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Sunflower Montessori Nursery School

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.9(18 parent reviews) ·73 Leysdown Road, London, SE9 4UB · Greenwich
Number of places
50 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Greenwich

About this day nursery

Sunflower Montessori Nursery School, located in London, SE9 4UB, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 29/08/2023. The nursery provides a secure and nurturing environment for children, with safeguarding standards consistently met.

Staff are dedicated to supporting children's emotional security and well-being, adapting routines to meet individual needs and fostering healthy attachments. They actively promote healthy habits and physical activity, ensuring children feel safe and valued.

The curriculum focuses on developing independence skills, curiosity, and celebrating children's unique backgrounds through a variety of age-appropriate activities. Children are encouraged to explore different materials and develop strong communication skills, with particular attention to those who speak English as an additional language or have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

The nursery's approach to learning is designed to help children achieve well from their starting points, developing confidence in their abilities and fostering positive social interactions and friendships. Leaders and staff continually work to enhance their practices, collaborating with parents and external experts to support children's holistic development.

Our ethos

Sunflower Montessori Nursery School is inspired by the Montessori philosophy, fostering children's natural curiosity and independence through child-led, hands-on learning. The nursery values practical skill development and self-discipline, utilising mixed-age groupings to encourage peer learning and social skills, with educators holding Montessori and Forest School qualifications.

What it's like

Children develop skills to support their independence, carefully selecting activities and concentrating on their learning. Staff gently encourage children to achieve their goals, fostering confidence in trying a range of tasks. Staff also quickly identify gaps in knowledge and use various strategies to support skill development, including for children who speak English as an additional language.

Strong standardSafeguarding metIndependence skillsCuriosity fosteredEmotional security

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunflower Montessori Nursery School

Last inspected 17 February 2026

What it's like to attend

Children develop skills to support their independence, carefully selecting activities and concentrating on their learning. Staff gently encourage children to achieve their goals, fostering confidence in trying a range of tasks. Staff also quickly identify gaps in knowledge and use various strategies to support skill development, including for children who speak English as an additional language.

Inspector highlights

  • Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fostering an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.
  • Staff are unwavering in their support of children's well-being, adapting routines and creating individual plans for healthy attachments.
  • Children delight in sharing their uniqueness and celebrating their family and experiences, feeling valued and safe.
  • Children achieve well from their starting points, developing curiosity and engaging in age-appropriate activities.
  • Staff focus on teaching independence skills, supporting children to become curious learners who develop their own talents and interests.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities develop confidence in their learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should further develop how staff adapt their teaching in group activities to help all children who choose to take part, to fully participate and develop positive attitudes to learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff have the knowledge to effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), regularly attending training. They identify small steps children need to make to reach developmental milestones and work with experts like speech therapists to promote learning.

EAL / language support

Staff sensitively support children who speak English as an additional language to access the curriculum, using visual aids and supporting children's communication skills in their home language, alongside teaching English.

Parent Reviews of Sunflower Montessori Nursery School

4.9
(18)
Yulia Tokarenko
6 months ago

You simply won’t find a better nursery in the whole area! We cannot be happy enough to have a spot there. The staff is brilliant and so caring, they truly take an individual approach and try to accommodate your child’s needs. They do so many activities and we can see the progress our little one is making. What a blessing to have a place where you trust people to take care of your little one and know that she will be looked after well. Thank you Sunflower Montessori staff for all the work you are doing!

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Ilma Sula
a year ago

I am beyond happy with the care and education my daughter is receiving at Sunflower Montessori Nursery. From the moment we enrolled, the staff has been nothing short of wonderful—warm, attentive, and always making sure my daughter feels supported and loved. The Montessori approach is truly evident in everything they do. The environment is thoughtfully designed to encourage independence, creativity, and a love for learning. I love how the teachers focus on each child’s individual needs, allowing them to develop at their own pace while also nurturing their social and emotional growth. What stands out to me the most is how genuinely passionate and dedicated the staff is. They always take the time to communicate with parents and provide updates on my daughter’s progress, which gives me such peace of mind. The facilities are bright, clean, and well-organized, making it a comfortable and engaging space for the children. My daughter is always excited to go to school, which is the best sign of a positive and enriching environment. I wholeheartedly recommend Sunflower Montessori Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and educational setting for their child. It’s been a fantastic experience, and I’m so grateful to have found a place where my daughter is not only learning but truly thriving. Thank you!

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Karin Fassina
12 months ago

A Truly Exceptional Nursery!! From the moment we stepped into Sunflower Montessori Nursery, we knew it was special. Leaving our 9-month-old daughter in someone else’s care was a big step – but the warmth, professionalism, and genuine love we’ve experienced from day one have made that transition so much easier and more reassuring. The team at Sunflower are simply outstanding. Elly, Anna, Morgan, Carol, Lidija, and all of the other wonderful staff members have created a truly nurturing and engaging environment where our daughter is not only cared for but truly cherished. They take the time to understand each child as an individual, and it’s clear they love what they do. One of the things that really stood out to us was the incredibly flexible and supportive settling-in period. When our daughter was having trouble eating early on, the team kindly allowed me to come in and breastfeed her during the day. That level of understanding and empathy made such a difference—not only to her comfort but to my confidence as a parent. They also went out of their way to accommodate our family’s needs with our older son. That thoughtfulness and flexibility made everything feel that much more special and unique. Our daughter absolutely beams when she sees her carers in the morning – a sign of how safe and happy she feels there. In just a short time, after only one week, she is completely relaxed and happy to come in each day. The setting is beautifully arranged – calm, clean, and full of opportunities for exploration and learning through play. The communication with parents is also excellent. We love receiving updates, photos, and thoughtful insights into her day. We’re truly grateful to everyone at Sunflower Montessori Nursery for providing such a warm, responsive, and enriching start to our daughter’s early years. It gives us complete peace of mind knowing she’s in such capable and loving hands. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to any family.

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P F
a year ago

Our son joined the nursery within a month or two of it opening and it was the best decision we ever made moving him there. He absolutely loves it and always talks highly of each and every member of the staff. I am so happy with the love, care and compassion that they show and he has thrived under the care of Elly and the team. We are so pleased that they will be opening a baby room in January as the thought of our youngest attending a different nursery and with different members of staff was filling me with dread. We could not ask of anything more from the Sunflower Montessori team.

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Lee Osbourne
a year ago

The team are incredible at what they do. They are both knowledgable and experienced. Our little one has developed in so many aspects since joining. We are really happy with the nursery! It’s a lovely atmosphere for the children with excellent resources and activities in line with the Montessori philosophy. My little one loves going to nursery and that is testament to the hardworking staff. I would highly recommend it. Book a tour, you’ll see what I mean!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 February 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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