Sunnyhill Day Nursery

16-27 Browning Street, Sunnyhill, Derby DE23 8DN
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Sunnyhill Day Nursery is in the heart of the community within the Children's Centre. It has a spacious open plan learning environment that leads itself directly onto a natural outdoor space.

The nursery is a safe and nurturing environment full of activities that provide awe and wonder and the experienced staff support and extend children's curiosity. The approach of 'learning by doing' enables children to have a can do attitude and build their own independent skills.         

The highly experienced staff team work in partnership with families and other professionals to ensure every child reaches their full potential.

The nursery offers flexible sessions to help parents with childcare, daily reports and an electronic journal is provided to each family, ensuring they feel in the 'moment' of their child's day.
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Funding & Fees

Full Day Fees
All fees shown are monthly for a full year of childcare.


Without Funding   
3 days - £891.99    
4 days - £1189.32    
5 days - £1486.65


With 30 Hours Funding
3 days - £485.90
4 days - £783.23
5 days - £1080.56


Full day rate: £69.96


Most popular choice: 4 full days with funding – £783.23 per month


Half Day Fees (Morning or Afternoon)


Without Funding
3 half days - £572.35
4 half days - £763.13
5 half days - £953.91

With 30 Hours Funding
3 half days - £242.38
4 half days - £323.17
5 half days - £403.96


Half day rate: £44.89

We offer 30 / 15 hours funded childcare, helping to significantly reduce your monthly costs.
Funded places are limited, so we recommend securing your sessions early.


We understand every family’s routine is different, which is why we offer:
- Flexible session patterns
- Morning and afternoon options
- Tailored schedules can be discussed during your nursery tour


We’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your needs.


Discounts Available
- Sibling discount available
- Additional savings for consistent 5-day bookings


Full details will be discussed during your visit.


What Happens Next?
- The best way to understand your exact monthly cost is to visit us.
- During your tour, we will:
- Walk you through your options
- Calculate your personalised fees
- Help you maximise your funding


Book your nursery tour today to secure your place

Contact Sunnyhill Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Sunnyhill Day Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Blagden / Lisa Snell (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 92

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • 1 week at Christmas & Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Plenty of parking on site.

Sunnyhill Day Nursery Reviews (50)

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Sunnyhill Day Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.995) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunnyhill Day Nursery has 50 reviews.

