# Carter's Sunflowers

Carter's Sunflowers is a sessional pre-school at Alban House, Garnell Business Park, Brownfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1AY, in Haldens, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 32 children.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carters-sunflowers-2809650  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Alban House, Garnell Business Park, Brownfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1AY
- Registered places: 32
- Ofsted URN: 2809650

## 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 August 2024 (Reference 2809650). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809650)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809650)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809650)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Alban House, Garnell Business Park, Brownfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.804378,-0.191585

- Station: Welwyn Garden City, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Black Fan Valley, 0.4 miles
- Park: Little Rivers, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panshanger Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Peartree Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Waterside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Holwell Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ludwick Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Templewood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-welwyn-garden-city-ey308307) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/attimore-barn-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2694845) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Annabel's Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/annabels-montessori-school-ey540314) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Whanau Day Nursery Welwyn GC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whanau-day-nursery-welwyn-gc-ey466391) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.7 miles |
| [Squirrels Nurseries (Welwyn)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/squirrels-nurseries-welwyn-ey276945) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2715474) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Carter's Sunflowers take?

Carter's Sunflowers is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Carter's Sunflowers?

Welwyn Garden City is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809650)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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