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Northern General Hospital Trust, Herries Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 7AU
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Sunshine Day Nursery, Sheffield
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Sunshine Day Nursery, Sheffield

The Sunshine Day Nursery NGH is situated within the grounds of the Northern General Hospital.

The nursery was graded as 'Good' by OFSTED in January 2023.

It provides high quality childcare with a discounted rate for staff working for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and all other NHS organisations.

The nursery offers funding for those who are eligible, is registered for Tax Free Childcare and offers any Trust employees a Salary Sacrifice Scheme which enables...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Person in charge

  • Kimberley Marshall(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 144

Age Range

  • from 3 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday06:45-18:30
  • Tuesday06:45-18:30
  • Wednesday06:45-18:30
  • Thursday06:45-18:30
  • Friday06:45-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays and up to 2 inset days

Parking

  • Nursery is not able to provide parking, their is a small number of pick up and drop of bays but the nursery does not take responsibility for parking.

Funding & Fees

Up-to-date fees are available on our website.

Contact Sunshine Day Nursery to get a personalised quote:

Sunshine Day Nursery Reviews (71)

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9.9

Sunshine Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.873) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunshine Day Nursery has 71 reviews.

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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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We have used Sunshine Day Nursery to care for our two children for nearly six years! We have nothing but praise for the staff. We have always put our children in safe hands, and they have loved going to nursery love the years. They will continue to return to the holiday club.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child went to this nursery from age one to three and a half. Never had any issues with the staff or the nursery.
Caring teachers - friendly, happy environment.
I could see how much my child was learning and developing throughout all her time here, as she would tell me herself.

The only one niggle would be if the teachers regularly updated us parents on what my child could do with improving on eg, writing, spelling, etc - so we could help her more at home.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son had a wonderful two years in Raindrops and Rainbows, from May 2019 to June 2022. The staff were welcoming, kind and nurturing. He really enjoyed attending, loving his days there, full of smiles.
The staff were very communicative with us as parents, and despite having to cope with difficulties during Covid and us not being able to go into the building, they still kept us regularly informed about his progress.
The nursery developed a mobile app during our time there so we could see photos and see when he napped, had a nappy change and what he ate, which was really nice to be able to read.
If ever we needed to change his days or hours, the management were very swift to respond and very understanding and accommodating.
Our son only spent three months in preschool before moving to another venue, so I cannot comment on the preschool provision.

I would highly recommend this nursery for up to 3 years prior to pre-school.

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Review from Zoe S (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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Both my sons attended Sunshine Day Nursery from age 1 until they left to start school. They both have had an enjoyable experience, and we have felt they were both very well cared for. All the staff have been very kind and approachable. Thank you.

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Review from Chanel S (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started at the nursery at one year old, so has been through all three room stages; what a pleasure it has been sending her here. I work at the trust/hospital, so it made me feel very comfortable knowing we were both on the same site. My daughter has slight additional needs, and every single staff member has gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and at ease whilst being in the nursery. Her confidence has grown so much, and she absolutely adores every single worker in there. She will miss it so much, including myself, but the dreaded time has come for her to transition to big school. Thank you, Sunshine, for giving my daughter the best three years whilst being in your care.

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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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Both my son and daughter have attended Sunshine Day Nursery in the last ten years, both from being six months old right up to starting school. The staff have always been very friendly, fantastic with my children, caring and attentive to their needs.

I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone and would like to thank the team for everything they have done.

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Review from Collette A (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter spent six months at this nursery after her's was unexpectedly closed. The staff were fantastic from the initial phone call to see if they had a place. Really efficient at getting paperwork to us and getting her started as quickly as possible. My daughter absolutely loves going; she adores all the staff and has had a fantastic experience all through her time there. She will really miss it when she leaves for school. Communication is excellent between parents and staff, and they have always been really friendly and helpful. Brilliant nursery.

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Review from J N (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has had the pleasure of attending Sunshine Day Nursery for nearly four years. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time there. Always excited to go and has made some wonderful friends.
The staff have always been really friendly, approachable and helpful. They continually keep us informed of the progress my son is making as well as sharing all the great activities that he has taken part in. They have given high quality care and excellent educational skills.
There is a good selection of food and snacks available that my son really enjoys. They also catered for his dietary needs when he had an egg allergy.
The nursery has been very flexible and accommodating towards my working pattern and any additional days that have been needed.
Recently they have started using an app to allow you to see updates throughout the day and see pictures of the activities that they have taken part in, which I really like.

I would highly recommend Sunshine Day Nursery.

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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended Sunshine Day Nursery from the age of 1-3 and has transitioned through two rooms. All staff members that we have encountered are extremely friendly, enthusiastic, approachable and genuinely care about the children. With their care and support, my son has overcome a speech delay, and we have watched in amazement as he’s grown in confidence from a very shy boy who didn’t want to communicate or interact with his peers, to one who now comes running out at home time giggling with a huge smile on his face. As a healthcare professional myself, I cannot fault the measures that were put in place during the pandemic to safeguard the nursery, the staff worked extremely hard to still

provide an outstanding service in unprecedented times. I cannot fault Sunshine Day Nursery. Thank you.

