My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake

35 Lower Richmond Road, Mortlake, London SW14 7EZ
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My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School acquired this nursery in January 2018 and have made significant upgrades to all operational aspects of the setting.

High-quality staff have been hired and a comprehensive internal and external refurbishment has been completed in May 2018.

Upgrades - included room layouts, age-specific specialist furnishings, code-operated entry gates, interactive learning tools, a new garden area for Babies and Toddlers and a outdoor balcony for Pre-schoolers. The setting uses a software platform (Famly®) that allows on-line parental access to the child's activities and learning journey 24/7.

My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School offer Ofsted registered full-day wraparound care for all children aged from 3 months to 5 years.

Extra-curricular activities include Mini Rackets; Sporty Minis (PE), Eldery Care Home visits (Pre-School), Hartbeeps and French lessons for all room settings.
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Care Provided by My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Daniella Heath (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake

  • £108 per 10 hour day
  • Parking

  • No parking on-site. Unmetered parking is available on Lower Richmond Road.


My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake Reviews (60)

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My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.008) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake has 60 reviews.

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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with My Sunshine! Choosing childcare for our first child starting at age 1 felt daunting but all of our worries were quickly dispelled. We could quickly see how well-run the nursery is, how much our child loves being there, and how warm and caring the staff are. Our child's development
there has been brilliant and we particularly love the nursery's focus on emotional wellbeing. We can't recommend the nursery highly enough.

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Review from Matt S (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have loved and will continue to love our time with the team at My Sunshine Day Nursery. They have brought real joy to our two kids and have developed them very well through the years. Our eldest has transitioned extremely well to primary school reception and was very well-prepped to join. Our youngest
feels ready to go now but we still have one more year! Yay!
The team are so friendly and encouraging, providing challenge, praise, development, comfort and safety. What more could you want?
Oh...Our kids have always eaten well at nursery with good variety and standards! There, complete.
Thanks, everyone at My Sunshine Day Nursery!

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Review from M E (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really happy with the nursery. The staff show genuine care for the children, it's a nice intimate environment, and they put on a great range of activities. Staff provide regular updates throughout the day which is nice and they are very responsive to communications and are organised. They made
the settling-in period really seamless and I feel that my child is well cared for and enjoys her time at nursery. I'd definitely recommend it.

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Review from Sasha C (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful nursery. It's the staff at My Sunshine Day Nursery that makes it such a happy and loving place for the kids. My 18-month-old is happy to see everyone in the mornings and it's an enormous comfort to see him so happy and welcomed with warm hugs and genuine smiles every morning. Every
day there are engaging, interactive and creative activities for the babies. The staff are incredible at coming up with different activities to help them develop and there's excellent communication so you always know how your child's day was, what they're learning or anything else you should know. Would very highly recommend the nursery.

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Review from Megan L (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Sunshine Day Nursery has been an absolutely outstanding nursery for our son. The staff are phenomenal - they have created an incredibly caring environment and they are always developing their activities. The provision is excellent in terms of hours and I have found the management staff to be professional
and thoughtful at all times.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with My Sunshine for the past 5 years (both Mortlake and Barnes) with both my little ones and we can’t recommend the nursery enough. The nursery offers a variety of activities keeping the children engaged and active. The staff get to know each child individually and are very responsive
to their needs. When our little one turned two we had a sense he was struggling and had some emotional and social challenges and the nursery team worked with us, supported my son through his needs and happily supported us with a referral to SLT. The management team are very knowledgeable about the early years education system and great all around. Staff have been fairly consistent which has been amazing to help settle our kids. The preschool has been great in prepping for school and they focus on independence. We couldn’t have asked for a better nursery team and setting.

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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Sunshine Nursery has been the absolute best thing for my son. He loves it so much, has the best carers and has made some life long friends, as have we as parents. He is always stimulated and does different things so never gets bored. They serve delicious and nutritious meals which he eats far more
of than anything at home. The nursery staff have been amazing and really accommodating, and we can’t wait for our second child to join them in the baby room in a few months.

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Review from Fem M (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Truly the best nursery that we could wish for, for our little one! The staff are superb and provide a great curriculum of activities. Our daughter's development has sky-rocketed since she started nursery here, and we know she is safe and well taken care of here. We are very happy with My Sunshine Day
Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great nursery!

Reply from Harriet Ballardie, Owner at My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We love having you as part of our Nursery Family.


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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care and genuine affection given to my son. I feel confident sending him there 3 days a week as I know he is so well looked after and has an amazing day full of activities. They understand his personality and quirks and do everything they can to accommodate his interests. They have so many
wonderful activities to celebrate different cultures and special days too.

Reply from Harriet Ballardie, Owner at My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We love having you as part of our Nursery Family.


