Sunshine Nursery School

8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury CO10 2GG
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9.6 71 Reviews
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Sunshine Nursery School is situated in Sudbury, Suffolk, provides high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

The nursery was established in September 2003, with a view to offering the best facilities and environment possible to give busy parents peace of mind when choosing their childcare.

The extensive undercover outdoor play area and garden lends itself to all-weather outdoor activities and enhances the range of opportunities available to children.

Fresh food is very important and healthy eating will get children off to a good start. They have its own qualified in-house chef who freshly prepares healthy, well-balanced meals. All snacks, drinks and meals are provided for children throughout the nursery day.

The team are fully qualified and in total have over 85 years of child-caring experience between them. The team prides itself on attitude, patience and creativity to ensure all children receive the best care possible.

The nursery is structured across five different rooms, based around age groups. The age bands are not ‘set in stone’ so children move between the rooms when the time is right for them. The rooms are bright, happy places to inspire the children as they learn and develop.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Felicity Rose (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 142

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • A full day session including all meals and snacks for a child under the age of 3 years is £58.80. For a child over 3 years the fee is reduced to £54.70.

  • They accept all types of government funding including 2 years, 3 years and 4 years.
    You can also pay using the Tax Free Childcare Scheme. Further information for this can be found using the childcare choices website.

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

Parking

  • There is easy access and free parking for parents.

Sunshine Nursery School Reviews (71)

9.6

Sunshine Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.605) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunshine Nursery School has 71 reviews.

