Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton

Springhill Lane, Lower Penn, Wolverhampton WV4 4TJ
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9.5 136 Reviews
  • Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton
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.

The stunning nursery is over two floors and consistes of 8 rooms; 3 baby rooms, 3 toddler rooms and 2 Pre-School rooms. Each room has been purposely designed and resourced for a particular age group. On the first floor, there are 4 children’s rooms along with a community room and a reflections room.

On the ground floor, in addition to 4 children’s rooms, there is a library. All of the rooms have access to an outdoor space which all have breathtaking views of the countryside, ensuring plenty of space for outdoor exploring. The nursery is set in a beautiful 3-acre site so the children are often found outside discovering new things in nature and the environment.

At Wolverhampton, the nursery have paid thoughtful attention to creating an environment that enables children to develop relationships with the world around them, themselves and each other. They see the adult as not the giver of knowledge, but instead children search out the knowledge through their own investigations.

The Reggio Emilia approach is known for regarding the environment as the third teacher. All rooms have materials that are easily accessible, uncluttered and inviting. Staff work with the indoor and outdoor environment to ensure the space children use is a source of learning opportunity.

The Reggio inspired nursery respects the need for comfort and a place to pause, for both children and adults alike.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Blair Solly (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 37

Total Places for Children

  • 105

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Session £74.30 (Under 3)
    Full Day Session £73.00 (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

  • There is a large on site car park which can be used by parents, visitors and staff.

Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton Reviews (136)

9.5

Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.530) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton has 136 reviews.