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Review from Chloe N (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been really good at settling in my son, they've supported me with problems we've had over his feeding and he always looks like he's having such a fun time.
They always have new fun activities for them to do so I can't imagine they'll ever get bored.
His key worker has been amazing
and allowed me not to stress about leaving him at a nursery while I work.
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Review from M R (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery i ever had know..very kind and helpful staff ..if you have a special child they will help you with EHCP plan to go in special school that normally other nurseries don't..staff is very delicated with their duties .. kids meals are free .. they dont charge a penny ..
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Review from Eliska V (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hi Everyone who's interested in Sunnyhill day nursery.
This nursery is incredible in efforts of taking care of your children and not only them, staff members are also amazing with parents. They doing more than you can imagine-supporting children in their own way(making interests what your children
loves).
The staff also doing multiple events for families-like Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day,sports day including parents. Raising money for charity. And when your children leaving nursery they're making sure that is memorable. Both of my children love their teachers. The way the kids learning is interesting and fun. Classrooms are comfortable with soft carpets and cushions for reading time. Loads of activities equipment. Just cozy rooms. My older one keeps talking about nursery and when she has chance to go back for any reason, she's so happy to see her ex-teachers who gives her heartwarming hugs and chatter. And not only within the nursery, They're amazing outside too.
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Review from Dan D (Father of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care shown by the staff here has been fantastic ,.my daughter is thriving there and has a brilliant connection with her keyworker . We are thrilled with the work that the stafg are doing i cant recommend them highly enough!
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Review from Lesley-Anne T (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sunnyhill Day Nursery has been a wonderful and nurturing environment for our child. The staff are warm, caring and appear genuinely invested in our child's development. Communication with us has been excellent, and it's clear how much thought goes into the activities and learning opportunities provided
every day. The nursery feels safe, welcoming and well organised. Highly recommend for any parent looking for a supportive and happy setting.
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Review from Chanelle C (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter joined the nursery in January and has settled in really well! The staff in babies have been amazing and patient with her whilst she was settling in, they do lots of different activities with her which she very much enjoys.
All of the nursery staff have also been so reassuring with myself,
as it's been a big change for not only our daughter but for us as well. Which has provided us with lots of comfort.
I can't wait to see how her journey and development progresses during her time in nursery.
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Review from A H (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everybody at Sunnyhill Day Nursery has been amazing in helping our children grow and develop, and in helping us feel at ease knowing we leave them in safe, good hands.
They offer lots of indoor and outdoor activities, and the nursery has very good proportions of indoor space and outdoor green areas.
The
nursery app is really helpful for keeping track of how the little ones are doing and for communicating with the nursery staff. The staff have also taken on extra training to support our additional needs and continue to listen and do everything they can to help further.
The family fun day was amazing!
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son started with Sunnyhill Day Nursery he has continued to grow and shine every single day. From the day he started I have never had a single issue with his time there and the staff and management have been outstanding since his first day. They have been so welcoming and reassuring of any concerns
I have had with him, communication between staff and parents has always been fantastic any they have supported my son to meet all his milestones with dedication and a passion for giving the children in their care the best start in their nursery education.
I have been able to drop my son off and know he is in the safest of hands of people who will put 100% effort into caring for him and always ensuring not only his but every child's needs are met.
My son has always been so happy to attend Nursery and learn something new, it's the kind of Nursery that makes the parents wish your child could stay there the whole way through primary school. I would recommend sunnyhill over anywhere else
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Review from Craig T (Father of Child) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery since 6 months of age and has been here for 3 months so far. In that time, she has settled in really well to the nursery and has thoroughly enjoyed her time here. The staff are great with her, and do a great job at looking after her well being but also introducing
her to new activities that are otherwise difficult to do at home. The food they provide at the nursery for her is helping us on her weaning journey incredibly well and has also gave us the ability to introduce a routine at home. The nursery so far has done some fun activities which we have enjoyed, especially at Christmas and I'm sure there are more to follow in the future. Overall, the environment and staff all seem to be perfect for my daughter to develop.
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Review from Carla A (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is really good, all members of staff are kind, caring and patient. They all help encourage each child's growth to each child's needs.
Key workers concentrate on each child's interest, by communicating with parents to tailor learning.
In the space of 9 months my child has progressed so
much. My child also feels safe and happy every day.
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Review from F A (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Sunnyhill Day Nursery enough. This nursery has been absolutely fantastic. We were nervous sending our 1 year old (now 2) to nursery as we would essentially be without her but everyone at Sunnyhill Day Nursery have contributed to making it all very seamless and easy.


All the staff

have been brilliant - they have attentively listened to us and I've felt very heard by them. You can tell everyone genuinely cares about the kids as they all always have a smile on their faces.


My little one loves going to nursery, she runs off inside now that she's settled in and gets stuck in - it's because the nursery is a safe space for her and she knows it.


The manager Lisa, who I've met on numerous occasions has been very much involved with the nursery and makes sure high standards are maintained


I'm so thrilled we sent our little one here - it's the best decision we made. She has grown as a person, become very independent and learnt ever so much since joining.
Thank you Team!

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Review from Dinesh K (Father of Child) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Sunnyhill Nursery is a wonderful place for young children. The staff are extremely caring, patient, and attentive, making every child feel safe and loved. Kids learn new things every day through fun activities and creative learning techniques that support their development. The children's room is
always clean, well-organized, and very safe, which gives parents great peace of mind. The environment is welcoming, positive, and perfect for helping toddlers grow, learn, and gain confidence. Highly recommended for any parent looking for a nurturing and educational nursery.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has settled into Sunnyhill day nursery so well, he is always full of smiles when he sees the staff he has built relationships with and his peers that he is connecting with. Since being at nursery he has learnt so much and come on so well with his development
The staff are extremely
helpful always listen and follow his needs. they have built that safe environment for him where I can just leave knowing he is in safe hands.
I honestly can't thank the staff at Sunnyhill enough for all their hard work absolutely amazing
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Review from Hanaw A (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't express enough how happy I am with Sunnyhill Day Nursery. My son has been attending for just over four months, and he absolutely loves it, he is so happy and thriving!


The nursery and the entire team are incredible. Everyone you meet is welcoming, friendly, and genuinely caring. You can truly

see how much the staff love what they do and how much they want the best for each child.


I feel completely confident leaving my son in their care, knowing he is receiving not only excellent education but also so much fun, warmth, and attention. I'm quite a fussy person and always have high expectations, but Sunnyhill has exceeded them in every way.


