The Sunshine Pre-school

The Gorfin Hall, Claremont Lane, Exmouth EX8 2LE
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9.3 17 Reviews
  • The Sunshine Pre-school, Exmouth

Care Provided by The Sunshine Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Privately Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Sunshine Pre-school Exmouth Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Kyah Steele (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Total Places for Children
  • 16
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 09:00-15:00
    Tuesday 09:00-15:00
    Wednesday 09:00-15:00
    Thursday 09:00-15:00
    Friday 09:00-15:00
  • When Closed
  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for The Sunshine Pre-school

  • We charge per hour rather than per session


The Sunshine Pre-school Reviews (17)

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The Sunshine Pre-school has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.333) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Sunshine Pre-school has 17 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Sunshine Pre-school is amazing. They are always going above and beyond to create new and exciting ways to help children learn and develop. They are such a wonderful and caring group that have supported and helped us as a family through so many things. Wouldn’t send my children anywhere else. I’m
so glad these wonderful women are able to give my children such an incredible start to their school journeys. Thank you so much, guys.

Reply from Kyah Steele, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Wow thank you, Sophie, we have loved being part of your journey and seeing them grow and develop, your kind words mean a lot to us so thank you. Thank you again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always found that the team at The Sunshine Pre-school always do an amazing job, not only with my son but all of the kids.
They keep you up to date with anything and everything.
I couldn't recommend this place any more for me, and my son, it's the best preschool around.

Reply from Kyah Steele, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Wow - thank you so much, what a lovely review, thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a warm and lovely place, from home to home very well lead and all staff members are so friendly, nothing is too much they always go above and beyond. They help teach individuals to be their own person and independent, so nice to see them teach BSL. So many activities they do with the children so
much to do and hands on for the little minds to grow.

Reply from Kyah Steele, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased to be part of your journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After looking around at settings I thought my poor child was going to end up spending all her time with me for entertainment. Then I received a call from the manager saying that a space had become available. I was very apprehensive after seeing many settings and being convinced I would never be able
to trust anyone with my little girl. From the moment I walked through the door, Sunshine felt different, I felt at ease. The team were all so amazing and welcoming. I felt like I had known them for ages. The whole team have been amazing from day one. My many texts asking if she’s ok and 100 questions are never too much trouble and I feel completely reassured that my daughter is in amazingly safe hands. They are all amazing and all the children are so lucky to have such wonderful role models who genuinely care. The communication is fantastic and my little girl comes out bouncing every time telling me how much of a lovely time she has had and what more could I want for her. Thank you so much!

Reply from Kyah Steele, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Sunshine Pre-school is a lovely place for little ones. My child loved it from the first visit and then she started making new friends. She loves all their activities, she started enjoying food more and she would go out every day even in the rain. They have always been very helpful and understanding
and we have no worries at all about our little girl as we know she is very well looked after and develops lots of new skills every day surrounded by her friends.

Reply from Kyah Steele, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

What a lovely review, thank you so much for choosing us, we love having you all as part of our family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our little daughter loves The Sunshine Pre-school and all her friends there. It was so easy to settle in and she made lots of new friends and loves all the activities.
I would highly recommend it! She now has lots of friends and loves going there every morning!

Reply from Kyah Steele, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words, it really does mean the world to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to The Sunshine Pre-School for the last 18 months and absolutely loves it. The staff are so caring and it is such a comfort to know she is so well looked after whilst I am working

Reply from Kyah Steele, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words, they really do mean the world to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl loves it at The Sunshine Pre-school. We were anxious leaving her at first, but it didn’t take long at all for her to settle in thanks to the great team there. She’s always talking about what she’s done whilst she’s there and has really developed in speech and confidence since she started
going last September. Would highly recommend!

Reply from Kyah Steele, Marketing and Communications Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

We love having you onboard and being part of your journey. Thank you for choosing us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending The Sunshine nursery now for about a year. In this year, she has thrived so much in various areas. The staff team are amazing, always smiling and she adores them! They could not do anymore for us as a family. I am actually a bit gutted she will be starting school in September,
however, she will join her older sister in the holiday clubs, just so she can return and see all the staff!
I would 10000000% recommend Sunshine to anyone!

Reply from Andrea Smale, Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Many thanks, Jade, for your lovely comments. We look forward to welcoming both girls to our holiday club.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has not long started. She loves it. There is never an issue with dropping her off she walks in happily herself. The staff are lovely and friendly and happy to help with any concerns I may have. I wish my daughter had started there sooner.

Reply from Andrea Smale, Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Many thanks for your lovely comments; she definitely brings a smile to our faces.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had our youngest at Sunshine every week, and our four-year-old joins her during school holidays for Holiday Club. They are both very happy there, and the staff are loving, sensible and highly competent.

Reply from Andrea Smale, Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Many thanks for your kind comments; they mean a lot to us at Sunshine.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After moving from the Midlands in January finding the right Pre-school for our daughter was one of our first priorities. After visiting Sunshine we just knew it was the perfect place for our daughter to go. They made our whole family feel welcome. In the short 3 months that our daughter has been there,
she has come on leaps and bounds. All of the staff are wonderful and go above and beyond and make each day that amazing that our daughter can not wait to go back the next day to learn more and create new and wonderful memories. We couldn't have wished for a better Pre-school for our daughter to go to.

Reply from Andrea Smale at The Sunshine Pre-school

Many thanks Kayleigh for your review we really do appreciate it at Sunshine.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has never been happier. They are fantastic. I trust them 100% with him.

Reply from Kyah Steele, Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Thank you so much for your review Kirsty, it means a lot to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sunshine is an amazing nursery/preschool that offers fantastic child-led play, along with lots of outdoor learning fun. If you're looking for somewhere with that extra special something, you’ll surely find it here! We’ve used other places for our older children and I don’t think any of them beat what
Sunshine has to offer. If you don’t believe me, take a look and meet the staff! Seriously we literally have to coax our little one to leave every day!

Reply from Kyah Steele, Manager at The Sunshine Pre-school

Thank you, Natasha, for your lovely review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely friendly team, they will support parents as well as children as they grow. My son has thrived being here since he was 2, and can't wait for my daughter to start.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Sunshine is an amazing preschool. my son went here when he was two and a half. now my little girl goes and she loves it. She has come on so much since starting in January. Such a friendly place always welcoming.


The ladies are the best!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would 100% recommend Sunshine. My son loves going to preschool. They have a great range of activities and are always being creative with the children, they have a lovely garden and now also a work shop. The staff are friendly, helpful and understanding.

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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.333)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.333) out of 10 for The Sunshine Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 4 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 4.958 for The Sunshine Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (47 Excellents x 5) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.958

  • 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 4.375 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Sunshine Pre-school is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 16 number of registered child places is 3.2, which has been reached with 4 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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Sunshine Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that The Sunshine Pre-school accepts?

The Sunshine Pre-school accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Sunshine Pre-school Open?

The Sunshine Pre-school is open: Monday 09:00-15:00, Tuesday 09:00-15:00, Wednesday 09:00-15:00, Thursday 09:00-15:00, Friday 09:00-15:00.

How many Children does The Sunshine Pre-school have capacity for?

The Sunshine Pre-school has capacity for a total of 16 Children.

How far is The Sunshine Pre-school to the centre of Exmouth?

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