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Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Station Road East, Stowmarket IP14 1RQ
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The staff are very friendly and dedicated and know my child very well.S B(Mother of Child)
Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School, Stowmarket
Very lovely environment and lovely people that my son has around at the nurseryS G(Mother of Child)
Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School, Stowmarket
We love receiving daily updates of his time there and what activities he has been up to,Lydia H(Mother of Child)
Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School, Stowmarket

Stowmarket Nursery and Pre-school are set across two sites, ensuring that they are able to give children a truly unique and special nursery experience. Children start their journey at Stowmarket Nursery. The nursery on Bury Street provides the children with their own unique space and carefully chosen resources to become confident and curious learners. The setting is perfectly sized so that children are in small groups and are able to...  

Funding & Fees

Full Day Session from £74.40.

We're making childcare more accessible to families:

* No meal, consumable or enhancement charges

* Part & fully funded places available

A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Amy Al-Ride (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • The nursery is located next to Union Street West car park, offering plenty of free parking and a 10/15 minute free drop off and pick up for parents. The Pre-school has a drop off area for parents outside the front of the train station (20 minute free parking bays).

Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (84)

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Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.135) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School has 84 reviews.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery. The staff are all so wonderful with my boy and loves him so much. I don't have to worry about him as I know he is in safe hands! I always get regular updates about the day in the app, as well as lots of photos, which make me feel at ease.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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I have been very happy with how my son has settled into nursery in such a short time period. He is always so happy to be dropped off at the nursery, and his face lights up when we approach the nursery door. It is lovely to see the photos of him completing a range of activities, from crafts to building. Seeing him interact with other children at pick-up is just a wonderful experience, and the variety of food offered is great and nutritious.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hi, and thank you for taking the time to write this review; we really appreciate it!

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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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I cannot fault this nursery at all! My little boy absolutely loves it and really didn't want to leave to start big school. Every single nursery assistant at Sunhill is beyond lovely and helpful. I couldn't have chosen a better nursery for my little boy!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff are very friendly and dedicated and know my child very well. My son has progressed so much since starting nursery and is very happy there. Even though the nursery does not have outside space, the staff plan and delivers a whole range of activities for the children to do, and they keep you updated with the app.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

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Review from R K (Father of Child) published on 28 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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The toilets were not clean and it was awful. Always my daughter gets an infection after nursery. One of the staff is so kind towards my daughter always. Other than that everything is fine to go.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are very pleased to hear that your daughter has such a good bond with the staff at the nursery. Our team work incredibly hard to create strong bonds with each individual child in order to personalise their learning and development. Thank you...  

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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I would like to thank everyone who cares for my son. My son has developed and improved since being with the nursery. He is getting more active, and he's got a lot of friends. Very lovely environment and lovely people that my son has around at the nursery. Well done to all of you, and a big thank you to all of you.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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It's a lovely nursery, the staff are absolutely amazing! The manager couldn't be more helpful if he tried! My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since attending. However, the choice to stop pack lunches is a massive blow as this not only financially but makes it more difficult for my daughter to enjoy taking in her own lunch, which took alot of getting used to and unnecessary tantrums because she wasn't allowed. Trying to contact head office is also not an easy task now it has been taken over by another company.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your feedback. One of the main reasons that we removed packed lunches from the settings was to allow greater control of the foods that enter the nurseries. We do have a number of children that attend with allergies and dietary requirements, so by controlling what enters the nurseries,...  

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Review from T D (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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Sunhill is an amazing nursery; the staff are always kind and calming.
My child’s learning has really improved since attending their nursery.

I would highly recommend Sunhill to anyone who is looking for a calm and friendly environment to take their children.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

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Review from Cleo R (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff are all lovely, very good with the children. She will come back with her hair all brushed and put up, something I have great difficulty with presently as she is so strong-willed!
She has a lot of knowledge for a just turned 2-year-old, able to count to ten and name all the colours.
The staff spend a lot of time with the children giving reassurance and cuddles when needed which is really nice.
They also visit their other nursery which is close by, so the children get a variety and are able to mix with other children more.

I highly recommend the nursery and all the staff.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to write this review; we really appreciate it! We are delighted to hear how much your child enjoys their time at nursery!

