Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01733 253685
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Details
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Group/OwnerSunflower Seed
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Person in ChargeCharlotte Brisbourne (Manager)
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Number of Staff14
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children36
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Age rangefrom 2 years 0 months to 11 years 0 months
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ParkingParking is limited but there are spaces within the school car park and parking is available on Church View where there is a path that leads directly to the setting.
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VisitingIf you would like to visit the setting, please contact the Management team and arrange a viewing or arrive at your own convenience as they operate an 'Open Door Policy'.
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DirectionsThey are situated on the grounds of Northborough Primary School, Peterborough. They are a mobile which is accessible through a gate at the back of the school. The alley along the side of school leads to the entrance to Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1800
R F
January 15, 2020 at 12:00 amMy son has made lots of lovely friends at Sunflower Seed. He loves his key worker and all the staff, who are fun and loving. His development has really come on in terms of speaking and playing with others. He has been at the preschool for nearly two years.
M G
February 5, 2020 at 12:00 amSunflower Seed is a lovely setting for our three children, both in preschool and after school. The children do lots of great educational activities, and the preschool focuses well on preparing the children for the big school. Our children are so happy to go to Sunflowers and are usually sad to leave at the end of the day! The staff are wonderful, and all work so well with the children.
Rebecca M
October 13, 2020 at 12:00 amThey are a fantastic pre-school with very caring staff. My daughter immediately felt content with the staff and other children due to the warm atmosphere and the wonderful staff. I couldn’t recommend them enough.
Catherine M
October 27, 2020 at 12:00 amOur daughter has SEN, and the level of care, the ‘we can do that’ attitude and the effort to make her feel cared for and settle in had been second to none. Our older daughter also attended and loved her experience.
Emily W
November 18, 2020 at 12:00 amAmazing pre-school! I found picking childcare hard, after working in the industry, I felt as if I knew too much and knew exactly what I wanted to see. Sunflower Seed ticked all the boxes. My daughter started attending in July and absolutely loves all the activities! She loves all the staff and you can tell all the staff care about the kids like their own. Always welcomed with a warm friendly smile in the morning and staff are always approachable. They use Tapestry for observations which is lovely to see what they get up to at pre-school! My daughter has medical and dietary issues, the pre-school are really accommodating with food. Great activities and lovely resources and use of the outdoor space. We love Sunflower Seed and all the staff. No better feeling as a mother leaving your child to go to work than knowing they are happy, safe, having fun surrounding by people you trust. Basically a thousand words is not enough to explain how amazing the pre-school really is!
Antonia R
January 5, 2021 at 12:00 amOur son has been at Sunflower Seed since the summer of 2020. The staff have been amazing and he has formed an extremely close bond with his key worker as well as with all other staff members. He is always happy to go in the mornings and he is always happy when we pick him up. It is lovely to see how well he knows the routine they have established; for example, he wanders straight into the bathroom on arrival to wash his hands, pulling up his little sleeves as he goes. It is nice to see him so familiar and comfortable with the environment he is in. It is also a very inclusive setting and he knows everyone’s names and chats about them. We see the care and effort staff make to set up the room ready for the day and Tapestry is a great tool to share little snippets of their day with parents. We couldn’t ask for a better place for our son to be introduced to a fun learning environment.
Nikita P
May 19, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son has been at Sunflower Seed since October 2020. The staff have been excellent with our son, he’s built a strong bond with his key worker. We receive lots of updates on his day on the app, which is lovely. His speech has developed so much since going to preschool. He comes home and says he’s had an ‘amazing day’, we couldn’t ask for a better preschool for our son.
Mat W
June 3, 2021 at 12:00 amSuch a positive and happy person! So nice to see my daughter enjoy her time! I couldn’t wish my daughter to be looked after better! I really appreciate all the hard work!
Carla S
June 22, 2021 at 12:00 amThis pre-school is the best. I have a son that attends here five days a week. The staff are amazing. His key worker is always looking for ideas and support for our family to help with my son’s behaviour needs. She works with the early year’s specialists to ensure my son gets the support he requires. Amazing pre-school, outstanding staff and perfect location. I love everything about it!
