# Sunflower Preschool

Sunflower Preschool is a sessional pre-school at St Albans Church, Albert Road, Ilford, IG1 1HS, in Ilford, Redbridge. It is registered for 50 children. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 21 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Al-Falah The Sunflower Nursery Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-preschool-2808863  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Albans Church, Albert Road, Ilford, IG1 1HS
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 07791 190131
- Website: http://www.thesunflowernursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Al-Falah The Sunflower Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/al-falah-the-sunflower-nursery-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2808863

## 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 September 2024 (Reference 2808863). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808863)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808863)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808863)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/570099)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00

## Getting there

Address: St Albans Church, Albert Road, Ilford, IG1 1HS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.556660,0.076067

- Station: Ilford, 0.3 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Uphall Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Little Ilford Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Redbridge there are about 3.4 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Read Academy Education |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Apex Primary School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mildmay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mildmay-nursery-ey432847) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Clementswood Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clementswood-nursery-ey263449) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Oakfield Pre-school Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakfield-pre-school-playgroup-128476) | Good |  | 08:30–15:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids @ Play Preschool.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-play-preschool-ey540291) | Good |  | 08:45–15:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [Ilford Lane Under Fives Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ilford-lane-under-fives-pre-school-2831740) |  |  | 09:30–16:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Sunnyside Daycare and After School Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunnyside-daycare-and-after-school-club-2650141) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Sunflower Preschool's opening hours?

Sunflower Preschool opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### How many children can Sunflower Preschool take?

Sunflower Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### Who runs Sunflower Preschool?

Sunflower Preschool is run by Al-Falah The Sunflower Nursery Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

Ilford is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Sunflower Preschool?

You can call 07791 190131 and visit www.thesunflowernursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2808863)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Sunflower+Nursery+Albert+Road&query_place_id=ChIJffmUF4im2EcRT3isa0DmJro)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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