Sunbeams Nursery

23 Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester M46 9DF
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9.5 79 Reviews
Sunbeams Nursery is situated close to Atherton's town centre with great public transport and motorway links.

Sunbeams Nursery have recently had a full internal and external refurbishment, to create a warm, friendly, safe and welcoming learning environment for their children to have the best possible start in life.

They have a team of dedicated professionals who provide a warm and friendly atmosphere in a secure learning environment to enable children to grow, develop and take the next steps in life with confidence. Their aim is to provide affordable childcare which encourages and inspires all children to be creative and unique individuals by offering natural environments which are enriched with open-ended resources that gives the children the opportunity to learn through their own play and curiosity.

The nursery was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2022

The team at Sunbeams look forward to showing you around their amazing setting and all that it has to offer.
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Care Provided by Sunbeams Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cassy Hudson (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 56
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 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 & Christmas
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Sunbeams Nursery has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.494) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunbeams Nursery has 79 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here at the beginning of April and it's been amazing! I was a bit worried at first as she'd been at her last nursery since she was 8 months old so I didn't know how she'd cope coming to a new nursery! The staff have been incredibly helpful with her transition, she settled right in
as soon as she started which I believe it's because of how lovely and welcoming the staff are with her, this was a huge relief for me and her dad as I know how shy she can be around strangers but I couldn't be happier with the nursery and the staff, they're always so lovely! My daughter leaves nursery smiling, happy and very excited after having such a fun filled day!

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear and see how well your daughter has settled in, Transitions can be a big step, and we're really glad we could help make it a smooth and happy one for you all. Thank you, kind regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been attending sunbeams since Sept 24 and have absolutely thrived in the environment. They love attending nursery and can't wait to talk about the activities they have done that day. I was apprehensive about sending my children to a nursery as I had only previously had experience with
a childminder however it has been a really great experience for all so far.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

I'm so glad to hear your children are thriving at Sunbeams! It's great that they're enjoying the activities and look forward to attending. Thanks for sharing your experience. Kind regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good school with good teachers and good manager.
My son now loves going to school and he is now more smart and intelligent
I love everything about the school and I'm happy my son is there
Good job
Thank you.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that your son is enjoying nursery and thriving. Kind regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sunbeams is great! My 1st born used to came here when he was 2 and now my 2nd also attending here. The staffs are friendly and very helpful. Always have smile on their faces everytime they take the kids in. And the facilities are 5*.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that both your children have had a positive experience at Sunbeams. Kind regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing with my daughter she has been here for over a year now and never had any issues!! The staff are very friendly and have safeguarded my daughter at the best of their ability! Thank you so much Sunbeams's you amazing bunch x

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that your daughter has had a positive experience with us. We truly appreciate your trust and are grateful for your continued support! Kind regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy is always happy at drop off, now that he is familiar with the staff in his room, he loves to talk about them at home and gets excited when he knows it's a nursery day!
We all love to look and listen to his recent pictures and observation on the app, Thank you for keeping these so regular!

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad your little boy is happy at drop-off and excited for nursery days. It's great to hear you're enjoying the pictures and updates on the app! Kind regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandchildren have grown in confidence thanks to the dedicated and enthusiastic staff. They thoroughly enjoy the time spent with the team and are excited so mix with the other children.
The environment ensures the children feel safe and secure.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that your grandchildren are growing in confidence and enjoying their time with us. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all the children, and we're happy that they feel secure and excited to be here. Kind regards


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff and over all caring and genuine especially one staff member who's in toddler room always goes above and beyond makes my child smile every morning.
The nursery is always clean up on arrival and collection.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the staff, especially the one in the toddler room, are making such a positive impact on your child's day and that they enjoy coming here. We also take great pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for all our families.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't rate sunbeams enough the staff go above and beyond for the children in their care. My son was very unconfident and didn't like socialising he use to cry when going into nursery but they was so patient and supportive with him now he can't wait to go and asked even when he has a day of. His develop
have come on so much since starting. Staff are amazing very friendly and always keep me updated I would definitely recommend

