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Sunflowers Nursery School # Sunflowers Nursery School Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 registered EYFS curriculum Government funding accepted Stimulating activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.sunflowersmile.co.uk/funding.html) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am until 6pm Age range birth to five years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sunflowers Nursery School Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10286889 Lead inspector Susan Hyatt Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220393)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY388910) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://www.sunflowersmilenurserys.co.uk/) Old School House, Church Lane, LINCOLN, LN1 2PE Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30am until 6pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.66218/53.27577/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near LINCOLN - [Day nurseries in LINCOLN](/search?q=LINCOLN) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sunflowers-nursery-school-ln1-2pe-ey388910) 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50220393) 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 2023 Outstanding - January 2018 Good - October 2016 Good - October 2012 Good - September 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Sunflowers Nursery School ### What is Sunflowers Nursery School's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find fees for Sunflowers Nursery School? ### Does Sunflowers Nursery School accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Sunflowers Nursery School? ### Does Sunflowers Nursery School support children with special educational needs? ### What age range does Sunflowers Nursery School cater for? ### Who runs Sunflowers Nursery School? ### Does Sunflowers Nursery School offer outdoor play? ### How can I contact 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in LINCOLN Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sunflowers Nursery School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Fleur de Lys Nursery and Preschool Lincoln · LN1 2QP ](/nursery/fleur-de-lys-nursery-and-preschool-ln1-2qp-2737380) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### The Village Pre School and Kids Club Lincoln · LN6 5UZ ](/nursery/the-village-pre-school-and-kids-club-ln6-5uz-ey283153) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.5 mi ### YMCA Woodlands Nursery Birchwood, Lincoln · LN6 0PF ](/nursery/ymca-woodlands-nursery-ln6-0pf-ey319646) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.8 mi ### Paper Moon Day Nursery Lincoln · LN6 0QQ ](/nursery/paper-moon-day-nursery-ln6-0qq-253695) - [ Awaiting first inspection 4.9 mi ### Children's Links RAF Scampton Lincoln · LN1 2FX 3.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/children-s-links-raf-scampton-ln1-2fx-2782588) [See all nurseries in LINCOLN →](/search?q=LINCOLN) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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