# Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD

Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD is a full-day nursery at Clatterfield Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0AX, in Chalkwell, Southend on Sea. It is registered for 53 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-day-nursery-2003-ltd-ey273928  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Clatterfield Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0AX
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01702 333313
- Website: https://www.sunshinedaynursery-westcliff.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY273928

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 31 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Inspection history:

- 31 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card
- 9 April 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273928

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2003 (Reference EY273928). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273928)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 31 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273928)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273928)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/513455)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Clatterfield Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0AX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.551390,0.675114

- Station: Chalkwell, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Prittle Brook Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Chalkwell Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Southend on Sea there are about 3.5 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Chalkwell Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Darlinghurst Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Saint Pierre School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Blenheim Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The St Christopher School |  | 3–19 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Earls Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kingsway Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingsway-pre-school-119492) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kindred Westcliff](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-westcliff-2525560) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Ladybird Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ladybird-nursery-ey279099) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Imperial Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/imperial-day-nursery-ltd-ey395484) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Treasures](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-119501) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Leigh Road Baptist Church Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leigh-road-baptist-church-pre-school-ey545406) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD's Ofsted rating?

Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD was inspected on 31 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD take?

Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD?

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

### How do I contact Sunshine Day Nursery 2003 LTD?

You can call 01702 333313 and visit www.sunshinedaynursery-westcliff.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY273928)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJObbSxpzZ2EcRgqWecIWU_wA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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