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Sunflowers Day Nursery in Hull

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2022)
·Sunflowers Day Nursery, 2-4 Golf Links Road, HULL, HU6 8RA · East Riding of Yorkshire
Number of places
54 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Sunflowers Day Nursery, located in Cottingham, HULL, operates from two adjacent buildings across two floors, providing full-day care for children aged 0 to 4. Registered in 1995, the nursery has consistently achieved an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, with the latest inspection on June 13, 2022, reaffirming its excellence in all areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

The dedicated team of 17 staff members, including a manager with a Level 5 early years qualification, and a proprietor with early years professional status, are committed to fostering a warm, caring, and stimulating environment. The nursery prides itself on its ambitious curriculum, skilfully delivered through activities tailored to children's interests, which ensures children are highly motivated and engaged in their learning.

Strong parent partnerships, facilitated by responsive communication and home learning activities, further support children's development. The setting upholds high safeguarding standards, with staff demonstrating extensive knowledge and robust procedures to ensure children's safety and well-being.

What it's like

Children are safe and happy in the warm and caring environment. They are enthusiastic about their learning, remember what they have been taught, and are highly motivated. Children show respect for each other, waiting patiently and helping to solve problems. Staff provide individual settling-in procedures and skilfully deliver an ambitious curriculum tailored to children's interests.

Ambitious CurriculumExceptional TeachingStrong Parent PartnershipsSkilful StaffOutstanding Safeguarding

Key facts

Opening hours

7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round. Closed on bank holidays and for a week at Christmas.

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

1995

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunflowers Day Nursery

Last inspected 13 June 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are safe and happy in the warm and caring environment. They are enthusiastic about their learning, remember what they have been taught, and are highly motivated. Children show respect for each other, waiting patiently and helping to solve problems. Staff provide individual settling-in procedures and skilfully deliver an ambitious curriculum tailored to children's interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are safe and happy in the warm and caring environment.
  • Staff know their key children extremely well and provide individual settling-in procedures.
  • Children are enthusiastic about their learning and remember what they have been taught.
  • Children have high levels of respect for each other, wait patiently, and help each other to problem solve.
  • Staff are committed to developing children's communication and language skills, placing strong emphasis on reading stories and singing.
  • There is a highly ambitious curriculum in place for all children, which staff deliver skilfully.
  • Parent partnerships are excellent at the nursery, with activities provided to support learning at home.
  • The management team prioritizes staff well-being, training, and development; staff feel well supported.
Inspection #10117654 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are proactively supported in the setting. Staff and the leadership team work closely with parents and other professionals to carefully plan for children's individual needs. The special educational needs coordinator is committed to her role and supports the team with her skills and expertise. All children make rapid progress in their learning.

Inspection history

Date: February 2009

  • June 2022Outstanding
  • July 2014Outstanding
  • February 2009Good

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