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Communication was unclear and important information was not handled in a transparent or supportive way. As a parent, this left me feeling uncomfortable and unsure, which is not something you want when it comes to childcare. I would advise other parents to ask very detailed questions before enrolling.", "datePublished": "2025-12-19T22:53:05.965943466Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jess" }, "reviewBody": "We honestly couldn’t be happier with The Sanctuary. From the very beginning, it’s felt like such a warm, welcoming place, and that’s made such a difference to us as a family. Our daughter absolutely loves going in each day — she’s always excited, which says everything really.\n\nIt’s been amazing to see how much she’s developed since starting here, she’s learning new things all the time, and it’s clear she feels really safe and happy in the environment.\n\nThe staff are just incredible. They’re so caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children. It never feels like “just a job” to them — you can tell they really love what they do. We’ve also really valued being able to build relationships with them; it feels personal, and we always feel in the loop with how our daughter is doing.\n\nSuch a lovely, nurturing place — we feel very lucky to have found it.", "datePublished": "2026-04-17T16:51:02.554748642Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Shafiqah Salim" }, "reviewBody": "My child seems very happy here and has thrived since she joined. Her speech and skills have grown rapidly. 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The Sanctuary Day Nursery # The Sanctuary Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2025) · 3.7 (3 parent reviews) · 69 Whitehouse Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6EY · Birmingham Number of places 49 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2025 Local authority Birmingham 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 The Sanctuary Day Nursery, situated in Sutton Coldfield, is a family-operated and Ofsted-registered facility that opened in May 2024. The nursery provides care year-round for children ranging from 12 weeks to 5 years old. The establishment is designed to be a nurturing "home from home" environment, focusing on fostering confidence, happiness, resilience, and ambition in children, equipping them with essential life skills. The curriculum is child-led and guided by adults, incorporating "in the moment planning" to support each child's learning journey. The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Birth to 5 Matters, and Development Matters guidelines. Facilities are tailored to different age groups, including a baby room with a sleep area for infants (12 weeks-15 months), a room with an outdoor learning space for toddlers (15 months-2 years), a free-flow room that connects indoor and outdoor spaces for 2-3 year olds, and a dedicated pre-school room for 3-4 year olds. The nursery offers on-site parking and outdoor garden spaces. They also have a second location in Burntwood. They accept various government funding schemes for early education and childcare. Our ethos To nurture every child in our home from home setting, providing them with the fundamentals to enable them to be able to grow into confident, happy, resilient and ambitious children who achieve life long skills. What it's like The caring and nurturing staff create a warm, welcoming space where children settle easily. Staff plan learning opportunities based on children's interests and encourage learning through plenty of talk and questions which helps children explore new ideas. Staff also enrich children's learning by exploring different cultures and festivals and hold regular music sessions to support language development and foster a sense of community. Family-owned and Ofsted Registered Opened May 2024 Child-led, adult-guided curriculum On-site parking and outdoor garden space Accepts various government funding schemes ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.thesanctuarydaynursery.co.uk/contact-us) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Sanctuary Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2025 Inspection no. 10396563 Lead inspector Naziha Amin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282354)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2783824) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thesanctuarydaynursery.co.uk/) 69 Whitehouse Common Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6EY [© 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#/-1.80315/52.57079/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Sutton Coldfield - [Day nurseries in Sutton Coldfield](/search?q=Sutton+Coldfield) - [Day nurseries in West Midlands](/search?q=West+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-sanctuary-day-nursery-b75-6ey-2783824) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30AM - 18:00PM Age range 12 weeks to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Sanctuary Day Nursery Last inspected 12 June 2025 · Naziha Amin 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 The caring and nurturing staff create a warm, welcoming space where children settle easily. Staff plan learning opportunities based on children's interests and encourage learning through plenty of talk and questions which helps children explore new ideas. Staff also enrich children's learning by exploring different cultures and festivals and hold regular music sessions to support language development and foster a sense of community. Inspector highlights - Leaders have planned a thoughtful curriculum that supports children's personal, social and emotional growth, and strengthens their language and communication skills. - The curriculum for mathematics is implemented well throughout the setting, continually developing children's knowledge and skills. - Children behave well and listen to instructions, growing in self-awareness and empathy. - Staff are eager to give children real-life experiences, helping them learn about the world around them in a meaningful way. - Parents and staff work well together, with parents kept informed about their child's progress and daily needs. