Sunshine Corner Nursery

The grounds of Aylesham primary, Attlee Avenue, Aylesham, Canterbury CT3 3BS
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9.9 102 Reviews
  • Sunshine Corner Nursery, Canterbury
Sunshine Corner Nursery is run by a well-qualified, kind and caring team who make the most of indoor and outdoor learning environments in order to support positive early years learning.

The nursery offers 57 places a day and all professionals are trained to pursue key EYFS objectives.

Part of the Early Years Alliance, the nursery offers a friendly and secure approach to learning for children aged from birth to five years old.

A team of caring, friendly and qualified staff help each child develop at their own pace in a safe, friendly and fun environment and actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of the nursery.

Sunshine Corner is located in Kent, Canterbury, and was assessed as 'Good' by Ofsted on January 10th 2023.

The nursery is open from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year (closed 1 week for Christmas), excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.

What they've been up to!

The children have been celebrating World Book Day and cultural events.

Impact on children's learning

• Learning about how different cultures have different celebrations and celebrating Martisor, the beginning of Spring.
• Being creative and making their own stories for World Book Day.
• Building on fine motor skills, communication and language and developing imaginations.

The children are still extending their learning by learning how stories are written and have and have a children's author coming to visit.

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Care Provided by Sunshine Corner Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hayley Nash (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1096526
  • Total Places for Children
  • 57
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-17:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Sunshine Corner Nursery

  • Full day from £58.00
  • Parking

  • Car parking available (please note) the gates will be closed between 8:30am-9am and 2.30pm-3pm
    Parking for baby unit parents only


Sunshine Corner Nursery Reviews (102)

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Sunshine Corner Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunshine Corner Nursery has 102 reviews.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, the staff are amazing and always go above and beyond. My little girl loves it here. Lots of activists for the children to do. I would recommend this nursery to other parents. Thank you for all your hard work.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review, your little lady lights up our baby room.


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Review from Tanya S (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, home from home. Lovely staff who are dedicated and all so great with the children. Can not praise this nursery enough, given so much support through her whole time with them. My little one has thrived since being there learnt so much & she adores all the staff & has made great friends..

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for a lovely review, you are such a important part of our nursey family.


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Review from S E (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just find all staff wonderful and caring towards the kids. Our daughter absolutely loves it there.
We are constantly updated on what the children have been upto throughout the week and what they have learned along the way.

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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff, always so welcoming. Have always said and always will it is home from home. Any concerns I have regarding my child they are always there to listen and support where needed. They treat all the children like their own!
Since separating from his big sister as she started school he has
really come out of his shell and is doing amazing! He comes home so happy to tell me about his day and is so excited for 'nursery day' to see all of his friends!
Thank you to the amazing ladies at Sunshine Corner

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Review from Victoria V (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery, she is making friends, learning and most important having fun every day! Every week they do certain activities based on what children are interested. I could not ask for a better nursery for my child.

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Review from Alanna H (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attended Sunshine Corner Nursery and they had the best time! The staff are so passionate about the children's experiences. They are caring, kind, patient and supportive. I couldn't wish for a better nursery!

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased you are happy with the service we provide for you and your family.


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Review from Chiara R (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would choose Sunshine Corner Nursery a million times! The staff is amazing, they are very supportive. My parent journey has been definitely easier so far because of them! I could not thank them enough.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you, we are really happy we have made your parent journey easier for you.


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Review from T O (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love Sunshine Corner and would describe it as one of my son's happy places. I feel completely at peace leaving him in their care and am amazed at the progress he's made. His growing confidence in singing, improved social skills and expanding vocabulary are just incredible. Every time I
drop him off, I feel reassured and welcomed by the staff and management, who truly make you feel at home. I feel so fortunate that my child has a place here. You can genuinely sense the staff's dedication and concern for your child's well-being and as a parent, that's the most important thing. It speaks volumes!

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we are pleased you are happy with the service we provide for you all as a family and our passion shines through.


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Review from Sam T (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such an incredible homely feel at Sunshine Corner. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble and my daughter has been incredibly happy. My daughter has struggled with leaving us (her parents) but her keyworker and in fact every member of staff go above and beyond to make her settle quickly and happy.
She has really come out of her shell and excelled within sunshine corner and has got all the skills ready to start her new adventure at school! I would recommend this nursery to anyone who asks. 10/10 amazing!

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for such a beautiful review, and good luck on her next journey.


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Review from Elena D (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff. They take great care of my little girl, they do many activities with children, my child is very happy. I am always informed about everything that is happening. I am very satisfied and happy that my little girl is in such good hands.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review, we are really going to miss you all when she goes to big school, good luck on her next journey.


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Review from Nick J (Father of Child) published on 31 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Where do we start? My daughter has come on leaps and bounds here over the last couple of years and now the time has come for her to go to big school. Massive thank you to all the staff, you're truly amazing people. Such a lovely welcome at the door whenever I take my girl to nursery. Always happy, kind
and welcoming to all. Thank you again for all you have done, keep smiling and making people happy Sunshine Corner. Lovely place, would not send my children anywhere else.

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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hello! I'm and mostly my daughter is very happy with Sunshine Corner Nursery, we didn't have any problems...My daughter loves to go to her nursery, she loves the staff, all the time hugs the ladies for good bye...

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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sunshine Corner Nursery have fulfilled everything and more in what I want in a nursery. The care and compassion that they provide is top-notch. My daughter has progressed excellently in her three years and as a parent I couldn't ask for any more. At every given opportunity I have and I will recommend
Sunshine Corner to all current and expecting parents.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review, we look forward to another year with you all.


