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Sandfield Day Nursery in Oxford

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Mar 2022)
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5.0(11 parent reviews) ·Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RH · Oxfordshire
Number of places
128 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Sandfield Day Nursery in Oxford provides comprehensive care and early education for children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery operates from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, offering a fully inclusive service where fees cover all activities, formula milk, nappies, wipes, sun cream, and freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor play, with a large, age-appropriate garden featuring a mud kitchen and construction zone, alongside dedicated safe spaces for babies to explore. Parental involvement is actively encouraged through regular Parent Partnership Meetings and training sessions.

As an eco-nursery holding a Green Flag Award, Sandfield Day Nursery integrates sustainability and environmental education into its year-round curriculum, engaging children in activities like recycling and growing vegetables. The nursery also provides parents with access to the exclusive childbase@home website and app, offering resources such as books, online experiences, and workshops on various childcare topics.

The nursery is structured into different rooms: Caterpillars for the youngest children, Ladybirds and Bumblebees focusing on language, social, and physical skill development, and Preschool, which builds independence and prepares children for school through the "Ready, Steady, Grow" programme, incorporating early phonics and structured group learning. The dedicated team, led by Manager Jenni Ryan, aims to create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment for all children and families.

Our ethos

Sandfield Day Nursery integrates sustainability and environmental education into its year-round curriculum, holding a Green Flag Award and engaging children in activities like recycling and growing vegetables. Their "Ready, Steady, Grow" programme in Preschool prepares children for school by building independence and incorporating early phonics and structured group learning. The nursery also emphasises outdoor play with a mud kitchen and construction zone.

What it's like

Children thrive in a warm and nurturing environment and their behaviour is excellent. They build excellent bonds with staff, who are kind, caring and have high expectations for them. Children are flourishing across all areas of learning.

Eco-nurseryLarge garden with mud kitchenFully inclusive serviceParent partnership focus

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Food

All meals and snacks included, freshly prepared and nutritionally balanced.

Opening hours

7.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

1993

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sandfield Day Nursery

Last inspected 31 March 2022 · Stephanie Dorling

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in a warm and nurturing environment and their behaviour is excellent. They build excellent bonds with staff, who are kind, caring and have high expectations for them. Children are flourishing across all areas of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff deliver a purposeful curriculum that supports children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well.
  • The staff team set a very ambitious curriculum that meets and extends children's needs.
  • Staff use books to develop all aspects of learning throughout the setting.
  • Staff are resourceful and plan stimulating activities that ignite children's love of number.
  • Children gain an excellent awareness of good oral health and healthy eating habits.
Inspection #10228254 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff deliver a purposeful curriculum that supports children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities exceptionally well. Staff are exceptionally attentive to children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children can freely move between the inside and outside environments. Staff fully incorporate children's interests into the session, for example, enabling children to feed the birds and supporting their re-wilding a patch of garden for nature.

Parent Reviews of Sandfield Day Nursery

5.0
(11)
George Gladstone
a year ago

Our two children really loved their time at Sandfield. Every member of staff was always warm and accommodating. The nursery has excellent facilities including outdoor space, good food, and a great ethos.

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Harry Tuke
10 months ago

A wonderful nursery with brilliant staff and facilities and outdoor spaces, very well run. Would recommend, our toddler loves it.

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Liz Horwell
9 years ago

Excellent facilities, lovely staff & good food.

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Inspection history

Date: April 2005

  • May 2022Outstanding
  • March 2022Outstanding
  • January 2017Outstanding
  • December 2016Outstanding
  • July 2013Good
  • June 2013Good
  • September 2010Good
  • April 2005Good

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