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Care packages are flexible, with each age group having support tailored to their needs. There...
Sunny Days offers childcare for children aged from 6 months to 8 years old in Broadstone, Dorset. Set in St. John’s Church Hall in a quiet, residential area, the nursery offers peaceful surroundings while remaining accessible for parents commuting to Poole or surrounding areas. There is a safe car park for pick ups and drop offs.
Care packages are flexible, with each age group having support tailored to their needs. There is a pre-school stage for children aged 3-5 years, and a holiday club full of activities, trips and games for children who have already started school.
The nursery follows the EYFS curriculum, supporting each child to meet their development goals through guided and free play and learning. The nursery has bright indoor and outdoor spaces with plenty of play equipment and opportunities to learn new skills and make new friends.
The nursery works closely with the Early Years Nutrition Partnership programme to provide balanced, nutritious food throughout the day. To view their most up-to-date menu, please visit Sunny Days’ website.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Sunny Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Tracy Rocks (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 9
Total Places for Children
- 28
Age Range
- from 0 years 6 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream, Suncream
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays and INSET days x3pa
Parking
- They have a dedicated car park with 6+ spaces.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£376/ month
Sessions (all ages): Sunny Morning+ 8am–3pm £67.20; Sunny School Day 9am–2pm £48.00. Session extensions: Sunny Morning extra 1–3pm £19.20; Sunny Morning+ extra 3–6pm £28.80; Sunny School Day extra 2–6pm £38.40. Playclub (5–8 years): Sunny Morning 8am–1pm £48.00; Sunny Morning+ 8am–3pm £67.20; Sunny Day 8am–6pm £86.40; Sunny Week (5 × 8am–6pm) £408.00; After School Club 3–6pm £24.00. Minimum booking is two 5-hour sessions per week on separate days. Early drop-off or late collection is charged at £25 per 15 minutes outside booked sessions. A £35 registration fee may apply. Discounts: 5% sibling discount on the eldest child (maximum 15% per family); 10% off unfunded hours for Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust employees. Funded hours carry a Consumables Package, which can be opted out of termly: food £4.00 (10-hour day), £3.00 (7-hour day) or £2.00 (5-hour day); personal care £1.00 per day; enhanced resources per funded hour of £0.50 (0–2), £1.00 (2–3) or £1.50 (3–4). A limited number of term-time-only funded places with no additional charges are available.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£85
3 days per week
£376
5 days per week
£1,054
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes, Nappy Cream and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,102 / month (£86 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £726/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Sunny Days Broadstone Reviews (11)
Sunny Days Broadstone has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.653) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunny Days Broadstone has 11 reviews.
Sunny Days in Broadstone, I can't recommend them enough. Leaving your child is hard enough but with rich and the team it's like home from home. I can't thank them enough for what they do with my daughter. She has come out of her comfort zone so much with them. They literally go above and beyond...
Sunny Days in Broadstone, I can't recommend them enough. Leaving your child is hard enough but with rich and the team it's like home from home. I can't thank them enough for what they do with my daughter. She has come out of her comfort zone so much with them. They literally go above and beyond especially with any season approaching especially Christmas! The best around
Hi Victoria, we all thank you so much for your brilliant review! The team are thrilled with your feedback and are so pleased your daughter is growing in confidence with their support <3
My daughter had a wonderful experience during her time at Sunny Days. She started her journey in the baby room, where she thrived, regularly bringing home wonderful crafts and keepsakes which we will always cherish. The regular updates let us know how what she was up to and we were really impressed...
My daughter had a wonderful experience during her time at Sunny Days. She started her journey in the baby room, where she thrived, regularly bringing home wonderful crafts and keepsakes which we will always cherish. The regular updates let us know how what she was up to and we were really impressed with the variety of activities even from such a young age. She moved into the next room and the level of care was still top notch. Every staff member was extremely caring and nurturing, you can tell they have entered into this career because it is their passion. Thank you Sunny Days Broadstone.
My daughter has being going to Sunny Days since she was just 10 months old, and I can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions we've made. They took the time to really get to know her, understand her personality, and make sure she settled in well.
They nurture, encourage, and celebrate...
My daughter has being going to Sunny Days since she was just 10 months old, and I can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions we've made. They took the time to really get to know her, understand her personality, and make sure she settled in well.
They nurture, encourage, and celebrate every milestone, no matter how small.
I couldn't recommend them enough - they really feel like a family and always want the best for every child.
