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Sandfield Park Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
·Sandfield Park Day Nursery, Sandfield House, North Drive, Sandfield Park, L12 1LG · Liverpool
Number of places
195 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Liverpool

About this day nursery

Sandfield Park Private Day Nursery, located in West Derby, Liverpool, is housed in a purpose-built facility. The nursery caters to children aged 0-5 years, offering both full and sessional day care.

Operating from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on Bank Holidays, the nursery was rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in 2018. They prioritise a secure and caring environment with full CCTV coverage both inside and outside the premises.

Children's well-being is further supported by a balanced and varied menu that accommodates individual dietary needs. Sandfield Park is committed to fostering early communication skills through a range of activities, and Ofsted reports commend the children's strong early reading and writing skills, often achieving above their expected levels.

The nursery focuses on developing confident and eager learners who cooperate well with each other. Prospective parents are invited to visit the facilities, including a specialist sensory room, and a virtual 360° tour is also available online.

The nursery is a member of the National Day Nurseries Association.

What it's like

Following a period of substantial change, the provider and newly appointed managers have taken action to create a harmonious environment for children and staff. The leadership team has worked hard to ensure that the new staff team understands its shared vision to provide children with the best start in life. Children show that they have formed secure relationships with those who care for them, receiving a warm welcome at this inclusive setting from kind and caring staff who know them well.

Ofsted OutstandingSensory roomIndividual diets catered for

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured around booked sessions, with a deposit of one week's fees required upon accepting a place. For children accessing government-funded education, a small surcharge is applied to cover food and drink. Late collections are subject to an additional penalty charge.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A deposit of one week's fees is required to secure a place, applied to the child's final week before leaving.
  • The deposit is non-refundable if you decide not to take the offered place.
  • Late collections incur a fee of £5 for every five minutes.
  • A small surcharge is applied for food and drink during free education hours.

Key facts

Session types

Full day, Morning session (8.00am – 1.00pm), Afternoon session (1.00pm – 6pm)

Food

Well balanced and varied menu with individual diets catered for.

Opening hours

7.30am – 6pm Monday to Friday.

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sandfield Park Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 2 February 2024 · Anita Dunn

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

What it's like to attend

Following a period of substantial change, the provider and newly appointed managers have taken action to create a harmonious environment for children and staff. The leadership team has worked hard to ensure that the new staff team understands its shared vision to provide children with the best start in life. Children show that they have formed secure relationships with those who care for them, receiving a warm welcome at this inclusive setting from kind and caring staff who know them well.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have placed great importance on building the new staff team, and staff, parents, and carers talk about the improvements they have seen.
  • Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children in receipt of additional funding, are very well supported.
  • Staff provide many opportunities for children to develop their physical skills, both through active play and fine motor activities.
  • Staff support children to learn about keeping healthy, including enjoying home-cooked healthy meals and snacks.
  • Staff implement robust risk assessments, ensuring that all areas are clean, safe and secure, and parents follow safeguarding procedures.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of busy times in the setting to ensure that staff are deployed effectively to meet children's care needs
  • 2support staff to understand the importance of consistently implementing the nursery's procedures, to model to children how to keep themselves healthy.
Inspection #10326014 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents and carers talk about the improvements they have seen in the short space of time that the new leadership team has been in place.

Parents and carers say staff get to know their children quickly.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and children in receipt of additional funding, are very well supported. They enjoy time in the newly developed sensory room with their key person. Through the accurate use of assessment, gaps in children's learning, and any specific needs, are identified early and acted upon quickly.

Outdoor space

When pre-school children find a spider outside, they carefully count the legs and leave it safely in its web. Older children ride balance bicycles and skilfully navigate the play space outdoors. When outside, children instinctively take off their shoes before they access the sandpit.

Inspection history

Date: January 2010

  • February 2024Good
  • July 2022Good
  • March 2022Inadequate
  • June 2019Good
  • June 2018Outstanding
  • September 2013Good
  • January 2010Good

Frequently asked about Sandfield Park Private Day Nursery

About the setting

Sandfield Park Private Day Nursery registered in 2000 and is situated in Sandfield Park, Liverpool. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff, 16 of whom have relevant childcare qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
322416
Registered person
Sandfield Park Private Day Nursery Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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