Sunflower Childcare Group

At Sunflower Day Care, we're passionate about teaching through play, providing innovative childcare, and fostering strong family partnerships in Tameside.

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🌟 Unbelievable! We're absolutely delighted to share the incredible news that we've been awarded ‘Employer of the Year’ at the #TamesideBusinessAwards tonight! It's an incredible honor and we couldn't be more proud. 🤩 #TeamSunflower

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Play is the spark; creativity is the flame. 🔥

Watching morning play with toy planes take flight as afternoon art! ✈️🎨 When we prioritize open-ended play, we give kids the conceptual bridges they need to innovate.

#EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay #Creative

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Happy Monday from Sunflower Childcare! 🌻✨ Mondays are for fresh starts and cozy transitions to help our explorers dive into play. 🎨🧩

What is your little one excited about this week? 👇

#SunflowerChildcare #EarlyYears #MondayMotivation

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Rain, shine, or even a little frost—the "classroom" is always open! 🌲✨
At Sunflower Childcare, our Forest School believes there is no such thing as bad weather, only great opportunities for creativity. . 🎨❄️

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✨ INTRODUCING: THE LITTLE SEEDLINGS KITCHEN! ✨

Fueling little bodies is the secret ingredient to a happy day at Sunflower Childcare! 🥦🍎 Starting next Tuesday, we’re sharing:

🥕 Nutri-Superpowers 👶 Weaning & BLW tips ❄️ Kitchen hacks 🥦 Fussy-eater fixes. Stay tuned! 👀

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🌻 Monday Morning Magic: 3 Tips for a Calm Start! ☀️

1️⃣ 1-Minute Cuddle: Fill their emotional tank early. 2️⃣ Visual Checklists: Use pictures to help them lead their routine. 3️⃣ Car Song: Pick a Monday "Theme Song" for the drive!

How do you beat the rush? 👇

#ParentingTips

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Who knew a snow day could be this colourful? ❄️🎨 There’s something so peaceful about watching the vibrant hues bleed into the crisp white textures. It’s more than just art—it’s watching them explore the world with all their senses.

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Circle time is officially the heart of our day at Sunflower! 🌻✨

We kicked things off with our favorite ‘Hello’ song—it’s been so wonderful watching the children welcome their new friends with such big smiles.

If you were in the circle, which spoon would you pick? Comment 👇

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Watching our community bloom in 2025! 🌻

We want to share our deepest gratitude. 2025 has been a year of immense growth—not just for our team, but for the wonderful children we are privileged to care for every day.

Happy New Year from our family to yours! ✨

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🌻 Our Hyde & Stalybridge pantries have been so busy that our shelves are nearly empty! 🧺 We need your help to restock for Christmas. 🎄

If you can, please donate non-perishables like pasta, tins, or tea. We’re here if you need us! ❤️

#TeamSunflower #Hyde #Stalybridge

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We had a festive afternoon of sensory play! 🎄✨

🍿 Fine motor skills in the popcorn tray 🌲 Scooping & filling with pine needles 🎨 Christmas gluing & sticking

Little hands staying very busy! ❄️ #EarlyYears #SensoryPlay #ChristmasActivities

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Getting hands-on with some festive fun! 👋 The children loved this sensory station, scooping and pouring to create the perfect mix for our reindeer friends. Learning through play is the best way to prepare for Christmas! #ReindeerFoodFactory

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✨ Imagination Station! ✨
Building and exploring! Our little learners are using figures to understand the different "People Who Help Us" in the community. Essential social learning in action. 🧑‍🚒🏥

#CommunityHeroes #EYFS #PlayBasedLearning

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massive THANK YOU to @RedRockComms for the incredibly generous Christmas hamper & card! 🎁🎄 We really appreciate the festive cheer. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

🌻 - Team Sunflower

#ThankYou #ChristmasHamper

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Sunflower Bristia Academy is OPEN! 🥳

We're brewing up some serious fun today! Nothing beats a cup of imaginary coffee made by one of our littlest chefs. This kind of role-play is essential, boosting creativity, social skills, and fine motor development. ☕️

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What a feast! 😍 We absolutely loved our Christmas dinner at Sunflower Hyde yesterday. Every dish was delicious! A huge, heartfelt thank you to our incredible chef, Sam, for cooking up such a magical and memorable meal. You truly made our Christmas! 🍽️✨ #ChristmasDinner

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We are working hard to resolve this... promise! 😅 The Elves have been causing absolute mayhem and mischief overnight! 🤦‍♀️

Any other parents or educators dealing with these naughty little troublemakers? Share your Elf drama below! 👇

#ElfOnTheShelf

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Bringing some extra sparkle to our classroom this holiday season! ✨ Our lightboard is filled with bright, translucent blocks, and it’s a brilliant way to explore #STEM through play!

#LightTablePlay #ChristmasActivities #EarlyYearsLearning #PreschoolSTEM

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5 STAR FOOD SAFETY MAINTAINED! 🥳

Great news! Our Environmental Health inspection is complete, and Sunflower Hyde kept our 5 Star Food Safety Rating! 🌟

Massive congratulations to Sam for working so hard to ensure the highest hygiene standards for our children! We're so proud!

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Happy Vegelicious Tuesday! 🎉 We are so excited to share this delicious, nutritious delivery of vegetables with your family. 😋 Just remember to bring your bag ♻️ when you come for pick-up! #FareShare #GoodFood

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Meet Jess, our Preschool Room Leader! ✨
17 years in childcare & 6 years at Sunflower! She just completed her Forest School training 🌳 and loves the supportive, laughing team!
Known as the "Military Mum" to her 2 boys, she also happens to be giraffe mad! 🦒
#SunflowerSpotlight