Sunflowers Pre-school at Amy Johnson Children's Centre
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A pre-school in Wallington for children from birth to 8+, open 09:00 to 17:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023. Open since 2006, with 16 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Sutton
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Sutton from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
SM6 9ETWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 10 October 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff welcome children from many different cultures and backgrounds. They set high expectations for children's learning and behaviour. Staff use basic sign language to support children with communication difficulties. They invite children's parents to borrow books from the pre-school to further develop their children's vocabulary. During group time, staff use props effectively to sustain children's attention. Children join in and squeak with delight as they listen to the noise of the
'rain' and 'thunder'. Staff build strong relationships with the children. They praise children and give them spontaneous cuddles. This helps children to feel safe and emotionally secure.
Staff make good use of the outdoor space to promote children's physical development. This benefits children very well, particularly those who do not have access to outdoor space. For instance, staff encourage children to run up and down the hill to strengthen their muscles, joints and bones. Children respond happily to these learning experiences. Staff place importance on providing children with firsthand experiences to learn new things. This includes organising outings, such as to the local fields. For some children, for instance, it is their first time to see real animals roaming around in nature.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- review curriculum planning so that all adult-led activities focus specifically on developing children's individual next steps in learning n explain to children more clearly about their actions and the impact these have on themselves and others.
- 10 October 2023Good
- 8 March 2018Outstanding
- 1 October 2014Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Sunflowers Pre-school at Amy Johnson Children's Centre
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
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