Sherfield Early Years Centre

Sherfield School, Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hook RG27 0HU
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  • Sherfield Early Years Centre, Hook
Sherfield Early Years Centre provides childcare to children from the age of three months old, offering them an exciting and stimulating learning environment.

During their time at the early years centre, children have the opportunity to explore the spacious grounds of the Victorian manor house and learn through play using the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

Children are taught using the seven areas of learning and development, while staff focus on the three key areas of communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development.

Staff at the early years centre support children as they grow and develop, working to strengthen their literacy, numeracy, art and design skills as they learn to understand the world around them.

The early years curriculum is enhanced by the addition of the centre's bespoke programmes which include: Stretch and Learn, Write Dance and early years World Languages. The children also have access to a 'Clever Touch' Smart Board to increase their awareness of IT skills and age-appropriate programmes.

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Care Provided by Sherfield Early Years Centre

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Sherfield School Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Sophie Percival (Early Years Centre Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas & Easter & 2 weeks in the Summer

Funding & Fees Guide for Sherfield Early Years Centre

  • 08:30 to 15:30 (school day) - £71.00 to £72.00
    07:30 to 18:00 (full day) - £85.00 to £86.00

  • From April 2025 we will be participating in the Hampshire Early Years Scheme, providing 15 or 30 Free Hours Per Week.
    Our fees include all meals (breakfast, lunch and tea if full day and lunch if school day), nappies if applicable and extra activities such as mobile farm visits, zoo lab visits, parent activity afternoons, oral health workshops, and more.
    The daily rates in the nursery are based on a minimum of three days’ attendance to qualify for these rates, other sessional rates are available when booking in advance for the term. Ad hoc sessions must be booked in advance and can only be used when applied adjoining to the booked daily session.
  • Parking

  • Please park in the parent car park next to the nursery and beyond the main school building


Sherfield Early Years Centre Reviews (60)

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9.3

Sherfield Early Years Centre has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.289) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sherfield Early Years Centre has 60 reviews.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

My son never really enjoyed going to the Nursery and in 7 months never bought anything home that he’d done during the day. The school has lovely grounds and the staff were generally fine but the Nursery was going through a transition period and there were some significant issues including with safeguarding.
Fees were put up and parents weren’t told. They run the Nursery largely in isolation from the main school so there’s little monitoring of what goes on. When I tried to bring up issues the Head of Prep acknowledged issues but never came back to me to see if things had changed or properly address the concerns. The Head of the School was just rude and had no interest in what was wrong. I’ve dealt with and worked in a lot of private schools and it just wasn’t the experience you would expect. We had really thought we’d found a school that would take our children right through to 18 but unfortunately not. Really would not recommend.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our nursery. We are pleased you liked our grounds and staff. As you have mentioned the new management were transitioning over but we are pleased to say we have a wonderful leadership team who have settled into the setting very well. We wish you and your child all the best for the future.


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Review from Chris G (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely setup with friendly staff and excellent structured learning. Our daughter has thrived since starting here, and we would highly recommend it. Small groups and well-managed activities that are overseen by caring staff.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review of our nursery. We are pleased to hear your wonderful feedback regarding our staff and activities and that your daughter is thriving here.


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Review from Kevin O (Father of Child) published on 23 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sherfield is a fabulous school.
The teachers are all very welcoming and caring for the children. The facilities are really good, and there many different activities and interactions for the children, including some stunning walks through the acres belonging to Sherfield.
The children to teacher ratio
are extremely good too; you have around 3-4 children per teacher, making it very interpersonal.
Overall, I highly recommend this school.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are so pleased that you hold our facilities and grounds in high regard and that you highly recommend our Nursery.


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Review from Ambra C (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous setting, very welcoming environment and great staff. We were supported very well during the settling in of our daughter, and we had received great flexibility during the Covid-19 times. We would highly recommend it.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our nursery. We are glad to hear you feel you were supporting during the transition into the nursery and your praise for our nursery environment and staff.


