# Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery

Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 30 Dorian Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AN, in Hornchurch, Havering. It is registered for 18 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Rush Green Preschool Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-and-smiles-day-nursery-2727006  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 30 Dorian Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AN
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 18
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 07752 762486
- Website: http://www.sunshineandsmilesdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Rush Green Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/rush-green-preschool-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2727006

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 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/16/2727006

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2023 (Reference 2727006). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727006)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 July 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727006)
- Registered places: 18 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727006)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1603394)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 30 Dorian Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.562250,0.198999

- Station: Elm Park, 0.8 miles, no step-free access
- 1 bus stop within 400 m
- Park: Harrow Lodge Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Park Lane Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Harrow Lodge Park Parkour Facility, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Harrow Lodge Play Area, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Havering there are about 2.8 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 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Food

- Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/e686586d-6fd6-4430-b30d-e5dd7c55eba3/downloads/b0ca6d34-bc2b-471c-94f5-166f3dff679d/Menu%20Week%201.pdf?ver=1787841383654)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/e686586d-6fd6-4430-b30d-e5dd7c55eba3/downloads/b0ca6d34-bc2b-471c-94f5-166f3dff679d/Menu%20Week%201.pdf?ver=1787841383654)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/e686586d-6fd6-4430-b30d-e5dd7c55eba3/downloads/b0ca6d34-bc2b-471c-94f5-166f3dff679d/Menu%20Week%201.pdf?ver=1787841383654)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/e686586d-6fd6-4430-b30d-e5dd7c55eba3/downloads/b0ca6d34-bc2b-471c-94f5-166f3dff679d/Menu%20Week%201.pdf?ver=1787841383654)

### Care and routines

- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://sunshineandsmilesdaynursery.co.uk/contact-us)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/e686586d-6fd6-4430-b30d-e5dd7c55eba3/downloads/Declaration%20of%20consent.pdf?ver=1787841382984)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Harrow Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Benhurst Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Towers Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Towers Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Elm Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Rush Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (July 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Forget-me-not Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forget-me-not-nursery-ey482515) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Harmony House Hornchurch](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harmony-house-hornchurch-2700018) | Good | £77.50 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Parklanes Wykeham Childcare Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parklanes-wykeham-childcare-ltd-ey344972) | Report card Dec 2025 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Poppets Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-poppets-preschool-2725674) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Abbs Cross Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abbs-cross-day-nursery-ey359521) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cherubs Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherubs-preschool-ey497282) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### Does Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery's opening hours?

Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 16 July 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery take?

Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 18 children at any one time.

### Does Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Who runs Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery?

Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery is run by Rush Green Preschool Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery?

Elm Park is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunshine and Smiles Day Nursery?

You can call 07752 762486 and visit www.sunshineandsmilesdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2727006)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.sunshineandsmilesdaynursery.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.sunshineandsmilesdaynursery.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine+and+Smiles+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ29neaDq72EcR2r-E8FnmaMg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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