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Station Road East, Stowmarket, IP14 1RQ
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27 November 2025
Both of our youngest children are here at the nursery. They began at the same time and have come on in leaps and bounds, making friends, having fun, learning, connections with staff. Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable and our children are thriving. They are out for walks, they do lots of messy play, lots of painting, reading, singing, skills learning - fun things we do at home and also things we don't do that I wouldn't have even thought of. It's so lovely seeing them grow more with people who clearly care about them. Food is homemade onsite and always something different and nutritious!
06 August 2025
Both of my children have come to Stowmarket Day Nursery. The environment is so lovely and friendly. The staff go above and beyond and really care. The communication is brilliant. I feel happy to leave my child in a safe environment where I know she will learn and be happy. This is because of the incredible staff who work so hard in making every day special for my child. Thank you!
03 July 2025
My son absolutely loves his days at Nursery and has really improved in terms of confidence, speech and what he is learning day-to-day. My eldest used to be part of this nursery also, and although the staff have changed since, it really gives the same feeling of care and community every time I drop off. Highly recommend this nursery! Would suggest nursery is due a deep clean and a redecorate, but I understand not always easy with so many children being based here.
04 June 2025
My daughters absolutely love this setting. All the staff is very friendly and helpful, my girls evolved so much in the last year since they joined, made lovely memories, friends and they talk with so much passion about everything they do inside. Love that they always keep us up to date throughout the day through the app and we love to see their happy little faces in the pictures they send us. Highly recommend
15 May 2025
My daughter enjoys her days at nursery, I feel she has really thrived with confidence, her days are filled with fun. I feel she is really understood by her teachers, it is a safe space for her. We would recommend this nursery.
31 March 2025
On the whole, I feel like this is a good preschool. The staff are friendly and my son has settled relatively quickly after moving there from the other site. He seems to enjoy his food and eats well. He is usually happy when dropped off and clearly has formed bonds and healthy attachments with staff, which is lovely to see. Compared to the nursery, I feel like communication, especially when he moved locations could be better. We weren't shown around the building, or introduced to staff members and replies to emails were slow or non-existent. We have gotten to know the staff and our way around, and communication has improved but I think a little more effort at the beginning would have gone a long way. He always comes home messy, which I take as a great sign that he's had a fantastic day. Staff are very supportive of his needs and he has definitely learnt new words and skills from his time there. On the whole a good setting, which I would recommend to friends and family.
14 October 2024
My child picked up quickly within a few weeks of attending nursery. Good vocabulary, great independence, great interest in learning. I had to enrol her younger sibling as well. The teachers are good and friendly. Most importantly, they have good hygiene. My children never reacted to the school meals.
22 March 2024
My son started nursery 6 months ago just after his first birthday and I couldn’t believe how far he has come in that time. You can see the enjoyment he has when he knows I’m taking him to nursery which speaks volumes to the staff and how they have helped him settle. When he has had wobbly mornings on drop off the staff have been so helpful with giving plenty of cuddles to help him settle quickly and before I know it I am receiving photos through the app of him happy and enjoying an activity that is planned for the day. We have found his speech has come along vastly in this time, learning to sit on a chair when eating his snack, sitting and playing with others and learning to share.
08 March 2024
I can't fault the nursery or staff, they really are amazing to our little boy considering he started so young so I could return to work, he loves going there and learning and playing! He has developed so much since started here, he has become a very sociable chap and is always smiling when he sees the girls and children on arrival. Thank you so much you guys do for our little boy.
01 August 2023
My daughter loves all the staff and has made amazing friends. The manager is always accommodating to our needs if I need extra time booked in. Overall we have had a lovely experience so far and on occasions my daughter gets to mix with the older children which seems to be great for preparing her for preschool later this year.
12 July 2023
I can’t fault the nursery in any way! All the staff are great, friendly and happy! My child loves going to nursery, and even on the odd time, she’s unsure, they are very welcoming and encouraging! They keep us informed and updated with activities, and the kids always look like they are having fun! The nursery manager is great!
12 July 2023
Always so lovely. My children love going and always seem to have a lovely time. So happy we picked this nursery for them! I was so anxious for my boys to start nursery, especially as I wouldn’t be there, but honestly, my mind was put at ease after the first 10 minutes. They always have so much fun and sleep so well that night! Wonderful place with wonderful people.
