# Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton

Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton is a full-day nursery at 1 Braeside Road, Paignton, TQ4 6BX, in St Michaels, Torbay. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Sunflower Day Nursery LLP.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/braeside-sunflowers-paignton-ey551320  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 1 Braeside Road, Paignton, TQ4 6BX
- Registered places: 69
- Run by: [Sunflower Day Nursery LLP](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sunflower-day-nursery-llp)
- Ofsted URN: EY551320

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 6 June 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 13 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551320

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2017 (Reference EY551320). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551320)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 6 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551320)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551320)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 1 Braeside Road, Paignton, TQ4 6BX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.428762,-3.562528

- Station: Goodrington (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway), 0.2 miles
- Station: Paignton, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Goodrington Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Paignton Green (South), 0.3 miles
- Park: Burma Star garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Torbay Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Torbay there are about 5 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Curledge Street Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oldway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Roselands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| White Rock Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Kings Ash Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-wellies-nursery-at-ymca-2894417) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-curledge-street-academy-2793507) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey457215) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Roselands Community Nursery And Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roselands-community-nursery-and-playschool-ey541104) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Preston Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-community-preschool-ey483735) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [St Pauls Second Steps Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-pauls-second-steps-pre-school-139472) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton Good at its inspection on 6 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton take?

Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

### Who runs Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton?

Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton is run by Sunflower Day Nursery LLP, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton?

Goodrington (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY551320)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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