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Review from Natalie J (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sherfield Nursery has been wonderful since the day our daughter first attended back in March. The staff are lovely, grounds and facilities next to none, and our daughter has been happy to attend since day one. They provide constant updates through an app, and you can see through this the activities
they do and the good quality food they eat. They have also been great with our daughter's many allergies. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, such a lovely nursery.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review of our nursery. We are glad to hear you enjoy learning about your daughter's day through the app and your praise for our staff, grounds and facilities.


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Review from Hazel N (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys have attended Sherfield Nursery from the baby room to the big school with the youngest finishing pre-reception this summer. They are happy there, the staff are attentive and go the extra mile for both the children and parents. Communication is excellent and has improved immensely over the
years. We get daily updates of what's been happening through the app and at collection, we speak to the teachers as well which is great. They have activity mornings where you go into the classrooms with the kids to see what they get up to during the day. The nursery has adapted well by continuing with parent updates via Zoom. Kids use the library, computer whiteboards, learn French, German and Spanish. l also love that they have big grounds, the children have daily walks and the playground for fresh air. I'm grateful for how my children have grown and the skills they have acquired to prepare them for school. l couldn't have chosen a better nursery. l would definitely recommend to anyone.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review. We are so glad to hear that your sons have enjoyed their time here and all the wonderful facilities we have available for them. Also that you feel they are prepared for school.


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Review from Stephanie W (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Sherfield Nursery since November 2020 starting in the caterpillar's room, and we just can’t recommend the nursery enough. She settled really quickly and soon was getting really excited to go to nursery. The staff are amazing! The atmosphere is lovely, and the facilities they
have including so much land to explore is just great. It’s really lovely to know your child’s getting fresh air and beautiful walks rain or shine. Our daughter has just progressed so much at nursery we love it. She’s just moved into the ladybird's room and is starting to settle well here, and again, we’re seeing things such as her ability to completely self-feed now; it’s just amazing how quickly they seem to learn.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We are so glad to hear your daughter is excited to spend the day in our nursery and that she enjoys the daily walks around the grounds.


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Review from Veena M (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the care and support my baby girl received from Sherfield Nursery. She has settled in well and looks forward to going to the nursery. I would recommend this nursery to my friends and family.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this great review of our nursery. We are so pleased to hear your daughter has settled in well here.


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Review from Jaswini P (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I joined my little one in Sherfield nursery/School, and I never regretted it. They took individual care of each and every child and helped my son to learn things independently. The teaching methods are creative, and the child never gets bored. I am more than happy to recommend this school/nursery.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are so glad to hear your son is enjoying his time here and value our individual care and creative teaching methods.


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Review from Jenny M (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased we decided to have our son join your nursery! Our little boy adores each day there, which is action-packed and has aided his development immensely over the last few months. Having a view on what they do each day in photos is the highlight of my day and is so very appreciated. I can’t
fault the nursery, and would unreservedly recommend to anyone looking for that perfect nursery.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review. We are so pleased to hear your son loves his days at our nursery and you have noticed how much the nursery has aided his development.


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Review from Sreenivasa R (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My elder goes to Sherfield school, and we got our little one enrolled in the nursery, and we are very pleased with how the little one is progressing, and the care he was given. He loves it there, and the staff is very good and supportive, and my kid loves his caretakers. A fab place made more fabulous
by the wonderful staff.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review of our nursery. We are so pleased to hear that your son is enjoying his time here, and you find our staff supportive.


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Review from Cindy N (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two girls have been in Sherfield (reception and nursery) for two years now. We had been to three other nurseries prior to this and I have visited a lot of other nurseries and Sherfield is really the best in my opinion. The standard of learning is high, class sizes are small (the rooms are very big
by the way), the teachers are great and highly experienced. The kids have access to all the school facilities, including library and gym which they start to use when they are three years. I would definitely recommend.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this brilliant review. We are so pleased to hear you and your daughters are pleased with our nursery and the standard of learning.


