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Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2021)
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4.3(18 parent reviews) ·Braunstone Leisure Centre, 2 Hamelin Road, Leicester, LE3 1JN · Leicester
Number of places
85 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Leicester

About this day nursery

Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery in Leicester offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to flourish. The nursery provides stimulating spaces for both indoor and outdoor play, featuring newly refurbished, modern rooms designed to foster learning and development.

They pride themselves on having qualified professional staff who offer full and part-time sessions, ensuring flexibility for families. The nursery also includes freshly cooked, healthy meals as part of their provision and operates during school holidays, catering to continuous care needs.

Additionally, early bird sessions are available from 7:30 am, and they offer free taster sessions for prospective families. Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery is committed to providing a comprehensive and supportive setting for young children, helping them grow from 'seeds to sunflowers'.

They accept government funding for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds.

What it's like

Children benefit from consistently positive interactions with staff and are confident to share their interests, exploring a wide range of quirky resources. Staff have high expectations for children, encouraging two-year-olds to develop physical skills and persist with tasks. Children form positive relationships with staff, feeling safe and happy.

Flexible sessionsFreshly cooked mealsIndoor and outdoor play areas

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around full week, full day, or half day bookings. Half day sessions are offered as either a morning or afternoon option. Meals, snacks, early starts, and additional hours are charged separately.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Half day sessions run from 8.00am to 1.00pm, or 1.00pm to 6.00pm.
  • Early starts and additional hours can be booked on an hourly basis.
  • Lunch, tea, and snacks are charged as separate additions.

Key facts

Opening hours

Early bird sessions from 7:30 am

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Freshly cooked, healthy meals

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery

Last inspected 15 November 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 benefit from consistently positive interactions with staff and are confident to share their interests, exploring a wide range of quirky resources. Staff have high expectations for children, encouraging two-year-olds to develop physical skills and persist with tasks. Children form positive relationships with staff, feeling safe and happy.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from staff's consistently positive interactions and explore a wide range of quirky resources.
  • Staff have high expectations for children and encourage them to extend their physical skills.
  • Children form positive relationships with staff, feeling safe and happy.
  • The management team has made significant changes to improve practice since the last inspection.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language have their needs met well.

Areas to develop

  • 1focus more precisely on ensuring that all parents are consistently informed about the activities their children have taken part in during the day
  • 2extend staff's awareness of how to ensure that small group activities and stories are meaningful for all children who take part.
Inspection #10131736 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly about the nursery. They say that staff are friendly and supportive to them and their children.

Parents say they can see the progress their children make in relation to their speech, their confidence and their social skills.

Parents say the feedback about their child's day, occasionally, does not give them enough information.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met well. Managers use additional funding effectively to support children who need one-to-one care. Staff work in close partnership with other professionals and use picture communication cards and Makaton signing effectively to help children communicate.

Outdoor space

Children's interest in numbers is extended by staff in the outside area, where they count eagerly how many times the ball bounces. Children who have fewer opportunities to experience nature grow plants at nursery, learning to dig holes and care for them with staff support.

Parent Reviews of Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery

4.3
(18)
Elliemay Rushton
9 months ago

Sunflowers nursery has been nothing short of incredible. I truly cannot recommend them enough! Over the years, they’ve played such a meaningful role in helping both my daughters grow, learn and thrive. The staff are not only professional, but also genuinely caring, kind and thoughtful. They consistently go above and beyond to make time for each child, creating a nurturing environment where every little one feels seen and valued. Thanks to the wonderful team at sunflowers. My daughter’s nursery journey has been filled with joy, magic and unforgettable moments. We’re so grateful - thank you for everything!!

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grzegorz paradowski
9 months ago

Outstanding Nursery – A Home Away from Home for Our Boys We’ve had the pleasure of being part of this wonderful nursery community for the past seven years, with both of our sons starting their early journeys here—and I can wholeheartedly say it’s been an exceptional experience from start to finish. From day one, the staff have shown such genuine care, warmth, and professionalism. It’s clear that every child is treated as an individual, nurtured with patience, and encouraged to grow confidently in a safe and stimulating environment. I’d especially like to highlight the incredible contributions of Sheriece, Lucy, Rose, Faith, and Paris—each of them has had a lasting impact on our family. Their kindness, dedication, and attentiveness made all the difference. Whether it was settling-in moments, learning milestones, or just the everyday care, they consistently went above and beyond. They always made our boys feel seen, supported, and happy, and that’s something we’ll never forget. The communication has always been excellent, and I’ve always felt included and reassured as a parent. It's been so rewarding to watch our children thrive in an environment where they were not just looked after but truly loved and encouraged. Leaving after so many years feels emotional, but we do so with deep gratitude and lasting memories. I can’t recommend this nursery highly enough—it’s a very special place. Thank you for everything!

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Natalie Blockley
9 months ago

My last child has been at this nursery for over 2 years. The staff are incredible and my children have all loved this place. I’m sad to not be going back.

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lucy roome
5 years ago

My daughter attended the Sunflowers Neighbour Nursery just after her 1st Birthday and stayed here until she was 4 1/2 years old and getting ready to start School. My daughter loved her time here. The staff were very professional and supportive. My daughter always left the day with a smile on her face and was excited to tell us about her day. She progessed so well during her time here and learnt so much. Thank you all so much. My dauhhter still talks about the Nursery now and all the friends she made.

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Rebecca Vickers
7 years ago

My daughter loves it here. She looks forward to going each and every time and has thrived. She looks forward to seeing her little friends and the staff are very kind, caring and friendly. Over all a brilliant nursery which has a wide variety of things to keep them occupied and intertained, including indoor and outdoor play and have used thier imagination in order to create an interesting and stimulating environment for the kids to enjoy. Very good nursery. Happy mother 😊

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2021

Date: January 2010

  • November 2021Good
  • November 2019Requires improvement
  • May 2019Inadequate
  • February 2016Good
  • May 2013Requires improvement
  • January 2010Good

Frequently asked about Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery

About the setting

Sunflowers Neighbourhood Nursery registered in 2004 and is managed by a limited company. It is situated in the Braunstone area of Leicester. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff, with 17 holding appropriate early years qualifications between level 2 and 5. The nursery opens 51 weeks of the year and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY295699
Registered person
Braunstone Childcare Co-operative Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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