50 Vale Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 9AY
Sunny Days Private Day Nursery is a fun, caring nursery for children aged nought to five years of age.
The nursery provides children with a happy and supportive learning environment where they have access to fun outdoor areas every day. The Sunny Days team members provide children with outstanding learning opportunities which the team plan around the children's individual needs and interests.
Staff at the nursery care passionately about providing high-quality childcare and many hold Level 3 childcare qualifications or higher. The nursery has CCTV and secure door entry systems and all staff have paediatric first aid certificates, so families know their children are in safe hands, in a secure environment.
Healthy, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks are prepared on-site by the nursery chef, following the Just Childcare menu which received a Bronze Catering Mark from the Soil Association in August 2016. The menu can be adapted according to special dietary requirements.
Parents and carers who would like to visit the nursery are welcome to do so without an appointment.
Group: Just Childcare Ltd
Person in charge: Vicki Foy (Nursery Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: Cheshire West and Chester Council
Number of Staff: 9
Service Offered: Day Nursery (Privately Owned), Open all year, Full Day Care
Total Places for Children: 49
Age Range: from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
Opening Days: Mon-Fri
Opening Hours: 0730-1800
When Closed: Bank Holidays
Directions:
The nursery is very close to Ellesmere Port railway station and can be reached easily from the main roads leading into Cheshire and the nearby towns Frodsham, Little Sutton and Little Neston
Visiting:
Parents and carers who would like to experience Sunny Days are welcome to pop in without an appointment.
Parking:
Sunny Days has a safe car park for pick-ups and drop-offs.
The Review Score of 7.8 (maximum of 10) for Sunny Days Private Day Nursery, Ellesmere Port is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 26 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Sunny Days Private Day Nursery, Ellesmere Port in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.1 out of 5 from 1 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Day Nursery / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Day Nursery receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.72 for Sunny Days Private Day Nursery, Ellesmere Port is calculated as follows: ( (236 Excellents x 5) + (65 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.72
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Day Nursery to friends and family?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 3.102 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sunny Days Private Day Nursery, Ellesmere Port is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 = 3
Target of 9.8 positive Reviews (49 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 1 Reviews ÷ 9.8 Target = 0.102
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Sunny Days Private Day Nursery, Ellesmere Port has a Review Score of 7.8 (7.822)
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Emma B (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 2 May 2018. Relates to April 2018.
Initially, we had great problems with payment as we were offered term time only (to which I stipulated all the holidays that we would not pay for), but two days before joining we were told this was wo=rong and they tried to charge us. However, the new manager and regional manager resolved this and our Son now attends full time during term. We are very pleased with the activities that the nursery offers and the range of healthy, varied food that they prepare. We feel that our Son is benefitting from the activities and interaction with the other children and support, friendly staff. It is clear that they care for our Son and he seems content at the nursery.
How likely would you be to recommend Sunny Days Private Day Nursery, Ellesmere Port? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Carly H (Mother of Child) on Monday 20 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
My daughter has been going to this nursery for the last couple of years and her development in everything is coming along amazingly. The staff are so encouraging and very friendly towards all the children, they always find the time to assist and set tasks which I can help with for my daughter's development and learning at home further. My daughter loves coming here as she loves talking and receiving cuddles from the staff and has such a lovely bond with them all. Every time I drop my daughter off for her sessions the staff always make time to chat with me and listen to any concerns I may have and action accordingly.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Georgina C (Mother of Child) on Thursday 16 March 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My little girl loves this nursery. She originally was in a different nursery which she had been in since 9 months old, but due to closure, she moved to this one. I was really worried how she would adjust because she didn't know anyone in Sunny Days, but they made her feel relaxed straight away and paid her the attention she needed to build up her confidence and make new friends. The nursery workers are lovely and I 100% trust leaving my little girl there.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jennifer G (Mother of Child) on Friday 24 February 2017. Relates to January 2017.
My daughter's nursery closed down over Christmas where she has been since she was 9 months old. We viewed Sunny Days and loved it. We were warned about her settling in but she absolutely loved it and the staff. She couldn't stop talking about her day when she got home. We are really pleased wth it, the food is great, great staff in the toddler room and lots of outdoor play and painting.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C M (Mother of Child) on Thursday 23 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
The staff at Sunny Days are amazing. My daughter has been attending baby room/tweenies for almost 5 months and is well settled in. The staff provide a wide range of learning activities including messy play, arts and crafts, reading and singing and the nursery has a large outdoor area. The nursery itself is clean and welcoming and the food is freshly prepared daily by the excellent cook!
