Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm.
Sunflowers Day Nursery in Crediton
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
Number of places
73 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Devon
About this day nursery
Sunflowers Day Nursery in Crediton, Devon, provides care for children from birth to four years old. The day nursery operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. It follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and offers funded hours for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. The nursery was registered with Ofsted in 2001 and registered with its current owner in 2006.
At its inspection in June 2022, Ofsted rated the nursery as Good. The report noted that children are very happy, feel secure, and benefit from a variety of interesting experiences. Staff were observed to work well together, and children behave very well, playing cooperatively. The outdoor area includes a courtyard with a water wall, and children also go for walks to local parks. Ofsted found that children with additional needs receive very good support from knowledgeable staff who work with parents and other professionals.
What it's like
Children are very happy and feel secure at Sunflowers Day Nursery. They benefit from a variety of interesting experiences, and friendly staff help them to settle quickly. Babies are fascinated by sensory play, toddlers are curious explorers, and pre-school children develop increasing independence and creativity, all making good progress. Staff act as good role models, and children behave well, learning to play cooperatively and share.
Strong parent partnershipsIndividualised child supportFocus on creativityHealthy lifestyle promotionEffective safeguardingGood progress for all children
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All_year
Registered with Ofsted
2001
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Sunflowers Day Nursery
Last inspected 23 June 2022
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are very happy and feel secure at Sunflowers Day Nursery. They benefit from a variety of interesting experiences, and friendly staff help them to settle quickly. Babies are fascinated by sensory play, toddlers are curious explorers, and pre-school children develop increasing independence and creativity, all making good progress. Staff act as good role models, and children behave well, learning to play cooperatively and share.
Inspector highlights
- Children show that they are very happy and feel secure at the nursery.
- Children benefit from a variety of experiences that are interesting and capture their attention.
- Toddlers are curious and show a positive attitude to learning as they explore their environment.
- Pre-school children show increasing levels of independence and creativity and make good progress.
- Staff work well together to create a welcoming environment in the large rooms.
- Children behave very well, play cooperatively and are learning to share.
- The dedicated manager and committed owner provide very good support.
- Children develop a love of books and thoroughly enjoy listening to stories.
- Staff support children to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle.
- Staff encourage children to be expressive and creative.
- Skilled staff build on children's previous learning very well.
- Staff know children and their families well and have considered the impact of recent pandemic restrictions on children's experiences.
Areas to develop
- 1Support staff to implement the curriculum, in particular to provide more challenge for the most-able pre-school children.
Inspection #10234639 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with additional needs receive very good support. The manager and staff are very knowledgeable. They work closely with parents and other professionals to provide targeted interventions to help children to achieve their full potential.
Outdoor space
Toddlers enjoy playing with tubes, funnels and plastic trays on the water wall in the courtyard. Children enjoy walks to local parks and around the town. However, staff do not routinely provide pre-school children with books to enjoy outside.
Google Reviews of Sunflowers Day Nursery
5.0
(2 Google reviews)
gaming playing
6 years ago
I have sent all 4 of my children here. Amazing welcoming setting and the most caring, warm and gentle staff. Freshly cooked daily, 2 course meals with all ingredients sourced locally,and healthy snacks provided daily.I wouldn't consider sending any of my children elsewhere. Like home from home! Love it xx
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Jason Pett
7 years ago
My daughter went here, couldn't fault it great nursery.
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022
Date: June 2010
- June 2022Good
- March 2022Inadequate
- November 2015Outstanding
- June 2010Outstanding
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