Sunshine Community Nursery

Harehills Road, Leeds LS8 5HS
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9.9 51 Reviews
  • Sunshine Community Nursery, Leeds
Sunshine Community Nursery is an award-winning and renowned nursery, rated OUTSTANDING in every area by Ofsted (August 2021). Sunshine provides the highest quality childcare for funded and private children aged 3 months - 5 years old as well as a Holiday club for children up to 11 years old.

Children at Sunshine are cared for in a happy, stimulating and safe environment. Each room and outdoor play area is carefully designed for each child's age and stage of development, providing age-appropriate rooms for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Each room has an extensive amount of space and access to its own outdoor play area.

The children and families at Sunshine are at the heart of everything that they do. Sunshine employ highly qualified and experienced staff who provide a professional, safe and stimulating environment that responds to each child’s individual needs, nurtures their strengths and develops their unique characters whilst following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Sunshine strives to provide new opportunities for your child such as:
-        Termly outings and trips
-        Baking & cookery classes
-        Yoga
-   Diddi Dance classes
-        Rugby tots
-   Little Gardeners club
-        Country of the month celebrations
-   Fun charity events
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Sunshine Community Nursery
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Ayesha Kauser (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please contact the nursery manager for the current fees. Inclusive fees, meals, nappies, wipes, baby formula and other consumables are included in the price. All fees are fully inclusive. All funding options available. Prices available upon request/enquiry.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Sunshine Nursery has parking available on site at the front and rear of the building.

Sunshine Community Nursery Reviews (51)

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Sunshine Community Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunshine Community Nursery has 51 reviews.

