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Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·1 Braeside Road, Paignton, TQ4 6BX · Torbay
Number of places
69 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Torbay

About this day nursery

Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton is a nurturing day nursery situated in a quiet residential area, conveniently close to Goodrington beach and Paignton harbour, offering enriching outdoor exploration opportunities for its attendees. The nursery provides care for babies and children up to 8 years old, separating them into four distinct units tailored to different developmental stages while maintaining flexibility based on individual progress rather than strict age.

The facility boasts an enclosed garden split over two levels, allowing all children access to outdoor play. Operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and open for 51 weeks of the year, Braeside focuses on creating a loving, stimulating, and happy atmosphere under the guidance of fully qualified and experienced staff.

Meals and snacks are provided, with offerings such as cereals for breakfast, a mid-morning snack, cooked lunch, dessert, and a light tea included in various session types. The nursery also has a holiday discount policy for children attending a certain number of days per week.

What it's like

Children are very happy and settled at this nursery, feeling safe and secure. Staff effectively meet the needs of all children, fostering strong attachments and promoting positive self-esteem. There is an effective communication and language curriculum in place, with staff building on children's existing knowledge and planning appropriate next steps for their development.

Age-specific unitsClose to beach and harbourExperienced staffHoliday discounts

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year

Food

Breakfast (cereal), mid-morning snack, cooked lunch and dessert, light tea provided depending on session.

Age range

0-8 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating

Last inspected 6 June 2023

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are very happy and settled at this nursery, feeling safe and secure. Staff effectively meet the needs of all children, fostering strong attachments and promoting positive self-esteem. There is an effective communication and language curriculum in place, with staff building on children's existing knowledge and planning appropriate next steps for their development.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff strengthen children's development effectively, with babies enjoying storybooks, toddlers expanding vocabulary through songs, and pre-school children discussing emotions.
  • Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very effectively, using visual cues and working with parents and external professionals.
  • Pre-school children develop knowledge of mathematical concepts, persevering with challenges and using positional language.
  • Staff enrich children's imagination through pretend play, from babies with teacups to pre-school children in a hairdressing salon.
  • Toddlers learn independence skills such as self-registering and hanging up coats, while leaders provide regular training and support for staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1organise group activities more effectively, particularly for pre-school children, to keep them fully engaged in learning
  • 2strengthen opportunities for pre-school children to further develop their independence skills within their daily routines.
Inspection #10279398 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents feel that their children have made good progress since attending

They comment that their children have become more confident communicators

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very effectively. For example, they use visual cues and objects to enable children to understand what is coming next within their daily routines. Staff work closely with parents and external professionals. They help children work towards their next steps of development. All children with SEND make progress.

Outdoor space

Pre-school children access the environment confidently. They take their shoes off after visiting the garden and stack them on a shelf. Pre-school children learn about road safety by playing "stop and go" games in the garden and knowing to listen and look left and right.

Parent Reviews

5.0
(2)
R C
4 years ago

This nursery has been amazing since I started taking my little boy here. Coral (Manager) is very friendly and her & the staff can’t do enough. My son always comes home Happy and shattered. Would highly recommend

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: October 2021

  • June 2023Good
  • January 2023Inadequate
  • October 2021Good

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