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Review from Busra U (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 1 year old daughter has been going to My Sunshine for about 3 months now. It is her first nursery and she is absolutely loving it. The management and all staff are lovely, responsible and extremely helpful. The food is very good, the activities are fun. The parent app keeps the parents updated about
everything in real-time including the baby’s developmental journey.
I am very happy and comfortable that they are taking care of the little one and recommend them to everyone I know.

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Review from Cressida M (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been incredibly happy at My Sunshine - he absolutely loves going. The setting is really welcoming and staff are wonderful - kind, caring and fun. We get excellent communication from staff via the app so one is always aware of the child's activities, food intake, sleeping etc. and we receive
lots of lovely photos every day. There's a fantastic array of activities arranged every day. The staff are very attentive in observing, encouraging and recording each individual child's development.


We feel very sad that we are moving away from the area and will need to find a new nursery for him. I really don't know how we are going to find anywhere that is as good as My Sunshine.


Reply from Harriet, Nursery Director at My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake

Thank you for your lovely comments. We’re sorry that you’re leaving too!


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Review from Sonia L (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter attended My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake nursery for 2 years and from the very beginning has been so settled and excited to go to nursery every day. She has absolutely loved it and as parents, it has been great to see her learn and develop so much as well as knowing she is
having a lot of fun!

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Review from Ronnie C (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended My Sunshine Day Nursery for over 2 years now. She started the day after she turned 1 - it was tough leaving her to go back to work, but the staff in the baby room made it as easy as it could be. My daughter loves going in and I love seeing what she is doing and following all
the info on the Famly app. I cannot rate the staff highly enough - not just super professional, but also warm, kind and understanding. The third-party activities on offer are incredible - tennis, French, heartbeeps and the creativity of the staff is amazing. No one day looks the same. It’s a warm, happy and highly engaging setting - highly recommend.

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Review from Marilia S (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to My Sunshine for 2 years and we couldn't be happier. He absolutely loves it, staff are very friendly and really care about the children. There are lots of different activities every day to keep kids entertained.

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Review from Natalie L (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children are at My Sunshine. They love it there. My youngest is almost a lockdown baby and stands by the front door at home ready to go on nursery days. The first time she did a baby class was at nursery as they do Hartbeeps each week. Despite barely seeing anyone in her first year, she has
settled in so well and made great attachments. She comes out after a day of nursery so happy.
My eldest is in preschool. He loves the tennis lessons there and being with his friends. They learn so much, I’m always astonished by what new thing he comes out with. It’s great preparation for when he starts school.
The staff are all really friendly and they have really made the most of the space. Communication is great too as there’s an app to keep you updated throughout the day. The photos you get are the best.

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Review from Christine W (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at My Sunshine since he was 11 months old and we have been delighted with the care and love he receives. He loves his teachers and all the fun activities they do on a daily basis (from tennis to French, to Sporty Mini's, cooking and gardening). The manager and her team go above and beyond
for the kids and the parents. They have always worked with us to provide continuity for our son and to make sure any changes at home (such as a new sibling) are taken into account. Thank you to the whole team for all you do.

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Review from Ralph W (Father of Child) published on 18 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two-year old daughter really enjoys her toddlers sessions at My Sunshine in Mortlake - she almost always seems happy to be dropped off there and on good form still when she comes out several hours later. We recently went through a set of the photos that get issued after each session, and somewhat
to our surprise, she was able to recall the name of pretty much every other child, and with clear warmth, despite never having mentioned any of them to us previously!
Also, we always get the impression that the staff care, try to keep the days varied, and are very good at letting us know anything we might need or wish to know. Plus they make an effort for special days in the calendar.
In summary, we are very happy with the nursery, and more importantly, so is our daughter.
Thanks.

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Review from Narmin J (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my updated review (taking into account the current Covid-19 crisis). Nursery management and staff have exceeded all our expectations during these challenging times! Good hygiene and safety standards, efficient management (handling of absences, backup plans, precautionary measures), open communication
with parents, etc. Most importantly, my son is happy and he thrives in My Sunshine! Thank you so much!

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Review from Agnieszka L (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Sunshine Day Nursery is simply wonderful. Fantastic management, great care in every room with a fabulous set of activities every week from French, Hartbeeps to tennis. Our little girl loves it and so do we!

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Review from Fran S (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Sunshine is a loving, safe, and stimulating environment. It’s very well-run, with management and staff that care. The learning and social aspects are fantastic, my son loves going each day and comes home with a huge smile. Thank you for providing a home away from home!

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.008)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.008) out of 10 for My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.831 for My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake is calculated as follows: ( (60 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 71 Ratings = 4.831

  • 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 4.177 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake is based on 6 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 = 3.6

    • 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 10.4 = 0.577

  • 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 London 2019

Recipient: My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake

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Harriet Ballardie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

BA Hons in Childcare with a focus on special needs

Frequently Asked Questions about My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake

What is the Age Range of Children that My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake accepts?

My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake Open?

My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake have capacity for?

My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is My Sunshine Day Nursery & Pre-School Mortlake to the centre of London?

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

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