Welcome to Sunshine Corner
Sunshine Corner is an Early Years Alliance childcare service located in Kent, Canterbury. The Early Years Alliance is the largest voluntary sector provider of childcare in England with over 50 years experience delivering childcare and practical, professional support to early years practitioners.
Our committed, friendly and well-qualified nursery team provides high quality care and learning opportunities for children aged between 0-5 years old. We use in the moment planning in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a strong focus on learning through play and actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of the nursery. Children are supported by caring staff in a safe, friendly and fun environment to stimulate their interests and develop a wide range of skills. Every child within our care is supported by a keyperson who understands their individual needs and offers care and support tailored to them to support their learning.
Health and safety policies and procedures are in place to ensure every child is protected, happy and safe within our care.
Places and opening times
We offer 56 Ofsted-registered places and are assessed as 'Good' by Ofsted.
We currently have childcare places available. We are open from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.
We offer
- Funded childcare for qualifying two year olds and all three and four year old
- Safe, friendly and fun place for you and your child
- Learning through indoor and outdoor play activities
- A well-qualified, kind and caring team
- A dedicated person to give focused support to your child
Find out more
You are welcome to visit during our opening hours or please contact Hayley Nash, Nursery Manager on 01304842223 or by email on sunshinecorner@eyalliance.org.uk
About us
We are managed by the Alliance, the largest voluntary sector provider of childcare in England with over 50 years experience delivering childcare and practical, professional support to early years practitioners.
Our nursery plans its activities in accordance with the EYFS with a strong focus on exploratory, imaginative play and healthy eating. We recognise and understand the huge benefits that free flow play has on the positive development of very young children. Every child in our care is supported by a key person who understands their individual needs and offers special care and support to them.
Rigorous health & safety and safeguarding policies and procedures are in place to ensure that every child is protected and feels safe and happy with us.
Autumn
During October the children have been learning all about Autumn, the changes in the colors of leaves, Insects and collecting garden items to make potions. We made a big spiders web and using tweezers the children took the spiders out of the web, we also made a a spider drawing move.
Impact on children's learning
- Learning colors and how they change
- Learning about different seasons
- Learning all about insect, where they live, what they eat.
- Developing fine motor skills
- Using science.
The children are still extending their learning and building on their interests in the garden.
Safety and independence
During November as the weather turns colder the children have been learning how to put on their own coats, wellie boots and shoes. Also about fire safety as bonfire and fireworks are celebrated. The children really enjoyed making firework pictures by flicking paint.
Impact on children's learning
- Learning to be independent with self help.
- Learning about fire safety
- Developing self help skills and confidence
- Learning about Guy Fawkes and the meaning of bonfire night
The children are still extending their learning and confidence in self help and are also supporting each other.
Find out more
You are welcome to visit during our opening hours or please contact Hayley Nash, Nursery Manager on 01304842223 or email sunshinecorner@eyalliance.org.uk
Our Team
Our well qualified, committed and experienced team work hard to create a caring and learning environment in the nursery. We know that every child develops differently and at different times. Every child has a key person who understands their individual needs and interests. This helps us to ensure that every child feels involved, stimulated and happy in our care.
We follow rigorous staff recruitment, selection and supervision procedures to ensure that anyone joining our team undertakes relevant security checks including Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, references and qualification checks. Parents are reassured knowing that child protection and safeguarding underpins every aspect of our practice and will continue to remain a priority for us.
Your 'key person'
Every child who joins the nursery receives support from an experienced member of the team. They are responsible for your child’s individual needs and known as the ‘key person’. The key person is your main point of contact however all nursery staff are happy to feedback on your child’s developmental progress on a daily basis or discuss any concerns with you. They will also keep records of your child’s progress and achievement, which are always available for you to see and contribute towards.
Your child’s key person will make time to find out from you about your child’s interests, likes, dislikes and special requirements. Please share any important or useful information when you register your child and throughout their time with us. This helps us to give your child the most appropriate care and learning to suit their developmental, emotional and physical needs. You can access and contribute your views to your child's progress and achievements in their records.
All staff have many years of experience from 1-25yrs, our team are fully trained in early years ranging from early years level 2 qualification to level 4 and pediatric first aid.
Our Team at Sunshine Corner Nursery
Nursery Manager
Hayley Nash - NVQ Level 4 Childrens Care Learning Development
CMQS Level 4 Certificate in managing quality standards
Btec National Diploma in Childhood studies
Designated Safeguard Lead
Deputy Manager/Senco
Sally Heathcote - Btec National Diploma in Childhood studies Level 3
Early Years Senco Trained
Fire Safety Qualified
Senior Workers
Tracy Butcher - Level 3
Donna Townsend - NVQ 4 in Childhood Studies
Nursery Workers
Maria Cudworth - Level 3
Karen Monks - Level 3
Toni Brazier - Level 3
Danielle Butcher Level 3
Laura Motte-Styles - Level 3
Nursery Assistants
Emily Martin - Level 3
Chanelle Shackelton - Level 3
Jessica Da Costa - Diploma in Mottessori Pedagogy Level 4.
