Sunnybank Nursery

Chesterfield Road, Calow, Chesterfield S44 5UN
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Care Provided by Sunnybank Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Dr Peter Cannon & Alison Cannon
  • Person in charge
  • Christine Law (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Sunnybank Nursery

  • Please see our website for our full price list
  • Parking

  • Car park available to the rear of the property.


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Sunnybank Nursery Reviews (64)

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Sunnybank Nursery has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunnybank Nursery has 64 reviews.

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Review from Lakshmi V (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Extremely happy with the Nursery and lovely staff. Highly recommend. Very caring staff. My daughter isn't comfortable with strangers and she has extreme stranger fear. But she is happy to go to the nursery now after settling in. The nursery has a lovely big garden where the kids enjoy. There is a farm
nearby where the kids are taken frequently and my daughter loves it ! Highly recommend the Nursery.

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Review from Kayli B (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been going to Sunnybank Nursery since October 2019 and I couldn't be happier with the nursery and everyone who works there. My son absolutely loves going to nursery, he is so happy and he now can't wait to get through the door to see the staff and his friends. I'm so happy with all
the activities he does in the day, I get regular updates on the app and the staff are really friendly when I call to check on him. My son has progressed so well since starting nursery and is so well socialised, despite the pandemic. Recently he has begun holding his hands out for the girls who look after him and as a mum, this fills me with such confidence that he is happy and so well cared for. I've advised other parents to send their children to Sunnybank Nursery because I'm so happy with the nursery. Special thanks to the two members of staff who look after my son, they are both fantastic with him and he loves them! Thank you to the manager for being so organised and lovely every time I email or call.

Reply from Christine Law, Manager at Sunnybank Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful response. We enjoy and strive for strong attachments not just with our little people but their parents too. We are home from home, our family to yours!


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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started going here last month after a year out of childcare due to the pandemic. The staff have gone above and beyond to make him feel settled and welcome, I couldn't ask for a better nursery. It is in a lovely setting close to a farm and fairly rural. My son has a fantastic time at nursery,
we spent a lot of time looking around other nurseries and are so glad we chose this one. Would definitely recommend it.

Reply from Christine Law, Manager at Sunnybank Nursery

This is so lovely to read; we are so glad you found us here at Sunnybank and joined our little Nursery family!


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Review from Terry J (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter first started at Sunnybank in April 2016 when she was just over 1 year old. She carried on attending until August 2019 when she started reception. We have been so impressed with the quality of care and all the staff that when it was our son’s turn to start nursery in July 2019 it was a no
brainer that he would also go to Sunnybank. Both children have thoroughly enjoyed attending nursery. You can tell that all the staff genuinely care for the children and help them reach their full potential in their early years. Both children made strong bonds with the staff and also friendships with the other children. My daughter still says she misses nursery! Due to work commitments my son attended nursery throughout lockdown. The nursery has been amazing during what must have been an extremely difficult time in terms of organising a safe space for the children. We have been well informed throughout and our son has carried on attending nursery with a big smile! Thank you Sunnybank!

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Review from Jennifer S (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I chose Sunnybank because it felt like a home away from home for my little boy. I researched many local nurseries and visited my 3 favourites - I went to Sunnybank last and decided it was "the one" the moment I walked through the door. I really loved the garden area which he's spent a lot of time in
over the 12 months that he's been there.
He only attends one day a week and I was so worried that he wouldn't settle but any tears are few and far between (even when he returned after lockdown!) and he has a great time every week. The updates on the app are fab and were especially reassuring in the early days. Even though a key person is allocated to each child all the staff know all of the children and they are all so welcoming and very understanding. Daily activities are planned really well and are always focused on developing their little minds and bodies. My child is so full of energy and I know he's in the safest hands at Sunnybank where they are helping him thrive.

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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are fantastic. They are a credit to the nursery. I have two children in different groups and they are both looked after as individuals. They have been amazing and flexible during lockdown and supported our family so much. The site itself is a little tired, but the staff do their very best
to make it a home from home and both of my children love going. After previous bad experiences at another nursery this one has really made up for it.
Progress has been made with both of my children and they have gained great experiences there. They are both confident and they express their feelings to staff. The communication with staff and going home is also great.

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Review from Victoria A (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, and brilliant attentive staff who really take the time to get to know your child. The innovative activities they create are amazing. My baby was premature and started at 9 months old and had never been without me, they did an excellent job at building a relationship with him and he
really enjoys his time there. They have a lovely selection of toys too and a great range of food and meals! This is my second child to attend Sunnybank I wouldn’t send them anywhere else!

