Sunflower Pre-School

St Albans Church, Albert Road, Ilford IG1 1HS
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9.8 23 Reviews
  • Sunflower Pre-School, Ilford
At Sunflower Pre-School, situated in Ilford, children immerse themselves in a world of fun and learning. They have access to a variety of activities, from creative drawing sessions to captivating story times, aimed at keeping their minds engaged. Furthermore, the sensory room enriches their understanding of the world through touch and sound.

Outdoors, the inviting garden encourages children to explore and play freely. Additionally, the dedicated planting area provides children with the opportunity to connect with nature and witness the magic of growth first hand.

Sunflower Pre-School is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children flourish. Through a blend of indoor and outdoor experiences, children are encouraged to explore, learn, and develop in a supportive setting. With a focus on both enjoyment and education, Sunflower Pre-School ensures that every child's early learning journey is filled with wonder and discovery.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Dalila Si-Larbi (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 7

Total Places for Children

  • 50

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day: £48 (9am-3pm)
    Half day: £25 (9am-12pm / 12pm-3pm)

  • We charge £50 Registration Fee non refundable

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00-15:00
    Tuesday 09:00-15:00
    Wednesday 09:00-15:00
    Thursday 09:00-15:00
    Friday 09:00-15:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Sunflower Pre-School Reviews (23)

9.8

Sunflower Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sunflower Pre-School has 23 reviews.

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Review from Alba H (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery offers a very family oriented environment, my child has been able to settle in really well.


He enjoys coming to nursery and taking part on their set activities.


The staff keep the children engaged with creative activities.

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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending sunflower preschool for over 2 years, she had progressed so much and is doing really well,staff are amazing and very caring,always putting the childrens need first,They do a range of activities each day making a enjoyable fun environment for the kids.
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Review from Andra T (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Im glad that Anastasia attend the sunflower Nursery because here all the aunties managed to build a very good connection between my daughter and they, my daughter it is obvious more confident, engage more in playing with the other childrens , she's able to say some words in english sometimes even songs.
They are a great team where every child is important and every child is seen and helped depend the needs of each child. So hands up for the aunties and the work that they put in for my daughter. I've noticed that she's more confident in her and more happier since she's going to the nursery. Thank you for everything !
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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Sunflower is the best nursery. The staff is briliant. Today's my daughter is last day here. I am gonna miss the excellent smily faces alway. The aunties are always the best. They are shaping the characters of young children in a very amazing away. Wish you all the best. I can nevery explain my fellings
in words. A big thanks.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff and management. My children are very happy, they are developing really well.
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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This school is very good. In my experience I feel very happy because my daughter everytime said I want to go school and she learned a lot of things. I thanks a lot to all aunties, they cared all kids very nicely.
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Review from D N (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly & trustworthy staff. My child enjoys himself a lot. Improve on communication with parents.
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Review from Mahwish A (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy & she loved nursery & I am waiting for my next child to join this nursery.
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Review from Shaista R (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Your dedication, patience and love for little learners do not go unnoticed. Wishig you all the joy and fulfillment you so greatly deserve. Thank you for shaping young minds with love, care and helping our children. You are truely one of a kind. Keep shining, I appreciate with my deepest heart. Thank
you.
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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with Sunflower Pre-School as my daughter built confidence in herself and learned so many things from it. Before my daughter couldn't get out the home, she was happy at home and outside crying scared. Now I see a difference in my child, she knows the different rhymes singing it, doing
activities at home as well and acts so sensible whenever we are outside the house, she is not scared of outdoors. Also if child took objects from one place then she will put back exactly how they were placed. So yeah I really appreciate what the staff of pre school have done for my daughter. I would like to thank all aunties of the pre-school who helped my daughter to build confidence and change in her behaviour.
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Review from H H (Father of Child) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery in the area. Teachers are extremely helpful and polite, and teach really useful things to the kids. Kids feel happy at school, my all three kids went to Sunflower, we are connected with this nursery for the past six years and had a wonderful experience.
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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sunflower Pre-School has exceeded my expectations. All the staff are very attentive and caring. They provide a safe and well-planned learning environment. Children's needs are always met and my daughter has developed a great relationship with all members of staff. She looks forward to attending school
every day.
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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is happy in the nursery. They are absolutely brilliant with my daughter. My daughter is a lot and more sociable now than when she first started, also they helped hugely when the time came to start potty training. Big thanks. Highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is attending this nursery and I can say that, since he started, I can see improvement in his behaviour and overall communication with other children and all the Aunties. Thank you for looking after my sunshine and supporting him through his early years.
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Review from A Q (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with this nursery is really good. All the staff members are really kind and helpful. They give a lot of activities to the kids and the environment is really good. My kids are happy with teachers and friends.
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Review from M N (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been with this nursery since 2015. All the staff are amazing, always very supportive towards children and parents. The setting is a really good place for the children with a lot of activities.
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Review from V K (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just joined with this organisation, but my son liked to go to school every day. I saw the happiness of my son when he came back, the staff worked hard for the children. The children are enjoying all the activities. I must recommend this nursery to all.
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Review from F A (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff. Kids development place. Outstanding activities. Children also learn from outside activities. Kids want to go willingly.
My kid was hyperactive before but when he joined nursery his behaviour changed.
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Review from Ayesha K (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely and friendly staff. Very caring and respectful. Plans great activities and gives regular updates via pictures. My son loves going to nursery and has achieved several skills. Promptly replies to any concerns/queries. Very happy and appreciate the staff's efforts and kindness in looking after my
son.
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Review from O H (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going to kindergarten for six months now. He really likes being here, and that’s the main thing. The teachers are very kind, responsive and friendly, they will always help your child and show and explain everything. During the day, children spend many different exciting activities,
such as drawing, modelling, crafts, playing sports, reading books and learning songs. This greatly helps the child in development. The child goes to kindergarten with pleasure, and I am very happy about it! I recommend this kindergarten and give it the highest marks!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.799)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.799) out of 10 for Sunflower Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.799 for Sunflower Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (220 Excellents x 5) + (51 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 273 Ratings = 4.799
  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 Sunflower Pre-School is based on 23 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, which has been reached with 23 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 Sunflower Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Sunflower Pre-School accepts?

Sunflower Pre-School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sunflower Pre-School Open?

Sunflower Pre-School is open: Monday 09:00-15:00, Tuesday 09:00-15:00, Wednesday 09:00-15:00, Thursday 09:00-15:00, Friday 09:00-15:00.

How many Children does Sunflower Pre-School have capacity for?

Sunflower Pre-School has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Sunflower Pre-School to the centre of Ilford?

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

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