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Sunflowers Nursery School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
·Old School House, Church Lane, LINCOLN, LN1 2PE · Lincolnshire
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

Sunflowers Nursery School, situated in The Old Church House in Saxilby, Lincoln, is an Ofsted-registered childcare provider catering to children from birth to five years old. The nursery operates under the ownership and management of Sunflower Smile Limited, led by directors Nicola and Aloesi Waqalevu, both of whom possess extensive experience in education and care.

Emphasising a philosophy centred on fostering learning, development, and well-being, the nursery provides a secure, inviting, clean, and well-resourced environment. It integrates a variety of stimulating, well-planned activities, both indoors and outdoors, to address the individual needs and interests of each child.

Sunflowers Nursery School implements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards and curriculum. They also offer a Before & After School Club for older children.

The nursery actively accepts various government funding options, including schemes for two-year-olds, universal 15-hour funding for three and four-year-olds, and 30-hour funding for eligible working parents. Additionally, they facilitate Tax-Free Childcare and accept childcare vouchers to support families with their childcare costs.

The nursery is committed to providing comprehensive support and information regarding funding eligibility to parents.

Our ethos

Sunflowers Nursery School has one primary aim, to provide a service which fosters the learning, development and well being of every child in our care. We believe that every child should be welcomed into a safe, welcoming , clean, relaxed and well resourced environment and that by providing a range of stimulating, well planned activities, both inside and outside, we can meet their individual needs and interests.

What it's like

Staff carefully consider each child's needs to create thoughtfully planned activities. Children are highly motivated and eager to learn. This enables them to be highly confident communicators.

Ofsted registeredEYFS curriculumGovernment funding acceptedStimulating activities

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30am until 6pm

Age range

birth to five years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sunflowers Nursery School

Last inspected 12 May 2023 · Susan Hyatt

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Staff carefully consider each child's needs to create thoughtfully planned activities. Children are highly motivated and eager to learn. This enables them to be highly confident communicators.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff carefully consider each child's needs to create thoughtfully planned activities.
  • Managers and staff strive to constantly improve their setting and proactively seek feedback.
  • Staff have expert knowledge of children's abilities and development, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff are excellent role models, and children have learned to positively manage their own behaviours and negotiate with others.
  • Children's emotional well-being is of the highest priority, and staff expertly model emotional language.
Inspection #10286889 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have expert knowledge of children's abilities and development, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager and special educational needs coordinator work closely with parents and external professionals, monitoring individually targeted plans and using regular assessment to ensure children make the best progress.

Outdoor space

Staff provide opportunity for children to spend considerable amounts of time outdoors. Children show agility and confidence while safely navigating large climbing apparatus, and staff encourage them to consider where to place their feet and which ropes to hold onto as they work out the best way across the beams.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2023

Date: September 2009

  • May 2023Outstanding
  • January 2018Good
  • October 2016Good
  • October 2012Good
  • September 2009Good

Frequently asked about Sunflowers Nursery School

About the setting

Sunflowers Nursery School is based in Saxilby, Lincoln. It registered in 2009. The nursery employs 21 members of childcare staff, with 20 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens all year round, except for bank holidays and a week over Christmas, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY388910
Registered person
Sunflower Smile Limited
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
Outstanding

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