Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford)

Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7RH
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9.9 165 Reviews
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Sandfield Day Nursery is large purpose built day nursery with caring and dedicated staff, situated in the grounds of the John Radcliffe Hospital to care for the children of the Trust employees and local community. They have also obtained their Green Flag Eco-Schools Award.

Friendly and well established, the nursery provides a happy, sociable environment where every child is treated as an individual. The nursery has rooms for each individual age group with a specialist baby unit and spacious gardens that provide an excellent outdoor environment.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kim Hambridge (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 60

Total Places for Children

  • 128

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 2 Inset Days

Parking

  • Drop off parking available at the front of the nursery.

Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) Reviews (165)

9.9

Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) has 165 reviews.

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Review from Kathryn W (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love, love, love this nursery! Both our children have gone here (five years old now in Reception at Primary School), and the three-year-old is still here. I can't speak highly enough about all the staff, absolutely every member of them is so lovely, so caring, so thoughtful with the children. It
is like sending them to a family member, rather than a nursery. The food is healthy and always prepared with the childrens nutrition at the heart of it (with the odd biscuit here or there!), down to Birthday cakes on their birthdays. They honestly are the best - very gutted they don't do after-school club for our 5-year-old or he would be there in a heartbeat! Love, love, love this nursery.
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Review from M B (Father of Child) published on 11 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very professional, personal, good facilities, emphatic and focused on the well-being of the child.
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Review from Chrystalina A (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Sandfield team has been super with our little boy. I don't think we could have asked for a better nursery, and all the staff are simply amazing. We miss them dearly.
The staff really put the effort in to get to know your child and are always there to help out. Our son has been extremely happy throughout
his stay at Sandfield, and we have been most impressed at how the nursery adjusted over the Covid pandemic. Great staff and a lovely and nurturing environment.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sandfield Day Nursery have looked after my children from babies and it has been a second home for them. The staff are warm and caring but also help children learn social skills. The children were always well fed and often would be more adventurous with new foods at nursery than at home. The support
through the pandemic was excellent. When I needed urgent childcare in a family crisis, the team made an extra effort to accommodate my children.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has now been at Sandfield Day Nursery for a year; she is moving to her third room next week. The staff have been wonderful throughout. She is clearly thriving and growing with every move up, as she should be. The setting is very personal, and everyone deeply cares about the children. She
loves the staff dearly, and we are very lucky to have found such a great nursery for her.
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Review from Janine W (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but excellent comments for this nursery. My son attended here from the age of 1 until pre-school, and I had no hesitation in sending my daughter here. She started at the age of 9 months and has just turned two. My children's development has been exceptional whilst attending Sandfield.
The team picked up an eye condition my son devolved at the age of one, and we’re excellent with his ongoing eye care and patching.
The team at Sandfield are familiar and friendly faces who are always welcoming. Nothing is ever too much trouble.
My daughter loves going to nursery as there is always lots going on, and she loves the team; my son still likes to go in and visit everyone at pick-up time.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would definitely recommend Sandfield to anyone. I was nervous about my daughter starting nursery, but needn't have been. Sandfield's team were so supportive and genuine throughout her setting in, and my daughter has thrived since starting. She has learnt so much and absolutely loves coming in. She
always has a smile on her face. I have confidence in the team - they all have the children's best interest at heart and go above and beyond! Everyone knows my daughter's name, which feels so personable and her allergies have also been extremely well catered for. She is so well looked after her. We love it.
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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been thrilled with Sandfield Nursery for our one-year-old daughter. The staff were enormously kind and supportive during the settling-in period and have got to know her really well. Communication is excellent, and we always get a thorough handover at the end of the day about how she has been.
It's made my return to work so much better knowing she's in safe and loving hands. Her key worker has shown genuine delight and pride in her when she has hit new milestones like standing, walking and saying her first words, and it is very clear that my daughter adores her.
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Review from E T (Father of Child) published on 23 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great and friendly staff. They're very kind/caring for the children. Always new activities and looking after them. Daily report for their feeding, activity and what they learn today. Finally, great facilitates for the children.
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Review from E I (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been in Sandfield day nursery for 4-years, and we have always been very pleased with the care she has been receiving over that time at every stage. We couldn’t have asked for a better place for her, and we were so lucky to be there. The staff is engaged, warm and caring, and they know
all the kids so well!
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Review from Rob M (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with this nursery for many months, and the development of his confidence is remarkable. He has been in two rooms and has flourished in both, particularly the development of his communication skills.
The activities he takes part in are extremely well thought out in terms of allowing
