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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East Midlands](/search?region=East+Midlands) 4. Sunflower Lodge # Sunflower Lodge Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (May 2022) · 4.8 (6 parent reviews) · Unit 4, Apex Court, SPALDING, PE11 3UL · Lincolnshire Number of places 82 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected May 2022 Local authority Lincolnshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sunflower Lodge Limited, an outstanding childcare setting in Spalding, registered in 2014, provides exceptional early years education. The nursery, located at Unit 4, Apex Court, Pinchbeck, PE11 3UL, operates year-round, closing only for one week at Christmas and bank holidays. It offers full-day care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and caters to children aged 0 to 11 years. With a capacity for 82 children and 122 on roll, Sunflower Lodge boasts a dedicated team of 21 childcare staff, with 15 holding Level 3 or above qualifications, and both managers possessing degree-level qualifications. The nursery is praised for its ability to foster excellent foundations for children's future success, with meaningful teaching and attentive staff support leading to exceptional progress in learning and development. Community visits, including learning in a local woodland, further enhance children's understanding of the world and develop their social skills. What it's like Children's future success is built on the excellent foundations that are laid during their time spent at this nursery. Children benefit from meaningful teaching and the attentive support offered by staff during every moment throughout the day. They confidently explore their environment with curiosity and excitement. Children's exemplary behaviour and consideration for the rules of the nursery, designed by staff to keep them safe, mirror the harmonious environment. Calm and relaxing music plays quietly in the background as children develop and learn. Meaningful teaching Attentive support Positive relationships Language-rich environment Strong safeguarding ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunflower Lodge Last inspected 26 May 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children's future success is built on the excellent foundations that are laid during their time spent at this nursery. Children benefit from meaningful teaching and the attentive support offered by staff during every moment throughout the day. They confidently explore their environment with curiosity and excitement. Children's exemplary behaviour and consideration for the rules of the nursery, designed by staff to keep them safe, mirror the harmonious environment. Calm and relaxing music plays quietly in the background as children develop and learn. Inspector highlights - Children's future success is built on the excellent foundations that are laid during their time spent at this nursery. - Children benefit from meaningful teaching and the attentive support offered by staff during every moment throughout the day. - Children confidently explore their environment with curiosity and excitement. - Children's exemplary behaviour and consideration for the rules of the nursery, designed by staff to keep them safe, mirror the harmonious environment. - Calm and relaxing music plays quietly in the background as children develop and learn. - Children's well-being and their emotional security are at the heart of their positive relationships with staff and a skilfully designed environment. - As a result, children are making exceptional progress in their learning and development. - Visits into the community give children opportunities to develop their understanding of the world. Inspection #10236583 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187287) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunflower Lodge Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10236583 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187287)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY484703) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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Staff receive training to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, utilising a 'nurture model'. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. Staff also carry out joint observations with the manager of children and staff playing outside. EAL / language support The nursery provides care for children who speak English as an additional language. ## Parent Reviews of Sunflower Lodge 4.8 (6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIaILc-SjsIGKfEOo2tH_UMOh4XN1cAwn8wDn-CaSVBtEjQEg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) megan games 2 years ago I went here as a child and it was on of the best experience I had. I made friends that I'm still in touch with now there and all the workers are so lovely. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMxeHVEdWVREAE!2m1!1s0x4878036c50bd5699:0x3f18186e916db60f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLIny0zkUpcPe7uAtFaUbGWtIKCfZEE9hG9XFG0ENMt8htfUg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Kat Garfoot 3 years ago I love this nursery for my daughter. And she loves it too. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSeU5HamZBEAE!2m1!1s0x4878036c50bd5699:0x3f18186e916db60f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIF32Xpyz7iuKtdeN3oWS5QZFAckyw5tbOz9qlOGUoSOAmYsQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Ivan Sysojev 7 years ago Best childcare in Spalding area!!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNvOC11U0tBEAE!2m1!1s0x4878036c50bd5699:0x3f18186e916db60f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIgGeN0HfHszwDF31Zm8qApAtq3wmbKy0Vxhx77k9J6_5xuag=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Catalina Bugeac a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfeDREYWJnEAE!2m1!1s0x4878036c50bd5699:0x3f18186e916db60f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV42ansL4dIE4llQU66obVNDNobyZ66vJ0g3rCmkgpMmGVCwy6K=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Jason Howling 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQwdFkzOGZBEAE!2m1!1s0x4878036c50bd5699:0x3f18186e916db60f) Reviews from Google for Sunflower Lodge. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4546410686995871247&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022 Date: September 2016 - May 2022 Outstanding - September 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunflower Lodge ### What are the opening hours at Sunflower Lodge? ### What stands out about the care at Sunflower Lodge? ### How does Sunflower Lodge support children with SEND? ### How is English as an additional language supported at Sunflower Lodge? ### Is Sunflower Lodge a day nursery or preschool? ## Nearby day nurseries in SPALDING Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunflower Lodge. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Oaks Childcare Spalding · PE12 6EX ](/nursery/little-oaks-childcare-pe12-6ex-2644560) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Building Blocks Nurseries Pinchbeck Spalding · PE11 3RB ](/nursery/building-blocks-nurseries-pinchbeck-pe11-3rb-2742622) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Lilliput Day Nursery (Spalding) Spalding · PE11 1TW 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/lilliput-day-nursery-spalding-limited-pe11-1tw-ey472209) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.8 mi ### Puddleducks Day Nursery Spalding · PE11 1UL ](/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-pe11-1ul-ey371195) - [ Awaiting first inspection 2.1 mi ### Berry Grove Childcare Spalding · PE12 6ND 5.0(17 reviews) ](/nursery/berry-grove-childcare-pe12-6nd-2793866) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Building Blocks Day Nurseries Spalding · PE11 2XP ](/nursery/building-blocks-day-nurseries-pe11-2xp-2728978) [See all nurseries in SPALDING →](/search?q=SPALDING) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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