The Sunshine Nursery
Outstanding★ 5.0 on GoogleBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Peterlee for children from birth to 8+, open 08:00 to 17:30, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2021. Open since 2007, with 62 places.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SR8 5RLWhat 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.
- 5 December 2024 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
- 19 July 2024 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 11 November 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children thrive at this inclusive and exciting setting. They are provided with an ambitious curriculum that specifically targets their individual needs and abilities.
This is demonstrated through children's exceptional confidence and independence.
Children immerse themselves into imaginary role play games and have excellent social skills. They book appointments at their pretend hair salon. Children use pens to write notes, before sitting their clients in their hairdressing chair and asking their friends how they want their hair styled. They select from an extensive range of resources and use rollers, hairdryers and shampoo bottles. Children proudly show off their new style to staff who provide an abundance of compliments. Staff encourage children to view their new styles in a mirror and show children how special and unique they are. This helps children to develop high levels of selfesteem.
- 11 November 2021Outstanding
- 10 March 2017Good
- 28 February 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for The Sunshine Nursery
- 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.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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