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 Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff have been great with our little girl. She has been attending the nursery since she was 6 months old and has really flourished in the environment of the nursery. The activities and food are great, and always good communication with the staff.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you for these kind words, we have all enjoyed watching her flourish into the beautiful little girl she has become.


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Review from Ian E (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter has started attending Anglia Sunshine Nurseries her social and interaction skills have increased hugely. The team are fantastic with updates and always let us know of any issues or accomplishments that have happened in the day.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you for this positive feedback, it is very much appreciated x


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Review from Faye S (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely adore this nursery. The staff are just the best! They have welcomed my son in and taken him under their wing. He loves coming in every day and is thriving from being there! Happy child, happy mum!

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you for this positive feedback, it is very much appreciated x


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Review from Shaunna B (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have never walked into a nursery and felt so at ease.
Extremely friendly and always about to have a laugh! My daughter has had a particularly rough year with illness and the nursery has been extremely supportive not only to her but to myself. If you are after that ‘home from home’ experience, This
is the nursery to go for!

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you for this positive feedback, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from Racheal G (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic bunch of women that go above and beyond for the children that attend. Very sympathetic if a situation does arise. Very helpful. They are all kind, friendly and very trustworthy. I have never had any cause for concern.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you for this positive feedback, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from Deb W (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so thrilled with the nursery and all that they offer to our children. The staff are fantastic - very caring and give a great little summary of all the children have done at the end of their session.
Very useful to see the updates on eyLog too so you feel like you haven’t missed out on anything.
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staff provided a fully adapted settling in programme that was very much appreciated and eased anxieties on both sides.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you for this positive feedback, it is very much appreciated.


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Review from Adele W (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Anglia Sunshine Nurseries is an extension of the family. The carers are so dedicated to the children’s needs and the children love them like they are family. My child opens up to them and talks about them all the time at home. Always happy and excited for another day and he’s been there since he was
8 months old. You would think he would tire. I get continually updated during the week via Eylog and can see what he has been up to. His social skills and understanding of the world have definitely been a joint effort between myself and Anglia Sunshine Nurseries. We will be very sad when he goes on to ‘big’ school. (We will most likely utilise the after school facilities).

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

This is such fantastic feedback to here, thank you. We are all dreading the day he goes off to big school as he will be greatly missed by all the practitioners and his friends.


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Review from Donna T (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves Anglia Sunshine Nurseries. I honestly couldn’t express how amazing the staff are here, always helpful and friendly. My son loves going, he has grown from the babies into toddler group and progressed so much in just a few weeks. The fact he runs in without even a goodbye says
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Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you, this positive feedback is very much appreciated. We love having his cheeky little face here with us brightening up our day.


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Review from Maekhala A (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 2 and a half-year-old twins and decided to move nurseries to Anglia Sunshine at the end of lockdown after having some concerns with our existing one. This nursery was highly recommended by a work colleague. It’s the best decision we made! I was initially impressed with the manager who was friendly,
approachable, easy to talk to and knowledgeable. On meeting the room staff I felt sure this was the place for our girls.
They have settled quickly and light up at drop off on seeing the staff which speaks volumes. The staff are nothing short of amazing and communication is excellent, the nursery has a live system and staff add update photos and captions of what our girls are up to throughout the day and how this links into the childcare standards they work to. (Very welcome and pleasant to see throughout your working day). We are able to send the girls and be confident whilst at work that they are safe, happy and have all their needs met. Thank you to all the staff!

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

This is amazing to hear, thank you very much for the positivity. We have enjoyed settling the girls in with us and can't wait to watch them build their different characters.


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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The first and only nursery my little boy has been to, and it’s been the best! My son loves going and is so excited when we arrive! He runs into the nursery and doesn’t come and say goodbye because he loves it so much! The staff are so lovely and very welcoming! Always welcomed with a smile and so happy!
Would highly recommend.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you, this is lovely to hear. We are always very happy to see his fantastic little smile.


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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl loves going to nursery, every time she goes she comes out at the end of the day happy and smiling. The girls that work there are lovely and made me feel at ease when she first joined and continue to do so. Could not recommend this nursery more.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you, this is lovely to hear. You both make it very easy for us to support you with your kind and laid back nature. We look forward to watching as she grows and develops further.


