# The Sunshine Nursery

The Sunshine Nursery is a full-day nursery at Dene House Sure Start Children's Centre, Manor Way, Peterlee, SR8 5RL, in Horden, Durham. It is registered for 62 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Katherine Hardman & Anne Arrowsmith Partnership.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sunshine-nursery-ey345360  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dene House Sure Start Children's Centre, Manor Way, Peterlee, SR8 5RL
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 0191 586 4752
- Website: http://thesunshinedaynursery.com/page/our-sister-nurseries
- Run by: [Katherine Hardman & Anne Arrowsmith Partnership](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/katherine-hardman-and-anne-arrowsmith-partnership)
- Ofsted URN: EY345360

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345360

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2007 (Reference EY345360). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345360)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345360)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345360)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/302043)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dene House Sure Start Children's Centre, Manor Way, Peterlee, SR8 5RL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.757055,-1.319206

- Station: Horden, 0.7 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Durham there are about 4.6 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 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dene House Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Yohden Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Cotsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Seascape Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Horden Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Open Air Education |  | 4–14 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate (November 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Sunshine Day Nursery @ Seascape Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sunshine-day-nursery-seascape-childrens-centre-ey386626) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Sunshine Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sunshine-day-nursery-ey136884) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Playology Forest School Castle Eden Dene](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playology-forest-school-castle-eden-dene-2758442) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Positive Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/positive-steps-nursery-ey376425) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Howletch & Shotton Primary Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/howletch-and-shotton-primary-childcare-ey362698) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Hazel Dene Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hazel-dene-childcare-ltd-ey396157) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Sunshine Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 11 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Sunshine Nursery take?

The Sunshine Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Sunshine Nursery?

The Sunshine Nursery is run by Katherine Hardman & Anne Arrowsmith Partnership, which runs 3 nurseries.

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

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

### How do I contact The Sunshine Nursery?

You can call 0191 586 4752 and visit thesunshinedaynursery.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY345360)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Sunshine+Day+Nursery+at+Dene+House&query_place_id=ChIJCY2XDpOKfkgRGotMnht01Pc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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