# Sunflower Daycare

Sunflower Daycare is a full-day nursery at Houghton House, 131a Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5JT, in Round Hill, Wakefield. It is registered for 56 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-daycare-2700957  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Houghton House, 131a Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5JT
- Registered places: 56
- Phone: 07858 922822
- Website: https://sunflowerdaycare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2700957

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 September 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2700957

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2022 (Reference 2700957). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2700957)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2700957)
- Registered places: 56 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2700957)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Houghton House, 131a Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 5JT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.715269,-1.349988

- Station: Glasshoughton, 0.5 miles
- Station: Castleford, 0.6 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Quarry Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Leeds Road Recreational Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Smawthorne Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: King George's Field, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Manor Grove Recreactional Park, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Half Acres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (May 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| The Grange School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [New Moon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-moon-nursery-ey417873) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-2698798) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Unicorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unicorn-nursery-ey537722) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-child-care-ey405434) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Whitwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-whitwood-2811350) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-2698797) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunflower Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunflower Daycare Good at its inspection on 25 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunflower Daycare take?

Sunflower Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 56 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunflower Daycare?

Glasshoughton is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunflower Daycare?

You can call 07858 922822 and visit sunflowerdaycare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2700957)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunflower+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJxzqIhVBoeUgR7rz-5ebJ5yo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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