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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the nursery at Sherfield school when he was just one year old. I like the area where is the nursery is situated, it is walking distance for me which is very comfortable too.
I like all the staff at nursery. I see babies happy there. There is a healthy environment for my son. Teachers
care about every child, they all get good attention.
My son settled there very fast, no cries when I come to pick him up for home. It is his second week since he joined the nursery and this morning he even didn’t cry when I left him. I definitely can say my son is enjoying himself there very much.
Very nice they use the Tapestry journal where you can find observations of your child’s day, such as video, photos, what your child ate, when slept etc.
I didn’t think I will go and look at it, but it is interesting and make parents feel relaxed about their baby, be sure he/she safe and happy.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our nursery. We are so glad to hear you feel this is a healthy environment for your son and that he has settled so quickly.


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Review from Mark B (Father of Child) published on 12 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one has been there since he was 14 months and never looked back. Great care, inspiring education and amazing facilities. The culture is positive, understanding and challenging and I am often amazed at the progress they make at such an early age. Class sizes are kept small allowing everyone
to be nurtured. Early years were very emotionally supportive and the carers formed real bonds with those in their care to the point that they are still positively remembered by the child years later (even when they only cared for them whilst he was under two). I look forward to many more years there seeing him grow into the best version he can be.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave this fantastic review. We are so pleased to hear your son is making great progress at Sherfield Nursery and that you are happy with our culture, facilities and care.


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Review from Angus M (Father of Child) published on 12 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, both in the nursery and in the wider school and a friendly welcome; especially so considering the current climate we find ourselves in. Our son adores being there and smiles when he sees the team each morning; enough said.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear your son is enjoying his time here.


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Review from Ian W (Father of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an excellent nursery and the staff are brilliant. This was most apparent during the COVID-19 outbreak where their management of the situation was excellent. The staff were really good with my daughter during that time. My daughter has moved to the next class but still speaks affectionately about
her.

Reply from Louise Porter, Marketing Manager at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you are happy with our staff and our management of the COVID-19 outbreak.


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Review from Darren R (Father of Child) published on 19 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery with great attentive staff; who celebrate in seeing your children develop right along with you. Always willing to go the extra mile and my son has been extremely happy in his 1.5 years at the nursery to date!

Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that your son is happy at our nursery.


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Review from Daniel B (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son's time at Sherfield has seen him develop and grow into a loving, kind and intelligent boy, a lot of this is due to the work that the nursery practitioners put in with him. He looks forward to going to nursery every morning, this is amazing to see. Thank you for all your hard work.

Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear your son looks forward to a day at Sherfield Nursery.


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Review from Ozzy (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My child has been going to Sherfield School Nursery, three days a week since he was 18 months old. The tutors are very kind and caring to the pupils. The children have great activities at school and have lots of fun. The school has an application that lets parents follow their children with photos and
know what activities pupils have at school. Other than the positive sides for me, the only problem is the school management needs to be more sensitive about cleaning and hygiene issues. The children are very young and have weak immune systems. They are picking up the germs very quickly. The toilet taps in the Pre-Reception are too close to the sinks and children touch their hands on the dirty sink whilst washing hands. There is no progress although I mentioned this problem lots of time, it still has not been done.

Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear you are happy with our staff and reporting. Sorry to hear you think our taps are too close to the sinks. We have passed on your feedback to the nursery team.


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Review from Jason (Father of Child) published on 7 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are great at what they do. Very polite and always attentive to our needs as parents and most importantly the needs of our little girl. The development and learning that has taken place can really be seen and we feel that a large amount of our little girl's growth is down to her experience
at this nursery.

Reply from Louise Porter at Sherfield Early Years Centre

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear you are happy for our staff and the development and learning that goes on at Sherfield Nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.289)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.289) out of 10 for Sherfield Early Years Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.889 for Sherfield Early Years Centre is calculated as follows: ( (97 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.889

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.4 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sherfield Early Years Centre is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 90 number of registered child places is 18. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.5

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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