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Sunbeams Nursery

23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester M46 9DF
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The staff are always very friendly and caring towards the children.Cindy D(Mother of Child)
Sunbeams Nursery, Manchester
es are fun and engaging. Happy child, happy parents!Emma F(Mother of Child)
Sunbeams Nursery, Manchester
Sunbeams Nursery, Manchester

Sunbeams Nursery is situated close to Atherton's town centre with great public transport and motorway links.

Sunbeams Nursery have recently had a full internal and external refurbishment, to create a warm, friendly, safe and welcoming learning environment for their children to have the best possible start in life.

They have a team of dedicated professionals who provide a warm and friendly atmosphere in a secure learning environment to enable children to...  

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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

  • Cassy Hudson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 07:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 07:00-18:00
  • Thursday 07:00-18:00
  • Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Sunbeams Nursery Reviews (92)

9.7

Sunbeams Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.720) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunbeams Nursery has 92 reviews.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Amazing with my daughter she has been here for over a year now and never had any issues!! The staff are very friendly and have safeguarded my daughter at the best of their ability! Thank you so much Sunbeams's you amazing bunch x

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that your daughter has had a positive experience with us. We truly appreciate your trust and are grateful for your continued support! Kind regards

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Review from Jade B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little boy is always happy at drop off, now that he is familiar with the staff in his room, he loves to talk about them at home and gets excited when he knows it's a nursery day!

We all love to look and listen to his recent pictures and observation on the app, Thank you for keeping these so regular!

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad your little boy is happy at drop-off and excited for nursery days. It's great to hear you're enjoying the pictures and updates on the app! Kind regards

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Review from A S (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My grandchildren have grown in confidence thanks to the dedicated and enthusiastic staff. They thoroughly enjoy the time spent with the team and are excited so mix with the other children.

The environment ensures the children feel safe and secure.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that your grandchildren are growing in confidence and enjoying their time with us. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all the children, and we're happy that they feel secure and excited to be here. Kind regards

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Friendly staff and over all caring and genuine especially one staff member who's in toddler room always goes above and beyond makes my child smile every morning.

The nursery is always clean up on arrival and collection.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the staff, especially the one in the toddler room, are making such a positive impact on your child's day and that they enjoy coming here. We also take great pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for all our families.

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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started sunbeams in February 2024 after being unsettled at the childminders when she was only 10 months old and soon settled very quickly due to the amazing staff in the baby room. My daughter is now nearly 2 and is thriving. She was very shy and clingy at drop ops and thanks to the staff being so patient and understanding she now runs in so happy. We have had a few health issues with my daughter and the staff have done everything they can to make sure she is healthy and happy. Management are very approachable and understanding and put my mind at ease and plans in place to make sure she is getting the care she needs and keeps me updated throughout the day on the app. My daughters confidence has grown so much and as a family we are so happy knowing how well looked after our daughter is at nursery.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has settled in so well and is thriving with us. Our team is dedicated to providing the best care and support, and it's wonderful to see her confidence grow. We're so grateful for your trust in us, and we're always here to support both you and your family!

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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been attending Sunbeams since September 2024 and I cannot praise the staff and establishment enough. My daughter goes in with a smile on her face every single week and is in awe of every member of staff which cares for her. Her reaction alone makes me trust Sunbeams Nursery 100% as they clearly give her the love and care she needs whilst there. I look forward to seeing her journey and progression she embarks on whilst being at nursery and once again can't thank the staff enough for all their care and encouragement.

I will recommend this nursery to anyone!

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us, and we truly appreciate your trust in our team. It's wonderful to see her grow and thrive, and we're excited to be a part of her journey. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My little girl transferred to Sunbeams from another setting in Nov, since starting she has come on leaps and bounds. Her confidence has grown so much. All the team are amazing and pay attention to detail with every child's interests and what makes them happy. The nursery manager is very approachable and always very helpful. Thank you Sunbeams!

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your little one is thriving with us and gaining confidence. It's wonderful to see her grow and develop, and we truly appreciate your support. We're always here to help. Kind regards.

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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very helpful, great with the children.
Lots of different play areas and activities.

The staff are all very caring and take the time for each individual child.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear that you're happy with the care and activities we provide. Our team is dedicated to making sure every child feels valued, and it's wonderful to know that this is making a difference. Kind regards.