I am incredibly happy with the experience and care my children have received. Both of my boys have attended since they were 6 months old, the support and nurturing environment provided by the staff have been exceptional. The team is welcoming, friendly, and always supportive. A special mention goes...
I am incredibly happy with the experience and care my children have received. Both of my boys have attended since they were 6 months old, the support and nurturing environment provided by the staff have been exceptional. The team is welcoming, friendly, and always supportive. A special mention goes to two staff members, who have gone above and beyond to support my boys, particularly with any additional needs or help with speech and language development. Their dedication and care have made a significant difference in my children's growth and confidence. The baby room is a wonderful space-inviting, fun, and engaging. The staff have been fantastic in supporting early years' sleep needs, even for my youngest, who was a contact napper. They worked patiently and effectively to help him transition to sleeping solo, which was a huge relief for us as parents. One area for improvement would be the provision of hot food options. I highly recommend to any parent looking for a nurturing environment
Brilliant nursery. My son is now 2 and has been going full-time since he was 6 months old. In this time, my son has had the same key worker and has been surrounded by consistency and familiarity. He has gained so much knowledge, confidence and skills through being at Sunny Days. Sunny Days also...
Brilliant nursery. My son is now 2 and has been going full-time since he was 6 months old. In this time, my son has had the same key worker and has been surrounded by consistency and familiarity. He has gained so much knowledge, confidence and skills through being at Sunny Days. Sunny Days also recognised an eye problem my son had-which I hadn't even noticed, very early on and even provided me with photographic evidence! The GP was very impressed. Highly recommend this nursery.
We've had a fantastic experience with Sunny Days Broadstone. The staff are wonderful - kind, professional, and clearly passionate about the children's wellbeing. There's a great variety of activities each day, keeping our son engaged, learning, and happy. We also really like how the children are...
We've had a fantastic experience with Sunny Days Broadstone. The staff are wonderful - kind, professional, and clearly passionate about the children's wellbeing. There's a great variety of activities each day, keeping our son engaged, learning, and happy. We also really like how the children are often socialised across all ages. They enjoy a generous amount of space both indoors and outdoors, giving plenty of room to play and explore. It's always clean and well-organised, which is so reassuring. Our child is thriving, and we feel very lucky to have found such a caring and well-run setting. Thank you to all the amazing staff!
They always have little events which the parents are invited to which is really nice and keeps you involved.
I would highly recommend :-)
They always have little events which the parents are invited to which is really nice and keeps you involved.
I would highly recommend :-)
Sunny Days is a fantastic nursery. The staff make you and your child feel so welcome. My daughter has excelled whilst there and she has made so many friends. She is always excited to tell me what activities they had a nursery. So happy we picked Sunny Days Broadstone.
Sunny Days is a fantastic nursery. The staff make you and your child feel so welcome. My daughter has excelled whilst there and she has made so many friends. She is always excited to tell me what activities they had a nursery. So happy we picked Sunny Days Broadstone.
Sunnydays is a very welcoming nursery in a spacious and well equipped hall. Staff always give us a happy and enthusiastic welcome in the morning. They do lots of different activities with the children, take them out on trips around the local area, and have visiting activities come in. For example,...
Sunnydays is a very welcoming nursery in a spacious and well equipped hall. Staff always give us a happy and enthusiastic welcome in the morning. They do lots of different activities with the children, take them out on trips around the local area, and have visiting activities come in. For example, they have done a visit to the park and local care home, and have had a visit from the local council's Road Safety Team and a musical group. They were great at supporting us with potty training and providing some additional support at drop off times when my daughter was having some separation anxiety.
The nursery made us and our son feel welcome and showed fantastic attention to him from day one.
He absolutely loves his time there, we're incredibly happy with the childcare choice we...
The nursery made us and our son feel welcome and showed fantastic attention to him from day one.
He absolutely loves his time there, we're incredibly happy with the childcare choice we made for him.
My daughter started at Sunny Days from 1-year old and has just graduated. I must say the transition to nursery was difficult for both of us when she started, but Sunny Days treated her with such love, care and empathy. They have different toys and activities out for the children everyday, loads for...
My daughter started at Sunny Days from 1-year old and has just graduated. I must say the transition to nursery was difficult for both of us when she started, but Sunny Days treated her with such love, care and empathy. They have different toys and activities out for the children everyday, loads for them to explore and plenty of room to run. There is green space for the children to play and hunt for bugs, they grow their own flowers and vegetables and take regular trips out and about to visit the park and care home. All of the staff treat the children according to their own individual needs and are caring, kind and compassionate. They encourage reading, writing singing and school readiness but also messy play and activities such as baking and painting. My daughter has made so many friends and gained so much confidence at Sunny Days, she is so comfortable there and is reluctant to leave at pickup time. I would truly recommend, they are like a family and want the best for each child.
