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Sunshine Corner Nursery

The grounds of Aylesham primary, Attlee Avenue, Aylesham, Canterbury CT3 3BS
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Sunshine Corner Nursery, Canterbury
Sunshine Corner Nursery, Canterbury
Sunshine Corner Nursery, Canterbury

Sunshine Corner Nursery is run by a well-qualified, kind and caring team who make the most of indoor and outdoor learning environments in order to support positive early years learning.

The nursery offers 57 places a day and all professionals are trained to pursue key EYFS objectives.

Part of the Early Years Alliance, the nursery offers a friendly and secure approach to learning for children aged from birth to five years old.

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Funding & Fees

Full day from £72

Contact Sunshine Corner Nursery to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Hayley Nash (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Registered Charity Number

  • 1096526

Total Places for Children

  • 57

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
  • Tuesday 07:30-17:30
  • Wednesday 07:30-17:30
  • Thursday 07:30-17:30
  • Friday 07:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Car parking available (please note) the gates will be closed between 8:30am-9am and 3pm-3.30pm Parking for baby unit parents only

Sunshine Corner Nursery Reviews (129)

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Sunshine Corner Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 53 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunshine Corner Nursery has 129 reviews.

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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Amazing staff, always so welcoming. Have always said and always will it is home from home. Any concerns I have regarding my child they are always there to listen and support where needed. They treat all the children like their own!
Since separating from his big sister as she started school he has really come out of his shell and is doing amazing! He comes home so happy to tell me about his day and is so excited for 'nursery day' to see all of his friends!

Thank you to the amazing ladies at Sunshine Corner

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Review from Alanna H (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Both of my children attended Sunshine Corner Nursery and they had the best time! The staff are so passionate about the children's experiences. They are caring, kind, patient and supportive. I couldn't wish for a better nursery!

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased you are happy with the service we provide for you and your family.

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Review from Chiara R (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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We would choose Sunshine Corner Nursery a million times! The staff is amazing, they are very supportive. My parent journey has been definitely easier so far because of them! I could not thank them enough.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you, we are really happy we have made your parent journey easier for you.

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Review from T O (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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I absolutely love Sunshine Corner and would describe it as one of my son's happy places. I feel completely at peace leaving him in their care and am amazed at the progress he's made. His growing confidence in singing, improved social skills and expanding vocabulary are just incredible. Every time I drop him off, I feel reassured and welcomed by the staff and management, who truly make you feel at home. I feel so fortunate that my child has a place here. You can genuinely sense the staff's dedication and concern for your child's well-being and as a parent, that's the most important thing. It speaks volumes!

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased you are happy with the service we provide for you all as a family and our passion shines through.

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Review from Sam T (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Such an incredible homely feel at Sunshine Corner. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble and my daughter has been incredibly happy. My daughter has struggled with leaving us (her parents) but her keyworker and in fact every member of staff go above and beyond to make her settle quickly and happy. She has really come out of her shell and excelled within sunshine corner and has got all the skills ready to start her new adventure at school! I would recommend this nursery to anyone who asks. 10/10 amazing!

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for such a beautiful review, and good luck on her next journey.

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Review from Elena D (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent staff. They take great care of my little girl, they do many activities with children, my child is very happy. I am always informed about everything that is happening. I am very satisfied and happy that my little girl is in such good hands.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review, we are really going to miss you all when she goes to big school, good luck on her next journey.

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Review from Nick J (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Where do we start? My daughter has come on leaps and bounds here over the last couple of years and now the time has come for her to go to big school. Massive thank you to all the staff, you're truly amazing people. Such a lovely welcome at the door whenever I take my girl to nursery. Always happy, kind and welcoming to all. Thank you again for all you have done, keep smiling and making people happy Sunshine Corner. Lovely place, would not send my children anywhere else.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Hello! I'm and mostly my daughter is very happy with Sunshine Corner Nursery, we didn't have any problems...My daughter loves to go to her nursery, she loves the staff, all the time hugs the ladies for good bye...

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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Sunshine Corner Nursery have fulfilled everything and more in what I want in a nursery. The care and compassion that they provide is top-notch. My daughter has progressed excellently in her three years and as a parent I couldn't ask for any more. At every given opportunity I have and I will recommend Sunshine Corner to all current and expecting parents.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review, we look forward to another year with you all.