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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Sandhills for two months now and has settled in incredibly well with amazing support from the team in Mr Smalls room. He has come on in every aspect of his development, but especially his eating since starting. There were initial tears for the first few weeks, but he now gets dropped
off happily, reaching for his carers, and I am confident he is being well looked after. The feedback and photos we get on the app are great. The setting itself is lovely, and it is nice to know that he is spending time outside every day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sandhills to anyone.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
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Review from Jodie W (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fantastic. My 20-month-old son loves it here. The staff are very friendly, and he has lots of fun. The staff are also very patient should my son have an off day. They constantly mix the days up, so they do a mixture of activities, and the menu for the children is amazing. I feel comfortable
knowing he is in great hands at Sandhills Wolverhampton. The nursery itself is also beautiful and set on lovely grounds and is nice and remote.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
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Review from Caroline B (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful carers and friendly/helpful office staff. I feel comfortable and confident about my children being here. The only nursery in Wolverhampton for the people I love most to be when I’m not around.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one loves nursery. I feel it’s a really happy, safe and supportive environment for him to be in, and he has flourished in his development since starting there when he was just under 1 year old. It’s such a relief to drop him off knowing that he is going to have a good day and his caregivers
have his best interests at heart.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review; we really appreciate it! What matters most to us is that children feel safe and happy in our care. We want each child to leave the nursery…read more
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Review from Joanna S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love everything about the nursery! We know our little girl is in good hands when we send her there!
All her needs are being catered for; it’s a lovely environment, and we are sure she’s developing as she should!
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
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Review from Stacey H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to nursery. He gets so excited to see the staff and his friends. He seems to enjoy the activities, and he is developing fantastically, so I'm very pleased. I feel like the nursery dealt with Covid really well, and I really appreciate them opening the doors again now, so
I can see him enjoying nursery for myself when I pick him up.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
Thank you for your review and for taking the time to write it; we really appreciate it! We are delighted to slowly start welcoming our families back into the nursery!
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Review from Rachel T (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has really grown in confidence since attending Sandhills Day Nursery and is always learning new things. The staff are always there to answer any questions, and I can not fault them at all.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
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Review from Annie M (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has thrived since starting Sandhills in 2021. She absolutely adores it and has a great relationship with all of the wonderful carers. We will be heartbroken when the time comes when she has to leave.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review; we really appreciate it! We are delighted to hear how well your daughter is progressing at nursery!
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Review from Melissa S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has improved so much since going to Sandhills, and they have been there to support me with his extra needs. I know I can go to work and relax knowing my little boy is being looked after and having fun.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your comments; we appreciate it! We are delighted to hear how well your child has settled into nursery life!
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Review from Sam W (Father of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As parents, we are delighted with the progress our child is making and what a wonderful time she has at Sandhills. We love the updates we receive when she is there, and thank all of the staff for their valued experience.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sandhills Day Nursery is excellent. From the very start, the staff have been brilliant, welcoming, always cheerful and good at keeping me updated. My child loves going and is always happy when she sees her regular carers. She has picked up a lot of new skills and words within the first few weeks.
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Review from Jagdeep K (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Sandhills Wolverhampton to anyone who is considering sending their child to the nursery. This nursery has been exceptional in looking after my son. The team of Mr Bump and my son's carer, has gone beyond to help my son to progress in his developments. If it wasn't for her and
the team, my son would definitely have fallen behind in alot of stuff. He has thrived alot and loves going to nursery. Also, the safety measure and the managers knowing each child and the parents make it feel more like a family atmosphere. I know it's hard to trust your child with someone, but with this nursey, you definitely can.
Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for such positive comments! We strive to provide the best care and support possible, and we are delighted that your son has settled so well!
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Review from Stacey F (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one loves going to nursery. I love receiving all the pictures of everything he is doing. All staff that he has been looked after since starting 2-years ago have been lovely. Cannot rate the nursery enough.
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Review from Poonam S (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are so lovely, and they really pay attention to the child’s personality and needs.
The staff are always friendly, kind and genuinely care for the children.
The nursery is always clean and tidy and overlooks beautiful fields.
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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t rate Sandhills more highly. My daughter loves her time here - we are kept up to date regularly with what she has been up to, and I feel happy going to work knowing she is in such safe hands. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since being at Sandhills, which has been wonderful to see.
Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
Thank you for taking the time to write this review! We really appreciate such wonderful and positive comments! We are thrilled to hear how well your daughter is progressing.
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Review from Sam N (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good experience. Both my children attend and enjoy the nursery and the staff there. The staff are friendly and very attentive. My children come out smiling, and my eldest tells me how much she’s enjoyed her day. I really like that they give you a summary of each day.
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Review from Surb K (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sandhills has exceeded my expectations from the moment I picked up the phone to enquire about a placement for my son. My son did not see many faces during the pandemic and was extremely attached to mummy. I was concerned with his development as well as his settling in. It's been just 3-months, and my
son literally walks in and does not even look back to say goodbye to me; his development has improved in terms of vocabulary, behaviour and eating habits.
Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
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Review from Shal M (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to the nursery. The staff are warm and engaging. Also very accommodating if a change of day is needed. We have recommended the nursery to a number of people, who now send their children here too.
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Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery. Nothing is too much trouble, and it’s like a little family community. My daughter loves it at Sandhills, and I would never send my children anywhere else. The staff are so loving and caring, and my daughter has developed so much with the support of Sandhills.
Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
Thank you for such positive feedback and for taking the time to leave a review! We are thrilled that your daughter enjoys her time at her nursery and that she has progressed well!
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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery! Have already recommended this nursery to family members. Can really see a difference already in my daughter confidence, and she loves it, and her key workers are brilliant! Well done to all staff there for providing the best care.
Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton
Thank you for taking the time to write this review! Our staff will be delighted with such a positive comment.
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.530)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.530) out of 10 for Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 14 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 4.863 for Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton is calculated as follows: ( (147 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.863
  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 4.667 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton is based on 14 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 105 number of registered child places is 21. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.667
  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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Blair Solly

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Blair and I'm the Nursery Manager at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton.


Childcare has changed such a lot over the years but what never changes is the reason why I entered into this profession all those years ago; and that is to ensure that the children within our care get the best start in life that we can possibly give them.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

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