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Abi G (Mother of Child) on Monday 13 February 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Such a fantastic nursery, I knew the second I walked in that it was the right one for our little girl. They've just thought of everything, the staff are so lovely and my baby loves being there! Love the fact they can update how she's eaten and slept in the day, makes going back to work so much easier! Have already recommended this nursery to friends, I know my little girl is going to love coming here :)
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by E G (Mother of Child) on Thursday 4 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Staff have been very supportive of my son's hearing problems. They have reassured me by using different communication skills with him which has improved his behaviour and engagement. They keeps me updated and continue to be proactive in supporting him. He remains very happy here.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Annette G (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
We are really pleased with my daughters progress. The staff are all lovely and make us feel completely at ease leaving her.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Rebecca P (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Staff at the nursery are brilliant. They have such a good relationship with the children. My children absolutely love coming to the nursery which makes me feel confident in leaving them. There is good communication with the staff.
Activities they do are brilliant. My children have learnt so much being here. Management and staff turnover is very high though.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Leah D (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Child settled into the nursery, staff were good to help her settle in. My daughter has taken to one member of staff which is nice to see, very friendly nursery. Never had any problems with any of the staff.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Hayley E (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
My little girl has attended nursery from 9 months and is now nearly 3. She loves attending nursery and has made lots of friends. Staff are brilliant.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by J B (Father of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Very good nursery and good with informing us about what has happened throughout the day, and very accommodating when asking about flex days. Also great at trying my son with different foods and activities.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by E P (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
My son is happy and has settled and enjoys coming to nursery.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by S K (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
I have found the nursery very good, My son enjoys his time at nursery and has made good relationships with the staff as well as the other children. Safeguarding is a big concern to me and the nursery have been very good.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sharon L (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
The nursery is warm and welcoming and my little boy looks forward to coming in every day. The staff are fantastic and always address any concerns. It's become like a second family.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Donna S (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
My little boy loves this school and his teachers, he has come on so much since he first started. I highly recommend this school to all my friends, family and people I meet.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by L H (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
All staff are happy and helpful. Child development coming on with regular engagement. Full updates with child's day to day activities every day, which is very reassuring.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Simonne W (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
I feel my son has become a lot more independent since attending the nursery. He has enjoyed it and I couldn't of put him in a better place.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Sophie H (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Extremely good nursery. Very pleased with the staff. My daughter has settled in very well.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by C M (Mother of Child) on Wednesday 3 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Lovely nursery, always welcoming. My daughter loves coming. I'm happy to leave her in the nursery's care.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Alexandra P (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 2 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
My son will be going to school in September and I know he will miss his nursery dearly. He has a great bond with all of the staff and has been very happy that he has been taught French. I hope to continue with this. Coming to this nursery has really helped him with confidence and allowed him to form relationships with children and other adults.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by G B (Father of Child) on Tuesday 2 August 2016. Relates to July 2016.
Our daughter attended this same nursery 3 years ago. The quality of care then was excellent and still is now. We can not fault the girls, they are great. The nursery is always clean and our son is very happy there. I must say however that the activities now are not as diverse and frequent, we think this may be down to the mix of babies and tweenies now in the same room.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Scarlett C (Mother of Child) on Tuesday 15 December 2015. Relates to November 2015.
My child has attended the nursery since she was 9 months old. She is now 4 years old and loves attending nursery. She loves all of the staff and her nursery friends. I have never experienced any problems in the past 3 years.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Tanya R (Mother of Child) on Thursday 10 September 2015.
My kids love going to nursery, the staff are lovely. The kids have taken a shine to two members of staff, my daughter adores her key worker and she is forever talking about her at home. My son loves his key worker too, she is amazing with him but overall all the staff are very nice. My daughter was very shy and distant before she started nursery but now she amazing, she has come out of her shell so much and has made so many friends. Both of my kids learn new things regularly and nursery has helped this.
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Anna G (Mother of Child) on Monday 10 August 2015. Relates to July 2015.
Our son has been at the nursery since he was one year old. He leaves at the end of August to start school. We have been happy with the care provided and he has enjoyed his time at nursery. I do think that the nursery would benefit parents evening to give the parents feedback and also help to identify areas of learning that need improvement so that parents can work on these areas at home. Management of this nursery over the last year has been awful. Three different managers and new owners. It makes you question what is going on behind the scenes. Otherwise happy with the service.
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Jacqueline Johnson, Managing Director at Sunny Days Private Day Nursery, Ellesmere Port responded to this review on 11 Aug 2015:
Thank you very much for your feedback and comments, we are pleased to hear you have been happy with the care provided. Just Childcare Ltd has only recently taken over the nursery so I can’t comment on anything that happened before we took over. It is unfortunate that there has been a change of management recently but we are confident that the new manager will be great. As a company our policy is to hold parents evenings every 12 weeks and this is in the process of being introduced at the nursery. In addition we are currently in the process of installing a new software system that will have an app and ‘Parent Zone’ where parents will be able to securely see their child’s file and add pictures and comments to it at any-time, this will help further enhance home/nursery links. Thank you again for your feedback and we wish your son all the best with starting school.
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kelly S (Mother of Child) on Thursday 6 August 2015. Relates to July 2015.
This is a great nursery. I started using them when my son was just 6 months old and they made me feel very comfortable with the care he would receive. It is excellent and I would definitely recommend.
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