# The Sunflower Centre

The Sunflower Centre is a full-day nursery at The Sunflower Childrens Centre, Victoria Street, Hyde, SK14 4AA, in The Railway Sidings, Tameside. It is registered for 110 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sunflower-centre-ey480405  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Sunflower Childrens Centre, Victoria Street, Hyde, SK14 4AA
- Registered places: 110
- Phone: 0161 882 9959
- Website: http://www.sunflowergroup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY480405

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 February 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/EY480405

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2014 (Reference EY480405). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480405)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480405)
- Registered places: 110 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480405)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/709536)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Sunflower Childrens Centre, Victoria Street, Hyde, SK14 4AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.458128,-2.070097

- Station: Newton for Hyde, 0.2 miles
- Station: Flowery Field, 0.5 miles
- Station: Hyde Central, 0.8 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hyde Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Tameside there are about 3.1 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 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Godley Community Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Oakfield Primary and Moderate Learning Difficulties Resource Provision | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Flowery Field Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Some aspects not as strong (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Thomas Ashton School |  | 5–14 | Inadequate (November 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Bradley Green Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Endeavour Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kiddi Day Kare Hyde](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-day-kare-hyde-2731625) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Yellow Door Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-yellow-door-day-nursery-2578976) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Children 4 Most At Flowery Field](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-4-most-at-flowery-field-ey309608) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Quadrant House Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/quadrant-house-private-day-nursery-ey463834) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Treetops Brookbank](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treetops-brookbank-ey268852) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Hyde Woodlands Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hyde-woodlands-day-nursery-2721488) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated The Sunflower Centre Good at its inspection on 18 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Sunflower Centre take?

The Sunflower Centre is registered with Ofsted for up to 110 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to The Sunflower Centre?

Newton for Hyde is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Sunflower Centre?

You can call 0161 882 9959 and visit www.sunflowergroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY480405)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sunflower+Children%27s+Centre&query_place_id=ChIJPUdCkOK1e0gRGyBT15B9LNA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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