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Sunflower Seed Preschool # Sunflower Seed Preschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2021) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 care Ages 2-11 years Strong 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunflower Seed Preschool Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10191492 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166426)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2504496) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunflower-seed-preschool-pe6-9bn-2504496) 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 - 1 help staff to identify weaker aspects of their practice and focus more precisely on what they want children to achieve - 2 address identified areas for further development swiftly to achieve continuous improvements. Inspection #10191492 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50166426) 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 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXF7wCJQq5uOMXAuG4hQIVAVjDoCoXLc36ucMfiP9pjRpxPma4=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Elaine 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKaWJQVU9BEAE!2m1!1s0x4877f42a7474c137:0x288837daf5d33b21) Reviews from Google for Sunflower Seed Preschool. 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