SUNFLOWER House Nursery in Hayes is celebrating becoming the first early-years provider in the borough to receive the Hillingdon Healthy Early Years Award.

The award recognises its success in seven key areas, demonstrating how health and wellbeing are part of its regular activity.

Accreditation is part of the council's Hillingdon Healthy Early Years Programme, which was launched last year following the success of the Hillingdon Healthy Schools Award.

All childminders, nurseries, children's centres and playgroups can apply to take part.