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Sunflower Seed Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2021)
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5.0(1 parent reviews)
·Church Street, Northborough, Peterborough, PE6 9BN · Peterborough
Number of places
49 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2021
Local authority
Peterborough

About this day nursery

Sunflower Seed Preschool offers quality childcare for children aged 2 to 11 years, operating 51 weeks a year. They provide both preschool services and out-of-school care, with a capacity for up to 36 children.

The setting is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive space where children of all diverse needs can thrive. Their philosophy focuses on nurturing confident, resilient, and independent learners, supporting them in developing crucial life skills and a respect for themselves and others.

The staff are qualified and passionate about early learning, striving to prepare young children for primary school. Sunflower Seed also maintains strong ties with Northborough Primary School to ensure a smooth transition for children entering formal education.

The preschool also provides breakfast and evening tea for children in out-of-school care, along with a variety of engaging activities.

Our ethos

Sunflower Seed Preschool's philosophy focuses on nurturing confident, resilient and independent learners, developing crucial life skills and fostering respect for themselves and others. They aim to create a welcoming and inclusive space where children of diverse needs can thrive and are committed to preparing children for primary school.

What it's like

Children are eager to attend and separate from parents with ease, warmly greeting staff and other children. They are motivated and independent learners, making good progress and displaying high levels of concentration. Children behave well, understand rules, and are polite and well-mannered.

Out-of-school careAges 2-11 yearsStrong links with local primary school

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured by age groups, distinguishing between two-year-olds and children aged three and older. The nursery offers morning, afternoon, and full-day sessions, with options to include a hot lunch. Wrap-around care is also available through a Breakfast Club and two After School Club options.

Good to know

  • Hot lunch is included in selected longer sessions.
  • Hot lunch can be purchased separately during funded hours.

Key facts

Session types

Preschool, Breakfast Club, After School Club

Opening hours

51 weeks a year

Age range

2 to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunflower Seed Preschool

Last inspected 24 June 2021

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

Children are eager to attend and separate from parents with ease, warmly greeting staff and other children. They are motivated and independent learners, making good progress and displaying high levels of concentration. Children behave well, understand rules, and are polite and well-mannered.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are eager to attend and feel happy, safe and emotionally secure.
  • Children make good progress in their learning and demonstrate that they are ready for the next stage in their education.
  • Staff help children to become independent learners.
  • Staff promote good health and hygiene practices.
  • Children's numeracy skills are positively promoted.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to identify weaker aspects of their practice and focus more precisely on what they want children to achieve
  • 2address identified areas for further development swiftly to achieve continuous improvements.
Inspection #10191492 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children enjoy learning about mathematical concepts, such as weight, capacity and volume. They skilfully fill and empty different sized measuring cylinders in the water tray outside. This gives children the opportunity to be curious and compare and understand ideas about more and less.

Parent Reviews of Sunflower Seed Preschool

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(1)

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Inspection history

Date: June 2021

  • July 2021Good
  • June 2021Good

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