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Review from Luke S (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at Sunshine Day nursery since March 2020 and has thoroughly enjoyed her time there. The nursery team are very supportive and nurturing, helping to promote independence from a young age and encouraging her to become a social and inquisitive individual.
The nursery has been flexible and accommodating to my various changing working patterns and requests for additional days.

Being an NHS staff member, there has been the added bonus of being able to pay through salary sacrifice.

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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been at Sunshine Day Nursery since he was 10.5-months-old. We have had a great nearly 4-years, with each room (age group) providing superb care.
Our son has learned so much during his time at Sunshine, and he looks forward to his nursery days. The staff are all friendly and approachable and always go above and beyond to support the children in their care.

The option to have extra hours (subject to a suitable staff-to-children ratio being met) on the odd occasion to cover extra work commitments has been invaluable.

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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Sunshine Day Nursery has been wonderful. The staff were great, and the care they've provided for my child was remarkable. The management was accommodating and happily answered all my queries.

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Review from Victoria A (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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Sunshine Day Nursery is a fantastic childcare setting. The staff are experienced, friendly and welcoming. My daughter thoroughly enjoys attending the nursery and has received high-quality care throughout the time that she has spent there. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Ruth P (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending nursery for the last 3 years, moving through rooms and key workers. He has thrived in the care, and from his first day, he has been nurtured and encouraged to be himself. Staff have allowed him to develop his interests whilst encouraging him to try new things and challenge himself. We are happy with all the hard work, which has clearly gone into helping prepare him for school in what must have been a really difficult year, but more importantly, we are happy to pick up a confident, happy boy with a smile on his face and stories to tell at the end of each day. Thank you for having so much fun with him!

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Review from Jess M (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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My little boy started when he was 11-month- old; he’s now 5 and attends the holiday club.

He absolutely loved going to nursery. All the staff are amazing, friendly and went out of their way to ensure his needs and wishes were met at all times, as well as ensuring his development was continuing to progress alongside establishing amazing relationships with him.

The activities are fun, appealing and inviting, yet challenging and stimulating! All of the staff go above and beyond to ensure parents and children are happy, safe and listened to.

The nursery supported my sons dairy intolerance in the baby room and also was amazing in supporting us as a family with regards to overcoming eating habits by providing a wide range of choices in meals to encourage his fear of food and advice we followed at home too. The food provided by the nursery is appetising with zero added salt in all meals and varied.

Thank you to all the staff; keep being amazing!

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Review from Timothy A (Father of Child) published on 21 July 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our son attended Sunshine nursery for the past 3-years. The staff have been very helpful and friendly every step of the way. They respected our beliefs and treated our child with kindness and consideration. Stringent measures were introduced to keep our child safe during the pandemic, and due to these measures, we were all safe, and our son never missed out. Our son feels confident and able to express himself freely. We are immensely grateful to the staff and management of Sunshine.

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Review from C E (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Have had both sons attend this setting for a combined total of 8 years, both received excellent care and support from the various staff members including key workers.
Both made good progress and were settled and felt safe while attending. Regular meetings were arranged for review and to discuss transitions into new rooms and eventually school.

The staff were friendly environment was well equipped indoors and outdoors.

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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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An excellent place for school children to grow and learn. The staff really nurture the children and accept they don't all develop at the same pace.

My child took a long time to come out of his shell and be willing to talk to his teachers, but through their patience and perseverance, he became more confident and trusting. I cannot thank the staff enough for the care they have shown my child.

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Review from Racheal R (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery, she is always keen to go in the morning. The staff are lovely and friendly and you can tell they adore the children.

My only slight complaint is sometimes they come home looking rather bedraggled. I appreciate they are toddlers and messy play is good. But it they are covered in food/paint it would be nice if they were changed into their spare outfit. This always happened in the baby room but never seems to happen in the toddler room unless they are wet.

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Review from Terry W (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2018 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at this nursery for only 6 weeks and although she cried a lot at the start she's starting to settle in now. The staff have been amazing. Really helpful, nice and friendly. All the staff say hello from the other teachers to the kitchen staff. It really feels like a happy place! My daughter seems to be learning lots while being there. From sharing toys to almost walking, I definitely feel being in a safe and caring environment has brought her along.

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Kimberley Marshall
Kimberley MarshallJob Title:PrincipalJoined: 2001

My names is Kim Marshall and I have worked at the NGH Sunshine Day Nursery for over 20 years doing various different roles before securing the role of Nursery Principal in 2019.

I have a variety of different qualifications ranging from NNEB level 3 in Nursery Nursing to BA Honours and Early Years Professional status.

I am the named person for Safeguarding and also have a full Paediatric First Aid qualification.

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