# Sunnyside Community Playgroup

Sunnyside Community Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Church Hall, Ivy House Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 2PP, in Berkhamsted Castle, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnyside-community-playgroup-129394  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Church Hall, Ivy House Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 2PP
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07935 492504
- Website: https://www.sunnysidecommunityplaygroup.co.uk/index.php
- Ofsted URN: 129394

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129394

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2000 (Reference 129394). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129394)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 July 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129394)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129394)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/202164)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Hall, Ivy House Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 2PP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.762745,-0.546020

- Station: Berkhamsted, 0.7 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| The Thomas Coram Church of England School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Potten End CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Bridgewater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Greenway Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School |  | 0–11 |  | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Ladybird Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-ladybird-club-2851765) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Maria Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-nursery-school-2714289) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kinderzimmer Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kinderzimmer-berkhamsted-2768336) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Potten End Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/potten-end-pre-school-ey500714) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Fledglings Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-nursery-and-preschool-496336) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-berkhamsted-ey465422) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunnyside Community Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunnyside Community Playgroup Good at its inspection on 9 July 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunnyside Community Playgroup take?

Sunnyside Community Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunnyside Community Playgroup?

Berkhamsted is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunnyside Community Playgroup?

You can call 07935 492504 and visit www.sunnysidecommunityplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/129394)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunnyside+Community+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJF2qermBDdkgR9qJL7RXu6pY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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