Olivia Davis - Lunch time cover
Administrator
Chantel Espie
Nursery Cook
Nicola Hanagan - NVQ 2 Hospitality and catering, Food safety for catering Level 2
Flexible Workers
Teresa McDonald
Courtney Heathcote - Level 3 Health and Social Care
Caitlan Nash - Level 3 Health and Social Care
Jessica Sellwood - CACHE Level 3
Find out more
You are welcome to visit during our opening hours or please contact Hayley Nash, Nursery Manager on 01304842223 or email sunshinecorner@eyalliance.org.uk
65432129572
FAQs
Do you have any childcare places available at the moment?
Yes we do, please contact the Nursery to arrange a visit and to collect an application form.
Do you offer funded entitlement for three year olds?
Children are eligible for the funding in the term following their third birthday. The funding is available for 15 hours per week. Some children maybe eligible for 30hrs if parents meet the criteria.
Do you offer funded entitlement for two year olds?
If your child is two-years old, your child may be eligible to attend the 2 year old funded childcare programme. The funding is available for 15 hours per week. Please ask us.
What sessions do you offer?
Sunshine corner opens five days a week all year round,Sessions are from 8.45-11.45 and 12.45-3.45pm and 8.45-3.15pm.
Children can attend all day from 7.30pm-5.30pm.
Do you provide hot meals?
At sunshine corner we have a nursery cook that provides fresh healthy meals for us daily.
Are you able to accommodate children with different diatery requirements?
Yes, all staff are trained in allergy awareness,and our cook caters for a variety of needs.
What qualifications do your staff have?
The nursery manager is trained to level 4 in childcare , we have a senior trained to level 4 in childcare. The setting workers are trained to level 3 in childcare and we have two Nursery assistants. Our Senco is also fully trained.
How many staff will be looking after my child?
We have a total 11 staff and 4 flexible workers who care for the children and one nursery cook, cleaner and a nursery administrator. Manager and deputy manager.
How quickly can my child start?
Once your child has been offered a space we have a settling in process for all children joining the setting this usually takes around 1-2 weeks depending on each individual child.
Find out more
You are welcome to visit during our opening hours or please contact Hayley Nash, Nursery Manager on 01304842223 or email sunshinecorner@eyalliance.org.uk
Contact Us
Hayley Nash , Nursery Manager
Sunshine Corner
Atlee Avenue,
Aylesham
Canterbury
Kent
CT33BS
T: 01304842223
E: sunshinecorner@eyalliance.org.uk
www.eyalliance.org.uk/sunshine-corner-nursery
" Thank you we are completely over the moon with Sunshine Corner,my husband and myself could not be happier,we are confident that our little boy is safe,happy, and that he is in an stimulating environment,which will make his time their the best". (Child aged 12 months - 2019)
" I have nothing but good comments about the nursery" the staff give my child 100% into helping him make the right progress. (Child aged 3 years - 2019)
"My Child has a clear and strong bond with his keyperson" He is exceptionally cared for,supported and nurtured by all the staff. (Child aged 20 months - 2019)
"my child loves nursery she looks forward to coming she actually cries at weekend's when she can not go,she loves her teachers and always tells me about her day". (Child aged 4 years - 2019)
Sunshine Corner nursery has always provided great relationships with parents and children 10/10. (Child aged 9 months - 2019)
"Amazing childcare the staff are so helpful,friendly and they make you feel welcome.Child age 2 years-2019
Fantastic nursery, friendly and homely. The staff are absolutely amazing with the children and the setting is perfect. I cannot recommend this nursery enough! Thank you for all you do for my daughter and had done for my son, both my children are thriving. (child aged 2 years - 2019)
My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. She's always excited to go! She's learning so much and her speech is coming along so well! The ladies there are all so lovely, will definitely be sending my son here when he’s older! (Child aged 2 years - 2019)
My daughter has settled really well here and that is all to do with the time and effort the staff have put in. She has a brilliant bond with her key worker and loves going to nursery. The facilities are great, the communication with parents is great and really cannot fault it. Would and have recommended it to others.
Specifically loved that meals are cooked on-site, this was something that stood out to me when selecting this nursery and is so rare these days - I hope they continue it for a long time! (Child aged 2 years - 2019)
We have been so happy with both our children attending nursery here. It didn’t take long for them to settle as the staff are so caring. Even since moving house we are travelling further to attend this nursery as nothing else locally compares.
I have never felt happier when I drop them off before work because the staff take such good care of them. The learning has also been great to see both of them flourish and to be able to track development on the app is wonderful to see during the work day.
Really cannot thank the staff enough for all their hard work and care. (Child aged 3 years and 1 year - 2019)
I was very nervous letting my two year old go to a nursery that I didn’t know anything about and didn’t know anyone that went to the nursery, especially when my son is being assessed for autism and we had only just moved to the area. But this was the best nursery I could put him in, I am extremely happy with how they have worked with my son. (Child aged 3 years - 2019)
I love this nursery. The staff are so happy and welcoming and my son adores them. He started off hating nursery but within two weeks he begs to go. He loves all the ladies there and he is happy to leave me and go play. Both my children have attended Sunshine Corner and my daughter has very fond memories of going to nursery. I would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery for their child. I cannot compliment them enough. (Child aged 3 years - 2019)