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Sandfield Day Nursery # Sandfield Day Nursery in Oxford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Mar 2022) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-nursery Large garden with mud kitchen Fully inclusive service Parent partnership focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sandfield Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10228254 Lead inspector Stephanie Dorling Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183429)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/134033) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/sandfield-day-nursery/) Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RH [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.21746/51.76117/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Oxford - [Day nurseries in Oxford](/search?q=Oxford) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sandfield-day-nursery-ox3-7rh-134033) ## 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183429) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUnPPtydy3IJatKL1z264xgnK9-ADlce8Wfho0z6wfzyEfsQjiz=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzektTSm1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876c1602f455b15:0x5c8cf546f41768e9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU37d08P-iXoqLv5XMRt5C0HKPV3HPflwabCetSzT2F7hvsLKW6=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT213M1FrSjRRbVJSWkRCRFUweHJiWHBWZFRobVVYYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876c1602f455b15:0x5c8cf546f41768e9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVLx6-KjVcky0uM73VhG4fEn_8g03IdEI4ILyA0Paux47N-Rzctbw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Liz Horwell 9 years ago Excellent facilities, lovely staff & good food. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRZ3Z6a1BBEAE!2m1!1s0x4876c1602f455b15:0x5c8cf546f41768e9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUILureiF9bkHwQRndayJ6VOHZSDpje1oeECr8DYqmhI70l3DDG=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba7) Sumukh Kaul 10 months ago Top nursery spot [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KdVZFbFdhMUJ4ZVV4S1gyeHhSamhsUXpsWGRtYxAB!2m1!1s0x4876c1602f455b15:0x5c8cf546f41768e9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLjQmF5UEQIF3czK3rRPaBe4BWiU3mipcLS5bNm4zdvRkbUHw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mestre Salvado 2 years ago The baby has settled very well. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5Mk9TTXNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x4876c1602f455b15:0x5c8cf546f41768e9) Reviews from Google for Sandfield Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6668974833320552681&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2005 - May 2022 Outstanding - March 2022 Outstanding - January 2017 Outstanding - December 2016 Outstanding - July 2013 Good - June 2013 Good - September 2010 Good - April 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Sandfield Day Nursery ### How are meals handled at Sandfield Day Nursery? ### Is Sandfield Day Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What do the published fees include? ### How can Sandfield Day Nursery be contacted? ### Which funded childcare hours does Sandfield Day Nursery accept? ### What is the address of Sandfield Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Oxford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Sandfield Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### A B C Nursery Oxford · OX3 7RG 3.8(10 reviews) ](/nursery/abc-nursery-ox3-7rg) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.2 mi ### Hunsdon House Garden School Oxford · OX3 9BJ ](/nursery/hunsdon-house-garden-school-ox3-9bj-ey316340) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, John Radcliffe Oxford · OX3 9DU ](/nursery/little-pioneers-nursery-pre-school-john-radcliffe-ox3-9du-ey345412) - [ Ofsted report unavailable 0.3 mi ### Ultimate Activity Camps at Headington Rye Prep School Oxford · OX3 7TD 4.8(5 reviews) ](/nursery/ultimate-activity-camps-at-headington-rye-prep-school-ox3-7td-ey460210) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 mi ### Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane Oxford · OX3 0DW ](/nursery/kids-planet-jack-straws-lane-ox3-0dw-2641065) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Kids Planet The Triangle Oxford · OX3 7XP 3.5(11 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-the-triangle-ox3-7xp-2642171) [See all nurseries in Oxford →](/search?q=Oxford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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