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The Sunflower Centre # The Sunflower Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 5.0 (7 parent reviews) · The Sunflower Childrens Centre, Victoria Street, Hyde, SK14 4AA · Tameside Number of places 110 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Tameside About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30am to 6pm, all year round. Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2025, it is described as a harmonious nursery where children are exceptionally helpful and polite. The curriculum places a high priority on fostering positive attitudes towards behaviour and learning, encouraging children to be courageous and resilient when tackling new tasks. The quality of education, particularly in communication and language development, is strong, with staff adapting interactions to meet the individual needs of all children. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who are fully supported to achieve their potential. The nursery also teaches children about the world around them, including sustainability, through activities such as growing vegetables. Following a recent incident in the outdoor area, leaders took prompt action to strengthen safety measures and refresh staff training, demonstrating their commitment to children's well-being and a culture of continuous improvement. The nursery offers a nurturing environment where children and staff flourish, supported by a dedicated and experienced team. What it's like This is a harmonious nursery, where children are extremely helpful and polite. There is high priority given to providing a curriculum which helps all children develop highly positive attitudes to behaviour and learning. Children are courageous as they complete new and often difficult tasks with superb resilience and positivity. Harmonious environment Strong communication skills Ambitious curriculum Nurturing space Supportive leadership Inclusive culture ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Sunflower Centre Last inspected 18 February 2025 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 This is a harmonious nursery, where children are extremely helpful and polite. There is high priority given to providing a curriculum which helps all children develop highly positive attitudes to behaviour and learning. Children are courageous as they complete new and often difficult tasks with superb resilience and positivity. Inspector highlights - Leaders have a clear vision and offer children a nurturing space that nourishes their emotional and developmental needs. - Children, staff, parents and carers benefit from a highly supportive senior leadership team. - Leaders give staff's well-being a high priority. - Staff successfully create a culture of inclusion and respect. - The curriculum is ambitious. Areas to develop - 1 teach staff to step back and allow children space and time to complete tasks for themselves and further develop their independence, particularly at mealtimes - 2 develop staff's skills to enable them to carefully manage transition times within the daily routines to minimise disruption to children's learning. Inspection #10372673 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275809) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Sunflower Centre Inspection date Feb 2025 Inspection no. 10372673 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275809)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480405) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-sunflower-centre-sk14-4aa-ey480405) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are supported to achieve their full potential. Outdoor space Leaders recently notified Ofsted of an accident in the outside area. They took prompt and appropriate action to make changes to the environment and to refresh staff training. The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children, indoors and outside, and evaluated the impact on children's development. ## Parent Reviews of The Sunflower Centre 5.0 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUbKSJURP5yaD3rsb4Rx3jgxwJJgTFaYGMEcpO_I6zCDw-e4mc=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Lesley Breakey 6 years ago My grandson Charlie finishes today after 3 and a half years here, as a grandparent I was very skeptical about him going to nursery at the age of 1 for 3 days a week from 7.30 till 5.30 how wrong I was, he has excelled I can’t believe how advanced he is in all departments. Well done to all the staff I can’t thankyou all enough for all your care and dedication. Anyone looking for a nursery you might find a good one but you’ll not find a better one [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURVMVl6LWRnEAE!2m1!1s0x487bb5e29042473d:0xd02c7d90d753201b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKBgKqY_U8i4G1EpMJBSZVzBkLYqXkYi-MNCvXPVSFBhN0vdg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jennifer Crozier 8 years ago Sunflower Nursery, is the best nursery by far! The staff are caring, friendly and very helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. I just wish they looked after a higher age group so my eldest son could attend as well 👍👍👍👍👍 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRdFBiWkpBEAE!2m1!1s0x487bb5e29042473d:0xd02c7d90d753201b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXlx3FnuSNRBXMeGoj2q26fyFzXpQmuqoNIyU-RuPxZP0VizkJe3w=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Andy Halkyard 9 years ago This is the best place for pre-school kids. The staff are dedicated and friendly, the place is kitted out perfectly to get your child's senses firing and developing their social skills. Never a dull moment for your little ones. The only downside is my daughter never wants to leave! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3bHNfUWdnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb5e29042473d:0xd02c7d90d753201b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL5BHTCCiLVcGfBHwoU8JWeSKfYtsz59hFAxYR0KEAYmF73fA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nicole Martin 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSZlh6TjBVbVZ1ZDNkaU1HVnpVbXhvYlhremVGRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb5e29042473d:0xd02c7d90d753201b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU69jqBQzkOGlpq6BYeD4PXLcx2IuSGYbwMMBXKEM6V5XKM21iW=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) manga guy's amv's 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwbnB2UW1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bb5e29042473d:0xd02c7d90d753201b) Reviews from Google for The Sunflower Centre. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15000502519905591323&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2016 - April 2019 Good - February 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about The Sunflower Centre ### What are the opening hours at The Sunflower Centre? ### What is The Sunflower Centre working on improving? ### How does The Sunflower Centre support children with SEND? ### Is The Sunflower Centre a day nursery or preschool? ### Which funded childcare options does The Sunflower Centre accept? ### How did The Sunflower Centre do at its last Ofsted inspection? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hyde Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Sunflower Centre. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kiddi Day Kare Hyde Hyde · SK14 2LJ ](/nursery/kiddi-day-kare-hyde-sk14-2lj-2731625) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### The Yellow Door Day Nursery Hyde · SK14 2PU 4.7(40 reviews) ](/nursery/the-yellow-door-day-nursery-sk14-2pu-2578976) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Quadrant House Private Day Nursery Hyde · SK14 2HW ](/nursery/quadrant-house-private-day-nursery-sk14-2hw-ey463834) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Busy Bees at Manchester Hyde Hyde · SK14 2PE 4.4(22 reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-brookbank-sk14-2pe-ey268852) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Hyde Woodlands Day Nursery Hyde · SK14 1PL 5.0(16 reviews) ](/nursery/hyde-woodlands-day-nursery-sk14-1pl-2721488) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### ABC Day Nursery Hyde · SK14 1HW ](/nursery/abc-day-nursery-sk14-1hw) [See all nurseries in Hyde →](/search?q=Hyde) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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