# Sunflower Nurseries Limited

Sunflower Nurseries Limited is a full-day nursery at Chapelfield House, Platting Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2HD, in Balderstone, Rochdale. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-nurseries-limited-ey418988  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Chapelfield House, Platting Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2HD
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01706 640340
- Ofsted URN: EY418988

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, 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/EY418988

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2011 (Reference EY418988). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418988)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418988)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418988)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/147076)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Chapelfield House, Platting Lane, Rochdale, OL11 2HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.599554,-2.146215

- Station: Rochdale, 0.8 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Balderstone Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Balderstone Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Rochdale there are about 3.3 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Balderstone | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Lowerplace Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sandbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Deeplish Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Nuqtah Primary School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| Ashfield Valley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pinecone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pinecone-nursery-2887982) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Laroche Day Care Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/laroche-day-care-nursery-ey554762) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Channings Childcare Ltd Kingsway](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/channings-childcare-ltd-kingsway-2602153) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sandbrook Childrens Centre Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sandbrook-childrens-centre-nursery-ey338453) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sunshine Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunshine-pre-school-316436) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Georgie Porgie's Nursery Kirkholt](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/georgie-porgies-nursery-kirkholt-2829646) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunflower Nurseries Limited's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunflower Nurseries Limited Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunflower Nurseries Limited take?

Sunflower Nurseries Limited is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunflower Nurseries Limited?

Rochdale is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunflower Nurseries Limited?

You can call 01706 640340.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY418988)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunflower+Nurseries&query_place_id=ChIJU756rW25e0gRlS3uHX6RGvU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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