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Meet the Team (5)

Hello, I’m Tracy. I'd like to take this opportunity to tell you a little about myself. I’m the Manager and Designated safeguarding lead at Sunny Days...
Hello, I’m Tracy. I'd like to take this opportunity to tell you a little about myself. I’m the Manager and Designated safeguarding lead at Sunny Days Parkstone. I have a degree in Early Years and have worked in the childcare industry for 20 years. Throughout my career I have worked with many children and their families, one child I worked with many years ago, is now a very valued member of my team. I’m passionate about supporting all children to reach their full potential and adapting my practice to accommodate children’s needs to ensure this is achieved. I have qualifications in Signalong and portage and have supported many children with additional needs over the years.

Child care - NNEB,
Early Years care and Education - NVQ level 3,...
My qualifications include:Child care - NNEB,
Early Years care and Education - NVQ level 3,
NEBS management - Level 3,
Early Years Care and Education - NVQ level 4,
Assessors award - A1,
Internal Verification Award - A2,
English Functional Skills (speaking, Reading, Listening) Level 2,
Mathematics Functional Skills Level, 2014
Diploma in Teaching in the Life Long Learning Sector (DTLLS),
Schools As Organisations – STL unit,
Paediatric First Aid – updated every 3 years,
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults L1, 2,
Practical guide to GDPR – ECUARE,
Mental health Awareness.
I am the lead DSL for the Training Centre offer guidance and support for the DSL’s across the Sunny days family.
I have worked in Early Years for over 25 years, starting off as a nanny, before settling into nursery life. Throughout my career, I have continued with my professional development and qualified in Early Years to NVQ4 and then went on to achieve my A1 assessor’s award and IQA qualification. During the early part of my career I managed 2 day nurseries in Bridport, enjoying the challenges that come with a management role and building up a team of dedicated nursery practitioners. However in 2009, I decided I needed a change and a new challenge and so I joined Side by Side Training centre as a full time NVQ assessor, I loved this role and was able to put my A1 and A2 qualifications to good use, eventually stepping into the Lead IQA role which I still hold today. Having never really wanted to teach I then went on to complete my DTLLS adult teaching qualification which enables me to now teach and support our Apprentices within the centre and is an aspect of my role which I love. In January 2020 I was offered the opportunity to extend my role further to become the Operations Manager across the Sunny days family and the training centre. Up until this point, I was already actively supporting both Sunny days and the Training Centre, so this opportunity has been an exciting extension of this and is the role I still hold today.
I have been working within the Early Years sector for over 25 years and have been with Sunny Days for 18 years!
If I am not working you will usually find me on the beach with a Pina Colada in my hand!!!
I absolutely love what I do, the job is so varied and diverse that no two days are the same. Some days are more challenging than others but that’s what makes it fun, you never know what the day is going to bring!! I love that I am able to use all the skills, experience and qualifications I have gained over the years in a role that I am passionate about which supports and guides others to reach their full potential.

• Responsibilities - HR Manager, Child Protection...
• Qualifications - CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, Level 2 Team Leader• Responsibilities - HR Manager, Child Protection Coordinator (usually as background support), Fire Marshal
• Experiences - I first joined the team on Placement from a local college and spent my time working within the Baby unit with Jo Parker (now Dorchester Nursery Manager). I began my time at Sunny Days as Bank Staff helping on an 'as required' basis. I quickly became a full-time employee and was based within the baby unit. After showing an eagerness to learn and a commitment to my work, I was promoted to a baby unit senior, and this was then followed by a further promotion to become a baby unit supervisor alongside Jo Parker a short time later. After several successful years leading the team within the baby unit, I was asked to transition to become Toddler Supervisor to support and lead their staff team. I continued to show how keen I was to learn and grow within the company whilst developing my leadership skills with CPD and when the opportunity for Deputy Manager became available, I applied but sadly was unsuccessful on that occasion. I did not let this deter me and continued to strive to improve and show my skills and, when the opportunity presented itself again, I applied and was successful. I worked within a hybrid role as both Deputy Manager and Toddler Supervisor which was a success but came with challenges. I was then blessed to fall pregnant with my son and so spent my maternity leave watching my amazing little baby grow into a kind, caring, inquisitive and hilariously funny boy with lots of personality and character! I returned after 10 months, and my son joined the baby unit and has thrived within the nursery environment due to the care, attention, and fun the staff provide alongside lots of fantastic learning opportunities that have helped to shape him into the wonderful pre-schooler he is now! When I returned, I decided to become a full-time deputy manager and, over time I have worked alongside skilled Managers, and I had the chance to lead an Ofsted inspection in the absence of the manager which was an excellent chance to show what we do and a nice challenge for me. Whilst in my role as Deputy Manager, I began to support with recruitment and inductions for Dorchester and this expanded to cover Bridport nursery too. I was fortunate enough to be considered for a role in HR when the company grew, adding two new settings into our Sunny Days family. Within this new role, I have been getting to learn new skills and manage new challenges. I have also been using my knowledge as a practitioner to link to my new role to try and find ways to support staff.
