Nurturing young minds, one sunflower at a time.
At Little Sunflowers Child Care, we provide a safe, happy, stable, caring, and stimulating environment that enables every child to reach their full potential from nursery to our breakfast and afterschool club. Our dream was born out of the need for a nurturing environment for our own children, and we have continued to grow and flourish as a family-run and family-owned business.
Our Story
Our founder, Jacqui Clark, struggled to find a nursery in the local area that provided a nurturing environment for her son to develop, learn, and grow. Determined to provide that care for her son and other children in the area, Little Sunflowers was born! To this day, we are still family-run and family-owned, with both Jacqui and her daughter working on site full-time. This is the wish that became a dream that is now a reality! Our latest Ofsted Inspection is available to download below.
Our Services
We offer a unique approach to childcare, where children of all ages come together to reap numerous benefits. Our nursery is divided into three rooms: Baby Room (0-1 year), Toddler Room (1-2 years), and Pre-school Room (2-4 years). We believe in a family atmosphere, where siblings can be together, and children can play, learn, and grow alongside each other. Our staff plan age-appropriate activities to ensure every child reaches their full potential. We have an area for younger children to relax and unwind, and a separate pre-school area to prepare older children for big school.
Communication
We believe in the art of conversation and do not use communication apps. Instead, we take the time to have a conversation with you about your child's daily activities, meals, and sleep patterns. We also send out a monthly newsletter to keep you updated on our activities and events.
Our Philosophy
We believe that children of all ages can benefit from a mixed-age group environment, providing younger children with the facility to encourage their social and cognitive development and older children with the opportunity to practice prosocial, self-regulatory, and leadership skills. Our research-based approach has demonstrated that children can benefit from a family atmosphere, where they can learn from each other and develop essential life skills.
Overall Assessment
The reviews paint a contrasting picture of the nursery, with one reviewer having a highly positive experience while the other had a severely negative encounter.
Staff and Communication
The 5-star review praises the nursery for being flexible, having friendly staff, and maintaining good communication between parents and teachers. This suggests that the nursery is adept at creating a welcoming environment and fostering a sense of community.
Staff Behavior and Treatment of Children
On the other hand, the 1-star review alleges that a staff member, specifically Rebecca, was physically and verbally abusive to children. The reviewer claims to have witnessed Rebecca throwing shoes at children, screaming at them, and pulling them across the room. These accusations are extremely concerning and raise serious questions about the nursery's treatment of children.
