About Us
At The Sunflower Childcare Group, we believe childcare is a true partnership with parents. Across the Tameside area, we work hand in hand with families and our wider community to create a nurturing and supportive environment where every child can thrive.
Our mission goes beyond providing care. We aim to educate and inspire children from their earliest days through their journey into school and beyond.
Our dedicated team is passionate about both care and education. We set high expectations for every child, recognising their individual strengths and potential. By working closely with families, we build strong partnerships that help children grow into confident, curious, and resilient learners.
At Sunflower, we focus on the whole unique child. Academic learning is important, but so are life skills, emotional wellbeing, and a love for discovery. Therefore, we provide a safe, stimulating, and inclusive space where children can explore, question, and develop at their own pace.
Through our comprehensive programs and personalised support, we help every child prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Our goal is simple: to empower children to reach their full potential and build a strong foundation for future success.
The Sunflower Childcare Group is proud to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Together, we create a place where every child can shine, learn, and grow with confidence and ensure they receive the very best start in life.
Our Team
Our team of Sunflowers is made up of caring, enthusiastic people who love to learn and grow.
Our CEO, Elaine Sagar, leads with passion and energy. She works closely with the team, inspiring and encouraging everyone to reach for the stars each day.
Dawn Gibbons, our award-winning Operations Director, supports Elaine in guiding our operations. Together, they lead an experienced senior management team of eleven skilled educators. Each leader sets a strong example, focusing on the wellbeing of every child in our care.
Our core values shape everything we do. You can see them reflected in our culture, our actions, and our environment every single day.
We place great importance on team wellbeing. By supporting our staff, we create a happy, caring atmosphere that helps everyone feel confident and valued at work.
In addition, we believe in continuous learning. Our team receives ongoing training to stay refreshed, inspired, and ready to deliver the best care and education.
We also run our own training programme, led by Robert Wynn, our Headmaster and trainer. Bob provides essential courses such as safeguarding, health and safety, and first aid. Moreover, he regularly holds sessions to offer extra support. After completing his own advanced training, he is now developing exciting new courses, including forest school, maths, and other innovative programs for our team.
