Sunshine Pre-School
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A pre-school in Rochdale for children from birth to 8+, open sessions in term time, often mornings. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Open since 1997, with 24 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Rochdale
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Rochdale from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
OL11 1JTWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 15 February 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children and their families are very fortunate to be able to access this pre-school.
Together with the children's centre, it is the heart of the local community. The setting provides nurture and support for both the children and their parents. Staff are relentless in their quest to provide children with opportunities to grow. They work with other agencies to ensure no child is left behind. Children are making very good progress as a result. Staff know children exceptionally well. They understand their starting points and any challenges they face. They put support in place to make sure all children can access learning. Quieter children are supported by staff to gain confidence as they give them one-to-one support and encouragement to engage in activities.
A significant strength of the setting is how much children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported. The staff identify gaps in progress and work tirelessly to develop children's listening skills to maximise their learning opportunities and to develop relationships. Overall, behaviour is good. Staff model calmness and kindness, and children echo this in their play. The pre-school uses strategies to support children overwhelmed by emotion. They ensure all children are safe. Staff expect all children to cooperate with each other and develop meaningful relationships. Most children interact effectively, sharing conversations about what they are each doing.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- support staff to consistently develop children's independence skills and promote their self-care n provide a higher level of challenge to children to help extend their learning in all areas of provision, including child-led activities.
- 15 February 2023Good
- 21 April 2017Good
- 31 March 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Sunshine Pre-School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
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