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to recognise and respond swiftly when children become disengaged or lose interest, to help capture and maintain children's focus on learning - 2 develop staff's knowledge and ability to work towards children's next steps targets more precisely. Inspection #10396563 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282354) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say they are kept informed about their child's progress and daily needs. > Parents describe staff as helpful and supportive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Strong processes support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff work closely with parents and professionals to provide early and effective support. Staff set realistic but challenging goals to help children with SEND make progress. Outdoor space The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of The Sanctuary Day Nursery 3.7 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW5S82CP6ccIwA0lqIQQhaLUcvC6YUP_k5YwYVe_ArlMfKu1TDO=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Vesna Vasic 5 months ago Unfortunately, our experience with Sanctuary was disappointing. Communication was unclear and important information was not handled in a transparent or supportive way. As a parent, this left me feeling uncomfortable and unsure, which is not something you want when it comes to childcare. I would advise other parents to ask very detailed questions before enrolling. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGVFZGa3RiazkwU0RsVExURmpORXgzTUVnNVgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x4870a560c8254c23:0x5836c74dbec99e9d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI0YpsATBxvCjhGzPDCha3TS_moYKISMUcAqFZChxUX5gKSBw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Jess a month ago We honestly couldn’t be happier with The Sanctuary. From the very beginning, it’s felt like such a warm, welcoming place, and that’s made such a difference to us as a family. Our daughter absolutely loves going in each day — she’s always excited, which says everything really. It’s been amazing to see how much she’s developed since starting here, she’s learning new things all the time, and it’s clear she feels really safe and happy in the environment. The staff are just incredible. They’re so caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children. It never feels like “just a job” to them — you can tell they really love what they do. We’ve also really valued being able to build relationships with them; it feels personal, and we always feel in the loop with how our daughter is doing. Such a lovely, nurturing place — we feel very lucky to have found it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21VNGFIRkxVRjlmVFhaMlNWOTVNREJSWld4alpVRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870a560c8254c23:0x5836c74dbec99e9d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVYOcjGg2LWGTcqf-AQT4mIvhq5ccL567cY4uih579IOBw6FWBp=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Shafiqah Salim a month ago My child seems very happy here and has thrived since she joined. Her speech and skills have grown rapidly. She loves all the different activities they do. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aS0xYVnhTMVprZG5acGRHSlpWMFE1UkZGcGIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x4870a560c8254c23:0x5836c74dbec99e9d) Reviews from Google for The Sanctuary Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6356487060807327389&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 12 June 2025 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50282354) ## Frequently asked about The Sanctuary Day Nursery ### What are the fees at The Sanctuary Day Nursery? ### What outdoor space does The Sanctuary Day Nursery have? ### Does The Sanctuary Day Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sutton Coldfield Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Sanctuary Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Playtime Nursery Sutton Coldfield · B75 7RT ](/nursery/playtime-nursery-b75-7rt-ey379611) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Little Ripley Day Nursery Sutton Coldfield · B75 6JS 4.7(24 reviews) ](/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-b75-6js-ey481179) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Hollyfield Pre School Nursery Sutton Coldfield · B75 7SG ](/nursery/hollyfield-pre-school-nursery-ltd-b75-7sg-228917) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Twiglets Private Nursery School Sutton Coldfield · B75 7PG ](/nursery/twiglets-private-nursery-school-b75-7pg-ey394522) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Play and Learn Sutton Coldfield Sutton Coldfield · B74 2PG 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/play-and-learn-sutton-coldfield-b74-2pg-ey454379) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Little Ripley Day Nursery Sutton Coldfield · B72 1QY 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-little-ripley-day-nursery-b72-1qy-2669240) [See all nurseries in Sutton Coldfield →](/search?q=Sutton+Coldfield) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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