the moon to hear your little one is enjoying his time here!
It's a safe space that my child enjoys and feels connected to. We were worried if he would be able to settle down, but thanks to dedicated efforts from the team there - he not just settled but had great memories.
It's a safe space that my child enjoys and feels connected to. We were worried if he would be able to settle down, but thanks to dedicated efforts from the team there - he not just settled but had great memories.
Many thanks for taking the time to submit a review for us, we are so happy to hear that your child feels that Sunshine is a safe space and that he is making so many great memories here. We appreciate how busy you all are it really is greatly appreciated.
We had moved from India and were concerned about the child care - particularly language barrier for my 2 year old. Staff at Sunshine have really been kind - they proactively took all necessary steps to ensure safety, wellbeing and playfulness of my child. As a result my child loves to go there and...
We had moved from India and were concerned about the child care - particularly language barrier for my 2 year old. Staff at Sunshine have really been kind - they proactively took all necessary steps to ensure safety, wellbeing and playfulness of my child. As a result my child loves to go there and building great memories!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this additional review, as I previously said it really is greatly appreciated. We are so happy to hear that your experience is a positive one and that you find Sunshine to be so proactive when it comes to the safety and well-being of your child, it is...
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this additional review, as I previously said it really is greatly appreciated. We are so happy to hear that your experience is a positive one and that you find Sunshine to be so proactive when it comes to the safety and well-being of your child, it is also lovely to hear that your son has overcome his language barriers here with the support of our dedicated team. We are really proud of our setting and to hear reviews like this makes it all the more rewarding.
My daughter thoroughly enjoys her days at Sunshine, the staff are attentive and caring and it has been a wonderful experience. My daughter has made friends and really enjoys playing with the other children, 100% recommend.
My daughter thoroughly enjoys her days at Sunshine, the staff are attentive and caring and it has been a wonderful experience. My daughter has made friends and really enjoys playing with the other children, 100% recommend.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us, it's wonderful to hear your daughter is having such a great experience and you are happy with the care and support that we provide!
It was the first and the best experience ever for our little 3-year-old girl in Sunshine Nursery. She spent there almost one lovely year with amazing development and care. I would like to grab the chance and thank you Manager and Deputy Manager and everyone in the team for the great experience we...
It was the first and the best experience ever for our little 3-year-old girl in Sunshine Nursery. She spent there almost one lovely year with amazing development and care. I would like to grab the chance and thank you Manager and Deputy Manager and everyone in the team for the great experience we had together in Sunshine Nursery.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this review for us. We are so happy to hear you had such a lovely experience here at Sunshine and would like to note it was also a pleasure for us to get to know you all.
We love Sunshine Nursery and so does our son. We truly feel like we have made a very good decision by sending our child here. It's a small nursery with that home-from-home feeling. The Sunshine staff are friendly and caring, with communication about your little ones day as a strong point. They are...
We love Sunshine Nursery and so does our son. We truly feel like we have made a very good decision by sending our child here. It's a small nursery with that home-from-home feeling. The Sunshine staff are friendly and caring, with communication about your little ones day as a strong point. They are happy to keep to a routine (if you have one) and will focus on areas that your child might need extra help in, or that you are concerned with. Our Son has gone from being a very clingy baby to a confident toddler who is happy to go to any of the Sunshine staff. We also find the app helpful with the daily updates about your child, so you can see nappy changes, sleep, snacks/meals and development points. Overall, we are extremely happy with this nursery and would highly recommend it!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that you are having such a positive experience at Sunshine and are super proud to hear you feel we are providing a home-from-home experience for your family!
We love Sunshine Nursery! Our son previously went to Sunshine, and our daughter has just finished her Sunshine journey to start School in September. It's such a welcoming, family environment with lots of variety in the activities for the children. The staff are friendly, helpful and caring; they...
We love Sunshine Nursery! Our son previously went to Sunshine, and our daughter has just finished her Sunshine journey to start School in September. It's such a welcoming, family environment with lots of variety in the activities for the children. The staff are friendly, helpful and caring; they really know the children well and how to get the best from them. The food is delicious with lots of variety. We couldn't be happier with the nursery. Thank you Sunshine!
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review we very much appreciate it. You have been part of our Sunshine family for many years and we will miss you all very much, but we are so proud to hear that your Sunshine journey has been so enjoyable!
The staff at Sunshine are amazing. They take the time to really get to know your child, keep you updated and most importantly make nursery fun. They always put safety first whilst still allowing the children to explore and develop, and the range of activities they put on is brilliant including...
The staff at Sunshine are amazing. They take the time to really get to know your child, keep you updated and most importantly make nursery fun. They always put safety first whilst still allowing the children to explore and develop, and the range of activities they put on is brilliant including external providers putting on drama/music classes. Our daughter loves her days at Sunshine and happily runs in every morning to the staff who are always so welcoming.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. I am extremely proud of the team here and it is wonderful to hear your experience at Sunshine has been so positive.
The manager and girls are absolutely amazing! My son settled without any problems and each morning he is very excited to go back.
All girls are always going above and beyond to help you.
Food for babies is absolutely delicious, my son...
The manager and girls are absolutely amazing! My son settled without any problems and each morning he is very excited to go back.
All girls are always going above and beyond to help you.
Food for babies is absolutely delicious, my son always has been a “foodie" and nursery is continuing with his amazing food journey.
Overall, absolutely highly recommended for babies.
Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review. We are extremely proud to hear your feedback and are so happy that your journey so far at Sunshine has been a positive one!
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Meet the Team (2)

She has a Foundation degree In Early Years and is Sunshine's Designated Safeguarding Lead.

She is the Deputy Safeguarding Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery
What is the Age Range of Children that Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery accepts?
Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery Open?
Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery have capacity for?
Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 35 Children.
How far is Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery to the centre of Southampton?
0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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