Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery

57 Empress Avenue, Ilford IG1 3DE
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9.9 63 Reviews
  • Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery, Ilford
Discover a nurturing haven where your child's well-being and development take centre stage. The nursery is dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment where children thrive. From engaging activities to supportive staff, it is committed to ensuring every child feels cherished and supported.

An environment crafted for camaraderie and professional development. The team thrives in a culture that nurtures meaningful connections and personal growth. From special theatre outings to team dinners and bonuses, they offer enticing incentives that reward dedication and teamwork.

At the nursery, your contributions are not just acknowledged; they're celebrated. The esteemed Area Manager's invaluable insight has been pivotal in shaping the nursery into what it is today.

Embedded within the nurturing ethos is the belief that every child deserves a 'home away from home.' They strive to create a warm and inviting environment where children feel secure and valued. Their goal extends beyond academic achievement; they're committed to nurturing the children, preparing them not just for success in school but for a fulfilling life beyond the classroom.

Join the team and embark on a journey where collaboration, support, and enrichment are not just ideals but integral components of the vibrant workplace culture.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Louiza Meksem (Area Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day: £65 (8am-6pm)
    Half day: £40 (8am-12pm / 2pm-6pm)
    £50 Registration fee (non refundable)

  • Fees are paid on a monthly basis

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

Parking

  • Parking outside the nursery.

Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery Reviews (63)

9.9

Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10, based on 63 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery has 63 reviews.

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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the nursery, the staff is being polite and friendly.
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Review from Jerin K (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sunflower Nursery has been amazing in supporting my baby in settling in and feeling happy. Before he started, I was so worried that he would struggle because of his eczema and extreme attachment to me. The staff, including his key worker, have cared for him and given him the kindness I had really hoped
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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The teacher/key worker was very thorough in explaining the targets and milestones my child has hit. She attentively listened to our questions and gave helpful tips and techniques to try at home. My child really enjoys nursery as they provide a range of activities to engage in.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled into the nursery incredibly well, and we couldn't be happier with her progress. From the very beginning, the staff made a real effort to help her feel comfortable, safe and confident in her new environment.
We've noticed an amazing improvement in her communication and social
skills since she started. She's become much more expressive and confident when talking about her day and interacting with others. The staff clearly put a lot of care and attention into supporting each child's development, and it really shows. They create a nurturing and positive atmosphere that encourages curiosity, creativity and learning through play.
She now looks forward to going in every morning, and it's a joy to see her run in with excitement. When we pick her up, she's always smiling and full of stories about the fun activities she's taken part in. The nursery is wonderful!
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Review from Mayda A (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery has been great so far. The communication and response from the staff is always detailed and prompt. My child enjoys his time and is developing his skills well.
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Review from Sonam K (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm really happy with the care my son is receiving. He has adapted really well and seems very happy to be attending nursery.
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Review from Zaynab B (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the progress of my child at the nursery. She has come a long way from when she started. The aunties here work well behind our children.
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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I fell in love with Al Falah when my child was a baby. I began to visit nurseries when she was 1 years old, but my heart was still with Al Falah. I loved the environment, the aunties are amazing, one in particular was a god send for children. All teachers are incredible. The nursery is so clean, so
much to play with. Safeguarding is on top. I was also impressed with how health-conscious they are and how our children can have breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have really encouraged my daughter to eat and eat her vegetables.
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Review from Ammara A (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends the Empress Avenue branch.
The staff are all extremely friendly and amazing with the children, my daughter won't stop talking about the teachers & all the fun activities she has done with them.
She loves attending the nursery and looks forward to each day.
They update me on her
daily & are very active updating the app & sending updates on the messaging group.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy here because my daughter here, all the aunties very helpful and friendly, they encourage all children to learn letter colouring and speaking.
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm happy with the care of the nursery for my daughter. She's not English speaker so they are amazing and to have the opportunity and teach her in English. She's learnt to eat alone there, to drink independently. She's been visiting the nursery since September 2024. Now she loves the place and aunties
cause most of the days she rushes to enter and forgets to say bye! I feel this place is her second home. Thank you all aunties for the patience you have to work with my child.
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Review from Muhammad T (Father of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So far we are happy with The Sunflower Nursery. Mother share all the concern one to one on daily basis. Activity updated almost every day. It gives you kind of feeling we being parents are connected to the nursery.
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Review from Henna R (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have had amazing experiences at this nursery. Their growth has been amazing and my oldest has gone on to do great in his new school. I am very pleased with all the staff. They are very helpful and caring. Thank you so much.
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Review from Aliya S (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy and satisfied my daughter is now confident and happy with the nursery staff. All the teachers are very cooperative.
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Review from Kaina J (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am happy with my childs growth and he has learned a lot. I was concerned about his speech and language but thats of no concern any more. He is also very independent and happy. I am satisfied.
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Review from Faeez M (Father of Child) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with staff and Nursury management, My son is almost completed 06 month with nursury and now he is Growing and good learning from Nursury.
Good communication
Lots of activities to motivate child and learning quickly
All staff is very kind and amazing
Thanks to all of you,
Kind
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our experience at the nursery so far has been positive. Our daughter enjoys her two half days and recently has started to show more keeness to attending. THe staff are friendly and professional. I like the fact that the setting is used for other positive initiatives such as charity. I have noticed some
developments in my child socially and her communication skills have gotten much more advanced.
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Review from Lidiia M (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love our nursery! My son's adaptation went very quickly and very smoothly, he almost didn't cry. I think our aunts have a lot of credit for this. I really like watching the photos that aunts send almost every time when my son is in the nursery, its so warm! Nice staff, they communicate very well
with parents, I always get answers to my questions. I am grateful to them! My son is making significant progress in his development.
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Review from Amir H (Father of Child) published on 18 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sunflower Nusery has been nothing short of excellent. My daughter has gained so much confidence, social skills & speech improvement since joining. I'm so impressed with the level of care & commitment. Thank you Sunflower Nursery!
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Review from I A (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely and very warming nursery, warming and nurturing teachers. My son learns lots of different things and is always very happy coming to nursery. Also very clean and hygienic. Not a bad word to say.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.891)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10 for Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 63 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 63 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.891 for Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (679 Excellents x 5) + (66 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 753 Ratings = 4.891
  2. 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery is based on 63 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 63 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery accepts?

Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery Open?

Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery 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 Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery have capacity for?

Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery has capacity for a total of 65 Children.

How far is Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery to the centre of Ilford?

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

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