# Sunshine Nursery

Sunshine Nursery is a sessional pre-school at Castelnau Youth Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, LONDON, SW13 9AQ, in Barnes, Richmond upon Thames. It is registered for 30 children and takes children aged from 2 years. It opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri, term time only. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-nursery-ey457403  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Castelnau Youth Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, LONDON, SW13 9AQ
- Ages: from 2 years
- Opening hours: 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: term time only
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07500 563984
- Website: http://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY457403

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022, 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/EY457403

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2013 (Reference EY457403). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457403)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457403)
- 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/EY457403)

## Fees

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 15 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Richmond upon Thames that publish fees charge £116.76–£124 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:30–15:30
- Ages: from 2 years
- Weeks open: term time only

## Getting there

Address: Castelnau Youth Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Road, LONDON, SW13 9AQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.483772,-0.240999

- Station: Ravenscourt Park, 0.8 miles
- Station: Stamford Brook, 0.8 miles
- Station: Barnes Bridge, 0.9 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Homefield Recreation Ground South, 0.4 miles
- Park: Homefield Recreation Ground North, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Adventure Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 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 Richmond upon Thames there are about 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Montessori (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/about-us)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/about-us)
- Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/day-to-day)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/faqs)
- Parents provide packed lunch (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/faqs)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/faqs)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/day-to-day)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/faqs)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/about-us)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/faqs)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/faqs)
- Term-time only (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/join-us)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/join-us)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/faqs)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/faqs)

### SEND and inclusion

- SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/join-us)
- SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/about-us)
- Makaton signing (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/day-to-day)

### Extras and activities

- Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/day-to-day)
- Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/day-to-day)
- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/day-to-day)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowther Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| The Swedish School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| The Harrodian School |  | 4–18 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Peter's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Osmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| The William Hogarth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barnes Nursery And Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnes-nursery-and-preschool-ey494386) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Barnes Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnes-montessori-nursery-511421) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Beanstalk Montessori Nursery School Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-beanstalk-montessori-nursery-school-limited-ey282682) | Outstanding |  | 08:30–16:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Hammersmith Preschool Willows Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hammersmith-preschool-willows-ltd-2862588) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Buttercups Chiswick Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-chiswick-lane-ey398327) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Little Aisha Hammersmith LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-aisha-hammersmith-ltd-2881429) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Sunshine Nursery offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Sunshine Nursery offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Sunshine Nursery take funded 2-year-olds?

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

### What are Sunshine Nursery's opening hours?

Sunshine Nursery opens 08:30–15:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Sunshine Nursery open all year?

No. Sunshine Nursery is open term time only.

### What ages does Sunshine Nursery take?

Sunshine Nursery takes children aged from 2 years.

### What is Sunshine Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine Nursery Good at its inspection on 15 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine Nursery take?

Sunshine Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### What approach does Sunshine Nursery follow?

Sunshine Nursery's website describes its approach as: Montessori, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Early phonics.

### Does Sunshine Nursery have outdoor space?

Sunshine Nursery lists: Own garden, Daily outdoor play and Local outings and trips.

### Does Sunshine Nursery support children with SEND?

Sunshine Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo and Makaton signing.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Sunshine Nursery?

You can call 07500 563984 and visit www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY457403)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.sunshinenurserybarnes.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJKTkh_00OdkgR23Kfer5lXOA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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