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Review from Lauren F (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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The nursery and the staff are amazing my daughter hasn't been going there long and has settled amazingly, made very good bonds with the staff and it's been a pleasure to watch. My child's experience with their previous nursery wasn't a great one so to see them thriving here is beyond amazing, and me and their dad couldn't be more happier.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for a lovely review; we are so happy you are all having the experience you deserve.

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Review from Lois G (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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I could not be happier that my daughter got a place at Sunshine Corner Nursery. She settled in so quickly and has grown such lovely relationships with both the adults and children alike. She is actively excited to go to nursery, which speaks for itself. Her speech, roleplay, counting, and signing have all improved so much, and overall I am pleased with the confident, fun little girl they are helping nurture her into.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your beautiful review, we are so happy you have joined us at Sunshine Corner and are so excited to be on this journey with you.

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Review from P G (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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The manager and the team at Sunshine Corner are the best things to happen in our sun's development. Words like exceptional and incredible are not enough to describe them and express our gratitude. The manager and the team supported our son through his educational journey, providing him with tailored learning strategies and emotional support. Thanks to all of them, he learned so much. The team helped him develop a lot, especially physically, emotionally, and intellectually, as well as in numeracy and literacy.
We cannot thank them enough for that. Once again, we want to use this opportunity to express our gratitude to the manager and the entire team. Team, each one of you is phenomenal, and we will do everything in our power for our son to keep these memories.

Thank you once again for everything you have done for our son.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review and thank you for being engaging and well-supported parents, we will all miss you at Sunshine Corner.

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Review from Megan J (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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All staff at Sunshine Corner are absolutely, truly amazing! They are extremely helpful, patient, caring and give brilliant advice! I could not have wished for a better nursery for both of my children.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, it has been a pleasure to be with them both for their early years journey.

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Review from S G (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Very caring and nurturing staff who know my granddaughters well. They make sure I have a full update of what they have been doing so that I can pass the information on to their parents. Such a lovely atmosphere in the setting. All the children are busy and thoroughly engaged in an array of interesting activities. I can’t praise the staff and management enough for their hard work and dedication.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Deputy Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, your feedback really helps us to strive for excellence. I am glad you are happy and that we meet all of your granddaughters' needs, it is a pleasure to be a part of their early years experience.

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Review from Kerry N (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am very happy with how my son's transition to nursery is going. The staff are amazing and supportive. My son has taken a while to settle as he has spent three years at home with his mum, but the staff go above and beyond trying to find ways to help him settle. They also liaise with me regularly throughout the day to tell me how he is getting on. I couldn't be happier with the support from his key workers; they are doing an amazing job. His key workers treat him as an individual and ask me about his preferences and likes, as they use these to help him if he struggles with separation throughout the day.
The nursery has also identified very quickly his learning needs/likes and caters to these so my son engages more in his learning.

Such an amazing nursery - definitely recommend.

Reply from Sally heathcote, Deputy Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words; I am pleased you are happy and that we meet all of your child's needs.

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Review from Mike B (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Sunshine Corner is a fantastic nursery with great staff. Everyone knew our child’s name from the first day, and they were made to feel very welcome every morning!

The room is clean, and there is always access to the outside area, which our child loves.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Deputy Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words; your feedback really helps us to strive for excellence. We are pleased you are happy with the experience you have received.

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Review from V C (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My little girl started in the toddler room here at the start of January. The staff have been so warm and welcoming and helped her settle in so quickly. She absolutely adores going and loves to tell us all she's done, running the the garden seems to be her favourite. Can't thank the staff enough for all they've done.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review V. It has been an absolute pleasure to meet you all and have your daughter as part of the sunshine corner team. We look forward to watching her develop and grow.

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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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I am over the moon with the care and support all the staff members have provided for my son at Sunshine Corner Nursery, I have never felt uneasy about leaving him when attending his sessions as I know he is well looked after, cared for and treated good. I am sad our nursery journey has come to an end as my youngest starts school this September. I thank everyone at Sunshine Corner for helping both my children start out in life and helping me to work whilst not worrying about them. I highly recommend this nursery to all my family and friends. I have never met such a lovely, welcoming, warm bunch of ladies, this is how all nurseries should be! Both my sons who attended this setting will definitely remember their nursery days, as will I from a parent perspective. All the best! Carry on being awesome!