• Length of service in the childcare industry - 11 years
• Length of service at Sunny Days - 11 years
• Fun fact about me - I love to read and I am pretty obsessed with my Kindle - I even read on the walk to the local shop on my breaks! I have only had 6 days in the last year that I have not gone on my Kindle to read something!
• Why am I unique or what I love about my job - I love that I have had the opportunity to grow professionally and personally throughout my time at Sunny Days and that I am lucky enough to catch sneaky glimpses of my son having lots of fun during his time here too!
• Awards/certificates I have won - The Biggest Heart 2020, Fire Extinguisher Award 2020, Safe Award 2016, Warm Fuzzies Award 2016

Hi, I’m Michelle Walden, also known as Chelle. I am a qualified Nursery Nurse (NNEB) with 28 years’ experience. I worked as a Nursery Nurse and...
Hi, I’m Michelle Walden, also known as Chelle. I am a qualified Nursery Nurse (NNEB) with 28 years’ experience. I worked as a Nursery Nurse and Supervisor at Sunny Days for over 5 years. I won many awards at the Sunny Days Awards Nights, but I’m most proud of winning the Unique Child Award as it was voted for by parents.Due to mobility issues, I am now training to become a counsellor as the importance of good mental health and wellbeing has always been a passion of mine. I hope to support others in the world of childcare, to take care of themselves, creating a better wellbeing, thus creating a happier person inside and out. This can only create happier childcare practitioners and the children and young people they care for will benefit from that.
I have completed Level 2 in Counselling Skills and Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health. I hope to start my Level 3 next year. Even though I have only been in my role for a few months, I am enjoying meeting different people and witnessing them grow in positivity.
Over the years I have learnt how to accept myself and my own limitations and finding other ways to have a better lifestyle. If you find you can no longer climb the path you were on, you find another way! I love being creative! I paint, crochet, and now dabble in macramé. I’m proud of being qualified in British Sign Language and use it with my deaf friends regularly. My biggest achievement is being with my husband for over 30 years (but that could be seen as an achievement for him putting up with me!) and having 2 grown up, level-headed children and 2 grandsons. I live for my family!

• Level 2 Catering and Hospitality,
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene,
• Welcome Host,
• Accreditation in Early Years...
My qualifications are:• Level 2 Catering and Hospitality,
• Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene,
• Welcome Host,
• Accreditation in Early Years Nutrition.
My role is to feed the children a healthy nutritionally balanced meal. To cater to all children’s specific needs and requirements. To keep up to date with food/safety regulations. I have had a 5 Star Food Hygiene rating with no advisories during my time at Sunny Days.
My past experience:
I worked at Joseph Weld Hospice for 20 years catering for vulnerable adults and end of life care.
I was a chef at Bo Jangles pub in Dorchester for about four years.
I have worked at Sunny Days for four years.
A funny fact about me: Once I entered Dorchester’s Carnival Queen contest and dressed up as Elvis Presley and also in a wetsuit and snorkel.
I love creating different types of food for children and learning new things all the time and knowing that the children are eating a nutritious meal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunny Days Broadstone
How much does Sunny Days Broadstone cost?
Typical fees at Sunny Days Broadstone are £86 / day (without govt. funding), calculated from data given to us by the nursery. Your final quote may vary.
What is the Age Range of Children that Sunny Days Broadstone accepts?
Sunny Days Broadstone accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Sunny Days Broadstone Open?
Sunny Days Broadstone is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does Sunny Days Broadstone have capacity for?
Sunny Days Broadstone has capacity for a total of 28 Children.
How far is Sunny Days Broadstone to the centre of Broadstone?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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