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Review from Hayley R (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would not hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone. We recently moved from London and were extremely worried about resettling our 3 and 1-year-old with so many changes in such a short space of time. Since day 1 when I spoke to a member of staff on the phone the staff at the nursery have taken
their time to speak to me about the well-being of my girls whilst in their care. The staff are fantastic, friendly and encouraging.
Reply from Storal, Central support at Sunshine Nursery School
Hi Hayley, thank you for leaving a review and providing your feedback. We're delighted you appreciate our team and that your children have a positive experience at our nursery. We are grateful for…read more
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Review from Chelsea C (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Anglia Sunshine is simply amazing, the staff care deeply, they go above and beyond for the children and the parents, and they have helped my son every step of the way through his journey through the nursery from Snowdrop to Poppy. They have great communication with the parents, they help to build children's
confidence and independence along with helping them to develop their own amazing personalities. I am beyond grateful for everything Anglia Sunshine has done to help my son and everything they are now helping my youngest son too since he's started in the Snowdrop room! It's been amazing to see how much my boys have and continue to flourish. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to every single member of staff.
Reply from Storal, Central support at Sunshine Nursery School
Hi Chelsea, thank you for leaving a review and providing your feedback. We are really pleased to hear about your positive experience at our nursery. Thank you for recommending us!
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Review from Jade J (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My boys started this month. It was lovely how accommodating they were with my boys and how they did little taster sessions to help them slowly get used to the nursery.
I love the fact you send updates on the learning portal. It's so important to me that I know and see they are enjoying themselves,
especially as Daddy takes them in most days.
I feel like I trust you all with my twins, and that is so incredibly important.
So, thank you all in the snowdrop room.
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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery and all staff have been incredible in my child’s development since joining in 2021. He is always excited about going, and it has truly been a blessing him joining the nursery, and seeing how much he has grown thanks to the incredible team. Really going to miss them when he leaves for school
in September.
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Review from Tirla A (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is very happy and excited every morning to go to nursery. Staff are very kind and professional, management are all very good! We are very happy and grateful with everyone who supported our son. Highly recommend.
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Review from Haralambie I (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you so much for all efforts. It's been a wonderful experience for my child. We would like to give you great feedback regarding eating habits, toilet training and playtime. He found it interesting. I would highly recommend Anglia Sunshine to anyone looking for a nursery.
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Review from Amy E (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise Anglia Sunshine Nurseries enough. My little boy has attended for over a year now and loves every minute of his time there. The team deserve so much credit for their hard work and attentiveness. Every single one of them makes the effort to build a relationship with my son and it's a joy
to watch him walk into nursery every day with a smile on his face. I will continue to recommend Anglia Sunshine to my friends/family members that need child care. Thank you so much.
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Review from Heather J (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter (turned 2 in August) has been attending for a month now, and I have nothing but praise for this nursery! Offered excellent settle sessions before her full days started, and little one loves coming now! The staff are all wonderful, and I totally trust them to give my girl the best day. The
app is great as I get to see pictures of what she's been up to. My daughter also has dietary needs, and these have been met with great care. I was so worried about going back to work, but I'm so happy now knowing she's at such a lovely nursery.
Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School
Thank you for the review. She's such a lovely little girl.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son moved to Anglia Sunshine a year ago, and I cannot fault the support he's experienced during this time. The team have been fantastic, so attentive and hard-working - I can't thank them enough for all they have done to support my son's development. It's a fabulous nursery!
Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School
Thank you so much for your lovely review. He's such a lovely boy, and we enjoy having him with us.
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Review from P J (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my daughter first started here she was very shy, very reserved, didn’t know how to mix with other children, didn’t eat a massive variety of foods, the list could go on. Within only a couple of weeks it was obvious that being within the nursery with all the hard work her key person put in to helping
her come out of her shell she was a completely different child. I can’t recommend Anglia Sunshine Nurseries for all the hard work they put into each and every child that attends here. My daughter is sadly leaving now to go up to big girl school but she has had a fantastic time here within the year and half she’s been. Thank you Anglia Sunshine Nurseries.
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has had an amazing time at Anglia Sunshine. Such a wonderful nursery, I couldn’t recommend it enough. He always comes home exhausted after a fun-packed day. His key worker and other staff are brilliant and very caring. They work so hard and all deserve medals. The amount of fundraising and good
deeds they do is incredible and they should be very proud. We will all be very sad to say goodbye when he starts school in September and will miss it terribly. Keep up the good work!
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Review from Bruce B (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved to the area just over a year ago and put our son into Anglia Sunshine because we really liked the staff. They have all been brilliant, our son has been so happy there. The communication is excellent and the staff really engage with the children and parents. We will miss the staff as our son
starts school this year. Anglia Sunshine has felt like part of the family. Thank you Anglia Sunshine for looking after our son so well.
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Review from Georgina P (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son only goes one day a week, but he enjoys every minute of that day! He eats every meal they give him! And joins in with all the activities they offer him! He loves going outside into the garden area which is covered so it's available for all weathers! And I absolutely love receiving the messages
online every day he's there that keep me up to date with his learning and activities. All of the staff are friendly and very helpful. And always have been. My 15-year-old boy spent 4 years there from 2007, I was so impressed with the nursery that I enrolled my younger children with them with no hesitation. This nursery has been constantly brilliant for as long as I've had the pleasure of knowing it!
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Review from Becky H (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is in the baby room and my son is in the oldest room, we have had a wonderful experience throughout the nursery. All staff are friendly, patient and loving, my children have really enjoyed their time there and have learnt a lot. I always feel they are safe and cared for. Thanks ladies.
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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is starting his new room this week and the nursery is so supportive! I’m always informed and even got shown around the next room even though he has been at the nursery for 2 years, which makes it more personal and informative for me as a mum. The whole team is the best!
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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at Anglia Sunshine Nurseries. Both have thrived there, showing significant leaps in development as a result of the care, attention, and fun learning activities that are a core part of the nursery. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Anglia Sunshine Nurseries to others.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child attends the baby room, and I have 6 children, and this child being my last, I have never left any of them, but the baby unit manager and the girls have supported us both. My child hasn’t found it easy to leave me and I found it hard to start with, but the baby unit manager is like a second
mum and they have been absolutely amazing for us and we share tips together, it’s home from home for us, and I would not hesitate in recommending these guys.
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Review from Z G (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started this time last year and had very little independence and wouldn't leave my side, within a couple of weeks she was running through the door to get in as she was so excited to be there. She's developed so much in such little time. A little while into her nursery journey she was diagnosed
with additional needs and ever since the help we have received has been outstanding. The staff are amazing and very approachable. I wouldn't want my daughter to be anywhere else and will be sending younger siblings to Anglia Sunshine also!
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Review from Paul E (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had our twin daughters here since August 2020 and so far they have moved through two rooms which were excellent. They are now in their third room, The Poppy, preschool room which is also superb. I can not emphasise how truly amazing this nursery is in every way from the staff to the room leaders
to the Manager. Nothing is ever too much trouble and they go above and beyond to ensure that not only our daughters' needs are met in every area but exceeded and they are very supportive of parents. Recently we decided to host a Ukrainian mother and her 4-year-old daughter and the nursery have bent over backwards to accommodate a place for her and support her in her new country, with the language and all areas of development. Thank you, you are all amazing and there should be a rating that exceeds Outstanding. If you want your children to be safe, happy, and engaged there cannot be a better place.
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Review from Kerry D (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most amazing nursery! Having had my little boy during the first Covid lockdown we did have attachment issues as he just wasn't used to seeing other people. Our key workers have just been incredible! So kind, caring and patient for both of us. Almost a year at nursery now and my little boy shows
none of these attachment issues anymore, he talks daily of his key worker and cannot wait to go and play with the other staff and children. Feeling like your child is being loved, looked after and cared for as you would yourself is the most reassuring and best feeling for a working mum! Thank you all so much!
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.605)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.605) out of 10 for Sunshine Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.830 for Sunshine Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (229 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.83
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.775 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sunshine Nursery School is based on 22 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 142 number of registered child places is 28.4. 22 Positive Reviews ÷ 28.4 = 0.775
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (2)

Fliss

Fliss

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

If you're ready to begin your child’s story with us, we’d love to meet you. Please reach out to arrange a visit and experience Sunshine Nursery School for yourself!

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Lucy

Job Title: Office Manager Joined: 2014

At Sunshine, our dedicated and experienced team is passionate about fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. We know that every child is unique, each with their own individual story and way of learning. That's why we are committed to providing a tailored experience that meets each child's specific needs.

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