12 July 2023
Absolutely fantastic nursery that I cannot recommend enough. The staff are brilliant, caring and supportive of both us as parents and our son. My son is thriving there, thanks to the staff's care and attention. The activities they have set up look brilliant, and the communication throughout the day is outstanding. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
12 July 2023
My daughter who is six went to Sunhill from nine months old until school age, and now my son does. He started at around ten months old. At first, it took 2-3 weeks for him to settle in and get used to the new routine. All throughout this time, staff were kind and considerate and reassuring to both him and also me with good communication - even on his bad days. The staff are all fabulous and really friendly. It’s now been two months, and he absolutely loves it. He comes home a very happy boy. Seeing what the nursery did for my daughter and now my son - even in such a short time is the reason I would absolutely recommend Sunhill. I would say to any parents that you cannot expect the level of care that you would give your child when you’re at home. So yes, they may come home with a fuller nappy, snotty nose or covered in paint, but as long as they’re smiling - that’s all you can ask for. Some members of staff are more forthcoming about your child’s day - that is the only constructive feedback that I would give.
29 November 2022
Staff are informative about the day your child is at the nursery. Friendly bunch. Their approaches are positive to the children's behaviour. The facilities are always clean when I arrive, either start, middle or end of the day. Would highly recommend it. The learning aspect, I feel I can't comment on as much, as I am not sure what they undertake in terms of learning; however, there is an area for sensory and also for reading, so I'm sure this goes hand in hand. If your child is fussy with food, they will cater to needs, and just overall, a really nice and helpful team and safe place, I feel I am leaving my child.
21 November 2022
Lovely, friendly staff. Attentive and informative. My son settled into the setting really quickly. My son enjoys going to nursery/preschool. He enjoys the range of activities that are put on, and the updates on the app are great!
15 November 2022
Amazing nursery. The staff are all so wonderful with my boy and loves him so much. I don't have to worry about him as I know he is in safe hands! I always get regular updates about the day in the app, as well as lots of photos, which make me feel at ease.
15 November 2022
I have been very happy with how my son has settled into nursery in such a short time period. He is always so happy to be dropped off at the nursery, and his face lights up when we approach the nursery door. It is lovely to see the photos of him completing a range of activities, from crafts to building. Seeing him interact with other children at pick-up is just a wonderful experience, and the variety of food offered is great and nutritious.
11 August 2022
I cannot fault this nursery at all! My little boy absolutely loves it and really didn't want to leave to start big school. Every single nursery assistant at Sunhill is beyond lovely and helpful. I couldn't have chosen a better nursery for my little boy!
02 August 2022
The staff are very friendly and dedicated and know my child very well. My son has progressed so much since starting nursery and is very happy there. Even though the nursery does not have outside space, the staff plan and delivers a whole range of activities for the children to do, and they keep you updated with the app.
Latest Reviews for Stowmarket Day Nursery & Pre-School
27 November 2025
Both of our youngest children are here at the nursery. They began at the same time and have come on in leaps and bounds, making friends, having fun, learning, connections with staff. Everyone is so friendly and knowledgeable and our children are thriving. They are out for walks, they do lots of messy play, lots of painting, reading, singing, skills learning - fun things we do at home and also things we don't do that I wouldn't have even thought of. It's so lovely seeing them grow more with people who clearly care about them. Food is homemade onsite and always something different and nutritious!
06 August 2025
Both of my children have come to Stowmarket Day Nursery. The environment is so lovely and friendly. The staff go above and beyond and really care. The communication is brilliant. I feel happy to leave my child in a safe environment where I know she will learn and be happy. This is because of the incredible staff who work so hard in making every day special for my child. Thank you!
03 July 2025
My son absolutely loves his days at Nursery and has really improved in terms of confidence, speech and what he is learning day-to-day. My eldest used to be part of this nursery also, and although the staff have changed since, it really gives the same feeling of care and community every time I drop off. Highly recommend this nursery! Would suggest nursery is due a deep clean and a redecorate, but I understand not always easy with so many children being based here.
04 June 2025
My daughters absolutely love this setting. All the staff is very friendly and helpful, my girls evolved so much in the last year since they joined, made lovely memories, friends and they talk with so much passion about everything they do inside. Love that they always keep us up to date throughout the day through the app and we love to see their happy little faces in the pictures they send us. Highly recommend
15 May 2025
My daughter enjoys her days at nursery, I feel she has really thrived with confidence, her days are filled with fun. I feel she is really understood by her teachers, it is a safe space for her. We would recommend this nursery.
31 March 2025
On the whole, I feel like this is a good preschool. The staff are friendly and my son has settled relatively quickly after moving there from the other site. He seems to enjoy his food and eats well. He is usually happy when dropped off and clearly has formed bonds and healthy attachments with staff, which is lovely to see. Compared to the nursery, I feel like communication, especially when he moved locations could be better. We weren't shown around the building, or introduced to staff members and replies to emails were slow or non-existent. We have gotten to know the staff and our way around, and communication has improved but I think a little more effort at the beginning would have gone a long way. He always comes home messy, which I take as a great sign that he's had a fantastic day. Staff are very supportive of his needs and he has definitely learnt new words and skills from his time there. On the whole a good setting, which I would recommend to friends and family.
