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Sunnyhill Day Nursery

16-27 Browning Street, Sunnyhill, Derby DE23 8DN
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Sunnyhill Day Nursery, Derby
Sunnyhill Day Nursery, Derby
Sunnyhill Day Nursery, Derby

Sunnyhill Day Nursery is located in the heart of the community within the local Children’s Centre, offering a spacious open-plan learning environment with direct access to a natural outdoor space where children can explore, move and learn freely.

Recently awarded ‘Strong in all areas’ in its latest Ofsted inspection (February 2026), Sunnyhill reflects the high-quality education, care and safeguarding provided to children and families every day.

Based within a community where families...  

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:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 Ahmed A (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am thrilled to share my experience with the nursery my daughter attends. As a parent, finding a nurturing environment for my child has always been a top priority, and this nursery has exceeded my expectations in every way.
From the moment we walked in, it was clear that professionalism is a core value here. The staff is not only well-trained but also incredibly friendly and approachable, creating a welcoming atmosphere that immediately put my daughter at ease. Their high-quality standards are evident in every aspect of the nursery, from the educational activities to the safety measures they have in place.
The cleanliness and tidiness of the facility are truly commendable. It's reassuring to know that my child is in a hygienic space where every toy and surface is regularly sanitized. This attention to detail reflects their commitment to the health and well-being of the children.

Overall, I recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, educational, and loving environment.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Staff are so accommodating, and very professional with their jobs. There are nursery's within our place of work but me and my husband let our child stay with them because we witnessed good changes with our son. And we are happy with safety of the facility for kids too. Please keep up the good work.

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Review from Salma S (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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Sunnyhill Nursery has been so brilliant! My youngest daughter had a hip operation and has been in a spica cast for the last 10 weeks. As a mother, this journey has been so hard but the nursery has been so supportive and really helped me through this. They have gone over and beyond to make sure she is settled. I am pleased to say she is doing great in her confidence and physical development, after such a major operation. It just shows how adaptive the nursery has been and she has made some fabulous relationships with the staff. I would like to thank them all, especially two members of staff in particular!

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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My little one (now 17 months) has been attending Sunnyhill Day Nursery since May. I put off starting her at nursery because like any mum I was worried I was leaving her too soon, but it's really been the best thing for her. Since starting at Sunnyhill her confidence and speech have come on in leaps and bounds. She's excited to go in the morning and names members of staff she's excited to see. The nursery has an app that updates me with what she's eaten, slept, nappy changes and photos and comments of activities she's taken part in.
The nursery does focus weeks where anything my little one is interested in or starting to learn, they will focus on these areas.

The way she has been interacting with other children and developing week by week is just amazing to see. A lot of it is down to the input from the nursery for sure.

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Review from B D (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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I'm really pleased with Sunnyhill Day Nursery. The staff are warm, attentive, and truly care about each child's development. My child loves the engaging, educational activities, from crafts to outdoor play. The environment is bright, clean, and stimulating, creating a space where my child feels safe and eager to explore. The transition from baby space to a more toddler-friendly environment has also been handled very well with plenty of things to do when my child needs more exciting and interactive things that he is a bit older. I would highly recommend Sunnyhill for its nurturing atmosphere and lovely staff!

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Review from Narda F (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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This is a great nursery, they are always attending to the needs of each child and are very passionate about their development. Always looking at new ways to create fun learning activities for the children. I would recommend this nursery to all, they have great staff who are very approachable and helpful.

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Review from Sairah S (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son has settled in really well at nursery. He started in April and was shy and clingy towards me at drop-off only. His confidence has really come along and shows with his extensive vocabulary. The staff and management have done a really good job and I can see a big difference in his learning over the last few months. He loves going in and runs in. Also, he has made lots of friends with the other children and staff as well. The key worker and other staff make sure I am up to date with his progress and the focus weeks on my son are a hit as the staff get to know his likes etc and ask for pictures. Then they plan activities according to his interests. I like the fact that the nursery sends regular updates with pictures of my son playing. My son eats well at nursery and has learnt how to eat by himself which he did not do before he started. The app the nursery staff use is good as I can see what my child has eaten, application of sun cream, nappy change etc. The nursery is fab.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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This is an excellent nursery! I have recommended this nursery to a lot of mums that are local, The staff are wonderful and go above and beyond for my son, my son is really happy here, it's such a clean nursery. The staff do a wonderful job and really are committed to offering the best service and care. I'm

so happy with the service they provide! You all do amazing thank you!

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Review from Nathan K (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Before starting nursery my son had difficulty communicating. Since being at nursery he has come a long way, he is talking and communicating with more and more words every day, he even has friends that he plays along with. The staff are amazing and have helped us along the way. We personally couldn't recommend Sunnyhill Day Nursery enough. The meals are brilliant such a healthy choice. So once again great job to the team.

