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The Sunflower Group is an award winning* leading provider of high-quality early years childcare and education in Tameside, Greater Manchester. With two exceptional nurseries, they are dedicated to fostering child-led learning within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

At The Sunflower Group, they prioritise creating warm and welcoming settings that ensure the safety and security of every child. Their environments are carefully designed to provide age-appropriate rooms, offering the perfect...  

The Sunflower Group Locations (2)

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2 Day Nurseries owned by The Sunflower Group
The Sunflower Children's Centre
Victoria Street, Newton, Hyde SK14 4AA
"Picking Sunflower nursery for my daughter was the best decision I could of made. It's clear that all the staff here really care about the..."Read all 110 reviews

100 Places

Location Type: Day Nursery

The Sunflower Children's Centre is an innovative day nursery offering full flexible daycare and a support partnership for parents. Sunflower is an award-winning Day Nursery owned and managed by mums... Read more

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  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
Sunflower Stalybridge
Gorse Hall Day Centre, High Street, Stalybridge SK15 1SE
"My child LOVES attending Sunflower Stalybridge. She has developed great relationships with her keyworker and other adults in the room...."Read all 81 reviews

57 Places

Location Type: Day Nursery

Sunflower Stalybridge is an innovative day nursery offering full flexible daycare and a support partnership for parents. Part of the Sunflower Group of nurseries who own and operate 4 nurseries in Tameside. Sunflower... Read more

Type of Nursery
  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

The Sunflower Group Reviews (191)

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The Sunflower Group has a Group Review Score of 9.9 (9.94) out of 10.
The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to The Sunflower Group must have a Review Score.

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Lucy J (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child LOVES attending Sunflower Stalybridge. She has developed great relationships with her keyworker and other adults in the room. Communication with parents throughout the day is excellent via the app, helping us to feel totally at ease and reassured. Both of my children have attended Sunflower and I wouldn't recommend anyone else.

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Akinho B (Father of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We're so happy with this nursery! The staff are warm, caring, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Our child settled in quickly and always comes home happy and well looked after. The environment is clean, safe, and full of engaging activities that support learning and development. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed and reassured. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a trustworthy nursery in Stalybridge!

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Christopher S (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with the care our daughter receives at this nursery. From the very beginning, the team has been warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in her wellbeing and development.
At just one year old, it's so important to us that she feels safe, comforted, and stimulated-and the staff go above and beyond to make that happen. They take the time to understand her individual needs, routines, and personality, which gives us real peace of mind every day.
We especially appreciate the regular updates, photos, and feedback, which help us feel connected to her day and confident that she's thriving. It's clear that a lot of thought goes into the activities, encouraging early learning through play, creativity, and social interaction.

She is always happy to arrive and comes home smiling, which says everything. We're so grateful to have found such a caring and professional environment for her early years. Thank you to the whole team for the incredible work you do!

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Janette P (Great Aunt of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Fabulous day nursery where staff are managed by a competent innovative team of people that care about the children they are looking after, the staff are well trained & knowledgeable & look after the children with love care & professionalism at all times. The nursery offers an imaginative environment for every child so they have the opportunity to learn in a safe & nurturing environment- five star service all the way !

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from E R (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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As a parent of three children who have all attended Sunflower Nursery 2 are still currently there I honestly can't recommend it enough.

From the very beginning the staff have been incredibly welcoming, supportive and caring towards all of my children. They take the time to get to know each child individually and not just as a class. One of my children has additional needs which can sometimes be challenging but the way the staff handle this is nothing short of amazing. They show patience, understanding, love and consistency every single day and treat my child with kindness, respect, and love, never making them feel different or difficult. The staff work closely with us as parents keeping us updated throughout the day, letting you know how your children are doing what activities they've been involved in and sharing regular updates and pictures I can't recommend Sunflower Nursery enough the staff are incredible.

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Review of The Sunflower Children's Centre from Elaine J (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Picking Sunflower nursery for my daughter was the best decision I could of made.
It's clear that all the staff here really care about the children. My daughter loves going here and has built a strong connection with her key worker and other staff members.
I love the app that they use for the updates, its nice to see the pictures and progress she is making with the observations that they complete.

Highly recommended!!

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Nalah-Rae W (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Sunflower is a great nursery and I would recommend it to anyone. My only concern is that often my son doesn't eat the food offered (due to sensory issues) and often he is not offered anything else or he is asked if he wants some toast but will likely say no as he can see everyone else is already playing and doesn't want to miss out.

Reply from Gail Smith, Senior Manager at Sunflower Stalybridge
Hi Nalah-Rae

Thank you for your review. We will always offer children alternative options to the set meals, especially if they are here for a full day. Children who can communicate their preferences are listened too and rather than a child have nothing, toast is often a food which children will...  

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Nicola T (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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This is the most wonderful nursery. The staff adore my child and look after her as if she was one of their own.