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Review from Kimberley N (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son started attending Sunbeams in September after his last nursery closed. He was very clingy with me when I was dropping him off, the staff were always amazing, lots of patience, pleasant and different approaches to getting him in the room without him being too upset. He was always fine as soon as I left. Every pickup, staff are so informative as to what they have done during the day, food he has eaten, any accidents come through to the app straight away. It's such a lovely feeling knowing that you are leaving your child with amazing people. He really enjoys going. Activities at home, he always wants to take pictures so that we can show nursery. They recently had a festive "stay and play" I'd had a rubbish morning, and being there for an hour did wonders for my mental health. He was so happy that Mum was there playing with his friends and teachers. Absolutely lovely nursery, and brilliant staff.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

We are happy to hear that we have created a welcoming, supportive environment for our little ones. It's wonderful that you're getting such great communication and updates throughout the day. Knowing exactly how he's doing must give you such peace of mind. We are so glad to hear that the festive...  

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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Sunbeams is an amazing nursery. the staff are lovely and will go above and beyond. Our child took a bit to settle in and they made sure he was comfortable every time, they give a good update at the end of the day too. Would 100% recommend.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we are happy to hear that you and your little one are having a great experience at Sunbeams.

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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery. My son has really come out of his shell since starting here in April and has formed strong bonds with his key workers. He is always looking forward to going into nursery and the staff are lovely.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for the kind words, we are happy to hear that you feel so happy with Sunbeams and our team!

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Review from Joanne K (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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My two children started at MiChild Sunbeams in October, I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old, the 4 year old settled straight away but the 1 year took a little bit of time and is still not fully settled, but the staff keep me informed as to how she is doing throughout the day and she has a nice relationship with them all. The love celebrating her little achievements like eating and cruising furniture etc which as a parent is so lovely to see.

My 4 year old has learnt so much and truly enjoys telling me about her day. You can see just how much she has learnt during her short time there. Even better, all the staff know her very well and love following her interests, you can see that the staff really enjoy looking after the children. The end of day handovers are always detailed plus everything is written on the app so I can look throughout the day how they have eaten, slept. Everyone is doing an amazing job and I'm so glad I chose MiChild Sunbeams :)

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Sunbeams! We're so pleased to hear that your 4-year-old is thriving and enjoying her time here and that your 1-year-old is settling in with support from our team. We are proud that our team are building such meaningful relationships with...  

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Sunbeams have been attentive, caring, professional, and friendly. My son has attended the nursery since he was 9 months old and has progressed so well, and has moved up within the nursery to preschool. Graduations have been a breeze as they see the other faces throughout the day. The menu is varied and has a wide range of tastes/textures and variety. They give a handover every day and my son has had a great start in many ways with the help of the staff here. The activities that they have planned, keep the children entertained, involved and are given a wide range of tasks and activities to help expand their minds and reach their milestones.

I would recommend Sunbeams to anyone looking for a place for their child.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for the lovely words, we are happy to hear that you feel so happy with Sunbeams and our team! Learning is at the heart of everything we do and we are proud to be a part of your little one's development. Our team really appreciates your feedback. Kind regards, Sunbeams Nursery Team.

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Review from Rebecca D (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending this nursery for over a year now and we couldn't be happier, my son absolutely loves it he gets excited going in and all smiles coming home. Since attending Sunbeams he's come on leaps and bounds. The communication from nursery staff at the start and end of the day is brilliant not forgetting the parent app too. My child is well fed and looked after and I feel completely confident in sunbeams when I drop my son off.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for the lovely words, we are happy to hear that you feel so confident with Sunbeams and our team! We are proud to be a part of your little ones development, our team really appreciate your feedback. Kind regards, Sunbeams Nursery Team.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son attended Sunbeams Nursery since September 2023 and I can say that he has improved a lot. This is the only nursery that he's found comfortable with in terms of staff and new people in general having been in another nursery previously. One staff, in particular, is very lovely and you can feel the caring attitude towards children. Aside from some staffing issues, Sunbeams Nursery has always been very good in general.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear your little one feels happy and comfortable at Sunbeams - The childcare sector has faced some challenging times recently that have impacted on staffing, we are pleased to say that we are through our hard times now with a consistent team and new management in place. Kind regards.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started nursery when she was 3 months old and now nearly 18 months old. She absolutely loves nursery. Her speech and all round well being has come on so much.

They have been amazing with my daughter. Everyone at the nursery is friendly and great with all the children.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for the lovely words, our team really appreciate your feedback. Kind regards, Sunbeams Nursery Team.

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Review from M P (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am very happy with the progress that my child has achieved since coming to nursery, my son is a very shy little boy and I've noticed how much his confidence has come out in him. My son has attended nursery for 3 years, there have been some hard times during this time but I do feel that the staff have kept me up to date and taken measures to make sure that my child is safe so I have no concerns about the safety of my child. I feel like the staff treat my child with the same care and respect as their own and my child never has a bad word to say about them, he comes home daily talking about one lady he absolutely adores everyone in the building. I don't have a bad word to say about any of the staff I met the new manager and I feel like it's a good turnover for the building. My child feels happy and safe in his environment I'm always kept up to date if there's something wrong and I'm more than pleased and confident to send my child here.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your review, we are happy to hear that your journey with us at Sunbeams has been a positive experience and that your little one has developed confidence in our care. Safety is a priority for us here along with communication, thank you for your kind words. Kind regards.