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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Sunshine Corner are amazing. My baby initially struggled to settle as he had never been separated from me, but the staff made him feel safe and welcome. He now loves it at the nursery and he has become so much more confident.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for leaving a review, we are pleased you are happy with the service you have received. It has been lovely watching him grow in confidence.


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Review from Lauren F (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and the staff are amazing my daughter hasn't been going there long and has settled amazingly, made very good bonds with the staff and it's been a pleasure to watch. My child's experience with their previous nursery wasn't a great one so to see them thriving here is beyond amazing, and me
and their dad couldn't be more happier.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for a lovely review; we are so happy you are all having the experience you deserve.


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Review from Lois G (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be happier that my daughter got a place at Sunshine Corner Nursery. She settled in so quickly and has grown such lovely relationships with both the adults and children alike. She is actively excited to go to nursery, which speaks for itself. Her speech, roleplay, counting, and signing have
all improved so much, and overall I am pleased with the confident, fun little girl they are helping nurture her into.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your beautiful review, we are so happy you have joined us at Sunshine Corner and are so excited to be on this journey with you.


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Review from P G (Father of Child) published on 2 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and the team at Sunshine Corner are the best things to happen in our sun's development. Words like exceptional and incredible are not enough to describe them and express our gratitude. The manager and the team supported our son through his educational journey, providing him with tailored
learning strategies and emotional support. Thanks to all of them, he learned so much. The team helped him develop a lot, especially physically, emotionally, and intellectually, as well as in numeracy and literacy.
We cannot thank them enough for that. Once again, we want to use this opportunity to express our gratitude to the manager and the entire team. Team, each one of you is phenomenal, and we will do everything in our power for our son to keep these memories.
Thank you once again for everything you have done for our son.

Reply from Hayley Nash, Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for such a lovely review and thank you for being engaging and well-supported parents, we will all miss you at Sunshine Corner.


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Review from Megan J (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff at Sunshine Corner are absolutely, truly amazing! They are extremely helpful, patient, caring and give brilliant advice! I could not have wished for a better nursery for both of my children.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Assistant Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, it has been a pleasure to be with them both for their early years journey.


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Review from S G (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring and nurturing staff who know my granddaughters well. They make sure I have a full update of what they have been doing so that I can pass the information on to their parents. Such a lovely atmosphere in the setting. All the children are busy and thoroughly engaged in an array of interesting
activities. I can’t praise the staff and management enough for their hard work and dedication.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Deputy Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, your feedback really helps us to strive for excellence. I am glad you are happy and that we meet all of your granddaughters' needs, it is a pleasure to be a part of their early years experience.


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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are all very friendly and welcoming. They are always on hand to listen to any queries or concerns. The nursery environment is lovely, with indoor and outdoor spaces and a range of activities for the children to do. They have always provided feedback on how our little girl is doing, and we're very
caring when she slipped and hurt her lip. We have had the pleasure of bringing her to the nursery for five months, two days a week, and she loves her time there.

Reply from Sally Heathcote, Deputy Manager at Sunshine Corner Nursery

Thank you for your kind words; it's a pleasure to be a part of her early years experience.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.933)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10 for Sunshine Corner Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.933 for Sunshine Corner Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (401 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 430 Ratings = 4.933

  • b) 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 Corner Nursery is based on 36 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 57 number of registered child places is 11.4, which has been reached with 36 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Meet the Team (22)

Hayley

Hayley Nash

Job Title: Early Years Manager

Joined: 2004

NVQ 4 in Childhood Studies


Sally

Sally Heathcote

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager

Joined: 2010

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma/Senco.


Caitlan

Caitlan Nash

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator

Joined: 2019

Level 3 Early Years Educator
Studying level 5 Diploma for the Early Years senior practitioner


Donna

Donna Townsend

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2006

Level 4 NVQ


Tracy

Tracy Butcher

Job Title: Lead Early Years Educator

Joined: 2010

NVQ Level 3


Georgina

Georgina Robson

Job Title: Early years Educator

Joined: 2019

Cache Level 3


Emily

Emily Martin

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2009

Cache Level 3


Maria

Maria Cudworth

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2016

Cache Level 3


Karen

Karen Jones

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2013

Cache Level 3


Toni

Toni Brazier

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2004

NVQ Level 3


Laura

Laura Motte-Styles

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2014

CACHE Level 3


Chanelle

Chanelle Shackleton

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2015

Cache Level 3


Jessica

Jessica Sellwood

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2018

Cache Level 3


Ellie

Ellie Monks

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2022

Early Years Educator.


Millie

Millie Price

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2022

Cache Level 3.


Chloe-Ruth

Chloe-Ruth Fagg

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2025

Cache Level 2


Tillie

Tillie Young

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2025

Cache Level 3


Chloe

Chloe Jones

Job Title: Early Years Educator

Joined: 2025

Cache Level 2


Nicola

Nicola Hanagan

Job Title: Early Years Cook

Joined: 2016

NVQ 2 Diploma in Food Production and Cooking


Chantel

Chantel Espie

Job Title: Flexible Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2022

Rojda

Rojda Eris

Job Title: Flexible Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2025

Unqualified


Lily

Lily Motte-Styles

Job Title: Flexible Early Years Assistant

Joined: 2024

Unqualified


Frequently Asked Questions about Sunshine Corner Nursery

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

Sunshine Corner Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sunshine Corner Nursery Open?

Sunshine Corner Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-17:30.

How many Children does Sunshine Corner Nursery have capacity for?

Sunshine Corner Nursery has capacity for a total of 57 Children.

How far is Sunshine Corner Nursery to the centre of Canterbury?

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

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