I can't recommend this nursery enough. I honestly wish I could do something in return for all their hard work!

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Review from T I (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Like every parent I was anxious about my daughter starting nursery as I returned to work, but I can genuinely say that all of the staff in Babies have gone above and beyond to make me and my partner feel comfortable and to make our daughters settle successful. It's lovely to see her building relationships
with staff and making little friends. The communication we've received has been great. At a glance at the app we can see what she's eaten, how she's napped and if she's been changed and we get longer observations of what she's been up to which come with photos. The food must be great because she demolishes every meal and snacks- which have been varied and sound delicious. The facilities are excellent, particularly the outdoor space which they are able to use everyday in all weathers. We've seen her engage in a wide range of activities including water play, messy play, sensory activities and singing. Nursery feels secure and the staff confirm the identity of the person collecting her.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been here for just over a year i would highly recommend Sunny hill day nusery, The staff are incredibly warm, caring, and supportive, My son has grown in confidence, made wonderful friendships, and is always excited to go in every morning. The nursery provides a safe, welcoming environment
with lots of creative activities that encourage learning through play. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel involved in our child's development.
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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I chose this nursery because it's local and really convenient for us. I loved the calm feel straight away, with the soft music and fairy lights making it so welcoming. The staff are genuinely lovely and always happy to answer questions, which has been such a comfort as first-time parents. It did take
my little one about a month to settle in, but now he's really enjoying all the activities and the food. I feel reassured knowing he's happy and well looked after here.
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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been sending my daughter to the babyroom since she was 11 months old and I am so happy with our experience in Sunnyhill Nursery. The staff in the babyroom are amazing human beings. They take excellent care of my baby. All of them have lot of compassion, kindness, and sincerity of love for children.
My daughter learned a lot after going to the babyroom. She comes back home learning new words, rhymes and etiquette. Sunnyhill was the best option and decision we took for her.
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Review from E O (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in September 2024 after transferring from a different nursery, she could only say a few words and wasn't confident in herself since starting Sunnyhill Day Nursery her development is phenomenal her speech is amazing and her confidence matches! This is thanks to the staff here! They
are all absolutely amazing, the setting is warm, safe, and comforting for all the children. The best nursery we have attended. Thank you so much sunny hill day nursery!
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Review from Yashna R (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We started our little one in nursery not long ago and choosing Sunnyhill Day Nursery was the best choice we made! Everyone has been so welcoming and kind. We're always kept updated with what our baby is doing and we know that they are in the best hands.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.995)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.995) out of 10 for Sunnyhill Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.995 for Sunnyhill Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (370 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.995
  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 Sunnyhill Day Nursery is based on 31 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 92 number of registered child places is 18.4, which has been reached with 31 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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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (7)

Laura

Laura Blagden

Job Title: Nursery Manager (currently inducting) Joined: 2024

Laura is qualified to level 3 and enjoys crafting and socialising.

Ali

Ali Calladine

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023

Ali holds a Level 4 Childcare qualification and has worked in the sector for nearly 30 years, mostly with babies. She enjoys watching horror films, reading books and spending time with family.

Rahnama

Rahnama Jannath

Job Title: Room Leader - Pre-School Joined: 2024

Rahnama works in the Baby Room and holds a Level 3 childcare qualification. She enjoys spending time with her family.

Lily

Lily Snell

Job Title: Room Leader - Toddlers Joined: 2025

Lily holds a Degree in Mathematics and is currently undertaking her Level 3 Childcare qualification. She enjoys listening to music and socialising with family and friends. Her passion and commitment are to ensure the children have the best day possible with sensory activities that are totally messy.

Abby

Abby Cowley

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2024

Works in the Pre-School room and holds a LV 3 childcare qualification and in her spare time she enjoys socialising with friends and going out.

Eunice

Eunice Kitenge

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2024

Eunice is qualified LV2 and is completing her LV3. She enjoys time in London with family and friends.

Samantha

Samantha Daniels

Job Title: Nursery Cook Joined: 2024

Has worked in the cooking industry for over 10 years and enjoys spending time with her family.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyhill Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Sunnyhill Day Nursery accepts?

Sunnyhill Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sunnyhill Day Nursery Open?

Sunnyhill Day Nursery 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 Sunnyhill Day Nursery have capacity for?

Sunnyhill Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 92 Children.

How far is Sunnyhill Day Nursery to the centre of Derby?

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

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