Sunshine Nursery School

8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Estate, Sudbury CO10 2GG
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9.5 62 Reviews
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Sunshine Nursery School is situated in Sudbury, Suffolk, provides high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

The nursery was established in September 2003, with a view to offering the best facilities and environment possible to give busy parents peace of mind when choosing their childcare.

The extensive undercover outdoor play area and garden lends itself to all-weather outdoor activities and enhances the range of opportunities available to children.

Fresh food is very important and healthy eating will get children off to a good start. They have its own qualified in-house chef who freshly prepares healthy, well-balanced meals. All snacks, drinks and meals are provided for children throughout the nursery day.

The team are fully qualified and in total have over 85 years of child-caring experience between them. The team prides itself on attitude, patience and creativity to ensure all children receive the best care possible.

The nursery is structured across five different rooms, based around age groups. The age bands are not ‘set in stone’ so children move between the rooms when the time is right for them. The rooms are bright, happy places to inspire the children as they learn and develop.

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Care Provided by Sunshine Nursery School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Felicity Rose (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 142
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Sunshine Nursery School

  • A full day session including all meals and snacks for a child under the age of 3 years is £58.80. For a child over 3 years the fee is reduced to £54.70.

  • They accept all types of government funding including 2 years, 3 years and 4 years.
    You can also pay using the Tax Free Childcare Scheme. Further information for this can be found using the childcare choices website.
  • Parking

  • There is easy access and free parking for parents.


Sunshine Nursery School Reviews (62)

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Sunshine Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.486) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunshine Nursery School has 62 reviews.

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Review from P J (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When my daughter first started here she was very shy, very reserved, didn’t know how to mix with other children, didn’t eat a massive variety of foods, the list could go on. Within only a couple of weeks it was obvious that being within the nursery with all the hard work her key person put in to helping
her come out of her shell she was a completely different child. I can’t recommend Anglia Sunshine Nurseries for all the hard work they put into each and every child that attends here. My daughter is sadly leaving now to go up to big girl school but she has had a fantastic time here within the year and half she’s been. Thank you Anglia Sunshine Nurseries.

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has had an amazing time at Anglia Sunshine. Such a wonderful nursery, I couldn’t recommend it enough. He always comes home exhausted after a fun-packed day. His key worker and other staff are brilliant and very caring. They work so hard and all deserve medals. The amount of fundraising and good
deeds they do is incredible and they should be very proud. We will all be very sad to say goodbye when he starts school in September and will miss it terribly. Keep up the good work!

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Review from Bruce B (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to the area just over a year ago and put our son into Anglia Sunshine because we really liked the staff. They have all been brilliant, our son has been so happy there. The communication is excellent and the staff really engage with the children and parents. We will miss the staff as our son
starts school this year. Anglia Sunshine has felt like part of the family. Thank you Anglia Sunshine for looking after our son so well.

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Review from Georgina P (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son only goes one day a week, but he enjoys every minute of that day! He eats every meal they give him! And joins in with all the activities they offer him! He loves going outside into the garden area which is covered so it's available for all weathers! And I absolutely love receiving the messages
online every day he's there that keep me up to date with his learning and activities. All of the staff are friendly and very helpful. And always have been. My 15-year-old boy spent 4 years there from 2007, I was so impressed with the nursery that I enrolled my younger children with them with no hesitation. This nursery has been constantly brilliant for as long as I've had the pleasure of knowing it!

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Review from Becky H (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is in the baby room and my son is in the oldest room, we have had a wonderful experience throughout the nursery. All staff are friendly, patient and loving, my children have really enjoyed their time there and have learnt a lot. I always feel they are safe and cared for. Thanks ladies.

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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy is starting his new room this week and the nursery is so supportive! I’m always informed and even got shown around the next room even though he has been at the nursery for 2 years, which makes it more personal and informative for me as a mum. The whole team is the best!

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at Anglia Sunshine Nurseries. Both have thrived there, showing significant leaps in development as a result of the care, attention, and fun learning activities that are a core part of the nursery. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Anglia Sunshine Nurseries to others.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attends the baby room, and I have 6 children, and this child being my last, I have never left any of them, but the baby unit manager and the girls have supported us both. My child hasn’t found it easy to leave me and I found it hard to start with, but the baby unit manager is like a second
mum and they have been absolutely amazing for us and we share tips together, it’s home from home for us, and I would not hesitate in recommending these guys.

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Review from Z G (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this time last year and had very little independence and wouldn't leave my side, within a couple of weeks she was running through the door to get in as she was so excited to be there. She's developed so much in such little time. A little while into her nursery journey she was diagnosed
with additional needs and ever since the help we have received has been outstanding. The staff are amazing and very approachable. I wouldn't want my daughter to be anywhere else and will be sending younger siblings to Anglia Sunshine also!

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Review from Paul E (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had our twin daughters here since August 2020 and so far they have moved through two rooms which were excellent. They are now in their third room, The Poppy, preschool room which is also superb. I can not emphasise how truly amazing this nursery is in every way from the staff to the room leaders
to the Manager. Nothing is ever too much trouble and they go above and beyond to ensure that not only our daughters' needs are met in every area but exceeded and they are very supportive of parents. Recently we decided to host a Ukrainian mother and her 4-year-old daughter and the nursery have bent over backwards to accommodate a place for her and support her in her new country, with the language and all areas of development. Thank you, you are all amazing and there should be a rating that exceeds Outstanding. If you want your children to be safe, happy, and engaged there cannot be a better place.

