# Sunshine Thames View Pre-School and Out of School Club

Sunshine Thames View Pre-School and Out of School Club is a full-day nursery at Thames View Infant School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7DX, in Rainham, Medway. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-thames-view-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-ey373803  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Thames View Infant School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7DX
- Registered places: 50
- Ofsted URN: EY373803

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 April 2023, 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/EY373803

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2008 (Reference EY373803). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373803)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373803)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373803)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Thames View Infant School, Bloors Lane, Rainham, GILLINGHAM, ME8 7DX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.370522,0.598042

- Station: Rainham (Kent), 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Cozenton Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Sturry Way Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames View Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Margaret's Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Featherby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Miers Court Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Scallywags (Medway) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-medway-limited-ey459674) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Rainham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-rainham-103719) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Pre-School and Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-and-out-of-school-club-156077) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [The Gillingham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gillingham-nursery-ey421060) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gillingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gillingham-ey221307) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [1st Friends day nursery and creche Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-friends-day-nursery-and-creche-ltd-ey423311) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Thames View Pre-School and Out of School Club's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine Thames View Pre-School and Out of School Club Good at its inspection on 25 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine Thames View Pre-School and Out of School Club take?

Sunshine Thames View Pre-School and Out of School Club is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine Thames View Pre-School and Out of School Club?

Rainham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY373803)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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