14 October 2024
My child picked up quickly within a few weeks of attending nursery. Good vocabulary, great independence, great interest in learning. I had to enrol her younger sibling as well. The teachers are good and friendly. Most importantly, they have good hygiene. My children never reacted to the school meals.
22 March 2024
My son started nursery 6 months ago just after his first birthday and I couldn’t believe how far he has come in that time. You can see the enjoyment he has when he knows I’m taking him to nursery which speaks volumes to the staff and how they have helped him settle. When he has had wobbly mornings on drop off the staff have been so helpful with giving plenty of cuddles to help him settle quickly and before I know it I am receiving photos through the app of him happy and enjoying an activity that is planned for the day. We have found his speech has come along vastly in this time, learning to sit on a chair when eating his snack, sitting and playing with others and learning to share.
08 March 2024
I can't fault the nursery or staff, they really are amazing to our little boy considering he started so young so I could return to work, he loves going there and learning and playing! He has developed so much since started here, he has become a very sociable chap and is always smiling when he sees the girls and children on arrival. Thank you so much you guys do for our little boy.
01 August 2023
My daughter loves all the staff and has made amazing friends. The manager is always accommodating to our needs if I need extra time booked in. Overall we have had a lovely experience so far and on occasions my daughter gets to mix with the older children which seems to be great for preparing her for preschool later this year.
12 July 2023
I can’t fault the nursery in any way! All the staff are great, friendly and happy! My child loves going to nursery, and even on the odd time, she’s unsure, they are very welcoming and encouraging! They keep us informed and updated with activities, and the kids always look like they are having fun! The nursery manager is great!
12 July 2023
Always so lovely. My children love going and always seem to have a lovely time. So happy we picked this nursery for them! I was so anxious for my boys to start nursery, especially as I wouldn’t be there, but honestly, my mind was put at ease after the first 10 minutes. They always have so much fun and sleep so well that night! Wonderful place with wonderful people.
12 July 2023
Absolutely fantastic nursery that I cannot recommend enough. The staff are brilliant, caring and supportive of both us as parents and our son. My son is thriving there, thanks to the staff's care and attention. The activities they have set up look brilliant, and the communication throughout the day is outstanding. I cannot recommend this nursery enough.
12 July 2023
My daughter who is six went to Sunhill from nine months old until school age, and now my son does. He started at around ten months old. At first, it took 2-3 weeks for him to settle in and get used to the new routine. All throughout this time, staff were kind and considerate and reassuring to both him and also me with good communication - even on his bad days. The staff are all fabulous and really friendly. It’s now been two months, and he absolutely loves it. He comes home a very happy boy. Seeing what the nursery did for my daughter and now my son - even in such a short time is the reason I would absolutely recommend Sunhill. I would say to any parents that you cannot expect the level of care that you would give your child when you’re at home. So yes, they may come home with a fuller nappy, snotty nose or covered in paint, but as long as they’re smiling - that’s all you can ask for. Some members of staff are more forthcoming about your child’s day - that is the only constructive feedback that I would give.
29 November 2022
Staff are informative about the day your child is at the nursery. Friendly bunch. Their approaches are positive to the children's behaviour. The facilities are always clean when I arrive, either start, middle or end of the day. Would highly recommend it. The learning aspect, I feel I can't comment on as much, as I am not sure what they undertake in terms of learning; however, there is an area for sensory and also for reading, so I'm sure this goes hand in hand. If your child is fussy with food, they will cater to needs, and just overall, a really nice and helpful team and safe place, I feel I am leaving my child.
21 November 2022
Lovely, friendly staff. Attentive and informative. My son settled into the setting really quickly. My son enjoys going to nursery/preschool. He enjoys the range of activities that are put on, and the updates on the app are great!
15 November 2022
Amazing nursery. The staff are all so wonderful with my boy and loves him so much. I don't have to worry about him as I know he is in safe hands! I always get regular updates about the day in the app, as well as lots of photos, which make me feel at ease.
15 November 2022
I have been very happy with how my son has settled into nursery in such a short time period. He is always so happy to be dropped off at the nursery, and his face lights up when we approach the nursery door. It is lovely to see the photos of him completing a range of activities, from crafts to building. Seeing him interact with other children at pick-up is just a wonderful experience, and the variety of food offered is great and nutritious.
11 August 2022
I cannot fault this nursery at all! My little boy absolutely loves it and really didn't want to leave to start big school. Every single nursery assistant at Sunhill is beyond lovely and helpful. I couldn't have chosen a better nursery for my little boy!
02 August 2022
The staff are very friendly and dedicated and know my child very well. My son has progressed so much since starting nursery and is very happy there. Even though the nursery does not have outside space, the staff plan and delivers a whole range of activities for the children to do, and they keep you updated with the app.