# Sunflower Children's Centre

Sunflower Children's Centre is a full-day nursery at 21 Carter Hall Road, Sheffield, S12 3HS, in Base Green, Sheffield. It is registered for 116 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-childrens-centre-ey216651  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 21 Carter Hall Road, Sheffield, S12 3HS
- Registered places: 116
- Phone: 0114 265 7000
- Website: http://www.sunflowerchildrenscentre.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY216651

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 November 2021, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY216651

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2002 (Reference EY216651). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY216651)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY216651)
- Registered places: 116 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY216651)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/436191)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 21 Carter Hall Road, Sheffield, S12 3HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.342000,-1.419189

- Station: White Lane, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Gleadless Townend, 0.4 miles
- Station: Herdings - Leighton Road, 0.5 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jaunty Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sheffield there are about 3.7 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charnock Hall Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Birley Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Gleadless Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (March 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Intake Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Ridgeway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Birley Spa Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (November 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Prince Edward Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Fun Fest Sheffield - Gleadless](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-fest-sheffield-gleadless-2860274) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Hollinsend Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hollinsend-nursery-300830) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Birley Community Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/birley-community-pre-school-2616445) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Frecheville Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/frecheville-childrens-nursery-2640042) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Intake Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/intake-pre-school-2496416) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Ridgeway Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ridgeway-preschool-2741977) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunflower Children's Centre's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunflower Children's Centre Good at its inspection on 18 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunflower Children's Centre take?

Sunflower Children's Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 116 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunflower Children's Centre?

White Lane is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunflower Children's Centre?

You can call 0114 265 7000 and visit www.sunflowerchildrenscentre.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY216651)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunflower+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJVdmvqiudeUgRHEZV9OolqZw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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