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for you kind words. It has been a pleasure to be a part of both boys' early years. We are happy you are pleased with the service we have provided for you and wish you and the boys all the best for the future.

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Review from Leighanne A (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Sunshine Corner Nursery is amazing. I couldn't thank them enough for the care they have given my daughter for the past 4 years. They go above and beyond for our children. I have used both the breakfast club and the stay later club which was perfect for me as a working mother.

The management they have there are super helpful and have always helped with any requests I have had.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, it has been a pleasure watching her grow, we wish you all the best and good luck with her next journey at primary school.

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Review from Rebecca O (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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I am so pleased we were able to get a place for my son 3 and a half years ago.
The nursery has consistently provided excellent levels of care, great safeguarding in place to ensure safety, provided excellent meals and learning through play. They have supported not only our son but as first-time parents helped us navigate different milestones, such as supporting potty training without which it would have been a much more daunting task.
The staff are so kind and caring, you can tell they genuinely really care for the children, really taking the time to get to know them and their interest in creating a fun, educational safe space for them.

This dedication and passion for providing an exceptional standard of childcare is evident from the management level right through to key persons, nursery staff, chef and trainees. I could not recommend an establishment more.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, your feedback really helps us to strive for excellence. It has been a pleasure to watch him grow from such a young age, we wish you and him all the best for his next journey at primary school.

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

  • Recipient: Early Years AllianceDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
  • Recipient: Early Years AllianceDate: Friday 28 Apr 2023
  • Recipient: Early Years AllianceDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020

Meet the Team (24)

Hayley Nash Job Title: Early Years Manager Joined: 2004
Hayley Nash

NVQ 4 in Childhood Studies

Sally Heathcote Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager Joined: 2010
Sally Heathcote

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma/Senco.

Caitlan Nash Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator Joined: 2019
Caitlan Nash
Level 3 Early Years Educator

Studying level 5 Diploma for the Early Years senior practitioner

Donna Townsend Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2006
Donna Townsend

Level 4 NVQ

Tracy Butcher Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator Joined: 2010
Tracy Butcher

NVQ Level 3

Georgina Robson Job Title: Early years Educator Joined: 2019
Georgina Robson

Cache Level 3

Emily Martin Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2009
Emily Martin

Cache Level 3

Maria Cudworth Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator Joined: 2016
Maria Cudworth

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Karen Jones Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2013
Karen Jones

Cache Level 3

Toni Brazier Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2004
Toni Brazier

NVQ Level 3

Laura Motte-Styles Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2014
Laura Motte-Styles

CACHE Level 3

Chanelle Shackleton Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2015
Chanelle Shackleton

Cache Level 3

Jessica Sellwood Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2018
Jessica Sellwood

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Ellie Monks Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2022
Ellie Monks

Early Years Educator.

Millie Price Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2022
Millie Price

Cache Level 3.

Chloe-Ruth Fagg Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2025
Chloe-Ruth Fagg

Cache Level 2

Tillie Young Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator Joined: 2025
Tillie Young

- Cache Level 3

Chloe Jones Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2025
Chloe Jones

Cache Level 2

Nicola Hanagan Job Title: Early Years Cook Joined: 2016
Nicola Hanagan

NVQ 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking

Chantel Espie Job Title: Early Years Assistant Joined: 2022
Chantel Espie
Early years assistant

Chantel has just begun her level 3 in the early years

Lily Motte-Styles Job Title: Flexible Early Years Assistant Joined: 2024
Lily Motte-Styles

Unqualified

Sasha Cudworth Job Title: Flexible Early Years Assistant Joined: 2025
Sasha Cudworth

Currently Training towards Level 3.

Shannon Walton - Meredith Job Title: Flexible Early Years Assistant Joined: 2025
Shannon Walton - Meredith

Currently training towards Level 3.

Charlotte Clayson Job Title: Flexible cook Joined: 2025
Charlotte Clayson

Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery.

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