Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Church Street, Northborough, Peterborough PE6 9BN
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Care Provided by Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Sunflower Seed
  • Person in charge
  • Charlotte Brisbourne (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1177943
  • Total Places for Children
  • 36
  • Age Range
    • from 2 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

  • 2 Year Olds:
    9.15am-3.15pm including hot lunch - £26.90.
    9.15-1.15pm including hot lunch - £19.10.
    12pm - 15.15pm including hot lunch - £16.20.
    9.15-12.15pm -£11.70.


    3 Years +:
    9.15am-3.15pm including hot lunch - £25.40.
    9.15-1.15pm including hot lunch - £18.10.
    12pm - 15.15pm including hot lunch - £15.40.
    9.15-12.15pm -£10.95
  • Parking

  • Parking 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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Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care Reviews (37)

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Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.706) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care has 37 reviews.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 8-year-old went 6 years ago; my 2-year-old began in March. They both love it. My 8-year-old goes in half term; looks forward to going. Both have thrived and you can see how much the staff care for the children building strong relationships. They have both grown so much in confidence. The staff are
so helpful and make everything so much fun. Both girls have learnt so much there. Staff keep you very well informed on how your child's day has been and what they got up to. There are always fun activities and great themes. They have a lovely outdoor space and enjoy the field too. They have great connections with the school, story time with the reception teacher to let them get to know each other in advance and being in the school grounds makes the transition to school much easier as they are familiar with it already. It is a clean, well-laid-out place with fun exciting setups each day for the children and so many varied things for them to choose and do. Overall I couldn't recommend them enough. They have been amazing for my girls and all of my friend's children too.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for this lovely review and for all your support. I will share this with the rest of the team. Many thanks, The Sunflower Team.


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Review from Kayleigh G (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using the Sunflower Seed Preschool for many years now, with my older two children who are now at school and now my daughter has just joined. The setting is great with plenty to do and entertain the children, but the care really is the icing on the cake and the team provide comfort, nurture
and all round fun for the children. The staff really take the pressure off, leaving your little one knowing they’ll have the utmost care and wonderful experience on their journey to ‘big school’. I wouldn’t use any other setting.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and support. I will share this with the rest of the team.


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Review from Fiona G (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children all attend Sunflower Seeds. It is a lovely setting on the school grounds, making it easy for drop off and pick up when trying to get multiple children to different places. My youngest who spends most of his time there has thrived and is learning lots. He has a lovely key worker, who gives
plenty of feedback regarding his development and needs. The staff are all friendly and the management team are engaging. I have no doubt that they put the children's needs at the forefront of the service they provide. A larger outdoor space would be great, but the staff do take opportunities to use the facilities around them.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for this lovely feedback and for all your support. I will share this with the rest of the team.


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Review from Jayde J (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since 2016 to present, my daughters have each attended Sunflower Seed. The staff are such warm, kind, comforting ladies, they show such love to the children while engaging them in their learning through play. They have enriched both my daughters' lives and have been a home away from home for them. One
staff member in particular has been an absolute shining star and has been such a massive part of the girls' lives, we will forever be grateful for the memories, experiences and care the girls have received. Thank you ladies for being so incredible at your jobs.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for this lovely review. I will share with the team. The girls were a pleasure to have with us.


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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Like all parents, it was of paramount importance that we found an establishment and group of staff members that we could trust and who would provide loving care to our daughter. After viewing several, we chose Sunflower Seed Pre-school and we are so glad that we did!
They are a group of genuinely lovely
and caring people. I have never had any cause to worry while my daughter was in their care. She was assigned a key worker and they quickly got to know her and understood her needs, likes and dislikes. They've supported her interests and exposed her to new learning experiences. She loved going to pre-school!
Before starting I was able to speak to a manager about our parenting choices and these were respected within the setting too, something that a larger pre-school would have struggled to accommodate. We were given daily updates on activities, conversations and food intake which made the separation easier.
We can't recommend them enough and will hopefully send our son next year too.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for this lovely review and I will share your kind words with the rest of the team. Thank you.


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Review from Abbie D (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 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.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and support. I will share this with the rest of the team.


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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 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.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and continued support.


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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 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.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for this review; your kind words and support are very much appreciated. I will share this with the team. Thank you.


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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 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!

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and support. I will share this with the rest of the team. Many thanks.


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Review from Richard B (Father of Child) published on 10 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We'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!

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and lovely review. I will share this with the team.


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Review from Matthew K (Father of Child) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When 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.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and all your support. I will share this with the rest of the team.


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Review from Chantelle H (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I 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.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and fantastic review. I will share this with the rest of the team. Many thanks.


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Review from Livia C (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 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.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words; I will share these with the rest of the team.


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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 9 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely 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!

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and support. I have shared this with the ladies.


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Review from Sue J (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I 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.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you so much for your kind words, I will share with the team.
Many thanks, Charlotte and the Sunflower Team


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Review from Jacqui G (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

There 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.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and constant support. I will take great pleasure in sharing this with the rest of the team. Many thanks.


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Review from Carla S (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This 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!

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and for your support. I will share with the rest of the team. Many thanks.


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Review from Mat W (Father of Child) published on 3 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such 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!

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your review. I will share your kind words with the rest of the team.


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Review from Nikita P (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 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.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and support. I will share this with the rest of the team.


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Review from Antonia R (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 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.

Reply from Charlotte Brisbourne, Setting Manager at Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

Thank you for your kind words and continued support. I will share this with the rest of the team. Many thanks, Charlotte and The Sunflower Team.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.706)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.706) out of 10 for Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.906 for Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care is calculated as follows: ( (88 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.906

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 36 number of registered child places is 7.2, which has been reached with 8 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Top 20 Nurseries East of England 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care

What is the Age Range of Children that Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care accepts?

Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care Open?

Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care have capacity for?

Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care has capacity for a total of 36 Children.

How far is Sunflower Seed Preschool and Before and After School Care to the centre of Peterborough?

6.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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