# Little Sunflowers Child Care

Little Sunflowers Child Care is a full-day nursery at Kingsworth Close, Beckenham, BR3 4XH, in Eden Park, Bromley. It is registered for 30 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. Its published full-day fees range from £66 to £75 (nursery website, November 2026). It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-sunflowers-child-care-2755365  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kingsworth Close, Beckenham, BR3 4XH
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 30
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 020 8663 1835
- Website: http://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2755365

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755365

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2755365). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755365)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755365)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755365)

## Fees

| Age | Full day | Half day |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2s | £75 (£7.50 an hour) | £39 |
| 2-year-olds | £71 (£7.10 an hour) | £37 |
| 3 and over | £66 (£6.60 an hour) | £35 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/fees-and-funding), 11 November 2026.

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Sessions: full day and half day

## Getting there

Address: Kingsworth Close, Beckenham, BR3 4XH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.394012,-0.043820

- Station: Elmers End Tram Stop, 0.4 miles
- Station: Elmers End, 0.4 miles
- Station: Arena Tram Stop, 0.7 miles
- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Elmers End Recreation Ground, 0.1 miles
- Park: South Norwood Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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: 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and in-the-moment planning. The Ofsted report card inspection in 2026 rated curriculum and teaching as 'Expected standard' and achievement as 'Expected standard'.

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/nursery)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/nursery)

### Food

Meals are included in the fees. Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast and healthy snacks.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/nursery)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/breakfast-after-school)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/nursery)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden and offers local outings and trips.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/holiday-club)
- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/holiday-club)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/nursery)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/nursery)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/nursery)
- Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/fees-and-funding)
- Holiday club (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/holiday-club)
- After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/breakfast-after-school)
- Breakfast club (source: nursery website, https://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/breakfast-after-school)

### Safety

The Ofsted inspection in 2026 found safeguarding standards met.

### Getting a place

The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Vian Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Monks Orchard Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Orchard Way Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Balgowan Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Churchfields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Oasis Academy Ryelands | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Beckenham Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-beckenham-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey492845) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Brick By Brick Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brick-by-brick-pre-school-2886613) |  |  | 09:00–12:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [N Family Club Beckenham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-beckenham-2845444) |  |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [St James Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-james-pre-school-2666727) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bellissima Nurseries (Elmers End)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bellissima-nurseries-elmers-end-ey559852) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [The Butterfly Patch, Norman House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-butterfly-patch-norman-house-ey554341) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Little Sunflowers Child Care cost?

Little Sunflowers Child Care publishes these fees: full day £75 for under 2s, half day £39 for under 2s, half day £36 for under 2s, full day £71 for 2-year-olds, half day £37 for 2-year-olds, half day £34 for 2-year-olds, full day £66 for 3 and over, half day £35 for 3 and over and half day £31 for 3 and over (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.

### Does Little Sunflowers Child Care offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Little Sunflowers Child Care offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Little Sunflowers Child Care take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Little Sunflowers Child Care offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Little Sunflowers Child Care's opening hours?

Little Sunflowers Child Care opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### Is Little Sunflowers Child Care open all year?

Yes, Little Sunflowers Child Care is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What is Little Sunflowers Child Care's Ofsted rating?

Little Sunflowers Child Care was inspected on 20 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Sunflowers Child Care take?

Little Sunflowers Child Care is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Little Sunflowers Child Care?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Little Sunflowers Child Care.

### Does Little Sunflowers Child Care accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Little Sunflowers Child Care accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Little Sunflowers Child Care follow?

Little Sunflowers Child Care's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.

### Does Little Sunflowers Child Care have outdoor space?

Little Sunflowers Child Care lists: Own garden and Local outings and trips.

### What is the nearest station to Little Sunflowers Child Care?

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

### How do I contact Little Sunflowers Child Care?

You can call 020 8663 1835 and visit www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2755365)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.little-sunflowers-child-care.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Sunflowers+Childcare+LTD&query_place_id=ChIJBaz17qkBdkgRmzC2v5-g_3g)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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