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[North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Sunflower Nurseries # Sunflower Nurseries Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Chapelfield House, Platting Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2HD · Rochdale Number of places 63 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Rochdale About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Sunflower Nurseries Limited, established in 2011, is a childcare setting located in Rochdale that provides a secure and nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 4. The nursery, inspected on April 24, 2025, received an overall "Good" rating from Ofsted, with "Good" ratings across all inspection areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The dedicated team of 10 childcare staff, with nine holding Level 3 qualifications, focuses on supporting children's emotional well-being and fostering a love for learning through engaging and interactive activities. The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, effectively supporting children from all backgrounds, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make good progress. The nursery provides government-funded childcare and operates during term time, from Monday to Friday, with sessions running from 9am until 4pm. They encourage healthy habits and active lifestyles, with daily outdoor play and healthy fruit snacks. The staff also develop children's communication and language skills through appropriate strategies and promote positive behaviour and attitudes, ensuring a respectful learning environment. Good overall effectiveness Nurturing environment Ambitious curriculum Strong SEND support Promotes healthy habits ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 9am until 4pm. Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2011 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sunflower Nurseries Last inspected 24 April 2025 Overall effectiveness Good Inspector highlights - Staff provide good support for children's emotional well-being, creating supportive and nurturing environments. - Children show an enthusiasm for learning, which helps to develop a love for learning and enhances their curiosity. - The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, helping every child, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to make good progress. - Leaders enhance the quality of education and ensure staff continuously improve their practice through targeted training and development. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the curriculum to help children learn about what makes them unique and celebrate individual children's heritage and culture - 2 develop teaching to ensure that staff consider children's differing abilities in all group activities. Inspection #10388536 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277725) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunflower Nurseries Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10388536 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50277725)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418988) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Chapelfield House, Platting Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2HD [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-2.14621/53.59955/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Rochdale - [Day nurseries in Rochdale](/search?q=Rochdale) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunflower-nurseries-limited-ol11-2hd-ey418988) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with SEND are well supported. Staff set individual goals, work closely with parents and carers, liaise with professionals, and implement expert advice to meet care and education needs effectively. Outdoor space Children play outdoors every day and enjoy eating healthy fruits for snack, contributing to their overall well-being and promoting active lifestyles. ## Parent Reviews of Sunflower Nurseries 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXRPsSc1oBaaX5r4IeeEABxau_K5m5TORZP0gIlzxx9Ma5qqO4Z=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emma Moran a year ago All my children have attended this nursery and it's absolutely outstanding can't praise the staff there enough all my children have been so happy there and have always learned at the right pace if not ahead of it wouldn't recommend this nursery more honestly 10/10 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURQclotRGx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb96dad7abe53:0xf51a917e1dee2d95) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLlPwtlMN_eYEXJEnGVzt2l9aw2rJghf_ogugGVcHlMHa5xPA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Caroline Carson 7 years ago River [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnNzQtZUVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487bb96dad7abe53:0xf51a917e1dee2d95) Reviews from Google for Sunflower Nurseries. 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