Welcome to Sunnybank Nursery
A warm, relaxed, and homely environment for your children
About Us
Sunnybank was set up in 1993 by the Cannon family with the vision to provide a warm, relaxed and friendly environment in which children can thrive. In short a place we would be happy to let our own children attend. Jo Warrior [nee Cannon] was the driving force at that time, a senior midwife with a strong grasp on the important elements of childcare.
After firmly establishing Sunnybank as a leading Childrens' Nursery in the area, Jo emigrated in 2008. However, the Nursery remained in family ownership with her brother, Peter Cannon and his wife Alison at the helm. Peter is a GP and Alison a School Nurse. They have developed the Nursery whilst keeping Health and Wellbeing at the top of every agenda.
Going forward we believe that the future is bright for children coming through our Nursery.
After firmly establishing Sunnybank as a leading Childrens' Nursery in the area, Jo emigrated in 2008. However, the Nursery remained in family ownership with her brother, Peter Cannon and his wife Alison at the helm. Peter is a GP and Alison a School Nurse. They have developed the Nursery whilst keeping Health and Wellbeing at the top of every agenda.
Going forward we believe that the future is bright for children coming through our Nursery.
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DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES we will be postponing Fete Week.
This will now take place the week commencing 9th July. The theme will still be a Bug's Life and we will still be holding: Baking and Craft Day, Fancy Dress Day, Activity Day, Messy Garden Day and the Hares Graduation followed by a BBQ for all the Nursery on the Friday!
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This will now take place the week commencing 9th July. The theme will still be a Bug's Life and we will still be holding: Baking and Craft Day, Fancy Dress Day, Activity Day, Messy Garden Day and the Hares Graduation followed by a BBQ for all the Nursery on the Friday!
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We have recently had our annual QISP (Quality Improvement Support Programme) inspection from Derbyshire County Council and I am delighted to share with you the results!
The meeting is to ensure the Nursery and team are working well towards the OFSTED descriptors, including safeguarding, teaching and learning, leadership and management, behaviour and welfare and outcomes for children.
The inspection lasted for around 4 hours and is similar to that of an OFSTED inspection, in that strengths, areas for improvements and recommendations are identified.
Our QISP states:
"The environment and learning clearly demonstrate how far the Nursery has progressed and how the staff are always seeking to develop..."
"Lot's of strengths are apparent including key person role, behaviour management, SEND.."
"Over the last year the Nursery have invested both time and money into improving the learning environment for children.."
"The appointment of new staff and redeployment of staff has resulted in increased outcomes for children.."
"Equality, diversity and British Values are evident throughout the Nursery.."
"The Nursery is developing a strong and passionate leadership and management team.. with a clear vision and drive to continue to improve the Nursery.."
"Nursery staff teach well and have a deeper understanding of the links between effective teaching and learning.."
"The setting has made excellent progress in creating a stimulating and welcoming environment.."
"The setting can clearly evidence the progress of all children, demonstrate the range of development that children are working within and show where gaps are closing.."
Our only recommendation is to:
"Visit a setting graded 'Outstanding' to oversee planning and assessment cycles and teaching and learning opportunities.."
As you can imagine we are delighted with this feedback and thank you for all your support over the last year!
The meeting is to ensure the Nursery and team are working well towards the OFSTED descriptors, including safeguarding, teaching and learning, leadership and management, behaviour and welfare and outcomes for children.
The inspection lasted for around 4 hours and is similar to that of an OFSTED inspection, in that strengths, areas for improvements and recommendations are identified.
Our QISP states:
"The environment and learning clearly demonstrate how far the Nursery has progressed and how the staff are always seeking to develop..."
"Lot's of strengths are apparent including key person role, behaviour management, SEND.."
"Over the last year the Nursery have invested both time and money into improving the learning environment for children.."
"The appointment of new staff and redeployment of staff has resulted in increased outcomes for children.."
"Equality, diversity and British Values are evident throughout the Nursery.."
"The Nursery is developing a strong and passionate leadership and management team.. with a clear vision and drive to continue to improve the Nursery.."
"Nursery staff teach well and have a deeper understanding of the links between effective teaching and learning.."
"The setting has made excellent progress in creating a stimulating and welcoming environment.."
"The setting can clearly evidence the progress of all children, demonstrate the range of development that children are working within and show where gaps are closing.."
Our only recommendation is to:
"Visit a setting graded 'Outstanding' to oversee planning and assessment cycles and teaching and learning opportunities.."
As you can imagine we are delighted with this feedback and thank you for all your support over the last year!
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If you shop on your mobile or tablet, get the free easyfundraising app and you'll never miss a donation.
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Meet the Staff
Christine
Manager
Alice
Deputy Manager
Gemma
Officer in Charge
Sarah
Acting Team Leader
Claire
Acting Team Leader
Rebecca
SENDCo
Jennifer
Early Years Practitioner
Kellie
Early Years Practitioner
Larissa
Early Years Practitioner
Lucy
Early Years Practitioner
Dianne
Cook
Reasons to choose Sunnybank
Sunnybank Nursery provides a warm, relaxed, inclusive and most importantly a homely environment, in which children can flourish to the best of their capabilities. We provide fun, educational activities and experiences to aid development in all areas and to encourage confidence and independence. We pride ourselves in our standards of care and positive
relationships with children, parents and carers respecting diversity and
cultural beliefs. We have an open door policy where parents and carers can telephone or call in for a chat and a cup of coffee.
