Uplands Nursery

Uplands Primary School, Albion Road, Sandhurst GU47 9BP
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8.2 38 Reviews
  • Uplands Nursery, Sandhurst
Uplands Nursery is entering a new phase, with extensive renovations and plans to welcome two-year-olds from January 2025. The nursery was recently awarded one of the first DfE Grants which has enabled them to expand the provision and serve more families and will now feature a wonderful new play area, outdoor learning areas, new toilets and fully renovated rooms and furniture.

Uplands Nursery is held in a self-contained building on the site of Uplands Primary School. Children can usually join from the term after their second birthday, or from their second birthday if there are places available.
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Funding & Fees

Government funding for 15 and 30 hours (30 hours if eligible and on production of 30 hour code).
£7 per hour for provision over funded hours. Please do take a look here to find out further funding information:
https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/15-and-30-hours-support/working-families/eligibility/


We ask parents to provide a packed lunch plus nappies and wipes where needed.

Additional charges may be made for trips and special events, eg Christmas trip to the pantomime

Contact Uplands Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Contact Uplands Nursery to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Uplands Primary School & Nursery
  • Local Authority Owned

Person in Charge

  • Lee Parsons (Head Teacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Total Places for Children

  • 32

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:45-15:30
    Tuesday 08:45-15:30
    Wednesday 08:45-15:30
    Thursday 08:45-15:30
    Friday 08:45-15:30

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Parking

  • Albion Road or York Way.

Uplands Nursery Reviews (38)

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Uplands Nursery has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.156) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Uplands Nursery has 38 reviews.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a truly distressing and unsupportive experience at our previous setting, our hope was fragile. Uplands not only restored it but has exceeded every expectation with immense grace and professionalism.


The entire team, from the warm and efficient administration staff to the deeply attentive room

practitioners and the visible, approachable senior management, operates as a seamless unit of excellence. What truly sets them apart is their unwavering, instinctive commitment to inclusive care. Our child has additional needs, and rather than hesitation, we were met with a proactive, "let's make this work" attitude. They have collaborated with us, listened intently, and implemented strategies with genuine care and expertise.


The environment is nurturing, stimulating, and safe. Communication is consistently outstanding, providing us with peace of mind we thought we'd lost. We are immeasurably grateful to have found Uplands Nursery and we cannot recommend them highly enough.

Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryThank you so much for your kind and thoughtful message. It means a great deal to us to hear that your child is enjoying their time at our nursery and we are really pleased that they have settled well.

Creating a happy, safe, and nurturing environment for our children is at the heart of everything we do, so knowing that they feel comfortable and loved here makes us incredibly proud. We are so grateful for your trust and support.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback - it really brightens our day.

