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Staff are amazing, always friendly and always got smiles on their faces. Wouldn’t say it’s the cheapest nursery in the area but it is definitely worth the price.", "datePublished": "2023-10-02T03:26:18.219976Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Danielle Crossland" }, "reviewBody": "We moved our daughter to this nursery when she was 2 years old (she was at a different provider before this). I was worried about how she would settle in but she loved it within days! I've never met a more professional team. They promote independence, resilliance and a love of nature.\n\nI was worried my daughter would not progress enough to prepare her for school however I couldn't be more wrong. She is exactly where she needs to be, if not ahead. Staff utilise learning opportunities which makes learning fun and organic.\n\nI feel that the staff at Sandfield have a genuine interest in their attendees and the local community. I have loved attending parent training sessions which give parents the chance to learn how to teach their child. There's regular parent stay and play sessions and the end of year christmas show is fantastic! Keep up the amazing work everybody!", "datePublished": "2020-05-02T22:52:38.980178Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jacob Anderson" }, "reviewBody": "Proper Ding Dang Doo, Proper Scran it. great place. 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Sandfield Natural Play Centre # Sandfield Natural Play Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Sept 2021) · 4.6 (9 parent reviews) · Sandfield House, Lickers Lane, Whiston, L35 3SR · Knowsley Number of places 70 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2021 Local authority Knowsley About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery This childcare on non-domestic premises achieved an 'Outstanding' overall rating at its latest Ofsted inspection on 30 September 2021. The nursery employs 25 childcare staff, 24 of whom hold level 2 and above qualifications, including two with early years teacher status. The centre provides a wonderfully unique environment where children aged 1 to 4 flourish, displaying confidence and security due to highly personalised settling-in and transition arrangements. The setting's practices, such as involving children in decision-making and developing the garden area with an archaeologist, foster strong problem-solving skills and perseverance. Furthermore, the centre prides itself on excellent partnerships with parents, offering educational opportunities and 'stay and play' sessions to involve families in their children's learning and extend it into the home environment. The nurturing and stimulating atmosphere, combined with dedicated staff and engaging activities, ensures every child's individual learning needs are met. What it's like Children flourish at this wonderfully unique nursery and are extremely happy and settled. Highly personalised settling-in and transition arrangements support children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. As a result, children are very confident and secure. Staff have high expectations and an impressive knowledge of children's individual capability, implementing mixed-age groups for exploration and peer learning. Unique nursery Highly personalised Outstanding staff Involved children Strong partnerships ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2006 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Sandfield Natural Play Centre Last inspected 30 September 2021 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish at this wonderfully unique nursery and are extremely happy and settled. Highly personalised settling-in and transition arrangements support children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. As a result, children are very confident and secure. Staff have high expectations and an impressive knowledge of children's individual capability, implementing mixed-age groups for exploration and peer learning. Inspector highlights - Children flourish at this wonderfully unique nursery and are extremely happy and settled. - Highly personalised settling-in and transition arrangements support children's emotional well-being exceptionally well. - Children are fully involved in making decisions and their opinions and ideas are valued and respected. - Staff have a superb understanding of children's needs and plan meticulously for individual learning. - Staff's interactions with children are outstanding, igniting passion and enthusiasm for learning. - Children demonstrate a love of literacy, with staff enthusiastically sharing books and encouraging critical thinking. - Leaders undertake rigorous and accurate evaluation, with staff passionate and dedicated. - Partnerships with parents are tremendous, fostering highly effective engagement in children's learning. Inspection #10204639 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171337) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Sandfield Natural Play Centre Inspection date Sept 2021 Inspection no. 10204639 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50171337)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY342763) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=sandfield-natural-play-centre-l35-3sr-ey342763) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive highly tailored support through knowledgeable staff, detailed interventions, and robust partnership working with other professionals to swiftly identify and address any learning gaps. ## Parent Reviews of Sandfield Natural Play Centre 4.6 (9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJkpxkDTvjborG3UfvI9vc7RA6jYE-OFmLO8gQDcUdKJimL4A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Danny C. 2 years ago The baby has come on leaps and bounds since attending here. Staff are amazing, always friendly and always got smiles on their faces. Wouldn’t say it’s the cheapest nursery in the area but it is definitely worth the price. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURaX29LYzhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b1e830a9bf6a1:0x827c71c6e37bcdc7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW865Rb8GzYxg_5YplijpjK_r_DeFTxD3lwzQYoupwzghDHcvVRoQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Danielle Crossland 6 years ago We moved our daughter to this nursery when she was 2 years old (she was at a different provider before this). I was worried about how she would settle in but she loved it within days! I've never met a more professional team. They promote independence, resilliance and a love of nature. I was worried my daughter would not progress enough to prepare her for school however I couldn't be more wrong. She is exactly where she needs to be, if not ahead. Staff utilise learning opportunities which makes learning fun and organic. I feel that the staff at Sandfield have a genuine interest in their attendees and the local community. I have loved attending parent training sessions which give parents the chance to learn how to teach their child. There's regular parent stay and play sessions and the end of year christmas show is fantastic! Keep up the amazing work everybody! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNjcjhiVzNnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b1e830a9bf6a1:0x827c71c6e37bcdc7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVRd0TrCLtBtrh85Exw4sY8_65Bl-9MltWIuo2OISt0iyZdYkCC=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jacob Anderson 5 years ago Proper Ding Dang Doo, Proper Scran it. great place. But I once put soap in my eye here so yeah [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURLeHRxRU9nEAE!2m1!1s0x487b1e830a9bf6a1:0x827c71c6e37bcdc7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIbz3PjTuoFgwe2BEvEZeHzG1ZK7w76vzJvovHFPsLGnIVQBA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) john morrissey 8 years ago We carry out the electrical maintenance for this company and they have alway been a pleasure to deal with. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3dDd2aHNBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b1e830a9bf6a1:0x827c71c6e37bcdc7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWibj0ELuXqoQmfK5X-mPwvvZcbIdE2DlmuT4x-JOvJx4fT43lylA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Dean Garvey-North 8 years ago Amazing place! My boys have so much fun while learning [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReFBYWmVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b1e830a9bf6a1:0x827c71c6e37bcdc7) Reviews from Google for Sandfield Natural Play Centre. 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