Sandhills Day Nursery Barnt Green

42 Sandhills Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham B45 8NR
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9.9 59 Reviews
  • Sandhills Day Nursery Barnt Green, Birmingham
Sandhills Day Nursery Barnt Green embraces a uniquely home from home feel. Situated in a converted house, the nursery provides 5 rooms and access to 3 outdoor spaces, giving children plenty of space and opportunity to learn and develop.

Its small size is what makes Barnt Green truly unique. The intimate setting allows each of the nursery teams to know all the children and families personally, giving the nursery a really welcoming, family feel; whilst the children are able to socialise with all age groups giving them the change to further develop their social skills and confidence.

Promoting healthy practices is at the core of the nursery, with children participating in activities which aid a healthy lifestyle, eating healthy meals and doing regular exercise. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

Outdoor learning plays a key role in the nursery and children will often be outside exploring all that the outdoor spaces have to offer, come rain or shine!
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Morgan McCourt (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 45

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Session £78.20 (Under 3)
    Full Day Session £76.60 (Over 3)

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Small car park attached to the premises or road side parking for drop offs and collections.

Sandhills Day Nursery Barnt Green Reviews (59)

9.9

Sandhills Day Nursery Barnt Green has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sandhills Day Nursery Barnt Green has 59 reviews.

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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. The staff go above and beyond daily to bring the best out in my daughter and tailor 1:1 activities to her needs. All of the staff seem generally happy and appear to enjoy their jobs. They come up with some really creative ideas and activities for the children to do.
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Review from Polly M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Sandhills Nursery for two years now and she really enjoys her time there and has a great relationship with the key workers. I think the staff do a great job and she enjoys all the activities that they offer.
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Lovely staff. Facilities could be cleaner. Lovely outdoor space. Could do with redecorating downstairs.
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Review from Annabel (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot begin to explain what a relief it is to drop our children in an environment that we feel 100% comfortable with.


Children are treated with the respect, interest and care that I would expect. They plan exceptional educational activities that have a process map, beginning, middle and end and

will often cover literacy, numeracy, PSE and creative development within one topic cross all rooms. They have a sensible illness policy for children which is also a relief. Each of the rooms is joyful. The staff here really do care, that in itself is priceless.


It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is about the setting, however, I believe the staff are excellent, it’s a welcoming environment with clear boundaries and exceptional age specific activities.


I adore that it’s a converted house. It’s a joy to pick the girls up from the garden, where they are always being engaged with or playing together, this nursery feels like a home. A true testimony to the amazing work they do.

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Review from Lauren W (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has recently settled into nursery. Throughout the process, the staff have been kind and supportive.
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Review from Rupinder K (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with Sandhill Nursery.
My son has improved socially and in so many different ways. My son has had most amazing time at nursery. All the staff members and management are brilliant,


Our experience of the Sandhill Nursery has been fantastic and we would definitely recommend to others.

