Nursery at St Gabriel's

Lovely caring nursery which promotes learning and growth. Beautiful setting which the children regularly get to explore. They help to nurture happy and confident children. Children benefit from exposure to the wider school with classes in dance and P.E.

Our experience of Sandleford, St Gabriels has been overwhelmingly positive. Our son started there a month ago and has settled in far better and more quickly than we ever thought he would, given he's a lockdown baby. This is really down to the incredibly helpful and caring staff who take a genuine interest in his development and well-being. The app the nursery use is a lifeline and gives us real time updates during the day, we get to see a snapshot of him participating in a range of activities and feedback on his progress against the Early Years Foundation Stage levels. The feedback from his focus week was extremely informative and addressed the areas we raised. The management team have been very flexible and accommodated our individual needs.

My little one has been going here since he was one year old. I would not send him anywhere else. They exceeded my expectations and outshone all the other nurseries in the area. The nursery team are exceptional and you feel that you and your little one are an individual not a number. Throughout the Covid-19 mayhem, they are been exemplary, keeping us all safe whilst helping my little one to grow. His key worker is second to none and both the manager and assistant manager take the time to support us and the team. They all really do feel part of the family. The grounds are great, the facilities are very extensive and lots of play, art and activities are available for our little ones to enjoy. The updates throughout the day on what he has eaten and observations are lovely and gives you an insight to actually how happy my little one is there. I would recommend getting on the waiting list sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.

Sandleford is a lovely nursery. My son loves it there in the preschool room and settled quickly. He loves all the activities, and the staff really take the time to learn what he likes to do. I love all the updates and photos we get throughout the day, and everything is very well organised.

My daughter adores going to Sandleford and has made great friends there with peers and staff alike. Staff are very supportive, and the range of activities is excellent, with clear development in phonics, in particular. They also really know how to celebrate and have fun.

My daughter moved here from another nursery, and it is great to see how much happier she is. The staff are great and approachable; they have really helped her come out of her shell, which is a delight to see. The outside space around the school is lovely, and there is plenty to keep them busy inside the nursery. I really wish we had moved her here sooner!

My daughter loves going to Sandleford Nursery. She enjoys a variety of activities throughout the day, is very well cared for, and is always happy. I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.

Great nursery. Really get the time to know your child and appreciate their individual personality. My daughter loves it, she is always busy with loads of different activities. I am so, so happy with them, we made the right choice!

My sons love going to Sandleford. They both thrive and amaze us with how much they absorb. The outside play and being able to walk out around the grounds are favourite activities. The staff are cheerful and friendly, so I am reassured, they are well looked after.

Our daughter has been part of the Sandleford family since November 2020. We cannot be happier with the welcome and safe, gentle introduction that our daughter experienced. Having been a lockdown baby, it was not going to be an easy transition, but the staff at Sandleford have been fantastic. Not only being supportive, flexible and communicative with us, but they also have super considerate with our daughter. The staff very much have a personalised approach to care, it certainly isn't one size fits all!

The staff and setting are first-class. My daughter was very shy when she started, but the staff have helped her build confidence and come out of her shell. The range of activities is diverse, and she adores it.

My daughter moved from another nursery and has settled in very well thanks to the help and support from the Sandleford team. Their care and attention are second to none, and they have been particularly helpful in assisting her to get 'school ready'. The facilities are fantastic, and she particularly enjoys their free-flow outside area, which ensures that she gets fresh air whatever the weather and the forest walks in their beautiful grounds.

Staff are very welcoming and make my daughters time at nursery safe and stimulating. She does lots of new activities and spends lots of time outside, which is fantastic for her. Staff interact well with all the children and spends time to get to know them well. Each child has a key worker, however, all know the child well.

Lovely nursery with a lot of attention to detail and care for the children. I love getting the updates throughout the day whilst I’m at work, it lets me know what my son is doing and that he’s enjoying himself. My son loves playing outside and exploring the woods and walks to the lake and all of the extra classes that Sandleford offer.

Great experience of recently moving to Sandleford and our son into toddlers, then pre-school. Despite plenty of anxieties moving from a nursery in London, the team allayed them and have been wonderful.

Sandleford is an excellent nursery. The staff are absolutely fantastic, our daughter loves attending, and is always smiling at drop off and pick up. We get regular updates throughout each day, and there is always some fun and interesting activities to report on.

Sandleford nursery has been incredible at looking after my daughter and adapting to suit her learning style/help her overcome some issues she was having. The staff are all brilliant, and I trust them completely. The cleanliness, management, facilities and the learning they provide are all excellent.

We also find their communication very good, and the app is brilliant!

Sadly our daughter had only just started nursery when all schools and nurseries were asked to close due to the coronavirus. However, prior to this, our daughter was welcomed into the nursery by all of the teachers. It was quite apparent that she had gained in confidence thanks to the nursery and was starting to make friends. The nursery has a good daily structure and it is apparent the nursery teachers really help to stimulate the children and help them grow and develop. Furthermore, we have been so impressed by the continued support from the nursery during the UK's lockdown: links to learning websites, songs to sing, recipes to try, etc. We would highly recommend this nursery.

It’s never easy to leave your child but I feel happy and confident knowing she’s in the best place where she can learn, grow and play with her friends. She has built amazing bonds with all the staff and especially her key workers.