From her very first starting she has been incredibly comfortable, in fact another parent commented on a settling visit that she must have been at the nursery a long time as she was so content and was shocked to hear it was her first week.

The way they include the whole family is wonderful too. My Dad loved visiting on grandparents day, and again commented how happy she was.

I wish I'd found this nursery sooner as I'd have loved to have sent my 5yr old too.

Am absolute asset to the local area.

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from C L (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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I cannot thank staff at Sunflower enough my son has been attending since he was 9 months old hes now 2 years old and they have been brilliant. In particular Sophie, Colette, Tamzin and Ruby who mostly have care of my child and they are just brilliant with children their passion really shines through. I hope any other parent would choose this nursery and help them feel a sigh of relief when they need it whilst working or in need or extra support. Since coming here my son has developed so much and is very sociable with other children which has been very important to me with him being an only child.

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Liwa E (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staffs are very supportive and professional,and they are always willing to help, my son who has special needs has been receiving the best care support from the nursery. his sister started go this January and she's also happy going to sunflower nursery, am very happy because I have seen lots of improvement in both my son and daughter's development.

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from L C (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We enrolled our son back in January 2026 and we have seen him progress so much in such a short space of time and Sunflower have been instrumental in this. Patient and dynamic approaches to children's development has meant that our boy is saying more words by the week and is now walking independently. There is no doubt in our minds that we made the right decision by choosing Sunflower.

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from G B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Sunflower nursery they are very supportive very caring helpful and just a lovely place to send my child his going on very well my son loves all the staff there and loves going so thankyou to all the lovely staff there x

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from V K (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My boy joined this nursery 6 months ago and he absolutely loves it.
On our show round we straight away saw how attentive the staff were and my boy felt so comfortable he went off on his own to play straight away.
He loves all the staff and is always welcomed at drop off with big smiles grom the team.

The team always give a great handover of the day and keep the app up to date so i know what he gets up to.

They are really on supporting my boy with his referral for speech and language. it was from their observations during his play thst the referral was put in place. We work together to support my boy with his development and behaviour.

Im super impressed. Im someone who has worked in childcare for 20 years so have been quite picky on my childcare choice snd I have no regrets x

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely love this nursery! We have three children who attend in three different groups and they are all thriving. The staff are really attentive and the kids are always up to something.

Christmas plays are such a lovely bonus plus all the effort for Mother's Day and all the celebrations is lovely!

I love being up to date with circle time and the app is updated all the time and always works!

Office staff/ managers are fab with financial side - always up to date and keeping us informed of changes and recalculations.

Would recommend!

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Rob S (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Every interaction we have had with Sunflower from viewing to taking our daughter in every week has been a pleasure. She loves attending and you can really see how she is developing on so many levels thanks to there support.

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Kate G (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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There's not a day that goes by where my daughter doesn't run into them doors with excitement and it's the best reassurance that she is in the best hands.
I've had 2 children at different nursery's and I have never felt at ease like I have with putting my 3rd here.
It's a well led nursery management clearly know what they're doing,

The girls are brilliant can't praise them all enough.

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Review of Sunflower Stalybridge from Doina C (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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I couldn't be happier with this nursery and the incredible care they provide. Since my son started attending this nursery the difference in his development has been truly noticeable. Compared to his previous nursery, he has learned so much more, both academically and socially .It's been wonderful to see his confidence grow every day.

The staff are absolutely amazing. They are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's wellbeing and progress. It's clear they go above and beyond to create a nurturing and stimulating environment. What means the most to me is the strong bonds my son has formed with several members of staff , he talks about them at home, which really shows how comfortable and happy he feels there.

I feel so reassured knowing he is in such caring and capable hands. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a supportive, engaging, and loving environment for their child

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Review of The Sunflower Children's Centre from K D (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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I have no complaints when it comes to Sunflower nursery. I have always felt comfortable leaving my baby here since he was 9 months old. He has come on so much, and thoroughly enjoys being there, which gives us as parents so much relief when at work. Best nursery and staff ever!

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Review of The Sunflower Children's Centre from I M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My partner was in the hospital last year and while he was in they supported my daughter while she was missing her daddy but they didnt just support her they supported me to which i think as a nursery is just amazing they care for the parents just like they care for the children and i will be eternally grateful

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Review of The Sunflower Children's Centre from Louise T (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Sunflower Day Nursery have been phenomenal with my daughter from her starting when she was 10 months old. It was always difficult dropping her off as she would get upset but the staff helped with this transition.

She is now in the preschool room and loves it. The freedom, range of activities they have as well as the forest school has really developed my daughter's social and communication skills. She is more confident and has the opportunity to learn a range of schools which other nurseries do not offer.

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  • Recipient: The Sunflower GroupDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: The Sunflower GroupDate: Friday 07 Jun 2024
  • Recipient: The Sunflower GroupDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024

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