Opening hours
Not specified
Sunflower Montessori Nursery
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2024)
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2024
Local authority
Somerset
About this day nursery
Sunflower Montessori Nursery, located in Frome, BA11 1DS, offers a nurturing environment for children from 3 months to 5 years. The nursery is conveniently situated in the heart of Frome, within walking distance of Cork Street Car Park and major bus routes on Bath Street or Market Place, making it easily accessible.
Parents can schedule appointments to tour the facility. The nursery is dedicated to fostering creativity and exploration within its distinct age-group spaces: "Sunshine" for infants aged 3 months to 2 years, focusing on foundational development; "Seedlings" for toddlers aged 2 to 3 years, providing a stimulating space for skill development; and "Sunflower" for children aged 3 to 5 years, encouraging independence through play.
The highly qualified team values childhood as a unique and precious time, allowing children to learn at their own pace and explore their interests, promoting self-discipline and individuality. The Montessori approach, central to their philosophy, focuses on providing carefully designed materials that enable children to learn naturally and joyfully, rather than through traditional teaching methods.
This method encourages children to take ownership of their learning and actively participate in their environment, fostering a love for learning without competitive pressure.
Our ethos
When dealing with young children it is essential to recognise that the prime motivation for children’s early learning is their own joy in life and the pleasure they gain from the experiences offered to them. Also, that childhood is not merely a means of preparing children for future stages of their lives, but it is a unique and precious time to be experienced and valued for itself. We understand that childhood is a unique and special time in our lives, and we actively seek to encourage children in our care to develop their interests and intrigues. The Montessori method of education aims to encourage young children to carry on their learning process in the same way they have done since birth, not by teaching them in the formerly understood sense of imparting knowledge, but by providing them with apparatus and carefully thought out materials for them to learn at their own pace.
What it's like
Children settle quickly and are confident to explore the environment. Staff get to know children well and plan successfully for children's individual learning needs. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support from staff.
Montessori ApproachChild-led learningFocus on creativity and explorationLocated in Frome town centre
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Session types
Not specified
Food
Not specified
Staff
Not specified
Waitlist
Not specified
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Sunflower Montessori Nursery
Last inspected 18 January 2024 · Elaine Douglas
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 settle quickly and are confident to explore the environment. Staff get to know children well and plan successfully for children's individual learning needs. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive good support from staff.
Inspector highlights
- The strong leadership team continually evaluates its practice, seeking parents and staff feedback to identify ways of taking effective action for continuous improvements.
- Staff provide good support for children's language and communication skills.
- Children and staff have strong relationships.
- Children show they feel safe and secure.
- Partnerships with parents are a strength of the setting.
Areas to develop
- 1improve the planning of whole-group activities to enable younger children to listen and concentrate more effectively
- 2focus staff development in helping children to persevere when they come across problems.
Inspection #10308775 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have good support from staff, enabling all children to make as much progress as possible.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors. Children have good opportunities to use the local environment, where they learn the importance of keeping themselves safe, such as near roads and water.
Parent Reviews of Sunflower Montessori Nursery
5.0
(17)
Laura O'Shea
8 months ago
My son joined sunflower when he was 2. He has recently left for school and we have been so pleased with the level of care we've received from the nursery. The staff are all wonderful, they have low turnover so all the staff really know the children well, know what they like and dislike and are genuinely interested in their development.
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Lucy Thomas
12 months ago
My daughter started half way through the preschool year and she loves it so much! They made the transition so easy for her and made us all feel very welcome from the first day. We love how much they get involved with the local town, visiting the library, litter picking, using the local parks, visiting a local care home. My 11 month old is starting next week and I know she is going to be so well looked after.
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Natalie Coles
3 years ago
My little one started at Sunflower Nursery in September 2022 after he turned 2, he is currently non-verbal and has development delays, the staff at the nursery have been so supportive with helping him and he has improved so much since starting, I love to see the activities he joins in with and the art work he brings home. He now loves to go to nursery and always appears so happy when I pick him up. The staff are very friendly and easy to talk too and always have a smile on their faces. ❤️
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Esther Waller
3 years ago
My son and daughter have both loved their preschool years at Sunflowers, growing in confidence and being stimulated with fun, creative, varied activities. Fantastic, nurturing staff who go above and beyond. We’ve had great support from initial settling in, to toilet training, and right through to school readiness. We love seeing what they get up to on Tapestry. Happy parents and happy kids! Very highly recommended.
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Rebecca Smith
3 years ago
My son started sunflower nursery in January and loves it here. All staff great him at the door with such a lovely friendly Manor, it's lovely to see him smiling and recognising the ladies now. The nursery keep me updated with pictures and videos via the online portal which is a real comfort seeing gow settled and happy he is there. He has developed and learnt so much in such a short amount of time.
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Inspection history
Date: January 2024
- February 2024Good
- January 2024Good
Frequently asked about Sunflower Montessori Nursery
About the setting
Sunflower Montessori Nursery registered in 2021. It is one of two privately owned and run nurseries, in Frome, Somerset. The nursery employs nine members of childcare staff, including the owner/manager. Of these, one holds an early years qualification at level 6, six hold an appropriate qualification at level 3 and one holds level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 2659979
- Registered person
- Sunflower Childcare Frome Ltd
- 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
- Not applicable
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