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Review from Kerry D (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The most amazing nursery! Having had my little boy during the first Covid lockdown we did have attachment issues as he just wasn't used to seeing other people. Our key workers have just been incredible! So kind, caring and patient for both of us. Almost a year at nursery now and my little boy shows
none of these attachment issues anymore, he talks daily of his key worker and cannot wait to go and play with the other staff and children. Feeling like your child is being loved, looked after and cared for as you would yourself is the most reassuring and best feeling for a working mum! Thank you all so much!

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Review from Marie T (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There are not really the words to explain how exemplary this nursery is, on every level. My daughter absolutely loves her time here she gets excited to go in and runs in full of confidence, the staff are simply amazing and she has a brilliant relationship with them all and all the other children. They
are always doing different activities and the setting is very well equipped and managed. Communication from the nursery is excellent, and nothing is ever too much for them. The food she gets at nursery makes me jealous, she has such variety and healthy options making her love all food types. All in all the best thing I did for my daughter was send her to this nursery ahead of her school journey it’s set a fantastic foundation for her schooling life. Thank you for everything Anglia Sunshine!

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

What a lovely review, thank you so much! She has been an absolute pleasure to have, such a kind, loving, caring little girl who always makes us laugh! We hope you will visit us still, we will miss you!


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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children go to Anglia Sunshine and my eldest is about to head to mainstream school. I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done for him in getting him prepared. He has SEN needs and the team have stopped at nothing in ensuring his needs are met and he is school ready. Exceptional
SENCO and incredible team all round.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

He has been a pleasure to have! He is such a loving, funny little boy who is more than ready for his next adventure. We can't wait to hear all about it!


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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been at Anglia Sunshine since he was 10 months old. We are now preparing for school and I am so sad to be leaving. Right from the start the support and care for my child has been exceptional. Staff are friendly and show so much care and attention. Anglia Sunshine are always so accommodating
for my job and the fact it doesn’t follow standard times or shifts. Nothing is ever a problem and the support I have received has been wonderful. Each room and staff member giving it their all. Being at Anglia Sunshine has helped my boy blossom and grow as a person and he has come on leaps and bounds since attending. We will miss you all so much.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

It has been a pleasure to have your son here with us at Anglia Sunshine. He has grown into such a kind, caring little boy who is more than ready for his next adventure to school. We hope you still come to visit us!


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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy was a clingy child having been born 2 months before the national lockdown and not knowing anyone. I contacted Anglia Sunshine to see if they had space, they did and within a few days, we were having settling sessions. They accommodated his needs by building his settle sessions up from
15 mins to an afternoon over the course of a couple of weeks to get him used to it, this seems to have done the trick as he now loves going. My little boy is dairy-free through intolerances and they’re brilliant with this too, in fact, some of the meals he gets at nursery make us very jealous! The best move we did was putting him in Anglia Sunshine as he’s developed a lot more independence and we know he likes it.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

We can't wait to watch him grow and develop further.


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Review from Kate G (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love Anglia Sunshine because they feel like an extended family. My children have both been to Sunshine, the youngest from 1 year old to starting school. All of the ladies have been so caring and supportive and have given good advice when I've asked about all the stages of baby and toddlerhood. Nothing
is too much for them, they really care and I trust them completely. The food is so good, I am often envious of what they've had! I will miss them all greatly when my little one leaves this week. Thank you Anglia Sunshine for giving my boys a great start outside of family life.

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Review from Kayley-Ann C (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending since January 2020. He has come on so far since starting. His confidence has grown so much since attending here. The staff are so friendly, caring and are truly amazing and really do go above and beyond for the children.
We are sad for him to be leaving, but will definitely
use this nursery again in the future.

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Review from Danielle F (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Anglia Sunshine for a couple of months now and he absolutely adores arriving in the morning, normally itching to get through the door. He loves all the staff and comes out with a smile on his face every day. All the staff are very professional, friendly and have the best interests
of your child at the forefront of everything they do. The nursery staff always respond quickly to any questions I have/had and I feel so grateful that we found you! Thank you so much.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

This is so lovely to hear, thank you for sharing such lovely feedback.


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Review from Leela R (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My fourteen month old has been attending the nursery for the last month and she has settled in so well and will very happily go to her key worker with a smile. I haven't had any tears and that's all down to the staff making her feel so comfortable. To her it's fun, fun, fun and she she loves it! Couldn't
recommend them enough!

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you so much for this review! So lovely to hear you are both happy.


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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Being a first-time mum I was worried about leaving my little girl at nursery but as soon as I walked around Anglia Sunshine I knew that it was perfect for her. I never worry about leaving my little girl there and know that she is so well looked after. She loves going to the nursery which is a huge relief
for me. The ladies are so friendly and you can tell that they really care about the children they look after. She has a fantastic bond with her key person and loves being in her company. The EYlog is brilliant and allows parents to gain an insight into their child’s day which I absolutely love. Thank you for everything you do!

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.486)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.486) out of 10 for Sunshine Nursery School 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 17 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 4.887 for Sunshine Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (181 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.887

  • 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 4.599 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sunshine Nursery School is based on 17 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 142 number of registered child places is 28.4. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 28.4 = 0.599

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Top 20 Nurseries East of England 2023

Recipient: Sunshine Nursery School

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Storal

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Meet the Team (2)

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Lucy

Job Title: Office Manager

Joined: 2014

At Sunshine, our dedicated and experienced team is passionate about fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. We know that every child is unique, each with their own individual story and way of learning. That's why we are committed to providing a tailored experience that meets each child's specific needs.


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Fliss

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2010

If you're ready to begin your child’s story with us, we’d love to meet you. Please reach out to arrange a visit and experience Sunshine Nursery School for yourself!


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