# Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery

Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 36 Thornbury Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5BR, in Hill, Southampton. It is registered for 35 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-and-day-nursery-131613  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 36 Thornbury Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5BR
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 023 8063 8270
- Website: https://sunshinedaynursery.com/
- Ofsted URN: 131613

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 April 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/16/131613

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2000 (Reference 131613). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131613)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131613)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131613)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/219751)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 36 Thornbury Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5BR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.916096,-1.416822

- Station: Southampton Central, 0.6 miles
- Station: Millbrook (Hants), 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields, 0.2 miles
- Park: Southampton Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rollesbrook Greenway, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Southampton 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Mark's Church of England School | All-through | 4–16 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Banister Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Foundry Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (January 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Bevois Town Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Gregg Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-ey362370) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool @ St Marks](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-st-marks-ey427548) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [New Forest Child Care CIC Banister](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-forest-child-care-cic-banister-2892908) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Southampton Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southampton-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492794) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Paint Pots Preschool & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paint-pots-preschool-and-nursery-131605) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Shirley Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shirley-preschool-2632174) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 25 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery take?

Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery?

Southampton Central is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunshine Pre-School and Day Nursery?

You can call 023 8063 8270 and visit sunshinedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/131613)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJT18mRKF2dEgRACMPkjR6Yy4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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