Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Childcare Services in Sheffield
At Sunshine Day Nurseries, we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional childcare services since 1973. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and inspired to grow. With highly qualified staff and a focus on individual development, we prioritise each child's unique needs while maintaining rigorous safety standards. Our Ofsted-rated 'Good' nurseries at Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals offer flexible, year-round care tailored to support working families.Through innovative tools like the PARENTA system, we ensure transparent communication with parents while delivering structured learning experiences that prepare children for future educational milestones. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing reputation and the trust placed in us by generations of families.
Services
Baby Unit
Toddler Unit
Pre-School Unit
Holiday Club
SEND Support
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer Ofsted-registered childcare with a 50-year heritage of excellence
- Our nurseries provide a salary sacrifice scheme for NHS employees
- We operate 52 weeks annually with early/late opening times (6:30am-7:00pm)
- Our SEND specialists support children with additional needs
- We maintain a 100% pandemic safety record with stringent hygiene protocols
What people say
Thrived in care
Friendly staff
Stimulating activities
Nutritious meals
Developmental progress
Services
Baby Unit
Our Baby Unit provides specialist care for children aged 0-2 years. Experienced caregivers create a secure environment with age-appropriate activities to support sensory development and early learning. Parents receive regular updates through our PARENTA system while benefiting from flexible hours and dietary accommodations.
Pre-School Unit
Our Pre-School Unit prepares children for formal education through structured learning programmes. Qualified educators deliver curriculum-based activities focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social skills while maintaining a 1:8 staff-child ratio to ensure individual attention and developmental tracking.
SEND Support
Specialist SEND provision with trained coordinators supporting children with autism, speech delays, and dietary requirements. We collaborate with external therapists and implement individualised care plans while providing parental guidance for home consistency.
Holiday Club
Year-round childcare available during school holidays with themed activities and outdoor play. Our Ofsted-registered club maintains continuity of care for working parents while offering social development opportunities through group activities and creative projects.
Flexible Contracts
Customisable childcare arrangements including early/late hours (6:30am-7:00pm) and variable day options. Designed for shift workers and healthcare professionals, our contracts accommodate unpredictable schedules while maintaining consistent caregiver relationships for children.
Questions
What are your nursery opening hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 7:00pm, 52 weeks a year excluding bank holidays.
Do you offer free childcare entitlement?
Yes, we provide 30 hours weekly free education for eligible 3-4 year olds through the government's EFE scheme.
How do you support children with special needs?
Our SENDCO team works with external specialists to create individualised care plans, sensory integration programmes, and communication support strategies tailored to each child's requirements.
Are meals provided at the nursery?
Yes, we offer nutritionally balanced meals with zero added salt, accommodating dietary requirements including allergies and cultural preferences.
Can NHS staff access salary sacrifice schemes?
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals employees benefit from childcare cost reductions through our salary sacrifice arrangement.
How do you communicate with parents?
Our PARENTA system provides real-time updates on child development, with daily interaction logs and secure parent portal access for progress tracking.
Reviews (3)
Kiel Ormesher
Apr 10, 2021
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My son went here because I work at the hallmashire and it had good ratings, but the actual experience we had was awful.
Whilst he was in the under 2 section there were a couple of carers who were really good, although it was quite clear that he was bored and under stimulated and would sometimes be unhappy going in. The main trouble started when he went up to the Iver 2 section, he absolutely hated it and conversations with the carers there made it obvious why. They would complain that my son had been flushing toys down the toilet and playing with their phone asif the issue wasn't that he was
Whilst he was in the under 2 section there were a couple of carers who were really good, although it was quite clear that he was bored and under stimulated and would sometimes be unhappy going in. The main trouble started when he went up to the Iver 2 section, he absolutely hated it and conversations with the carers there made it obvious why. They would complain that my son had been flushing toys down the toilet and playing with their phone asif the issue wasn't that he was
Chris Littler
Sep 28, 2019
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It's a shame they need to spoil the vibe in this "good" (Ofsted) nursery where there are lots good and friendly staff, by implementing dreadful management decisions like imposing a 6 "fine" for being 5 minutes late picking up your child, and demanding you go straight to the office and hand over the cash!
Abby Abrames
Dec 26, 2018
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Very dedicated team, the rooms are very well equipped and the managers are caring and kind. Brilliant nursery
