Business Details
Trusted Child Care & Early Education in Clydebank
Sunflower Nursery has been providing exceptional childcare and educational services in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire for over 25 years. Our highly qualified and motivated team creates a warm, secure environment where children aged 0-5 develop through play, exploration, and structured learning experiences. We maintain strong partnerships with West College Scotland and Golden Jubilee Hospital, offering convenient care for local families and students. Our purpose-built facility features three spacious playrooms, two large outdoor gardens with all-weather classrooms, and Forest School sessions led by trained staff.We follow Care Inspectorate guidelines for safety and recruitment, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes children's physical, social, and cognitive growth. With extended operating hours and year-round availability, we accommodate diverse family needs while maintaining consistent quality standards. Our commitment to individualised care has earned us positive feedback from generations of families and strong community recognition.
Services
Childcare Services
Forest School Sessions
Funded Places
Meals Provision
Security Systems
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years' experience in early childhood education
- Our staff team holds professional childcare qualifications and training
- We maintain strong partnerships with local educational and healthcare institutions
- Our purpose-built facility includes secure outdoor learning environments
- We follow rigorous Care Inspectorate safety and recruitment standards
Associations and certifications
- Care Inspectorate
What people say
Outstanding service
High quality care
Innovative care
Excellent feedback
Secure environment
Services
Childcare Services
Sunflower Nursery provides comprehensive childcare for children aged 0-5 in a purpose-built facility. Our qualified staff deliver structured learning and free play experiences across three spacious indoor areas and two secure outdoor gardens. Services include Forest School sessions and all-weather outdoor classrooms that promote physical development and environmental awareness.
Forest School
Our Forest School programme offers nature-based learning experiences led by trained staff. Children engage in supervised outdoor activities that develop confidence, teamwork, and environmental understanding. The sessions utilise natural elements and purpose-designed outdoor spaces to support holistic development through exploration and discovery-based learning.
Funded Places
We offer government-funded childcare places for eligible children aged 2-5 through partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council. This includes two-course hot meals and all standard nursery activities. Parents receive guidance on eligibility criteria and application processes through our administrative team.
Meals Provision
Our catering service provides balanced meals and snacks following nutritional guidelines. Services include breakfast, two snacks, and a two-course hot lunch prepared on-site. Dietary requirements are accommodated with prior notice, and all food handling follows strict hygiene and safety standards.
Security Systems
The nursery maintains comprehensive security with controlled access systems and CCTV coverage. Staff undergo rigorous Disclosure Scotland checks following Care Inspectorate guidelines. The building features monitored entry points and open-plan designs ensuring constant visibility of children throughout the facility.
Questions
What age range do you cater for?
We care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, registered with the Care Inspectorate for this age range.
Do you offer flexible session options?
Yes, we provide morning sessions (7:30am-1pm), afternoon sessions (1pm-6pm), and full day care (7:30am-6pm).
Are meals included in nursery fees?
All sessions include breakfast, snacks, and a two-course hot lunch prepared on-site by our catering team.
How do you ensure child safety?
We maintain controlled access systems, CCTV monitoring, and follow Care Inspectorate recruitment guidelines for staff vetting.
Do you provide funded childcare places?
Yes, we offer government-funded places for eligible children aged 2-5 through our partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council.
What outdoor facilities do you have?
Our two large garden areas include mud kitchens, sand pits, climbing frames, and all-weather outdoor classrooms for year-round learning.
Reviews (4)
Sha Liang
Aug 18, 2021
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My daughter stayed here for 2 years and she enjoys the time here some much and loved all the staffs. All the key workers are kind and it is really great nursery.
Andreea Aanei
Jun 28, 2021
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My son attended Sunflower Nursery and I can't thank enough to all the lovely ladies who took so much care of him and helped him develop so nicely over the last 2 years. I'm really proud of his progress and all he achieved at Nursery. The staff has been constantly in contact with me, and I really felt my wee boy is on great hands. I strongly recommend this Nursery to all the parents who want the very best start for their kids education .
James O'Connell
Jun 19, 2021
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We have now had 2 of our 3 make their way right through Sunflower with the third still there currently. I cannot praise the staff enough at the nursery they have been amazing and always go the extra mile. Our daughter has a slight Visual Impairment and so needs a little help occasionally with certain things. The nursery couldn't have been more supportive of her and she's thrived with their help. The staff are all really friendly and the thought that goes in to the learning activities for the kids is brilliant. Communication is another great strong point especially through the Pandemic to keep
Damien Corr
Jun 15, 2021
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Both of my children have attended this nursery from infant stage right up to primary school age. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. It provides a safe , friendly and nurturing environment for the kids. Both children loved their time at nursery, and I know that they have benefited tremendously from a developmental perspective. The ethos and positive values of the nursery are demonstrated by the impact that attendance has on the kids development. It is really well managed and communication is always clear and timely . They coped really well during the pandemic and have put in and ensured