Warmest regards,

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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Truly fantastic staff, so friendly and approachable.
My daughter started in January 2023, she settled in so nicely and really looks forward to coming into nursery.
She enjoys the varied activities, especially having physical education sessions within the main school.
This isn’t the first nursery
my daughter has attended but this is a nursery I would highly recommend.
Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryThank you very much for your review. It's great to know that your daughter has settled in really well and is loving coming to nursery.
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Review from Gemma L (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been lucky enough to have 2 children go through Uplands Nursery (my youngest is there now) and the teachers there are beyond outstanding. They are kind, compassionate, understanding and give so much attention to each and every child. They have a great learn-through-play approach and every single
day, there is always something new for the children to explore.
Both my children have been so happy here and they work hard to ensure the children are ready to take on new challenges when it is time to start reception. I have always known my children are safe and happy when they are at the nursery and the effort they make to record this on the app is very much appreciated. I 110% would recommend (and often do) this nursery to anyone.
Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryThank you! We really appreciate your fantastic review of our nursery. Our staff work really hard every day to ensure that the children enjoy their sessions.
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with amazing staff. My boys love it here and I couldn't be happier. This nursery has made the transition from my boys having a nanny to going to nursery full time so smooth. The communication and relationships we have built already are brilliant and I couldn't ask for more.
Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryThank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that the boys have settled in well and are happy with us here at Uplands Nursery.
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Uplands in January 2022 and absolutely loves it, I recently returned to work after a year on maternity leave and the staff have been amazing at guiding her through the transition.
She looks forward to going to Uplands every week, she loves being outside and really enjoys the
free play. She also loves that she can play with/use real things like scissors, china cups and telephones.
She also attends a private nursery for childcare purposes which she has been at since she was 10 months old but she is adamant that Uplands is her favourite. She has made some new friends and really come out of her shell in their care, they are setting her up to start reception successfully in September.
Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryWe really appreciate your kind comments and it's so lovely to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time with us.
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Review from Josephine F (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a lovely nursery. My son settled very quickly, loves going to nursery and even asks to go in on his days off! Such friendly and caring staff. Variety of activities and subjects taught. Would recommend it to anyone.
Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryThank you so much; your comments are very much appreciated.
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and friendly staff!
My daughter loves going here, and I've seen a massive improvement in her since moving to this nursery. They also do lots of school trips with the children, which I think is great.
Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryThank you for your comments. We are pleased to read that your daughter loves coming to nursery.
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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled really quickly at the nursery. She enjoys engaging with the teachers. I like the fact that they get to engage with and use the school's facilities. They engage in a wide range of activities and outdoor play.
Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryThank you for your comments. We are very pleased to hear that your daughter is enjoying nursery and has settled in well.
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Review from Stef P (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves Uplands Nursery. He loves his teachers so much, and always comes home happy, and tells me excitedly about his day!
The teachers are so kind, caring and patient. Couldn't ask for a better team.
Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryWe were so happy to read such lovely comments; thank you!
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is thriving since attending Uplands Nursery. There is so much for them to do that helps to explore a variety of skills. My son comes home from nursery always keen and happy to go back. The staff are lovely and take time to listen to us as parents if we have any questions.
Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryThank you so much for your lovely comments - much appreciated. We are very glad to hear that your son is enjoying nursery and thriving.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a lovely nursery. All the teachers are so kind and caring. They have really helped my daughter settle in well. She absolutely loves going to school every day. She has learnt so much in a short space of time.
Reply from Catrin Powell, Office Administrator at Uplands NurseryWe really appreciate your kind comments and are really pleased that your daughter is happy and has settled in so well.
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Review from Katherine M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Uplands Nursery is a truly wonderful environment for children. Both of mine have loved every moment there and are always encouraged to thrive and have as much fun as possible. The staff are always available to tell you how your child is getting on and you are invited to regular parents sessions to watch
your child in action. They are taught so much through play and it is amazing to see how much they learn. The teachers and assistants are very loving towards the children and encourage them and help them all day long. The facilities are excellent and the outside area is a great size. I would never worry about my children there, they were excited to go in every day. I'm sad that my youngest finishes there in July.
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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Uplands Nursery are amazing.
I have found not only are they there for my daughter but also me as a parent.
They have been wonderful at helping my daughter with a new stage she is going through and extending it to our home life too.
I feel as a parent I have had support in explaining
