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 Lesley-Anne (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have been very happy with Sandhills since my son started in April. They have made a huge effort to settle him in and have made accommodations for his dietary requirements.
They have fostered bonding and are focused on his development in a way I didn't expect.
I would certainly recommend Sandhills
to any parent in the area.
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Review from Ann Marie W (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, fantastic use of the outside space as a outside class room. Children get plenty of outdoor play which is brill.
Maybe a lick of paint in side but overall a fantastic place and my son is very happy!! :)
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Review from Kimberley M (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would definitely recommend Sandhills nursery to family and friends.
My son loves going and has come on so much.
The staff are all lovely and caring.
The activities are fun and having the outside garden is fantastic.
Definitely 10/10.
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Review from Cheryl (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a brilliant nursery with friendly, welcoming staff. They make the nursery feel like a home and I think this is important for children. There is a good balance of play and learning for children nearing school age. Excellent lunches and snacks. Overall I would recommend this nursery and so would
my child.
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Review from Susan J (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly and caring towards my daughter, I feel completely confident and happy when leaving my daughter in Sandhill's safe hands.
They are always aiming to meet all my daughters needs. They always listen and put into action any suggestions I make regarding my daughters care. I drive
30 miles a day round trip to the nursery which is out of the way from my work, but it is worth it because it is the best around with high standards.
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Review from Leanne R (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend this nursery high quality care. Brilliant staff, clean environment, children are happy and always great learning opportunities. My child has come on so much since going to the nursery :)
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Review from Stevie P (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended Sandhills for the past 2 1/2 years. I have always felt happy and confident in leaving her at every stage at Sandhills. Over her time at Sandhills she has grown very fond of her carers and also the management team, who always make us feel welcome and her social skills have developed
really well. In the last 12 months I have seen a big improvement in resources (toys,equipment) and especially the new outdoor classroom that I know my daughter enjoys immensely. I couldn't have chosen a better nursery to support my daughter with her development and learning and will be sad to part when she is ready for school.
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Review from Stacey P (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. The staff are lovely and kind. I could not be more happier with the care my child receives.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have always been happy with Sandhills. Our first child started here when she was 2 and a half and our second child at 12 months, so we have been coming for 3 and a half years now.
Both children settled very quickly and have enjoyed their nursery days throughout. They cope really well with the long
days (7.30-5 PM) due to the structured routine and variety of activities. The staff always have time to discuss any concerns. Very happy.
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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly and very helpful, the location is fantastic and the outdoor play area is excellent.
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Review from Chris J (Father of Child) published on 8 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a parent it is so important to have confidence in the people and place that looks after your children. Sandhills in Codsall has constantly exceeded my expectations over the 5 years that both of our children have attended. The staff, the facilities, the settling, the care and the policies all seem
to us to be of the highest possible standard, and we are very grateful to everyone involved. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can definitely recommend Sandhills. The staff are so friendly and caring and the activities that are offered to the children are so varied, my son never tires of coming here! The facilities are excellent too!
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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly. They always go the extra mile in ensuring we are happy with the care they give our child. Our daughter has attended since March 2014 and at the start, as any parent, we were very nervous about leaving her, but the staff totally put us at ease. She now knows the staff very
well and we feel 100% comfortable leaving her and know she's in safe hands. She always tells me what a good day she has had when I collect her and she actually asks to go to nursery and see her friends, which is lovely and reassuring.


They do lots of fun activities and lots of reading. She just loves the nature walks the staff take her on. And their new outdoor classroom is brilliant and used regularly.


The management are approachable. The office door is always open and they always deal with any request promptly. One of the reasons we made our decision about Sandhills was that the Manager did our initial visit. She showed us around and answered every question we had without hesitation., making us feel totally at ease. We didn't have that experience with the other couple of nurseries that we looked at.


We would definitely recommend Sandhills to any parent.

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Review from Beth R (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We would highly recommend Sandhills to anyone. Our daughter loves her time at nursery and we feel very confident that she is receiving the best care. Staff are very friendly and clearly love the children. EYFS coverage is excellent and our daughter is progressing well in their care.
Oh, and the new
outdoor classroom is amazing!
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Review from Clare B (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 young boys and both of them have attended Sandhills Day Nursery. I have always been really pleased with the approach of all staff from daily catch ups on my sons day as well as email communication making us feel a valuable stakeholder within the business. I believe the best measure of a business
is repeat business and I was so pleased with the care and development of my eldest son that I now have my youngest at Sandhills and he loves it.
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Review from Mrs A (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The entire experience at Sandhills is exceptional and the dedication to all areas of the children's well being from health and safety to their individual learning needs, to the happiness of all those who attend is beyond expectation.
We have seen our daughter grow and blossom over the course of her
time at Sandhills (April 2013/August 2015) and its in part thanks to the experience she has had there.
Would we recommend Sandhills? Yes, without hesitation.
Sandhills has assisted in encouraging her confidence to try new things and has helped our daughter to become the intelligent and independent person we know her to be.
The staff at Sandhills are extremely approachable, on the occasions that our daughter progressed through the different classes we had an issue with toileting however after talking with them this was soon resolved. Management and staff have always made themselves available to hear praise and any concerns and have always dealt with things promptly and appropriately.
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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

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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