# Sunshine & Showers 1

Sunshine & Showers 1 is a full-day nursery at 16 Jefferstone Lane, St. Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0SW, in St Mary's Bay, Kent. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Sunshine & Showers Nursery School Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-and-showers-1-127664  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 16 Jefferstone Lane, St. Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0SW
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01303 872610
- Website: http://www.sunshineandshowersnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Sunshine & Showers Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sunshine-and-showers-nursery-school-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 127664

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 July 2025, 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/16/127664

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1998 (Reference 127664). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127664)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127664)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127664)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 16 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/289336)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 16 Jefferstone Lane, St. Marys Bay, Romney Marsh, TN29 0SW

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.008901,0.977919

- Station: St Mary's Bay Station (RHDR), 0.2 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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 Kent there are about 3.2 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dymchurch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sunshine & Showers 111](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-and-showers-111-ey313585) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Seashells Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/seashells-nursery-ey561136) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Abacus Nursery and Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-nursery-and-childcare-ey309870) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Lydd House Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lydd-house-playgroup-2797098) |  |  |  | 4.5 miles |
| [Happy Little Hedgehogs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-little-hedgehogs-2820313) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 4.8 miles |
| [Lullabies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lullabies-ey428701) | Good |  |  | 4.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine & Showers 1's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine & Showers 1 Good at its inspection on 1 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine & Showers 1 take?

Sunshine & Showers 1 is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sunshine & Showers 1?

Sunshine & Showers 1 is run by Sunshine & Showers Nursery School Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine & Showers 1?

St Mary's Bay Station (RHDR) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunshine & Showers 1?

You can call 01303 872610 and visit www.sunshineandshowersnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127664)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine+%26+Showers+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJgUTK_H_C3kcRWcnVqiHQgYE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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