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so glad to hear your son's confidence has grown and that he enjoys coming to nursery. It's great to see his progress, and we really appreciate your trust in us. Thanks for recommending us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started sunbeams in February 2024 after being unsettled at the childminders when she was only 10 months old and soon settled very quickly due to the amazing staff in the baby room. My daughter is now nearly 2 and is thriving. She was very shy and clingy at drop ops and thanks to the staff
being so patient and understanding she now runs in so happy. We have had a few health issues with my daughter and the staff have done everything they can to make sure she is healthy and happy. Management are very approachable and understanding and put my mind at ease and plans in place to make sure she is getting the care she needs and keeps me updated throughout the day on the app. My daughters confidence has grown so much and as a family we are so happy knowing how well looked after our daughter is at nursery.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter has settled in so well and is thriving with us. Our team is dedicated to providing the best care and support, and it's wonderful to see her confidence grow. We're so grateful for your trust in us, and we're always here to support both you and your family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Sunbeams since September 2024 and I cannot praise the staff and establishment enough. My daughter goes in with a smile on her face every single week and is in awe of every member of staff which cares for her. Her reaction alone makes me trust Sunbeams Nursery 100% as they
clearly give her the love and care she needs whilst there. I look forward to seeing her journey and progression she embarks on whilst being at nursery and once again can't thank the staff enough for all their care and encouragement.
I will recommend this nursery to anyone!

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us, and we truly appreciate your trust in our team. It's wonderful to see her grow and thrive, and we're excited to be a part of her journey. Your recommendation means a lot to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl transferred to Sunbeams from another setting in Nov, since starting she has come on leaps and bounds. Her confidence has grown so much. All the team are amazing and pay attention to detail with every child's interests and what makes them happy. The nursery manager is very approachable
and always very helpful. Thank you Sunbeams!

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that your little one is thriving with us and gaining confidence. It's wonderful to see her grow and develop, and we truly appreciate your support. We're always here to help. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very helpful, great with the children.
Lots of different play areas and activities.
The staff are all very caring and take the time for each individual child.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear that you're happy with the care and activities we provide. Our team is dedicated to making sure every child feels valued, and it's wonderful to know that this is making a difference. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started attending Sunbeams in September after his last nursery closed. He was very clingy with me when I was dropping him off, the staff were always amazing, lots of patience, pleasant and different approaches to getting him in the room without him being too upset. He was always fine as soon
as I left. Every pickup, staff are so informative as to what they have done during the day, food he has eaten, any accidents come through to the app straight away. It's such a lovely feeling knowing that you are leaving your child with amazing people. He really enjoys going. Activities at home, he always wants to take pictures so that we can show nursery. They recently had a festive "stay and play" I'd had a rubbish morning, and being there for an hour did wonders for my mental health. He was so happy that Mum was there playing with his friends and teachers. Absolutely lovely nursery, and brilliant staff.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

We are happy to hear that we have created a welcoming, supportive environment for our little ones. It's wonderful that you're getting such great communication and updates throughout the day. Knowing exactly how he's doing must give you such peace of mind. We are so glad to hear that the festive "stay and play" was a positive experience for you too-it's amazing how those little moments can make such a big difference. Thank you for your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sunbeams is an amazing nursery. the staff are lovely and will go above and beyond. Our child took a bit to settle in and they made sure he was comfortable every time, they give a good update at the end of the day too. Would 100% recommend.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your kind words, we are happy to hear that you and your little one are having a great experience at Sunbeams.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. My son has really come out of his shell since starting here in April and has formed strong bonds with his key workers. He is always looking forward to going into nursery and the staff are lovely.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for the kind words, we are happy to hear that you feel so happy with Sunbeams and our team!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children started at MiChild Sunbeams in October, I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old, the 4 year old settled straight away but the 1 year took a little bit of time and is still not fully settled, but the staff keep me informed as to how she is doing throughout the day and she has a nice relationship
with them all. The love celebrating her little achievements like eating and cruising furniture etc which as a parent is so lovely to see.
My 4 year old has learnt so much and truly enjoys telling me about her day. You can see just how much she has learnt during her short time there. Even better, all the staff know her very well and love following her interests, you can see that the staff really enjoy looking after the children. The end of day handovers are always detailed plus everything is written on the app so I can look throughout the day how they have eaten, slept. Everyone is doing an amazing job and I'm so glad I chose MiChild Sunbeams :)

