Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford)

We wanted Sandfield for our son because my nephew had gone there and loved it - he started part time at 9/10 months old, and then went full time once he was 1, and the entire experience has been amazing. Though our son clearly found the transition from home to nursery challenging, the staff in Caterpillars have been absolutely amazing in helping him settle, and he clearly has a wonderful time each day. The outside space, the variation in the indoor room over the seasons (the toys and stations available have changed regularly in just the 6 months our son has been there), the timings of the day (necessary to accommodate my job) are all great. Our son eats far more widely than he ever would have with us, he can now use a spoon confidently, and he is so much more sociable - we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sandfield to anyone.

Wonderful place! Had here my older daughter and now start nursery with my 1 year old. Lovely and taking care teachers, helpful staff in the reception. Very individual approach to each kid meeting individual needs, specially for small ones.

I can't imagine a better nursery than Sandfield. Everything is excellent: the facilities, the extended opening hours, the individual care and attention provided by the staff, healthy food for the kids, the communication from the management team. Can't fault them! Both our children started nursery at 9 months old and we've always felt well-supported and had so much confidence that they're being well cared for. The kids are being taught about kindness and social skills as well as counting, colours, reading, writing etc. The nursery embraces diversity and they celebrate festivals across all religions and nationalities. Our children love it and the team make our lives easier. They offer government funded hours and tax free childcare and are always so helpful with how to claim these. 100% recommend!

My daughter has attended Sandfield since she was 9 months old, starting in the Caterpillar room where the care she received was impeccable- nothing was ever too much of an ask and she was truly cared for, the ladies genuinely showed passion and support in looking after our most precious little person. She is now striving in Ladybirds 1, after a very easy transition from her first room. Her development is flourishing and it's lovely to know that the team show such an interest in the children as individuals and meet her needs every time she is in their care.

Our son is almost 2 and has been attending Sandfield nursery for nearly 7 months. He loves it and we are thrilled that he settled in so quickly. His key worker is fantastic and really helped him to feel comfortable and welcome in this environment. The facilities are lovely, he eats and sleeps well, he enjoys being in the garden and the staff are all really kind and approachable. We would and have recommended this nursery!

Sandfields nursery is an outstanding nursery with caring staff, low turnover and a nurturing environment. My child loves going to nursery and the staff have been instrumental in helping him settle in when he first started. Never had any problems. I love how attentive and engaged the staff are. Lots of fun and exciting activities for children. Highly recommend!

Sandfield is a really wonderful nursery. Our 7 month old loves her time there and is very found of her carers who are all very attentive and kind. They have also greatly helped in the weaning process and in helping her work towards all her other milestones.

A fantastic nursery which my child loves going to. Every body from the lady at reception to the individual carers are great. We are lucky to have our baby boy there. He is excited at the idea of going in the morning and often wants to stay a little longer when we go to pick him up.

The staff are very loving and attentive- our daughter (2.5y) talks about them constantly. The activities are fantastic - each day they do something fun and stimulating. The food is high quality and they help foster good eating habits by all kids self serving, helping to get bowls out etc. We receive lots of information about how the day goes and you can tell the staff genuinely care about the children. We feel absolutely happy leaving our child in their care as we know how well she will be looked after. Thank you!

Sandfields has been a family from 11 months old till four years old when we graduated and left to enter reception term! Sandfields is a family and we have been very well supported, our son has thrived throughout. The bond with some of the nursery staff has been truly strong and it was truly emotional when we left but we were also best prepared for the next chapter!

Our two children attended Sandfield for over 3 years, and both really loved their time there. The staff were warm and friendly to both us and the children, with the children often keen to return to nursery and discuss their weekends or holidays. The outdoor facilities are excellent, as are the hours. The location is obviously ideal for those working at the hospital. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sandfield to friends or family.

Great experience for my son, over 2 years, he enjoyed the nursery. The environment is clean and very welcoming, indeed my son always had a nice time, learning a few things as a child. All staff are very nice and helpful, some of them are very emotional doing their job. My second child will attend the nursery in one month and my wife and I are happy to join them again.

Caring proactive staff, great facilities and have always felt confident my son will be well looked after. Thank you.

The setting is clean and inviting, and the menus are varied and expose the children to different flavours and textures.

Sandfield Nursery has been fantastic for my son. All of the staff seem to know him and help him settle in and enjoy each day he is there. The chance for outdoor play whenever possible has been wonderful and he absolutely loves it. He has fantastic key workers and a room that is welcoming, stimulating, and all of the team go above and beyond to help meet his needs and nurture him. The Nursery's Sendco has also been incredible with support and encouragement both to my son, his key workers and to me. I love the community feel at Sandfield and am grateful for all they have done to support my son and help him reach his best potential.

Sandfield Day Nursery has been absolutely amazing for our daughter. Every member of staff is incredibly friendly, helpful and welcoming and will often give our daughter a wave and hello, even if they're not directly involved in looking after her. Our key worker and the room team have gone above and beyond to help our daughter settle in, really getting to know her and her interests and the activities arranged day to day are brilliant - very stimulating and varied. We love seeing the updates and photos of what she's been up to during the day. There's a real sense of community at Sandfield's and we're hugely grateful for everything they do. Our daughter is very happy and loves nursery days!

Our children absolutely loved attending Sandfield nursery. The staff were always friendly and chatty and knew our children by name within a very short period from when they started (within a week). Everyone seemed kind and caring. Our children were happy and content and had lots of learning experiences from the very start (at seven and nine months old) all the way through until they left (at three and four years old). We are all very sad to say goodbye to everyone at Sandfield.

We’ve been impressed with all the staff, including the lady on reception who has an amazing talent for remembering everyone’s names. To pick a recent example: the nursery graduation – the staff really went above and beyond.

Sending my daughter to Sandfield Day Nursery is the best choice we could have made. We were happy with everything they did and with the way she was taken care of and the learning she achieved. Everyone is so passionate and good in what they do. The main thing for me is that from day one I felt like she was with family, in a totally safe place. I had full peace of mind from the moment I was dropping her - like as if she was at home with us. Completely trustworthy! We would recommend Sandfield to anyone!

Both my daughter and son spent four years at Sandfield and I cannot thank them enough for the amazing care and support they gave both our children and to myself. We have all had such a fantastic six years and we are very emotional that our journey has now come to an end. Sandfield have truly given my children the best start and I would highly recommend them to anyone!