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Sandfield Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2022)
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4.8(5 parent reviews) ·Sandfield Close Primary School, Sandfield Close, Leicester, LE4 7RE · Leicester
Number of places
40 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2022
Local authority
Leicester

About this day nursery

Sandfield Preschool, established in 2019, provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for children aged 2 to 6 years. 15pm.

The curriculum encourages children to explore and investigate, fostering creativity as they engage in imaginative play, such as making pretend birthday cakes with dough. The preschool places a strong emphasis on communication and language development through songs, rhymes, and small group activities, preparing children for their transition to school.

Staff effectively support children who speak English as an additional language by using both English and their home languages, helping to build an understanding of diverse linguistic backgrounds. " For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, staff receive relevant training and use methods like sign language to support understanding.

Parents appreciate the regular updates on their children's development. Overall, Sandfield Preschool was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in July 2022.

Our ethos

Sandfield Pre-School centres on a child-led approach, using "In the moment planning" alongside adult-led activities to encourage exploration and development. They aim to foster positive values, self-confidence, and independence, preparing children for school by supporting their developmental stages and encouraging self-expression, relationship-building, and respect for diversity, all while learning about their environment and the natural world.

What it's like

Children and parents are welcomed to the setting by staff. Children are keen to explore and investigate, engaging creatively with play. They behave well and learn to share during games, actively participating in imaginative play.

Good Ofsted ratingCreative playStrong communication skillsSEND supportOutdoor learningParent partnership

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged for full-time, full-day, and morning or afternoon sessions for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. All prices include meals. A student discount is available for full-time bookings, and fees are reviewed annually in September.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • All prices include meals.
  • Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6:00pm.
  • A 10% discount is available for students on a full-time basis only.
  • Prices are subject to change on a yearly basis from September.

Key facts

Food

All meals included, all meat is Halal, individual dietary requirements can be met.

Opening hours

Monday-Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Full Time, Full Day, AM, PM

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Sandfield Preschool

Last inspected 4 July 2022 · Hayley Ruane

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

Children and parents are welcomed to the setting by staff. Children are keen to explore and investigate, engaging creatively with play. They behave well and learn to share during games, actively participating in imaginative play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are keen to explore and investigate when they join staff in the playrooms.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language are supported by staff with their language development.
  • Staff encourage children to develop an understanding of how plants grow.
  • The manager and staff find out about children's achievements when they first start, using this information to plan for progress.
  • The manager and staff place a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen staff's planning of group times, to encourage children to take turns in conversations and to listen to the views of others
  • 2support staff to build on opportunities for older children to be challenged with their self-help skills.
Inspection #10215596 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents value the information they receive from staff about their children's development.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff attend relevant training courses and in-house training to extend their knowledge of childcare. This helps them to support children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff encourage children to understand the words they use, for example, by using sign language.

Outdoor space

Children squeal with excitement and run around outside safely when they are being chased by the pretend wolf. Recent changes have been made to the garden to include a shelter, enabling children to play outside and be physically active in all weather.

Parent Reviews of Sandfield Preschool

4.8
(5)
Poonam Dharna
4 years ago

I sent my 2 other daughters here and now my 2 year old daughter. The staff have been so amazing! They are so supportive and make the children feel so welcome. Especially as my daughter had been so clingy due to the lockdowns. Definitely recommend this nursery/preschool to anyone.

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Reema P
4 years ago

The exceptional care, passion and love they have for the children in helping them to grow and become independent is absolutely fantastic. The care and attention my child has received at this preschool, has been above and beyond in every way. All staff are so friendly and the kids love them- that itself says for itself. The support and flexibility I have received as a parent, I am so grateful for as I know I would not get this anywhere. This preschool is best decision we made for our child.

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Anita Intwala
5 years ago

This is a great nursery with caring staff whom are always supportive. They always have the children at the heart with what they do.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2022

  • August 2022Good
  • July 2022Good

Frequently asked about Sandfield Preschool

About the setting

Sandfield Pre-School registered in 2019. It is situated in the grounds of Sandfield Close Primary School, Leicester. The pre-school employs 10 members of childcare staff, with five holding level 3 qualifications, one at level 5, and one at level 6. It operates Monday to Friday during school term time, with sessions from 7.45am to 4.15pm, and occasionally runs a playscheme during summer holidays. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.

URN
2546902
Registered person
Friends Pre-School Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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