# Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery

Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery is a full-day nursery at 57 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DE, in Cranbrook, Redbridge. It is registered for 65 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 53 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Al-Falah The Sunflower Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/al-falah-the-sunflower-nursery-2808864  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 57 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DE
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 65
- Phone: 020 8554 6556
- Website: http://www.thesunflowernursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Al-Falah The Sunflower Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/al-falah-the-sunflower-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2808864

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2808864). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808864)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808864)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808864)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/444338)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 57 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.562869,0.062788

- Station: Ilford, 0.4 miles
- Station: Manor Park, 0.9 miles
- Park: Valentines Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Wanstead Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Redbridge there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 53 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Read Academy Education |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Highlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Cranbrook Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sheringham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Cleveland Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Miracles LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-miracles-ltd-2751658) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Pearls Nursery and Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-pearls-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-2830527) | Report card Mar 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Sunflower Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-day-care-2808903) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-ey292060) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [kGems Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kgems-day-nursery-ey497332) | Good | £68 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Maytime Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maytime-montessori-nursery-2802995) |  |  | 07:15–18:30 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery's opening hours?

Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery take?

Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery?

Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery is run by Al-Falah The Sunflower Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery?

Ilford is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Al Falah The Sunflower Nursery?

You can call 020 8554 6556 and visit www.thesunflowernursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808864)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Sunflower+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJYbUNZvGm2EcRGltUZJ5XQ0M)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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