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Review from Andie R (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sunnybank have been absolutely amazing. I can not fault anything about my experiences with this nursery. My son has been attended for just under a year. He’s been in two different age groups and both groups/staff have always treated him with so much love. I know when I drop him off he will have the
highest care with plenty of love as he can be a little bit of a snuggle bug at times. The activities are amazing. I love that we as parents are supported and encouraged as well as our children. Thank you Sunnybank and all the team. You are amazing!

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends nursery and has been since August 2019 when she was 18 months old.
Returning to work was a difficult decision and choosing the perfect nursery for my child was imperitive to my decision.
From meeting the wonderful staff to having taster sessions and going on to my daughter starting
nursery, I have always been put at ease, being updated on a regular basis helped me with the transition too.
My daughter loves nursery and sometimes doesn't want to leave at home time.
I would highly recommend Sunnybank to care for your child/ren.

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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending part-time for over a year and we have no doubt she is in safe hands when we leave her. The staff, especially one staff member, are so attentive to my daughter's needs and work towards our goals and my daughter's development. The nursery is homely and welcoming, nothing
is too much trouble for them. When viewing other nurseries in Chesterfield I personally found Sunnybank to be the best for our daughter and I have no regrets.

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Review from Natalie A (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Sunnybank!
My daughter has been going there nearly a year now and she loves it.
Every day they do a variety of activities and my daughter is always happy there.
Would recommend to anyone.

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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I fully recommend Sunnybank, the staff go above and beyond to accommodate your needs even at very short notice. They're very informative and keep you up to date with goings on. My child is always happy to go but not so keen to leave at home time, he loves being part of the Sunnybank family.

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Review from Holly B (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a warm, welcoming and safe nursery! The staff are all very friendly and amazing with the children! My son is extremely happy when he comes to nursery and that’s all a parent wants!

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Review from Lindsay H (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sunnybank is a friendly, caring nursery where I sent my eldest son (now 5) and where my youngest son (2) still attends. The management are committed to the wellbeing and care of the children and also to ensuring that parents are happy with the service they provide. The staff all show a genuine care
and interest in the children and the environment they provide for them to learn and play. They are always trying to improve areas of play (inside and out), menus, activities and holding little events and dressing up days to support community charities and projects. I would recommend the nursery!

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Sunnybank from 6 months old until he reached school age. He loved going to nursery every day due to the wonderful staff and exciting activities they provided.
My daughter now attends the same nursery and enjoys it every day. She is nurtured and challenged to do her best by all the
staff.
Sunnybank is a wonderful place for children to grow and reach their full potential with amazing staff who support them in doing so.

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Review from Rebecca O (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy is 2 1/2 and he has been going to Sunnybank Nursery since he was 6 months old. He absolutely loves it, he is always excited to go to nursery to see what fun activities they have planned for that day, they have 100% helped him become the happy, confident little boy he is. Everyone is so
friendly and helpful. I would highly recommended to anyone looking for a nursery for your little ones.

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Sunnybank to anyone looking for a nursery in the area. Friendly, helpful and approachable staff. Really flexible regarding dates and times to book in due to my work patterns which is a Godsend! My little boy absolutely loves coming here, he's come on leaps and bounds and has
a brilliant relationship with the staff in his room. Wouldn't send him anywhere else.

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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves to go to Sunnybank nursery. She is always happy when we pick her up and since she has been going she has learnt so much. The staff all really friendly and always answer any questions we have.

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Review from Elizabeth P (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic staff and nursery they are very polite and friendly. My little boy has come on leaps and bounds from attending this nursery.

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Review from Michelle S (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves nursery. We wanted her to go to Sunnybank as we liked the environment - a lot of other nurseries in the area are based in town centres with little opportunity for outdoor activities, which she loves. We especially liked the children growing their own food and interacting
with animals. The staff have all been brilliant in supporting and nurturing her.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.970)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10 for Sunnybank Nursery 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.970 for Sunnybank Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (163 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.97

  • 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 Sunnybank Nursery is based on 14 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 36 number of registered child places is 7.2, which has been reached with 14 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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Top 20 Nurseries East Midlands 2022

Recipient: Sunnybank Nursery

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Nurseries East Midlands 2021

Recipient: Sunnybank Nursery

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

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