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Review from Antonia C (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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So, we were looking for a nursery for our son to go to as my husband just started full time employment from being self-employed and I am currently off work and undergoing a series of surgeries. We initially were directed to the branch closest to our home address but they had no availability but luckily for us Sunnyhill Day Nursery did. From day one all staff were so welcoming to my husband as I was in hospital at the time and he had to arrange for our son to start and settled in without my help; again the staff were all on hand to make sure our son (who has extra needs) was well cared for.

When we first started they asked what was one of the things we would most want to see our son achieve by the end of this year; as he is nonverbal we said, we would like him to be able to talk. Not a chatter box but just say words and I can proudly say thanks to the amazing staff here he can now speak. I wish I could name them in my review as they all deserve that recognition. Thank you so much.

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Review from Jibi Y (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My girl settled in this nursery very fast. The teachers looked after my child very well. They do a variety of activities and my daughter always talks about that, and she is happy to come to nursery now. The teachers are approachable, caring and welcoming. Thank you so much for taking care of her.

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Review from N F (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery! Our son joined in January. Although anxious at first, we are so pleased with how well he has settled in here. The management team have been very supportive throughout the process.
We are impressed by the passion and commitment the staff demonstrate, they care about supporting our child's individual needs and his development, which has helped build his confidence and bond.
The staff communicate with us about our child's progress daily, giving us the confidence to know he is well cared for and is safe.
The variety of activities available keeps our child focused and engaged.

We are delighted to be a part of the Sunnyhill Day Nursery family and would recommend it.

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Review from Jamie C (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My child started at Sunnyhill Day Nursery this year and has settled straight away we were very anxious as to how he would settle but the staff have been fantastic.
They share all things with us and they communicate all the things they will be doing via the app they use.

We can’t thank the nursery team enough and are so grateful we found such a nice caring environment for our child to go to.

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Review from Harriet H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent nursery! The staff are wonderful and very attentive and go above and beyond for my son, my son has dietary requirements that the nursery has met without questions and even purchased things specifically for him. The staff do a wonderful job and really are committed to offering the best service and care.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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The whole process from the first phone call, show round, settling in sessions and subsequent sessions have been outstanding. The manager, deputy manager and key workers are all so helpful and accommodating and nothing is too much trouble. They have explained the nursery set-up and procedures really well and put me and my child at ease instantly. I was able to take my child to the first settling-in session and I was able to meet his key worker and we filled in a sheet with information all about my child and things they like and dislike. Whilst this was happening my child was able to play and interact with the other children and key workers and thoroughly enjoyed it.

The nursery uses an App which is new to us but is absolutely brilliant. We have had updates about what has been eaten for breakfast/snack/dinner and how much has been eaten. They have written out detailed observations and added photos showing what my child has been doing during the day. This has opened up lots of discussion. Thank you.

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Review from Anila A (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son started nursery during the start of January and has settled in really well! He enjoys attending nursery. The staff are very friendly. I am always updated on my son’s daily activities, and my son has access to various activities throughout the week, which he has been enjoying a lot.

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son started this nursery in January 2024 and settled in within no time because of the cooperation of the staff. Earlier my son used to go to some other nursery but he was unable to adjust himself there and then unfortunately I had to drop him off from that nursery and decided to opt for Sunnyhill nursery. I told everything to the staff and they assured me that he would settle here and the same happened. I am very happy to send my child here because all his fear of school is gone now and it all happened because of the teachers. The staff here are fully trained, experienced, understanding and polite to handle all sorts of children so it is the best nursery for my child according to me.

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Review from B G (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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I am super happy my little boy goes to this nursery, the staff have been brilliant with him, I used to struggle leaving him in previous playgroups but now he's happy to start nursery every morning and the staff are super reassuring. They keep me updated all day on the app with praise and meals and photos and learning activities which I think is such a lovely idea. Great for pickups as I can talk to him about his morning activities and meals and he's always so excited to tell me, he also loves the staff there and has made some lovely playgroup friends, the nursery staff also made me feel very comfortable with the hours I chose to put him in also reassured me if it didn't work we could change to something that would suit him better. He's continued to progress every week and now loves going to nursery 15 hours a week. I would highly recommend for parents to send their children here, Lovely nursery! Thank you.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son started in November and has come on leaps and bounds since starting, he walks in confidently when he attends and the staff are absolutely amazing with him and all go above and beyond. I also feel that my mind is at ease when he is at nursery, knowing that I get regular updates about him throughout his time there. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery, my daughter settled in very well and very happy going. Very clean place. I'm very pleased. Very helpful. Good with diet. My daughter gets very excited when she goes. I do recommend the nursery.

Reply from Lisa Snell, Director at Sunnyhill Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our nursery. We are thrilled you are very pleased and happy with how excited your daughter is when she attends and that you would recommend us to other families, much appreciated.

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

Meet the Team (7)

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

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

Ali Calladine Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2023
Ali Calladine

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

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

Lily Snell Job Title: Room Leader - Toddlers Joined: 2025
Lily Snell

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 Cowley Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2024
Abby Cowley

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 Kitenge Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2024
Eunice Kitenge

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

Samantha Daniels Job Title: Nursery Cook Joined: 2024
Samantha Daniels

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

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