In short: a nursery in Bristol, open since 1995, with room for 35 children. Ofsted last visited in May 2022. Nurseries publish far less than schools, so this page sticks to the facts we hold and what to ask on a visit.
Eduscope verdict
Popular and well run on paper, but the top grade is old and recent results are mixed.
The score is this school's rank out of 100. The area ratings below are an illustrative example, not this school's yet.
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Ofsted inspects every nursery on the early years register. Here's every visit we hold.
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Good or better at all 3 graded inspections since 2011.
These are the national rules. Ask Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school which funded hours it offers, and what costs extra, like meals and trips.
Every child in England gets 15 funded hours a week in term time from the term after they turn 3.
If you work, you may get 30 funded hours a week for children from 9 months old. Apply through Childcare Choices.
Families on some benefits can get 15 hours a week from the term after their child turns 2.
For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 a year per child.
Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Based on what the data says about Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school. Take this list with you.
Popular nurseries fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Sunshine Under Fives Pre-school compares with its neighbours.
Ofsted: OutstandingYou're hereBS4 2LN · Nursery
Ofsted: Good
Ofsted: Good
Ofsted: GoodWe'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.
Ofsted rated it Outstanding in May 2022. Visit, and read the latest inspection report.
Ofsted rated it Outstanding in May 2022. Ofsted no longer gives one overall grade, so its next inspection will give a report card that grades each area. The full report on Ofsted's website explains what it does well and what it needs to improve.
Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 funded hours a week in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from 9 months old. Check what this nursery offers.
We use official data from the Department for Education, Ofsted and ISI. The verdict looks at results, inspections, attendance, getting a place, and staff and money.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.
