ABOUT US

Welcome to Sunrise Nursery

Sunrise Nursery is a family-run, private nursery set in one and a half acres of beautiful grounds just outside the village of Kingston Bagpuize. Founded by Fran in 2000 with just five staff and 18 children, Sunrise has grown and developed over the years into the nurturing, welcoming home-from-home it is today.

Fran and her daughters, Jo and Lucy, are passionate about providing outstanding care and creating an environment where children can truly flourish. We believe that joy, play and curiosity are at the heart of childhood, and we work hard to provide enriching experiences that inspire children to explore, discover and develop at their own pace. We aim for the very best in every aspect of nursery life. From nutritious food and carefully chosen resources to staff development and current best practice, we are constantly reflecting, evaluating and looking for ways to improve. Our recently planted Sunrise Orchard, for example, will provide children with welcome shade as well as the opportunity to enjoy fresh fruit as it grows.

We love learning too. Our team keeps up to date with emerging research, theories and fresh ideas, and we have embraced innovative approaches including forest bathing, sensory food education and Responsive Feeding. Fran, Jo or Lucy are on site every day and are always available to support our staff and families.

A curriculum built around children

Our Nursery Manager, Lisa Sennewald, and Deputy Manager, Kelly Wood, work closely with our Room Leaders to ensure that every child experiences an engaging and thoughtfully planned curriculum.

Our management team regularly spends time in each room, developing a deep understanding of the children, their interests and their individual needs. This enables us to create environments where children can follow their curiosity, use their imaginations and learn through meaningful play.

As children progress through Sunrise, they discover exciting new environments, experiences and resources designed specifically for their next stage of development.

We have five dedicated rooms:

Babies: 0–16 months
Baby Toddlers: 16 months–2 years
Toddlers: 2–3 years
Lower Pre-school: 3–4 years
Upper Pre-school: the final year before school.

Having dedicated spaces for each age group allows us to celebrate and support every stage of childhood, giving children the time, space and experiences they need to grow in confidence and independence.

Learning outdoors

We have large, exciting outdoor spaces and passionately believe in the many benefits of outdoor play. Every room has its own spacious garden and outdoor classroom, giving children daily opportunities to explore, experiment and learn in the fresh air. We spend much of our time outdoors, making the most of the freedom, space and opportunities our surroundings provide. We also have direct access to the Millennium Green, where our children love heading off on woodland adventures through the Deep Dark Forest and visiting the crocodile in the pond!

Screen Free

We are a 'screen free' nursery. However, we embrace the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) into all our activities as much as possible. Toddlers love to dance to number songs and count their dinosaur cards whilst the Pre-school children enjoy practicing their coding skills by

programming our robotic cats and dogs!

A warm and nurturing home-from-home

Our staff are incredibly proud of the nursery we have created and of the kind, warm and nurturing environment we strive to provide every day. We want every child to feel safe, valued, confident and excited to come through our doors. We want families to feel part of our community too.

We'd love to welcome you into the Sunrise family.