Sunshine Day Nursery

Northern General Hospital Trust, Herries Road, Sheffield S5 7AU
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9.5 52 Reviews
  • Sunshine Day Nursery, Sheffield
The Sunshine Day Nursery NGH is situated within the grounds of the Northern General Hospital.

The nursery was graded as 'Good' by OFSTED in January 2023.

It provides high quality childcare with a discounted rate for staff working for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and all other NHS organisations (excluding GP surgeries).

The nursery offers 30hrs funding for those who are eligible, is registered for Tax Free Childcare and offers any Trust employees a Salary Sacrifice Scheme which enables them to make big savings on the full amount of their childcare.

The nursery opens at 6.30am and is open until 7.00pm should users require it.

All meals are provided by the Trust and are devised in partnership with dieticians who ensure meals are nutritious.

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Care Provided by Sunshine Day Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kimberley Marshall (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 144
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 06:30-19:00
    Tuesday 06:30-19:00
    Wednesday 06:30-19:00
    Thursday 06:30-19:00
    Friday 06:30-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Sunshine Day Nursery

  • Prices start from £53 per day for NHS staff

  • Full Days and AM and PM Sessions
  • Parking

  • Nursery is not able to provide parking, their is a small number of pick up and drop of bays but the nursery does not take responsibility for parking.


Sunshine Day Nursery Reviews (52)

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9.5

Sunshine Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.537) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunshine Day Nursery has 52 reviews.

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Review from Terry W (Father of Child) published on 16 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at this nursery for only 6 weeks and although she cried a lot at the start she's starting to settle in now. The staff have been amazing. Really helpful, nice and friendly. All the staff say hello from the other teachers to the kitchen staff. It really feels like a happy place! My
daughter seems to be learning lots while being there. From sharing toys to almost walking, I definitely feel being in a safe and caring environment has brought her along.

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Review from Michaela Louise L (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter came to this nursery and now my youngest is now attending, I have found this nursery to be a lovely place for a child's first start before school.
The staff are genuine and approachable especially for those nervous about leaving their little ones. The nursery appears to have a brilliant
attitude towards educating these little minds. Both my children have been characters to look after and it's been a real pleasure to know the staff also appreciate the same individuality that most parents see in their children. The environment is warm and welcoming and I would recommend to anyone looking for a lovely place for their children to start.

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Review from Angela A (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel really confident in leaving my daughter on a daily basis knowing that she is looked after very well.

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Review from Leanne C (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Exceptional caring and friendly staff with many years of experience within childcare.
A safe, clean, fun and educational environment. I never worry when I leave my girl as I know she is safe hands.

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Review from Rachel K (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't fault the staff or nursery they have been excellent. The staff are great and are always so supportive to not only the children but parents too. They have done wonders with both my children and even put in a referral for my son which was great and worked with him to help bring him on. The nursery
is outstanding with the care and attention they give and I would recommend these to anyone thinking of sending their children there.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used Sunshine Day Nursery since September 2014 when our son was 6 months old. I highly recommend the facility as the staff are wonderful and so friendly that it now feels like we are extended family. The nursery is very supportive through weaning and potty training and our son loves spending
time with his friends at Sunshine - we can't say enough good things about it!!

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Review from Joanne D (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was always in two minds whether or not nursery would be the right place for my son until I visited Sunshine Day Nursery.


The staff are absolutely fantastic from working with the children to helping parents and always lending a listening ear.


My son currently attends this nursery and first arrived

a few days after his 1st birthday.


He came on ability wise and socially in leaps and bounds. They keep a record of all progress he makes and hold regular parents evenings for you to be told all about their current achievements and for parents to also discuss any worries.


I really cannot rate this nursery enough, the ideas for playtime activities are unreal, the nursery staff really go to extra lengths when it comes to playtime.


My son now sadly leaves in August to start his new school in September and I’m truly sad for him to be leaving. My son has been cared for and made to feel safe in his nursery from day one and I’ll always be truly grateful to all staff there.


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Review from Syazrah R (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending this nursery since the age of 8 months, he is now 2 and a half years old. He has been looked after extremely well since he started in the baby room and in the current room he is in. He thrives and learning a lot through play and all the activities there. We are updated
regularly on his progress when we pick him up and also during parents evening. The staff are very caring and understand my child's needs/ likes/ dislikes. Any move to the next room for the older age group is done in a very sensitive manner and well planned. I highly recommend this nursery!

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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery from the age of one, my eldest attended until he started school and youngest is aged 4 and will be there until she starts school too. I have always been very happy with the care that the children have received. The staff are warm and caring and seem genuinely
interested in the children. I would wholeheartedly recommend the nursery.

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Review from Jenni A (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sunshine Day Nursery offers a superb standard of care and education. I have sent both my girls there both from an early age and they have loved it and still love it. Everything is right from the food and snacks serviced to the activities they do.
The staff are all loving and approachable and genuinely
care about the kids.
The holiday club from the older kids is also brilliant, my eldest loves it.
A wonderful nursery, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to anyone.

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Review from Mel (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There are lots of activities, singing and crafts for the children to participate in. Flexible drop off and pick up times during arranged hours and it is easy to organise additional days if required. Overall, a lovely nursery with friendly staff.

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Review from Laura N (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery for 3 years and has been supported, nurtured and loved from day one. This is a lovely nursery and I would highly recommend it, the staff excel themselves in every aspect of care and teaching, my little girl has loved every minute of her time there.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.537)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.537) out of 10 for Sunshine Day 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 18 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 4.912 for Sunshine Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (197 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.912

  • 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 4.625 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sunshine Day Nursery is based on 18 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 144 number of registered child places is 28.8. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 28.8 = 0.625

  • 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 (1)

Kimberley

Kimberley Marshall

Job Title: Principal

Joined: 2001

My names is Kim Marshall and I have worked at the NGH Sunshine Day Nursery for over 20 years doing various different roles before securing the role of Nursery Principal in 2019.


I have a variety of different qualifications ranging from NNEB level 3 in Nursery Nursing to BA Honours and Early Years Professional status.


I am the named person for Safeguarding and also have a full Paediatric First Aid qualification.


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