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Review from Saima T (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have great experience with them
My son is very happy he learned lots of things from them. He explore many things he is getting involved playing with other children he has communicated skills now he is confident he can sing songs he love to listen stories he build his overall knowledge.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at this nursery are absolutely amazing, they are very helpful, kind and friendly. They have shown my daughter allot of care and have been very understanding to her needs. If I had anymore children I would definitely send them here as overall this nursery is fantastic nursery, and I've been
very happy with all the staff.
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Review from Nazma D (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Highly recommend. The staff are incredible and I know my child is safe here.
My child comes back clean from nursery and most importantly they keep you updated on what your child gets up to throughout the day! Lovely nursery
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Review from Aneesa K (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Sunshine since she turned 9months, she has been there a few months now and i absolutely love the nursery and the staff. I was so hesitant when sending her to nursery with her being so young and also a exclusively bf baby. She was super clingy and i was worried how she would settle.
The staff used the settling in time to get her use to the teachers and classroom setting. It also helped reassure me as i could see she loved it! We don't have any tears when dropping her off and she actually loves her teachers! I can see that they look after her so well and this makes me so happy! I also receive lots of updates throughout the day and i get to see what she has been upto and also whether she has ate etc. it gives me great peace of mind knowing she is well looked after and is enjoying her time there.
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child starting nursery at 1 years old. She was a very clingy child. She settled in to nursery so well. All the staff are amazing and support you with your child. She loves attending nursery. She has come along alot while attending nursery. Would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at Sunshine Community Nursery for nearly 2 years. The settling in period was really useful and they had really good communication with us and listened to what might help, such as having the pram for nap time. Despite not sleeping in a cot at home by themselves, nursery soon had our
baby sleeping on a floor mat for nap time! The staff are wonderful. They listened to our request about healthy snacks. Excellent communication with parents at pick up and drop up and via an app. Our child really enjoys nursery and regularly talks about the staff. I go to work happy in the knowledge my child is somewhere safe, somewhere they enjoy, somewhere they are learning and really like their key workers. This nursery has been really flexible changing days that our child attends when my job changed, it has also been helpful that they offer an early start at 7.30.The main disadvantage is the outside space which is close to a main road and small but they make good use of the space.
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Review from I R (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the staff at the nursery especially in the under 2s .They truly go above and beyond in caring for my child, and it shows in everything they do. The warmth and dedication of the team create such a nurturing environment, making it
easy for me to trust that my child is in great hands.
The manager, deserves a special mention as well. She is always available to help and listen to any concerns I might have. Her approachable nature and willingness to address any issues really make a difference. It's comforting to know that there's someone so dedicated leading the team. I appreciate how she fosters open communication, making it easy for parents to feel involved and informed.
Thank you all for your incredible work! Your passion and dedication do not go unnoticed, and I feel so grateful to have found such a wonderful nursery for my child. Keep up the amazing work
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started here at 9 months old, last year and the team at Sunshine have been amazing from the beginning. This is my first time using a nursery and as any mum would be I was anxious, but from his settling in days, my son has had a welcoming and caring experience, making me feel comfortable knowing
he is in good care. The girls are always giving me updates on what he's up to throughout the day which is great too. & I love the variety of meals that they provide, and how they encourage him to try new foods! Thanks Sunshine.
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Review from Ghazala S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely lovely staff and management I had my 1st child know 6yrs went to this nursery and know my 2yr old does and couldn't recommend this place enough.
Clean, tidy and save place for kids I have never had an issue.
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When asking my son what I should say about his nursery "Tell them I love my nursery and all my teachers". We recently moved to the area and had to change his nursery, Sunshine Community Nursery staff have been excellent throughout the whole process. I am so thankful for how and how much they keep you
updated on your child's learning, behaviours and nutrition. They made my son feel so welcome and have worked with me to get him to listen and pay more attention as he was easily distracted both at home and at nursery.
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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Sunshine for over a year. In that time she has developed so much. Her social skills and communication have gone from strength to strength. I really appreciate the care and support from the staff. They are attentive and kind and always happy to have a chat.
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Review from Anisa H (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two boys and I were feeling slightly nervous about nursery when I was due back to work, as they were both not used to being away from me for long. Sunshine Nursery has really exceeded my expectations in supporting the boys to settle well in nursery and the nerves have completely gone as a result.
I really appreciate the time and effort that staff put into building a relationship with the boys for them to feel happy, safe and enjoy their time, whilst also learning new skills during their time at nursery. It's great to see updates on the app and find out how the boys are getting on. I am looking forward to seeing the boys learn and grow within this brilliant nursery. Thank you to all the staff for your hard work and dedication and allowing and facilitating a smooth transition for my boys.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I really cannot recommend this nursery enough. Lovely nursery with such a kind approach to children. All the staff have been absolutely amazing led by a particular member of staff, a superstar! With my child having special needs, they have all been very supportive and understanding which has really
given me peace of mind throughout the year. Thank you so much to all the staff members for your patience and support.
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since the beginning of this year and has settled in so well, the staff are lovely and very caring, he always comes out with the biggest smile on his face eager to tell me what he has been getting up to, he has definitely come out of his shell a lot more since starting.
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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery! Really patient with my son's settling in sessions, all the staff are very kind and friendly, loads for the kids to do and great opportunity for your child to develop. Can’t thank them enough.
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Review from Pawand S (Father of Child) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends this nursery, and he absolutely loves it Always comes out smiling, and he was a shy boy, but now he's not, and the whole staff are lovely and friendly. Thank you, guys, for your hard work; we appreciate what your doing.
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Review from Riya A (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When we sent our daughter, we were concerned about the language barrier, but the nursery staff has helped her a lot, and now the language is not a bother for her. The time and patience they spent on her are much appreciated, and their precise understanding and encouragement made her more cheerful. She
loves the nursery, and so do we.
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Review from Bianca P (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very pleased with the level of care Sunshine Community Nursery has.
I really like how they are great at nurturing a calm environment; they seem to really care about the development, health and care of my child.
It is a real family feel, and my daughter has bonded with her friends and the staff!
I'm very glad I picked Sunshine Community Nursery.
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Review from Maimuna B (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I love Sunshine nursery - lovely staff and good management. Staff are very helpful and encouraging. My son loved it so much that he still mentions the names of some of the staff and friends from nursery at home. Thanks for your patience and encouragement. I really recommend this nursery.
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Review from A K (Stepfather of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve been looking for a nursery for my 2 year old for a little while now, and I can’t believe I had been avoiding this gem of a nursery! The staff is absolutely amazing and my son loves it here and always leaves with a big smile on his face. I have also noticed an improvement in his development since
he started nursery - speech and language is definitely coming along nicely. Thank you to all the lovely staff for supporting and caring for my little one.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.883)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10 for Sunshine Community Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.883 for Sunshine Community Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (146 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 162 Ratings = 4.883
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sunshine Community Nursery is based on 14 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 14 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Ayesha

Ayesha K

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2018

My name is Ayesha, I am the nursery manager at Sunshine. I have a degree in Early years, providing all children with the best nursery experience and start in life is my aim and passion. I have worked at Sunshine Community Nursery since the nursery opened in 2018. I am honoured to be the manager of Sunshine and work alongside such a fabulous team who all work incredibly hard to provide the very highest standards of care and education to all children. I hope to meet you and your family soon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunshine Community Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Sunshine Community Nursery accepts?

Sunshine Community Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sunshine Community Nursery Open?

Sunshine Community Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Sunshine Community Nursery have capacity for?

Sunshine Community Nursery has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Sunshine Community Nursery to the centre of Leeds?

2.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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