# Sunshine Under 5's

Sunshine Under 5's is a full-day nursery at 441 Eastwood, Windmill Hill, RUNCORN, WA7 6LJ, in Windmill Hill, Halton. It is registered for 19 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-under-5s-303487  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 441 Eastwood, Windmill Hill, RUNCORN, WA7 6LJ
- Registered places: 19
- Phone: 01928 716061
- Ofsted URN: 303487

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 September 2024, 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.

Inspection history:

- 16 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 11 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 9 November 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303487

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 1998 (Reference 303487). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303487)
- Inspections on record: 3 inspections (latest 16 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303487)
- Registered places: 19 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303487)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 January 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/135614)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 441 Eastwood, Windmill Hill, RUNCORN, WA7 6LJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.338435,-2.674698

- Station: Runcorn East, 0.8 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Norton Priory, 0.2 miles
- Park: Phoenix Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Town Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Halton there are about 3.1 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Berteline's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Bridgewater Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Astmoor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Brow Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Windmill Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/windmill-hill-nursery-ey346757) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Acorn Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-community-nursery-303430) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Partou Little Manor Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-little-manor-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551193) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [S4YC @ St Mary's Preschool & Out of School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/s4yc-st-marys-preschool-and-out-of-school-club-2692938) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [World of Wonder Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/world-of-wonder-day-nursery-2891173) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Palacefields Daycare Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/palacefields-daycare-centre-303479) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunshine Under 5's's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunshine Under 5's Good at its inspection on 16 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunshine Under 5's take?

Sunshine Under 5's is registered with Ofsted for up to 19 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunshine Under 5's?

Runcorn East is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunshine Under 5's?

You can call 01928 716061.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/303487)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunshine+under+Fives&query_place_id=ChIJD1JSvcriekgRJaok20-km0U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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