Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care & Early Learning in Exmouth
Sunshine Pre-school Pre-school & Nursery has been operating in Exmouth since 2014, providing high-quality early years education and care. Our team of highly qualified professionals, exceeding statutory paediatric first aid requirements, delivers a curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. We maintain a warm, home-from-home environment with adult-to-child ratios exceeding minimum standards, ensuring individualised attention.Our OFSTED-registered setting combines indoor flexibility with extensive outdoor learning spaces, including a sensory garden and all-weather play areas. We prioritise parental partnership through keyperson systems, All About Me development books, and regular communication channels, while maintaining environmental sustainability through solar-powered facilities.
Services
Early Years Education
Child Care Services
Outdoor Learning
Government Funding Assistance
SEN Support
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- OFSTED-registered setting with proven quality standards
- Experienced team with paediatric first aid certifications
- Flexible 8am-5pm daily sessions to suit working families
- Extensive outdoor learning with sensory garden and play equipment
- Specialist SEN support with dedicated SENCO provision
Associations and certifications
- OFSTED
What people say
Lovely nursery
Staff friendly
Creative activities
Happy and confident
Excellent SEN support
Services
Early Years Education
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, covering seven key areas including personal development, literacy, and mathematics. We implement daily activities that foster cognitive, social, and physical growth through purposeful play and adult-led learning. Our approach ensures children develop independence and school readiness while maintaining individual learning paces.
Outdoor Learning
We utilise extensive outdoor spaces featuring climbing equipment, sensory gardens, and allotments for hands-on environmental education. Children engage in physical play, nature exploration, and seasonal learning activities across our secure 51-week outdoor provision. This approach develops motor skills, environmental awareness, and collaborative problem-solving through practical experiences.
SEN Support
Our dedicated SENCO provision offers tailored support for children with additional needs, including one-to-one assistance and adapted activities. We implement individualised learning strategies while maintaining full integration with peers. Our team receives ongoing specialist training to address diverse developmental requirements within our inclusive setting.
Government Funding Assistance
We administer 2-year and 3-4-year-old government funding schemes, including extended hours eligibility and Early Years Pupil Premium. Our team guides families through application processes while maintaining transparent service charge structures that cover essential resources and staff wages.
Parent Partnership
We maintain open communication through keyperson systems, All About Me development books, and regular progress updates. Parents receive daily insights via WhatsApp and participate in taster sessions before their child's start date. Our approach fosters collaborative relationships through face-to-face interactions and shared learning documentation.
People
Andrea
Manager
With over 15 years' experience, Andrea leads Sunshine Pre-school since 2018. She holds safeguarding responsibilities and manages daily operations while maintaining strong community ties through Exmouth Rugby Club involvement.
Gabs
SENCO
Qualified Level 3 practitioner and longest-serving team member, Gabs specialises in SEN support. She creates artistic learning resources and implements individualised strategies while continuing professional development in special educational needs.
Tori
Outdoor Learning Specialist
Former Plymouth educator with decade-long experience, Tori focuses on adventurous learning and sensory development. She adapts activities for diverse needs while combining outdoor education with creative teaching methods in our natural spaces.
Sarah
Curriculum Coordinator
Local Exmouth resident Sarah manages literacy development and sensory play. She established our Sunshine Pre-school Library system and implements structured reading programs while maintaining expertise in supporting children with special educational needs.
Questions
What childcare funding options do you accept?
We accept 2-year-old funding, universal 3-4-year-old funding, and extended 22-hour funding schemes. Our team assists with eligibility checks and application processes for government childcare grants.
How do you support children with special educational needs?
We provide dedicated SENCO support with individualised learning plans, adapted activities, and specialist resources. Our team receives ongoing training to address diverse developmental requirements within inclusive learning environments.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 8:00-17:00, 51 weeks annually. Flexible session structures allow customised attendance patterns between these hours to accommodate family needs.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use keyperson systems, All About Me development books, and WhatsApp updates. Parents receive regular progress reports and can attend taster sessions before their child's start date.
What outdoor facilities do you offer?
Our extensive grounds include enclosed gardens with climbing equipment, sensory areas, mud kitchens, and dedicated allotments for environmental education and food growing projects.
How do you prepare children for school?
Our EYFS-aligned curriculum develops literacy, numeracy, and social skills through structured learning and free play. We focus on independence, resilience, and communication skills essential for successful school transitions.
Reviews (3)
Kayleigh Taylor
Jul 20, 2019
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After visiting Sunshine we just new it was the perfect place for our daughter to go. They made our whole family feel welcome. In the short 3 months that our daughter has been there, she has came on leaps and bounds. All of the staff are wonderful and go above and beyond and make each day that amazing that our daughter can not wait to go back the next day to learn more and create new and wonderful memories. We couldn't of wished for a better Pre-school for our daughter to go to, So much so we have already put our 5 month old Son name down to attend once he is ready.
Natasha Metcalf
Jan 13, 2019
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Brilliant nursery/preschool that offers fantastic child led play, along with lots of outdoor learning fun. If your looking for somewhere with that extra special something, youll surely find it here! Weve used other places for our older children and I dont think any of them beat what Sunshine has to offer.....If you dont believe me, take a look and meet the staff!
Jodie Hardy
Jan 13, 2019
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My little girl loves coming to sunshine. The staff are amazing and theres so
Much to do. Wouldnt have her anywhere else
Much to do. Wouldnt have her anywhere else
