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Sunflower Day Nursery # Sunflower Day Nursery in Harlow Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Broadley Road, Harlow, CM19 5RD · Essex Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sunflower Day Nursery, established in 2010, provides a good standard of care and education for children aged 0–4 years, as rated by Ofsted on its latest inspection on 11th June 2024. The nursery operates all year round. Babies and children are described as happy and excited to explore the play environment, supported by kind and nurturing staff who are skilled at managing children's emotions. Managers and staff tailor a curriculum to children's individual learning needs and interests, ensuring that all children make good progress. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), for whom staff work closely with parents and other professionals to provide necessary support. The nursery fosters independence from a young age through activities like putting on coats and shoes, encouraging sharing, turn-taking, respect, and decision-making. Children speaking English as an additional language (EAL) receive good support, with staff actively engaging parents to incorporate home languages. Outdoor learning is a key feature; children have numerous opportunities to play outside, including walks to a local nature reserve to learn about nature, and hunting for creatures, digging, and planting in the nursery garden. Parents are very positive, noting that their children are eager to attend and praising the communication and individual support received from staff. What it's like Babies and children are happy and excited to explore the play environment. Staff are kind, supportive, and skilled in managing children's emotions, engaging them with interesting activities. Managers and staff tailor a curriculum to children's learning needs and interests, ensuring all children make good progress. Good Ofsted rating 0-4 age range All-year provision Strong SEND support Outdoor learning Focus on independence ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunflower Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10339252 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251957)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420513) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunflower-day-nursery-cm19-5rd-ey420513) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunflower Day Nursery Last inspected 11 June 2024 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 Babies and children are happy and excited to explore the play environment. Staff are kind, supportive, and skilled in managing children's emotions, engaging them with interesting activities. Managers and staff tailor a curriculum to children's learning needs and interests, ensuring all children make good progress. Inspector highlights - Staff ensure all children play harmoniously, encouraging communication and supporting children who speak English as an additional language. - Children show a keen interest in books, developing good literacy skills with encouragement to take books home and engage in phonics. - Staff teach babies and children to become independent from a young age, fostering turn-taking, respect, and decision-making. - Children have many opportunities for outdoor play, including walks to a nature reserve and exploring the nursery garden. - Parents are delighted with the care and education, praising communication and individual support from staff. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to use mathematical language consistently to help develop children's growing understanding of mathematical concepts. Inspection #10339252 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251957) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > their children are eager to come to nursery and do not want to leave. > Some parents travel a long way and recommend the nursery to their friends. > Parents are happy with the communication and the individual support they receive from staff. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning. Staff work closely with their parents and other professionals to ensure that all children receive the support they need to reach their full potential. Outdoor space Children have lots of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. Staff take them on walks to a local nature reserve, where they learn about the natural environment. Children search for creatures in the nursery garden and enjoy digging and planting. ## Parent Reviews of Sunflower Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVi65MTBJFZAp7E95p6rGhdUtg8IUdl-pHXDl5xFJs8uAbIzuZ0kw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Odeta MALISAUSKIENE 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBOC03Ql9BRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d89ebfb5dc1d6d:0x23b18e84bbff761a) Reviews from Google for Sunflower Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2571993562946172442&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: September 2011 - June 2024 Good - July 2018 Good - November 2014 Good - September 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunflower Day Nursery ### What size of nursery is Sunflower Day Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Sunflower Day Nursery accept? ### What do parents value about Sunflower Day Nursery? ### How does Sunflower Day Nursery use outdoor space? ### Is Sunflower Day Nursery a private nursery? ### How does Sunflower Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## About the setting Sunflower Day Nursery registered in 2010. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, for 51 weeks of the year. There are 13 members of childcare staff. Nine staff hold early years qualifications at level 3 and the manager holds early years professional status. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY420513 Registered person Great Parndon Community Association Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Good ## Nearby day nurseries in Harlow Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunflower Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### The Nursery Rooms Harlow · CM18 7NF 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/the-nursery-rooms-cm18-7nf-ey264808) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Akhter Early Learning Centre Nursery and Preschool Harlow · CM18 7NS 3.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/akhter-early-learning-centre-nursery-and-preschool-cm18-7ns-ey491074) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Nurture Pre-School at Abbotsweld Harlow · CM18 6TE ](/nursery/nurture-pre-school-at-abbotsweld-cm18-6te-2639641) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Raindrops Day Nursery Harlow · CM19 4DL ](/nursery/raindrops-day-nursery-ltd-cm19-4dl-ey494495) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Harlow Harlow · CM19 5QE 4.6(13 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-harlow-cm19-5qe-ey307317) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.5 mi ### Home from Home Childcarers - Latton Bush Harlow · CM18 7BL ](/nursery/home-from-home-childcarers-latton-bush-cm18-7bl-2836441) [See all nurseries in Harlow →](/search?q=Harlow) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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