him to be creative and to express himself, something he brings home with him all the time, and I have seen first hand the attention the staff give him and the freedom they give him to explore and learn.
We receive updates on his activities through the app, and the quality and detail provided are exceptional. We feel like we've shared in some of his activities through these updates, and it's hard to overstate how much we value these.
I cannot thank the staff at Sandfield enough for their patience, support, great humour and the focus they give to my son's development.
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Review from Y Y (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is really happy here, and the staff are caring. He started in the baby room Caterpillars and now is in Ladybirds 2. They keep a log of my son's day and post it on the app, so I can log in and see what he is doing. Lovely to see photos of my son at nursery. There are flexible if you want to change
days from full time to 4-days. The meals are nutritious, and they give medicines if needed without any fuss. There are designated drop off car spaces outside the nursery. Opening hours are flexible for working parents; 7 am-6:30 pm. I would recommend.
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Review from Katharina H (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 3-year-old daughter loves going to pre-school at Sandfield. The staff are warm, caring, enthusiastic and brilliantly creative at thinking of fun activities to entertain and teach the children in their care.
There is a fantastic balance between indoor and outdoor play and always plenty to keep
the children engaged. The food is great, and the culture of the children all sitting together at mealtime is lovely to see and teaches them good table manners. The staff go out of their way to make Sandfield a fun and exciting place to be, even during the recent Covid pandemic when this could not have always been easy for them!
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Review from Diego B (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The assessment reports in the app are in detail and frequent. The best feedback is from my child, who despite not being able to talk, goes to hug the carers when she goes into her room. I feel she is in very capable and caring hands.
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Sandfield when she was 6-months. She is nearly two now and has been so happy since the first day! She has really grown and thrived there, all of which wouldn't have been possible without the care, attention and support from the team. The activities at the nursery have been fantastic
with various focus on different aspects of early year learning and a good combination of structured/free play. The garden is lovely, and the baby room has its designated garden too. We speak a different language at home but are hoping to raise her as bilingual. The staff have been tremendously helpful in encouraging her to use English at nursery, and it is amazing to see her confidence grow day by day. I will recommend Sandfield without any reservation!
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Review from Eihab B (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children (6 and 2) have been through Sandfield in the last 4-years we’ve been in Oxford. My wife and I have been very impressed with the care and attention the children receive. The staff really are excellent and form genuine relationships with the children. The best feedback is from the kids
themselves, who always look forward to going to nursery.
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Review from Alyson H (Grandmother of Child) published on 21 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little bundle started in the nursery when he was a year old. He is very happy, extremely well cared for, and we feel that he is so safe and secure. The staff are amazing, so thank you for taking such good care of him.
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Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Sandfield highly enough. The team are kind, friendly and caring and put so much time, effort and energy into ensuring that the children are happy, healthy and supported. Our boys have thrived under the team's care and couldn't be happier there!
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Review from Gloria B (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is three now and started at Sandfield Day Nursery 2-years ago. We could not be happier; the nursery is such a welcoming environment, and my daughter absolutely loves it. The staff are well trained and so experienced; they are always ready to respond to our child's individual needs. I have
often been amazed at the speed in which my daughter has learnt, despite the fact she is learning three languages. We would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Kat C (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend!
We have had both our children at Sandfield Day Nursery and cannot speak highly enough of it. It has been a place where we have been happy to leave our children in the full knowledge that they will have not only their basic needs met, but that they will be nurtured, cared for and
loved by the staff. Our son started there when he was a few months old and is now eight, so we have known and trusted this place for many years. Our daughter is off to school this year, and honestly, I will be so sad not to be coming here to collect them. We have come to know the staff here so well, and we will truly miss them when the time comes to leave. Many of the staff have been there the whole time we have, which speaks volumes about the type of environment and leadership for the staff to work in. This leadership is evident in the standards of care provided to children and families. We have, and will, continue to recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery that really cares.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.902)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10 for Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.902 for Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) is calculated as follows: ( (321 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 347 Ratings = 4.902
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 128 number of registered child places is 25.6, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Kim

Kim Hambridge

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1995

Kim is the Manager of Sandfield Day Nursery in Headington and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 30 years. Kim has an NVQ Level 3 and 4 in Management and has worked for Childbase Partnership for 25 years.


What is your favourite feature of Sandfield?
My favourite feature of the nursery is our large age-appropriate garden which contains many features designed to nurture the imagination. All age groups have daily access to the area and also use it for eco-activities such as insect observations and vegetable planting.


What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I am most proud of the team's dedication.

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