All the staff at Sunnybank hold a minimum Level 3 Qualification in Child Care and Development, with our Manager Christine being Level 3 qualified and holding an award in Team Leadership and Management. All the staff also take on extra curricular courses in order to develop their personal performances. All staff are trained in 1st Aid, Health and Safety, Food Safety, Fire Safety, Additional Needs and Equal Opportunities. The staff work in a manner which is open and honest. We understand that the
relationships which children establish with adults and other children are of
central importance in their development. We understand that children
need time and space to produce work of quality and depth and they learn
most effectively when they are actively involved and interested. Each member of staff
through their appearance, manner and general approach to colleagues, parents
and visitors will be able to reflect the high professional standards of the Nursery.
The nursery offers both full and part-time
placements as well as a flexible system. For 'settling-in' purposes and
continuity of care, we recommend a minimum of two sessions per week.
However, we are happy to discuss individual requirements. The nursery
prides itself on our ability to be flexible with all our families offering the
best service possible. We endeavour to ensure all our families’ needs are
taken into consideration and individual requirements are met.
Full/Part time
These placements are fixed and involve you choosing specific sessions and
having those sessions each week. Once they are agreed, they are
secured. However, should you need to alter a session then provided we
have a minimum of one weeks’ notice and availability, you are welcome to
change. We always endeavour to try to accommodate parents at short notice.
Flexible
These placements are designed primarily for parents who work shifts and rarely
have two weeks the same. They are limited and work on a first come, first
served basis. These sessions are only secured once booked and hence
advance booking is essential to ensure reliability.
The nursery is located in the small village of Calow that has a school, community centre and is very close to the town centre with numerous local schools. Our location within the village is on the main A632 road through Calow, but with ample farmlands and rural areas surrounding us providing an excellent short nature walk which the children frequently enjoy. We are also very close to the nearby village of Arkwright that has a small school with which we hold a strong relationship. Access is good from Chesterfield, Bolsover and the M1 Motorway. We have adequate car parking facilities to the rear of the premises.
We believe parents/carers are the most important educators for their children and that by working in partnership with you we can encourage each child to develop and progress. Therefore, from your first tour of the Nursery, we will assign you with a key person who is responsible for your child's well being, learning and development. Your key person will be able to support you with learning at home including toileting etc, discuss building relationships and confidence, prepare you child ready for school when necessary and much more whilst ensuring they are happy and motivated to learn.
At Sunnybank we are committed to promoting British Values. We value the diverse ethnic backgrounds of all our children and families and celebrate a variety of events and occasions. We promote values in many ways; by teaching children right from wrong at an early age, by teaching and encouraging decision making and democracy, by teaching respect for each others views and values, talking about our feelings and learning about sharing and taking turns during play.
The Nursery is focused on our Mission Statement and feel this reflects British Values.
Since the start of the food hygiene rating system was introduced, we have received the 5 star food hygiene rating awarded by the North East Derbyshire Environmental Health Authority. Our menus are carefully designed and can be viewed on this website.
Our latest inspection is dated 30th May 2017 and graded 5 stars!
Our latest inspection is dated 30th May 2017 and graded 5 stars!
We currently have weekly Spanish lessons for the children in the pre-school room. This is a fantastic opportunity for our older children to gain knowledge and awareness through an alternative language as well as to explore cultural differences. The 20 minute lessons run on Tuesday mornings between 9:30am - 10am and are taken by a qualified Spanish Teacher. The children explore stories, songs and rhymes as well as looking at colours, numbers and shapes in the Spanish Language. If you are interested in your child taking up this additional activity, then please speak to a member of the staff team.
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https://www.lajolieronde.co.uk/schools-and-nurseries
What our customers have to say about Sunnybank
"We moved our daughter to Sunnybank recently after a bad experience elsewhere and we absolutely love it! The staff are all so committed and caring it astounds us. They have gone above and beyond to support our little girl and are always tailoring her learning/play to what she is interested in at the time (which changes nearly every day!) She has transformed from a shy, nervous little girl who wouldn't communicate with others to a confident and clever individual! We could not be happier with the care provided and would recommend to everyone!" E.Knight - May 2017
"I had to find a new nursery at very short notice for my son and Sunnybank have been very accommodating. Although we still have a few tears at drop off time, the staff have been very supportive, finding ways to help settle my son, and put me at ease ( a stressing mum!!) and when it's time to pick him up he's always having lots of fun!" T.Smart - June 2017
"i just want to say thank you so much for all the staff team do...not least when we had forgotten ** bag of spare pants this week and Amber had to put him in girls' pants..when ** undressed him that night, he danced around singing 'ooh la la' and they fell about giggling..a happy moment! " R.Rice - Jan 2018
Snow day 2018
"Thanks for everything today. It was much appreciated. I don't know what I'd have done without the help. It was horrid and you all have to be commended for staying out in the cold to help. Well done!" L.Hawkins
"Well done everyone you’ve all done amazing! Thank you so much for staying open when you could and keeping everyone safe!" S.Watkinson
""Please can I thank the staff for last week when it was snowing. It was really helpful of you to bring the children out to us and Gemma in particular was doing a sterling job of shovelling the snow in the bitter cold! She just mucks right in! She even stopped the traffic for me bless her. I hope you all managed to get home ok that day!" L.Hopcroft
"Thank you so much to all the amazing staff. You have all been fantastic and we are lucky as parents to be able to send our children to such a lovely nursery with such committed and lovely staff. I know Toby loves you all. Hopefully he will be back in next week. Thank you x" H.Alcock
"Definitely agree with the stars of the week! I’m sure I speak for all the parents/carers and children when I say, your super efforts are very much appreciated :)" T.Smart
Louise Hawkins
We are so grateful for the families we meet through our setting, many of whom become lifelong friends!
Today we have received this lovely gift and card addressed to 'My Nursery Mommies' on Mothers Day - it's real reminder of how lucky we are to have the job that we do! Mothers Day