Vision Statement
We partner with parents to create moments that families remember, stories for them to share and enable passionate learners whilst in and beyond our care.
About Us
The Sunflower Childcare Group is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and supportive childcare partnership with parents throughout the Tameside area. Our commitment extends beyond simply providing care; we strive to educate children from their earliest days through their journey into school and beyond.
At Sunflower, our team of dedicated professionals is driven by a deep passion for both care and education. We hold a clear vision and set high expectations for each unique child, recognising their unique abilities and potential. By forming a strong partnership with families, we work collaboratively to educate and innovate, equipping children with the necessary skills and mindset to become confident, resilient, and lifelong learners.
We firmly believe that our role encompasses much more than traditional education. While we prioritise academic growth, our holistic approach emphasises the development of essential life skills, social-emotional well-being, and fostering a love for learning. By providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment, we aim to instil in children a sense of curiosity, exploration, and a desire for continuous personal growth.
Through our comprehensive programs and tailored support, we go above and beyond to ensure that children are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We strive to empower each unique child to reach their full potential, building a solid foundation for their future success. At the Sunflower Childcare Group, we are committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families within our community. We offer a safe environment where your children become confident learners, equipping them with the skills for their journey into school and beyond.
Our Sunflower Promise
As parents ourselves, we PROMISE:
to listen to our families and children, be committed in our care, ensure inclusive learning and play for each unique child. To have courage, honesty, and respect for others in everything we do. We endeavour to reassure our families, provide a secure partnership, embracing growth and happiness, to innovate and educate from birth to school and beyond.
Our passionate and dedicated team will nurture, provide cuddles, love and laughter whilst educating your children through the most important early years.
Our Team
Our team of Sunflowers are carefully selected for their caring enthusiastic commitment to learning.
Sunflower is led by our CEO Elaine Sagar who is very much hands on, inspiring and encouraging her team to ensure they are reaching for the stars every single day.
Alongside Elaine our operations are led by our award winning Operations Director Dawn Gibbons. Our 11-strong senior management team are experienced, qualified educators and lead their team by example to ensure they focus on the well being of the children in their care. The core values are embedded into our culture and are visible in our environment each and every day.
Ensuring our team welfare is at the top of our agenda enables us to promote a happy, caring environment and empowers our team to be confident and happy at work.
We continue to up skill our teams to ensure they are refreshed and inspired to deliver the best care and education. We have our own training school which is headed up by our Headmaster and trainer Robert Wynn. Bob works with our team to deliver some of our mandatory basic training – Safeguarding, health and safety and first aid. Bob delivers regular sessions for our team to ensure they have additional support and following his own retraining is currently designing forest school, maths and other innovative courses to deliver to our team.