At first, I was so nervous and apprehensive about leaving my son but I have never felt so reassured, supported and welcome than at Sandhill. It's just amazing nursery.
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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at the nursery for almost a year and I feel he has come along very far in the time he has been there. The food provided is varied and nutritious and the Eylog used is great for keeping track of his progress. The staff members are fantastic and they have built a great relationship with
our son. I couldn't praise them enough and highly recommend the nursery.
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Review from John P (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our child has been attending Sandhills for two days a week since January 2016. It is a safe and comfortable environment for little ones, with staff who are caring, friendly and approachable. I'm amazed at how much attention to detail goes into the care of the children - especially given how chaotic
a busy nursery environment can be. The children's days are packed with fun, creative and educational activities, often with play outside in the garden or walks around the local area. Every day, there is something new to do. Staff at Sandhills were a great help with some of our toddler's key development steps - especially toilet training - as they had the skill and the confidence to recognise when he was ready and encourage him (and us!) every step of the way.
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Review from Alexis (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sandhills in Barnt Green is a very genuine, warm and welcoming nursery. The staff are fantastic, extremely caring and flexible and their priorities are the children's well-being and happiness. Activities are varied and stretch the children's development, although I would like to hear of more outside
time for the young ones but I understand it is not always easy this time of year. My son now is well settled in and enjoys toddling up to their front door on nursery days and I have no concerns about leaving him, in their capable hands whilst I go to work.
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Review from Jessica V (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall I'm very happy with everything. Fun staff, lots of effort put into themes and activities. My only reservations are with cleanliness - the nursery has a 'nappy' smell and doesn't, within reason, seem as clean as I'd like.
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Review from Lisa (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery with exceptional staff. Both of my boys have attended here and the staff are like part of our family. I couldn't ask for better care.
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Review from Christine (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy currently attends Sandhills Barnt Green and has done since he was 9 months. He absolutely loves it and the staff. I hated going back to work full time but it has been such a weight off my mind to see how well cared for he is and how much he loves being there. I can honestly say he has
come on leaps and bounds and has thrived with them.
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Review from Louisa L (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for 2 years and 4 months, since he was 10 months old. He has always been very happy there, feels comfortable with the staff and enjoys the activities.
As a parent, I like the fact the nursery is small, so all the staff know all the children and the kids get to
occasionally interact with those older and younger than themselves.
Activities are varied including daily outdoor play and music classes (at an additional cost).
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Review from Francine M (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After searching for weeks for a nursery I came across Sandhills Nursery in Barnt Green. I am so happy I did as my daughter whom I have never left with anyone, settled in so well because of the patience and care from the staff there. I can go off and leave her knowing she is getting the best care and
most of all, she is very happy in her surroundings. She has come on leaps and bounds since starting there with her walking and talking as they teach them things I wouldn't do at home.
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Review from Leah W (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been going to Sandhills Day Nursery for around 6 months. He thoroughly enjoys his time there and this is shown from the moment we pull up to the front day where he shows his excitement. The staff are friendly and I feel I can trust them to look after my son while I am at work.
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Review from Hannah F (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery.
Feel very confident leaving my little boy here.
A homely atmosphere and all staff are kind and polite.
My second child will definitely be going to this nursery.
I would recommend this nursery highly to anyone.
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The friendliness of the staff at Sandhills makes it a really warm, caring place where the children thrive. My daughter settled in very quickly and has developed a strong bond with her caregivers. I feel very happy that she is being looked after extremely well and being given lots of attention.
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Review from Samantha E (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Barnt Green since she was 2. She started as a very shy, clingy little girl but the staff helped her grow and she has learnt so much and I have the staff to thank.
The nursery is excellent but the staff are brilliant they really care and I feel very comfortable with all of them.
They have always listened and had patience and generally really do care about the child's well-being. My daughter is a very caring and loving little lady with an excellent sense of humour and I thank Barnt Green for bringing out all these qualities in her. The best nursery cannot fault a thing.
Excellent choice of snacks, activities and games, just faultless.
We love Barnt Green!
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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter continues to thrive at nursery, during her pre-school year. Her confidence is constantly increasing and she loves to socialise with her peers. I feel that Sandhills has prepared her so well for her school journey ahead. We are very happy with our daughter's learning; she has a sound grasp
of numbers and letters and constantly surprises us with her knowledge. We are very pleased with her care overall - the staff are attentive and kind, and responsive to our daughter's individual needs. We are confident of their ability to deal with her asthma in our absence. Sandhills provides an excellent balance between a homely environment and an environment conducive to learning.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.933)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.933) out of 10 for Sandhills Day Nursery Barnt Green 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.933 for Sandhills Day Nursery Barnt Green is calculated as follows: ( (112 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.933
  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 Sandhills Day Nursery Barnt Green is based on 10 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 10 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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Morgan

Morgan McCourt

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

Hello, I'm Morgan and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Sandhills Day Nursery Barnt Green. I am qualified BA Hons in Early Years Education Studies.


Sandhills Barnt Green offers a home-to-home environment. We create a safe and happy environment for all of our children and their families to thrive in.


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