Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Calne & Lyneham
Established in 2001, Sunny Days was founded on the principle of creating a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive. Our three nurseries in Calne and Lyneham provide tailored childcare from birth to Year 6, combining structured learning with playful exploration. With over 50 years of combined experience among our management team, we prioritise individualised care, following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to ensure holistic development. Our dedicated staff foster curiosity, respect, and collaboration, working closely with families to support each child's unique journey. We offer flexible options including before/after school clubs and holiday programmes, alongside home-cooked meals and outdoor learning.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our settled-in periods, key person approach, and focus on wellbeing. Recognised for our community engagement, we prepare children for school through creative play and structured routines. As a family-run business, we understand the importance of trust and transparency in childcare. Our facilities feature age-appropriate resources, secure outdoor spaces, and strong partnerships with local schools. We accept government funding for eligible children and childcare vouchers, ensuring accessibility for families.
Services
Childcare for babies
Toddler care
Pre-school education
Before school clubs
After school clubs
Holiday clubs
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer three nurturing environments with experienced, qualified staff
- Our nurseries follow EYFS guidelines for structured, play-based learning
- We provide flexible childcare with before/after school and holiday clubs
- Healthy home-cooked meals and outdoor learning activities included daily
- Committed to individualised care through our key person settling-in approach
Services
Childcare for babies
Our baby rooms provide a home-from-home environment with tactile resources to develop motor skills and language. We offer dedicated sleeping areas, family dining experiences, and age-appropriate activities to support early development through play and exploration.
Toddler care
Tailored spaces encourage toddler independence with construction areas, creative play zones, and language development activities. Our staff facilitate social interaction and early maths concepts while maintaining a balance between structured learning and free play exploration.
Pre-school education
Following the EYFS framework, our pre-school prepares children for formal education through music, science, and creative activities. We focus on confidence building, structured routines, and partnerships with local schools to ensure smooth transitions to primary education.
Before school clubs
Flexible early drop-off options help working families manage school schedules. Our clubs provide breakfast, structured activities, and transportation support to local schools while maintaining a nurturing environment before formal lessons begin.
Holiday clubs
Available during school holidays for children aged 5-11, our clubs offer themed activities, outdoor play, and creative projects. We maintain consistent staff ratios and safety protocols while providing engaging experiences that continue learning outside term time.
People
Fiona Webb
Managing Director
Founder of Sunny Days since 2001, Fiona combines personal parenting experience with professional expertise to lead our childcare provision. She oversees strategic direction while maintaining close involvement in daily operations across all three nurseries.
Tracey Wrench
Executive Manager
With over 50 years combined experience in childcare, Tracey manages operational standards across our nurseries. She ensures consistent delivery of educational frameworks, staff training, and family engagement initiatives that align with our core values.
Lucy
Nursery Manager
As a dedicated nursery manager, Lucy implements our settling-in programme and key person approach. She coordinates daily activities, staff supervision, and parent communication to maintain our nurturing environment and educational standards.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children from birth to Year 6, with dedicated spaces and programmes tailored to different developmental stages.
Do you follow educational frameworks?
Yes, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines to ensure structured learning and development for all children.
Are meals provided at the nursery?
We offer healthy home-cooked meals and snacks daily, with family dining experiences for babies and toddlers.
Do you offer flexible childcare options?
Yes, we provide before/after school clubs, holiday clubs, and flexible full/part-time places to accommodate family needs.
How do you support children's transition?
Our key person approach and settling-in periods help children gradually adapt to nursery life with family involvement.
What funding options are available?
We accept government funding for eligible 2, 3, and 4-year-olds, along with childcare vouchers for fee payments.
Reviews (7)
Kimberley Ellen
Nov 27, 2020
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Would highly recommend Sunny Days. My little one has been attending since just before she turned 6 months old and has thrived in this setting. The staff are nurturing, kind, happy and always helpful. With the uncertainty we have all experienced with COVID they have kept parents updated of any changes which have been within guidance of the local… authority. My little one is now 19 months and is developing amazingly thanks to the staff. As parents we couldn’t be happier with the care she receives and we look forward to our future with Sunny Days. A massive thank you to all the staff
Caleb Eyles
Sep 03, 2020
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My son has attended sunny days at lickhill road for some time. We have had to remove him and take him elsewhere. I am currently owed money that was to cover his lunches and snacks for a month but have been refused any refund which I am entitled too. Today was his last day. I picked him up and immediately noticed he was covered in mud from top to… toe even though he has a full wet weather all in one in his bag along with wellies. They have been told numerous times to use this gear when playing outside or doing messy play as it ruins his clothes. I also had to ring up when we got home as he
Becky Barker
Jul 17, 2019
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I would recamend both the Nursery and preschool. My son is now coming to end of his Sunny days Journey and it really has been a Sunny one. We will miss all the staff from His key worker from Nursery who still my son talks about now to his key workers now. He has learnt , changed and developed in a nurting setting and has really thrived. The… activities that were held was a chance to get involved with the children. Although I ahve worked and missed a few my sons grandparents have all enjoyed it -I mayself have compleatley changed my view and would never think twice about sending a child to
Amy Craig
Mar 30, 2019
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Had a lovely time at the Mother's day pre-school & nursery sessions yesterday. Both my boys really enjoyed decorating cups before planting their sunflower seeds. Other fun activities at the sessions included… playdough cupcakes, colouring in & sand play (not forgetting yummy cake/fruit snacks & drinks for all!). It was also nice for them to play with their friends & for me to meet some other mummy's/grandparents. Look forward to more sessions in the future :-)
Claire Briggs
Mar 06, 2018
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Updated review: My daughter presented us with the most wonderful bag of Christmas goodies after preschool yesterday. Some amazing keepsakes featuring her artwork and photos (I don't want to give away too much in case other parents haven't had theirs yet!) which she was so proud and excited to be able to give to us. Such thought and organisation had… gone into making sure all the children had this experience, just showing what a great place sunny days is 🌞❤️
Previous review: Love this place!!! My son is absolutely thriving at the nursery and I was able to 'stay and play
Previous review: Love this place!!! My son is absolutely thriving at the nursery and I was able to 'stay and play
Amy Van Maris
Nov 17, 2016
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Just returned from stay and play at Calne Sunny Days. Freddie and I had a great time joining in with the fun and creative activities! It was so nice to see how relaxed and well behaved Freddie is there. I can't praise sunny days and the staff enough. When Freddie first started nursery I was overwhelmed with guilt from leaving him and constantly… worried, but the staff were amazing and put up with my constant phone calls checking if Freddie was ok. Freddie has come on leaps and bounds since starting sunny days. Although Freddie may have his favourites, All the staff are lovely there and certainly
Kelly Green
Aug 26, 2015
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Really friendly and easy to talk to people. Both my children have been very happy there. They have done a fantastic job in our children's development. I would without doubt recommend sunny days nursery calne.