Jacqui G
April 20, 2022 at 12:00 amThere are not enough positive words to say how happy I am that both my children attend Sunflower Seed. My youngest attends the preschool and is joined by my eldest (who is at Primary school) for the breakfast/tea club. This nursery is child-focused, supports children to participate and provides quality early years education as well as outstanding care with lots of love and cuddles thrown by the wonderful staff for good measure. I could not recommend this preschool more.
Sue J
April 29, 2022 at 12:00 amI highly recommend Sunflower Seeds. My son loves going. The staff are amazing and so accommodating. I don’t worry at all when my son’s there as I know how much he loves it and how well he is looked after. All the staff are lovely. It’s great value for money, and you know your child will be well cared for and happy. You get regular updates with pictures too with updates on your child’s personal development. It is a fantastic place.
R B
May 9, 2022 at 12:00 amLovely preschool! My daughter loves going, and the ladies are absolutely fantastic! She has come on leaps and bounds! The staff are superb. My daughter has settled in so well! Very supportive of her needs too!
Livia C
September 7, 2022 at 12:00 amMy daughter absolutely loves this nursery. The staff are amazing and supportive; they do a lot of activities that helps my daughter develop. I’m pleased to say that I do not regret registering my baby here, as I know that she will always be in good hands. I strongly recommend Sunflower Seeds.
Chantelle H
September 15, 2022 at 12:00 amI was very apprehensive about my daughter starting preschool, but these ladies have made the whole experience for me a lot easier. My daughter absolutely loves going; I dont worry at all when she is there as I know how much she enjoys it. The staff are just amazing; they are like an extra family for my daughter. I love seeing all of the updates in photos and her development. Such a happy and positive place, and so glad that I made the decision to send my daughter to this preschool.
Matthew K
December 14, 2022 at 12:00 amWhen I drop my 3-year-old off I can relax because I know she is safe and happy. I’m going to miss it when she leaves for school because I trust all the staff at Sunflowers implicitly.
Richard B
January 10, 2023 at 12:00 amWe’ve used Sunflower Seed for over a decade across three children. All day when they were little, and after school, now they’re not. My oldest two loved their time there, and my youngest still attends after-school a few times a week. The staff are wonderful and hard working. Would highly recommend!
J G
January 27, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter started at Sunflower in November 2022, and I’m very pleased with how much she has developed in only two months. The staff are all extremely welcoming and open the door with a massive smile. The setting is very clean and tidy, laid out in a very good way to make the most of the space. My nervous, anxious and shy daughter can walk into the setting crying some mornings; however, every time she walks out the door at the end of the day, she has a massive smile on her face! I cannot recommend Sunflower enough!
H N
March 29, 2023 at 12:00 amMy son started attending Sunflower Seeds since preschool and now goes as his regular afterschool care. The staff are wonderful, caring and fun and give great feedback on how the day went for the children at pick-up.
The staff all get to know the kids really well. The preschool is located within the adjacent school premises, which means that there is a level of continuity and joined-up care even after the children leave the preschool. This made my choices for afterschool care provision a no-brainer, as the staff still knew my son very well and made them (and me) feel at ease.
Afterschool care is brilliant; my son comes home having been fed a meal he likes, is happy having been entertained and engaged by the staff, and he just enjoys going to Sunflower Seeds. The close association with school means afterschool clubs can be taken, and the children picked up from school and cared for by Sunflower Seeds staff during standard working hours, without additional provision being required.
L D
May 23, 2023 at 12:00 amMy child has attended Sunflower Seed since he turned two and has loved every minute. I was initially anxious about sending him as he had only spent time with family until that point, but the staff were great in helping him settle in. They gave feedback on how he has got on daily and also followed routines that he had at home where possible.
They also supported us with the potty training process using the sticker chart we had created to ensure there was consistency between the setting and home.
Staff are lovely with the children and think of great learning opportunities for the children.
Abbie D
June 13, 2023 at 12:00 amMy little boy has been going here for at least six months now. He absolutely loves it here. Since starting, his speech has drastically improved, and he’s even started to sing. Each day my little man is quite happy to run into the nursery and always comes out smiling and happy. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Can’t recommend this nursery enough.