# Sunflowers Southport Ltd

Sunflowers Southport Ltd is a full-day nursery at 29 Dover Road, Southport, PR8 4TB, in Birkdale, Sefton. It is registered for 36 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 3 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-southport-ltd-2715713  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 29 Dover Road, Southport, PR8 4TB
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 01704 564319
- Website: http://sunflowerssouthport.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2715713

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 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/16/2715713

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2022 (Reference 2715713). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715713)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715713)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715713)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/68344)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 29 Dover Road, Southport, PR8 4TB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.626200,-3.020654

- Station: Hillside, 0.3 miles
- Station: Birkdale, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Bedford Park, 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 Sefton there are about 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 3 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Birkdale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Farnborough Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Farnborough Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Linaker Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement (October 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Philip's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Kew Woods Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Greenbank High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Waterloo Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterloo-preschool-2874727) |  |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-southport-310498) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Lucy Lockets Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lucy-lockets-day-nursery-ey498739) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Partou Curiosity Corner Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-curiosity-corner-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey551363) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [The Frantastic Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-frantastic-pre-school-2842512) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Kids Count Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-count-pre-school-ey447331) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sunflowers Southport Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Sunflowers Southport Ltd Good at its inspection on 9 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Sunflowers Southport Ltd take?

Sunflowers Southport Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Sunflowers Southport Ltd?

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

### How do I contact Sunflowers Southport Ltd?

You can call 01704 564319 and visit sunflowerssouthport.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2715713)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunflowers+%28Southport%29+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJDWIjJbM-e0gRSTWTpOF2cBQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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