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Review from Amanda C (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Anglia Sunshine nursery is a wonderful, friendly environment to send my daughter. The staff are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. They are flexible and adaptable to our child’s needs. It has a real family feel to which we feel included in. My daughter absolutely loves it and her well being,
care and safety is their top priority. The safety measure put in place are brilliant, making drop off and collection quick, easy and safe without being daunting. Could not recommend it enough!

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you! We have all loved watching her grow into such a lovely girl now ready for school!


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Review from Becky P (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Anglian Sunshine for nearly two years now and we've not looked back. From the moment we were shown-round we knew this was the one (first nursery we had looked round) the staff were so lovely, helpful and caring. They took time out to introduce themselves and were just so professional.
Our daughter soon settled in and we felt so at ease with leaving her knowing she was going to be so well looked after. She has come on leaps and bounds since attending and we can't thank everyone enough.
Highly recommend to everyone through and through.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

I remember the day you came to tour the nursery very well. It was Children In Need Day, and we were all dressed up with our faces painted, what a first impression. We have loved watching this beautiful girl grow from the baby she was into the little lady she is today. We are full of intrigue to watch her further her development as she enters her next step to become ready for life at school.


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Review from Craig M (Father of Child) published on 22 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going here for a long time now and she absolutely loves it, she always looks forward to nursery every time! At the start, she was quite clingy and didn’t want to leave me, but the staff were so good with her now it’s a struggle to get a goodbye. And her development whilst going
here has gone beyond that of her age. I really can’t rate this nursery what it deserves for their outstanding hard work and achievements; always with a smile. Thank you to the whole team!

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

We are all enjoying watching her grow into the beautiful young lady she is and cant wait to spend the coming year preparing her for her journey to school.


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Review from Kiely P (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here at age one full time and has never looked back. She has had amazing key workers that have settled her and shaped her on every step of her journey here. They even settle emotional mummies down as we hand our precious ones over. The daily feedback and Eyelog information make you
feel a part of your child’s day. She has made some wonderful friends here and you see the team encouraging each child’s personalities, helping to cement some great behaviours with plenty of learning fun. As she takes the next step into school life, I know she will really miss everyone at Sunshine Nurseries. I can’t thank this team enough for all they have done with her.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you Kiely for all of these kind words. Your daughter is definitely missed now that she has gone off on her adventure to big school. She has touched the heart of every member of the staff during the time that she has been with us and we are all looking forward to seeing her during the holidays for her to tell us all about her time at school.


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Review from Iona R (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so impressed with this nursery. I had looked at several nurseries in the area but none compare to the level of care Anglia Sunshine has to offer. All the staff are very welcoming, polite and understanding to not only the parents but much more importantly, the children. It is abundantly clear that
the children are their first priority which is priceless and how it should be. It is also a very secure nursery which, coupled with the very high level of care, brings complete peace of mind when your child is there. I am very happy, it is a beautiful nursery.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

We are very glad that we have met with all of your expectations. We really do pride ourselves on the level of care our staff provide and it is heartwarming when this is identified. Thank you.


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Review from Helen S (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My ten month old son has been going Anglia Sunshine for one month now and is settling in so well thanks to the lovely staff. The staff keep you informed of everything going on and I know my son is really enjoying nursery and growing so much in confidence. Every staff member I have met is really friendly
and I don’t worry about leaving my baby with them at all. Thank you Anglia Sunshine.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you Helen, we have all enjoyed supporting your son into the nursery and can't wait to watch him as he continues to grow and develop.


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Review from Jordan D (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is nicely located and has a nice outdoor play area. The staff are friendly and keep parents informed about anything they need to know. My son is always well fed and happy at the nursery and he loves the staff.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you Jordan. We are very glad that you feel well informed by the staff within the setting and that your son has good bonds with all of the practitioners.


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Review from Kerry S (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been going here for a couple of months now and has settled beautifully. I was quite anxious leaving him at the beginning, but I feel very comfortable knowing he is happy at nursery. The staff are all so welcoming and friendly and my son eats so well here too!

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you for your review Kerry. We have enjoyed supporting both you and your son settling into nursery and we have already watched him grow and develop rapidly in a short space of time. We are ready and waiting to celebrate his first steps in the very near future.


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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery with polite and professional staff. Our son has blossomed here and he loves going.

Reply from Felicity Rose, Nursery Manager at Sunshine Nursery School

Thank you for your review, we have all loved watching your son grow and develop here with us over the past 12 months and look forward to supporting him during the coming years and providing him with the key skills to become ready for school.


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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

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