things I'm new to as she is my first child to attend nursery.
Reply from Alison Livingstone, Admin Manager at Uplands NurseryThank you for your kinds words. It's always lovely to hear that we are supporting both child and family.
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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my son started at Uplands Nursery Jan 2017 he has come on so well academically and socially. The nursery is brilliant at making learning fun and for setting up great learning activities. He has fun every day with the variety of different stations. Could not fault the nursery and its staff.
Reply from Alison Livingstone, Admin Manager at Uplands NurseryThank you for such a positive review. We always appreciate parents taking the time to review us.
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Review from Shaz I (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3-year-old daughter goes to Uplands Nursery and absolutely loves it. The atmosphere is so relaxed and friendly - it feels very homely and I love the fact that the kids have free flow play. My daughter suffers from speech and language difficulties and the nursery have been so supportive with her about
this, they work really well with her speech and language therapist and I feel have been a great help in improving her development.
I love the fact that the nursery is part of the School and that the nursery gets to use their facilities to do things such as P.E twice a week.
Being a working mum I find it really helpful that I get updated on things via SMS, email and social media. The reports are also so detailed and I love that I can view them securely online.
All the staff are truly caring and very patient.
Reply from Alison, Admin manager at Uplands NurseryThank you for your review. We are always happy to hear such positive comments.
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Uplands Nursery is an excellent nursery with very friendly, helpful, enthusiastic teachers. It has a fantastic indoor and outdoor environment for young children. I would highly recommend this nursery, my son is very happy here.
Reply from Alison, Admin Manager at Uplands NurseryMany thanks for your review. It is lovely to hear that your son enjoys his time with us.
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Review from Jeni T (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery setting all the children look so happy and mine certainly has no problems with going into his sessions. I would whole heartedly recommend this nursery to anyone of my friends and already have done. The teachers are so friendly too.
Reply from Alison, Admin Manager at Uplands NurseryThank you for your review. It is always nice to hear from happy parents.
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Review from Nina S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When we first visited the nursery, I was struck by how friendly and welcoming it felt. I also loved the free flow movement of children around the place. Since starting here, my son has absolutely loved coming. I feel he was welcomed as an individual from the start and his individuality has been nurtured.
It is very important to me that some of his more challenging traits (such as aggression, spiritedness, wilfulness) are retained and appropriately channelled (rather than squashed) and I really feel that this is happening. The staff speak so positively of him and genuinely seem to care about his little self, his feelings and thoughts. The report they have already sent to me is a wonderful reassurance to me that he is happy and learning with love and joy - very detailed and providing numerous photos of him hard at play. The garden is lovely and he enjoys the free flow of movement inside and outside. A lovely space for a child to start a love of learning and for socialisation.
I highly recommend Uplands.
Reply from Alison Livingstone, Administration Manager at Uplands NurseryThank you so much for your review. It is lovely to hear such positive feedback and to know that your son is enjoying his time at nursery with us.
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Review from Pooja C (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is enjoying nursery. One of the best nursery around Sandhurst. The staff are very friendly and understanding. Very creative outer space and they do PE also, which is my son's favourite, not many nurseries do. Highly recommend it.
Reply from Alison, Admin Manager at Uplands NurseryThank you for your lovely review. We are so glad he is enjoying his time at nursery.
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Review from Tracey W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 daughters absolutely love their time at Uplands Nursery. They always come home talking about their day and they seem to do a lot of different things too. I have also been impressed by the extra activities and the fact that the nursery children don't get left out of activities that the rest of the
school do too. I would highly recommend Uplands Nursery.
Reply from Alison, Admin at Uplands NurseryThank you for your review.
Its lovely to hear that the girls tell you all about how they spent their day.
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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.156)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.156) out of 10 for Uplands Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Uplands Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.156 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Uplands Nursery is based on 1 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 = 3
    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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 6.4 = 0.156
  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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Awards / Recognitions (1)

Meet the Team (4)

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Suzie Baker

Job Title: Nursery Teacher Joined: 2020

PGCE General Primary
M DRAMA 'Drama and Theatre Studies

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Willow Eastwell

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2023

Level 3 in Childcare

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Lily-Rose Mackenzie

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2023

Level 2 Early Years Educator
Levels 2 Health and Social Care Worker

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Lucy Skinner

Job Title: Early Years Educator Joined: 2024

Studying for Level 2 Childcare

Frequently Asked Questions about Uplands Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Uplands Nursery accepts?

Uplands Nursery accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Uplands Nursery Open?

Uplands Nursery is open: Monday 08:45-15:30, Tuesday 08:45-15:30, Wednesday 08:45-15:30, Thursday 08:45-15:30, Friday 08:45-15:30.

How many Children does Uplands Nursery have capacity for?

Uplands Nursery has capacity for a total of 32 Children.

How far is Uplands Nursery to the centre of Sandhurst?

0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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