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Review from Kat S (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter absolutely loves going to Sunhill. She is so happy to arrive in the morning, and the staff really care for her well-being. We get regular updates, and she is fed great home cooked meals. She has come on leaps and bounds since she has started going, and we couldn’t wish for a better nursery for her.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your comments! We are delighted to hear how much your daughter enjoys going to nursery!

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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The excitement on my daughters face when we pull up in the morning says it all... she’s happy to go in, and her development since joining is remarkable.

All the girls seem approachable and friendly.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your positive feedback! We are delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled!

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Review from Jade L (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter joined when she was 18-months-old. Due to lockdown, she had never been away from me, but after a few weeks, she settled in very well and now loves going in. The nursery and staff have been excellent with communicating with outside professionals and helping with referrals that my daughter has needed. The nursery has really helped with my daughter's development, and would highly recommend to anyone.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your positive comments and for taking the time to write this review! We are delighted to hear that your daughter has settled and progressed well!

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Review from Will R (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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Great staff and environment for the children that attend the nursery. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, and they are incredibly friendly and accommodating! Our son loves it there, so the only problem we will have is when he starts school and has to leave the nursery!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your positive feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your son settled so well and is enjoying his time at nursery!

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Review from Lydia H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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Couldn’t recommend this nursery more. The staff are simply fantastic with my little boy, and he absolutely loves going. The development we’ve seen in him since he started here has been brilliant, and he always goes in smiling. We love receiving daily updates of his time there and what activities he has been up to, and he is always fed healthy home-cooked food. 5/5!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your positive feedback - we really appreciate it!

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Review from Katie G (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2022 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery and pre-school. After a bad experience at a previous nursery, Sunhill has gone above and beyond to look after my boys. They are both thriving and always have lots of fun. Highly recommend!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely review and for taking the time to write it! We really appreciate it and are thrilled to hear that your children have settled well into nursery life!

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Review from Tia H (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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My little girl started nursery at 10-months-old - such a daunting time for me and a change of routine for us both. It took a few weeks for my daughter to be her full self at nursery - but the staff are and were all amazing! Not only provide support to me, but they gave advice on how to help settle my daughter in - she now absolutely loves nursery and is thriving. They are all so kind, welcoming, understanding and caring. I feel my daughter is supported to be her best and trust them completely. We have a little parents evening coming up, and I think this is an amazing extra for us parents to feel even more involved. Daily updates such as food intake, nappies, sleep and then photos of ‘moments’ provide such reassurance and enable us, parents, to feel more involved with our child’s time at nursery. I dreaded sending my little girl to nursery, and honestly, she has grown so much within the last 2-3 months that I look forward to eventually getting her into more hours at nursery. Such a fab team!

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for such positive comments and for taking the time to write this review; we really appreciate it!

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Review from Danielle C (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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What words can I use other than amazing! My daughter goes to nursery excited to be there and comes home having had an amazing day full of new and exciting adventures. Each day I see her progress into an amazing person, and the nursery does everything to enhance her natural creative abilities. They are amazing.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for such positive feedback!

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Review from Karen L (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff are fabulous and my daughter loves it. She has been going for almost 3 years and I have had no complaints. Unfortunately, they have a new rule that means you can only book your child for a full or half-day. This means for example if you want to pick up your child at 5pm you still pay until 6pm. This means you cannot be flexible any longer and you often end up paying for hours your child is not at nursery. This means I would be unlikely to send any future child to this nursery again as we simply cannot afford to be paying for the time our children are not there. It’s unfortunate as the care is second to none and if you have a standard 9-5 and need care from 8-6 you should send your child here without hesitation.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School

Hi Karen. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and provide us with some feedback. It is fantastic to read that you are so happy with the care and learning taking place at our Stowmarket Nursery. After much deliberation, we did have to change our sessions from an hourly rate to a full day...  

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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has settled in really well, with being a lockdown baby, she hasn't had much interaction with other children or adults. She is well looked after and cared for, and she is loving the different types of food which she has during meal times. The staff have really catered to our draughts needs, and she loves going, holding out her arms and waving in the mornings. I highly recommend Sunhill Nursery.

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Review from Ceri W (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My little boy loves preschool, he always seems to have had a great time. Made some lovely friends. No real issues.
My only criticism is that the app isn't really used to its full potential, sometimes not been filled in until 5 pm.
I would like to see more pictures on the moments or the social media pages, so we can actually see what they are doing.

Staff are all fab, be sad to leave in September.

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