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Review from M I (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Very extraordinary nursery, and friendly staff, my daughter was very happy and impressed, I recommend to everyone, your children will be in good hands, they have very good programs for children, and interesting games.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for the lovely words, we are happy to hear that you and your little one had a great experience at Sunbeams, our team really appreciate your feedback. Kind regards, Sunbeams Nursery Team.

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Review from Cameron G (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Having spoken to a parent whose child was at this nursery to fairly recently (this week) I feel a sense of duty to share a true reflection of Sunbeams Nursery. This establishment is the definition of a problem nursery and I cannot stand by and allow people to send their child to an establishment which is not a safe place for children. The following issues are some of the many which we experienced within this setting. Rats, the nursery was infested with rats and by the sounds of it still is. Mass staff turnover to the point where it constantly has agency staff that have been known to bring out the wrong child on multiple occasions. There has also been an incident of safeguarding in regards to a child where the police were involved without the nursery disclosing to parents (my child was in the setting at the time and we were not informed. I found this out only today which has prompted me to post this). There have often been situations where raw food has been served to the children.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

We apologise that your experience at our nursery did not meet your expectations. You refer to inaccuracies that are not a true reflection. We haven't used an agency for over a year, but we understand that consistency is paramount for children. Significant steps have been taken to eradicate the...  

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Do not second your do not send your child to Sunbeams if you want them to be well cared for in an open and honest setting. I have removed my child from here after 3 years after an array of concerns from a rat issue within the setting, rats infested the nursery and parents were not informed immediately. Children served up uncooked meat. The nursery is unable to open on a day-to-day basis due to unsafe staff-to-child ratios. Parents are notified to keep their child at home until more staff are found to cover. Poor / lack of management. Staff turnover here is insane, a mass exodus of staff after they all realised the ongoing issues. Staff are dishonest when confronted with these issues. The nursery is unkempt and run down. On multiple occasions, the wrong child was handed to the wrong parent. serious red flags here. Bewildered that they are still allowed to operate. (They do not publish the bad reviews so this is unlikely to get published too).

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for submitting your review, We are sorry to hear that your experience at Sunbeams fell short of expectations. I would like to reassure you that all concerns raised in your review were dealt with at the time in accordance with legislation and best practice guidance. The childcare sector...  

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  • Recipient: MiChild GroupDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: MiChild GroupDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
  • Recipient: MiChild GroupDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024

Meet the Team (11)

Cassy H Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024
Cassy H

Cassy is Sunbeams nursery manager - Working in nurseries for 10+ years and management for 5, Cassy is passionate about providing high standards of childcare.

Ashley S Job Title: Room leader Joined: 2014
Ashley S

Ashley has worked at Sunbeams for 10 years and holds a BTEC level 3 national diploma in children's care, learning and development, Ashley is the room leader in our Toddler room.

Ashley is Paediatric first aid trained And regularly updates her knowledge with training courses.

Jamie M Job Title: Third in Charge/Room Leader Joined: 2022
Jamie M

Jamie is Sunbeams third in charge and preschool room leader - He supports the nursery staff team leading with passion and confidence.

Leanne M Job Title: Nursery Nurse Joined: 2016
Leanne M

Leanne currently works in the Preschool Room. Leanne has over 10 years experience of working in childcare and holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

Leanne enjoys building strong relationships with both the children and their families.

Charlene R Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2018
Charlene R

Charlene has worked at Sunbeams since 2018 and works across all our rooms supporting the staff team in providing the highest standards of care.

Amy R Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2024
Amy R

Amy is level 3 qualified, she is passionate about making learning fun.

Charlotte B Job Title: Nursery Assistant/Lunch cover Joined: 2023
Charlotte B

Charlotte is Sunbeams lunch cover - She works across all rooms supporting the team.

Elle W Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024
Elle W

Elle is Sunbeams flexi staff, she has a level 2 qualification and works across all our rooms. Elle enjoys providing engaging and exciting activities for all children at Sunbeams.

Kelis B Job Title: Nursery Assistant/apprentice Joined: 2024
Kelis B

Kelis is Sunbeams apprentice - She is passionate about providing high-quality care for all children with a keen interest in supporting children with SEN.

Lauren J Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023
Lauren J

Lauren works in Sunbeams preschool room, Lauren enjoys providing fun and engaging activities that support children's learning and development.

Rachel V Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2018
Rachel V

Rachel works in our Toddler room at Sunbeams, she enjoys supporting children's development and has a level 5 qualification in childcare.

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