My son has thrived from joining Sunhill and has settled extremely well.A G(Mother of Child)
Since joining, my daughter has become a confident and independent girl.Ivonne W(Mother of Child)
Great after school club. Friendly staff. Lots of different activities.Sarah H(Mother of Child)
My son has thrived from joining Sunhill and has settled extremely well.A G(Mother of Child)
Since joining, my daughter has become a confident and independent girl.Ivonne W(Mother of Child)
Great after school club. Friendly staff. Lots of different activities.Sarah H(Mother of Child)
Located within the grounds of Braiswick Primary School, Sunhill Colchester offers a safe, secure and happy environment for children, enabling them to develop at their own pace, whilst having fun, making friends and becoming a confident and independent little person. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge...
Located within the grounds of Braiswick Primary School, Sunhill Colchester offers a safe, secure and happy environment for children, enabling them to develop at their own pace, whilst having fun, making friends and becoming a confident and independent little person. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.
The nursery offers 3 age-appropriate rooms which have been carefully planned to help children's learning and development as they grow. Each room has individual access to a free flow area which consists of a big sandpit, a music and water wall, and a newly planted sensory garden for the children to manage and investigate.
The children are also able to explore the nursery's big open space which consists of climbing apparatus, a mud kitchen, an investigation area for the children to look for and identify bugs and a bug hotel.
As the nursery is conveniently located on school grounds, the children are able to access some of the school's facilities such as Forest school and the use of the hall for yoga sessions.
The location also aids children's progression to 'big school' whether they will attend Braiswick Primary School or elsewhere. Being located in a school setting helps the children to become familiar with a school environment.
Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester proudly offers an exclusive 5% discount on fees for those working for the police and fire services. Please contact the nursery for more information.
Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester has 71 reviews.
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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We were anxious about sending our daughter back to nursery after lockdown but she had such a great time after the second day telling us all about it. I think this really reflects just how much the staff care and want to create happy positive memories for the children.
We were anxious about sending our daughter back to nursery after lockdown but she had such a great time after the second day telling us all about it. I think this really reflects just how much the staff care and want to create happy positive memories for the children.
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Review from V R (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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We are very pleased about this nursery, all the staff are very careful with our child and of course, she is happy to go every morning. Friendly, kind staff and inside everything is clean, the children have lots of activities.
We are very pleased about this nursery, all the staff are very careful with our child and of course, she is happy to go every morning. Friendly, kind staff and inside everything is clean, the children have lots of activities.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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My daughter started in September 2019 and since starting her confidence has increased tenfold. She loves going and has made some lovely friends. The staff are lovely, caring and we have has so much support. It has a wonderful atmosphere and my daughter has had an amazing time.
My daughter started in September 2019 and since starting her confidence has increased tenfold. She loves going and has made some lovely friends. The staff are lovely, caring and we have has so much support. It has a wonderful atmosphere and my daughter has had an amazing time.
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Review from Lesley S (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has been going to the Preschool since September 2019 and has settled in really well, much better than one anticipated. She looks forward to going and talks positively about her days there. She has made lots of new friends and gets on with all the staff. We are very happy and satisfied...
My daughter has been going to the Preschool since September 2019 and has settled in really well, much better than one anticipated. She looks forward to going and talks positively about her days there. She has made lots of new friends and gets on with all the staff. We are very happy and satisfied with the care she receives.
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Review from Alison L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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The nursery is a great location with wonderful resources but the best attribute of Sunhill is the staff. My son has attended for nearly two years and knows all the staff members names - and they know his, which is lovely and has a family feel. The varied, homecooked meals are also brilliant and...
The nursery is a great location with wonderful resources but the best attribute of Sunhill is the staff. My son has attended for nearly two years and knows all the staff members names - and they know his, which is lovely and has a family feel. The varied, homecooked meals are also brilliant and enjoyed. The girls run the nursery so well and are always really helpful with any questions or queries I have. I have recommended Sunhill to other parents and will continue to.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2019 Submitted via Website•
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The nursery staff are wonderful. Unfortunately, they and the parents are extremely disappointed since it changed hands. The fees are absolutely disgusting. My daughter attends breakfast and after school club (until 4.45 pm) but they now charge parents until 6 pm regardless of whether they are...
The nursery staff are wonderful. Unfortunately, they and the parents are extremely disappointed since it changed hands. The fees are absolutely disgusting. My daughter attends breakfast and after school club (until 4.45 pm) but they now charge parents until 6 pm regardless of whether they are picked up before then. I am now in a worse financial position than when my daughter attended a nursery for a whole day. The menu they give to the children is awkward and not catered for children (olives, salmon etc) things that children do not eat! At the end of a long day, children want the comfort of a good meal like sausage mash and veg, pizza, spag bol - foods that delight their taste buds, not repel them. We have also been informed that they will now remove their snack which they get once they arrive after school, expecting children to go from 12 until 4 pm without eating anything, not even a piece of fruit, yet they are still charging the parents the same.
↩Reply from Kirsty Love, Head of Childcare and Operations at Sunhill Day Nursery Colchester
Thank you for your review. We have completed a full refurbishment since the takeover and have had positive feedback from parents and staff. Our fees are in line with other nurseries who offer out of school club care. We have been awarded with healthy eating awards for our menus, which are in line...
Thank you for your review. We have completed a full refurbishment since the takeover and have had positive feedback from parents and staff. Our fees are in line with other nurseries who offer out of school club care. We have been awarded with healthy eating awards for our menus, which are in line with national guidance. We have changed the time of tea to bring it forward and offer a piece of fruit after tea. The Nursery Manager will arrange a meeting with you to discuss this further.
Kind regards.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Website•
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We are really pleased both with the nursery for our two-year-old and also with the breakfast/after school club. The staff are all lovely and really helpful. Both my children really like going and we really feel that they both get a lot out of attending! The quality of the care of the children and...
We are really pleased both with the nursery for our two-year-old and also with the breakfast/after school club. The staff are all lovely and really helpful. Both my children really like going and we really feel that they both get a lot out of attending! The quality of the care of the children and the facilities are great.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Great facilities and lovely, welcoming and friendly staff. My son has settled in better than I can imagine. I have had a lot of support with toilet training.
Great facilities and lovely, welcoming and friendly staff. My son has settled in better than I can imagine. I have had a lot of support with toilet training.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Excellent experience. Professional room leaders who permanently care about the children. This nursery setting has provided a fun environment for my toddler to meet lots of new friends and to prepare for school. Excellent preschool and prepping for school, and a very good relationship with local...
Excellent experience. Professional room leaders who permanently care about the children. This nursery setting has provided a fun environment for my toddler to meet lots of new friends and to prepare for school. Excellent preschool and prepping for school, and a very good relationship with local schools where children have formed a relationship with their prospective teacher.
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Review from Holly D (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Our son has had a lovely experience at the nursery. He speaks fondly of it and has made some great friends there. The staff are very warm and welcoming and provide a great environment in which to care for the children. Our son talks about the staff positively and loves the activities he is involved...
Our son has had a lovely experience at the nursery. He speaks fondly of it and has made some great friends there. The staff are very warm and welcoming and provide a great environment in which to care for the children. Our son talks about the staff positively and loves the activities he is involved in. He adores the outside space and spends a large portion of his time there. It is a lovely bright and open space. Overall, we are very happy with his care.
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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card•
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A lovely nursery with very friendly and caring staff. A happy place for children to thrive.
A lovely nursery with very friendly and caring staff. A happy place for children to thrive.
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Elaine Job Title Nursery ManagerJoined 2017
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