Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Services in Sheffield
Established in 2003, Sunny Meadows Nursery has consistently delivered exceptional early years education and care, fostering a nurturing environment that mirrors a home setting. Our dedicated team of highly qualified practitioners prioritises individualised learning, ensuring children develop resilience, independence, and confidence while maintaining a strong focus on health, nutrition, and inclusivity. Recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, we combine structured educational programmes with sensory-rich activities tailored to each child's developmental stage.Our management team, with decades of combined experience, oversees a carefully planned curriculum across age-specific rooms, supported by a qualified SENCO for additional needs. We maintain a commitment to continuous improvement through reflective practice and adherence to rigorous quality standards, including the Healthy Early Years award.
Services
Jelly Babies Room
Jelly Beans Room
Jelly Tots Room
Lollipops Room
Smarties Room
Outdoor Play
Nutrition Programme
SEN Support
Cooking Classes
Physical Activities
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Established in 2003 with Ofsted 'Outstanding' rating since 2013
- Highly qualified team including Level 5 and Level 6 practitioners
- Dedicated SENCO supporting children with additional needs
- Healthy Early Years Award for nutrition excellence
- Flexible 7:30am-6pm daily sessions with inclusive learning programmes
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
- Healthy Early Years Award
What people say
Outstanding care
Home from home
Excellent staff
School-ready preparation
Nutritious meals
Services
Jelly Babies Room
Specialised care for 3-12 month olds in a calm, sensory-rich environment with 1:3 staff ratio. Our practitioners focus on developmental milestones through gentle interaction and secure bonding. Designed to provide a safe, stimulating space that supports early cognitive and motor skills development.
Jelly Beans Room
Programme for 12-24 month olds developing mobility skills with 1:3 staff ratio. Features structured play activities that encourage independence while maintaining safety. Includes sensory exploration and social interaction opportunities tailored to this transitional age group.
Smarties Room
Curriculum for 36-48 month olds with 1:8 staff ratio preparing children for school transition. Combines structured learning with creative play, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Includes weekly yoga and football sessions to develop physical coordination.
Outdoor Play
Daily outdoor activities promoting physical development and nature exploration. Equipped with age-appropriate play structures and natural spaces that encourage imaginative play, motor skills, and environmental awareness across all age groups.
SEN Support
Specialised support for children with additional needs led by qualified SENCO. Individualised care plans developed in collaboration with families and external professionals. Staff receive regular training to ensure inclusive practices across all nursery environments.
People
Kay Smith
Nursery Manager
Level 5 qualified manager with 28 years' experience in early years education since 1995. Leads safeguarding initiatives and maintains quality standards through continuous improvement strategies.
Natasha Unwin
Nursery SENCO
Level 6 Early Years Professional with 18 years' experience since 2005. Specialises in special educational needs coordination and staff development for inclusive childcare practices.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 3 months to 4 years across five dedicated rooms with appropriate staff ratios for each developmental stage.
Are meals included in the fees?
Yes, all meals, snacks, and nappies are included. We provide fresh, seasonal menus developed by our nursery chef with alternatives for dietary requirements.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes Level 3-6 practitioners with specialist training in early years education, safeguarding, and SEN support, maintaining high Ofsted standards.
How do you support school readiness?
Through structured programmes in Smarties Room and Lollipops Room focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social skills, with weekly educational activities and transition support.
Do you offer funded childcare places?
Yes, we provide government-funded sessions for 2-4 year olds, including 15-30 hour entitlements, with automatic application assistance from our management team.
Reviews (3)
Sophie Crawley
Sep 01, 2021
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A beautiful nursery, with kind lovely staff. My child attended for 4 years and never had an issue with the nursery. I feel words cannot justify how brilliant this nursery is. They make the hard decision of leaving your child in someone elses care much easier, as they care for your child like they would of their own. Amazing and can't thank them enough for all they have done.
Richard Clemmings
Jan 09, 2019
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Brilliant term here highly recommend friendly, fun and lots of learning surroundings..the place to be.. we moved here after having our 1yr old at Highgate day nursery which we found run down and an incubator for numerous viruss each week due to poor standards and up keep of the staff training, poor and rude management and environment. In our short time our child has come on fantastically in there speech development and basic playful learning since moving to sunny meadows. Its a bit of a waiting list but well worth the wait as a comparison visit will instantly show anyone who tours the centre
Amanda Thomson
Nov 13, 2017
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Lovely nursery, very friendly staff. My son has attended from 8 months old and he loves it. He's always excited to go to nursery. He has an dairy allergy and the nursery accommodate this without issue. 5 star!