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Sunbeams! We're so pleased to hear that your 4-year-old is thriving and enjoying her time here and that your 1-year-old is settling in with support from our team. We are proud that our team are building such meaningful relationships with your children and celebrating their milestones. We appreciate the feedback about the detailed handovers and the app updates. It's fantastic to hear that this has been helpful to you. Your kind words mean a lot to us, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Sunbeams have been attentive, caring, professional, and friendly. My son has attended the nursery since he was 9 months old and has progressed so well, and has moved up within the nursery to preschool. Graduations have been a breeze as they see the other faces throughout the day. The menu
is varied and has a wide range of tastes/textures and variety. They give a handover every day and my son has had a great start in many ways with the help of the staff here. The activities that they have planned, keep the children entertained, involved and are given a wide range of tasks and activities to help expand their minds and reach their milestones.
I would recommend Sunbeams to anyone looking for a place for their child.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for the lovely words, we are happy to hear that you feel so happy with Sunbeams and our team! Learning is at the heart of everything we do and we are proud to be a part of your little one's development. Our team really appreciates your feedback. Kind regards, Sunbeams Nursery Team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for over a year now and we couldn't be happier, my son absolutely loves it he gets excited going in and all smiles coming home. Since attending Sunbeams he's come on leaps and bounds. The communication from nursery staff at the start and end of the day is brilliant
not forgetting the parent app too. My child is well fed and looked after and I feel completely confident in sunbeams when I drop my son off.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for the lovely words, we are happy to hear that you feel so confident with Sunbeams and our team! We are proud to be a part of your little ones development, our team really appreciate your feedback. Kind regards, Sunbeams Nursery Team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Sunbeams Nursery since September 2023 and I can say that he has improved a lot. This is the only nursery that he's found comfortable with in terms of staff and new people in general having been in another nursery previously. One staff, in particular, is very lovely and you can feel the
caring attitude towards children. Aside from some staffing issues, Sunbeams Nursery has always been very good in general.

Reply from Cassy Hudson, Nursery Manager at Sunbeams Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to hear your little one feels happy and comfortable at Sunbeams - The childcare sector has faced some challenging times recently that have impacted on staffing, we are pleased to say that we are through our hard times now with a consistent team and new management in place. Kind regards.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.494)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.494) out of 10 for Sunbeams Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.494 for Sunbeams Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (341 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (20 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (34 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 427 Ratings = 4.494

  • 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 Sunbeams Nursery is based on 31 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 31 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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Meet the Team (11)

Cassy

Cassy H

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Cassy is Sunbeams nursery manager - Working in nurseries for 10+ years and management for 5, Cassy is passionate about providing high standards of childcare.

Ashley

Ashley S

Job Title: Room leader

Joined: 2014

Ashley has worked at Sunbeams for 10 years and holds a BTEC level 3 national diploma in children's care, learning and development, Ashley is the room leader in our Toddler room.

Ashley is Paediatric first aid trained And regularly updates her knowledge with training courses.

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Jamie

Jamie M

Job Title: Third in Charge/Room Leader

Joined: 2022

Jamie is Sunbeams third in charge and preschool room leader - He supports the nursery staff team leading with passion and confidence.

Leanne

Leanne M

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2016

Leanne currently works in the Preschool Room. Leanne has over 10 years experience of working in childcare and holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

Leanne enjoys building strong relationships with both the children and their families.

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Charlene

Charlene R

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2018

Charlene has worked at Sunbeams since 2018 and works across all our rooms supporting the staff team in providing the highest standards of care.

Amy

Amy R

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Amy is level 3 qualified, she is passionate about making learning fun.

Charlotte

Charlotte B

Job Title: Nursery Assistant/Lunch cover

Joined: 2023

Charlotte is Sunbeams lunch cover - She works across all rooms supporting the team.

Elle

Elle W

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2024

Elle is Sunbeams flexi staff, she has a level 2 qualification and works across all our rooms. Elle enjoys providing engaging and exciting activities for all children at Sunbeams.

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Kelis

Kelis B

Job Title: Nursery Assistant/apprentice

Joined: 2024

Kelis is Sunbeams apprentice - She is passionate about providing high-quality care for all children with a keen interest in supporting children with SEN.

Lauren

Lauren J

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

Lauren works in Sunbeams preschool room, Lauren enjoys providing fun and engaging activities that support children's learning and development.

Rachel

Rachel V

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2018

Rachel works in our Toddler room at Sunbeams, she enjoys supporting children's development and has a level 5 qualification in childcare.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunbeams Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Sunbeams Nursery accepts?

Sunbeams Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sunbeams Nursery Open?

Sunbeams Nursery is open: 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.

How many Children does Sunbeams Nursery have capacity for?

Sunbeams Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Sunbeams Nursery to the centre of Manchester?

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