Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford)

Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7RH
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9.9 163 Reviews
Sandfield Day Nursery is large purpose built day nursery with caring and dedicated staff, situated in the grounds of the John Radcliffe Hospital to care for the children of the Trust employees and local community. They have also obtained their Green Flag Eco-Schools Award.

Friendly and well established, the nursery provides a happy, sociable environment where every child is treated as an individual. The nursery has rooms for each individual age group with a specialist baby unit and spacious gardens that provide an excellent outdoor environment.
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Care Provided by Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kim Hambridge (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 60
  • Total Places for Children
  • 128
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 2 Inset Days
  • Parking

  • Drop off parking available at the front of the nursery.


Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) Reviews (163)

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Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) has 163 reviews.

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Review from Victoria A (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care throughout the age groups at nursery. Our son started at 11 months in Caterpillars and has been very happy all the way through to pre-school. All the staff are friendly and helpful and great with the children. Really good outdoor space our son loves the garden.

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Review from Jo E (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely pleased with this nursery right from the start. Our little boy has been extremely happy here, he especially loves playing in the ‘big garden’.
He has always had lovely key workers to look after him and he seems to enjoy the food.

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Review from Connie H (Mother of Child) published on 11 January 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent very friendly nursery. Great quality care and staff who seem to really enjoy working with the children. Lots of updates in ParentZone and fun learning activities each day. Excellent environment indoors and out.

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Review from Coralie D (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sandfield is simply amazing. They have managed my son's bereavement so well and treat every child and parent with respect. I trust them to look after my child which is the most valuable thing to me. He has developed so well under their care and he has a true bond with the team.

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Review from Lien V (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dear Sandfield day nursery staff,


Both of us (if he could speak) would like to thank you heartily for the wonderful care your team has provided during those 1,5 years. Your staff members are so dedicated and friendly with the children, that he really felt at home.

Wishing you all the best for

the future and kind wishes from us all.

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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've had two children in from 9 months until school. I am very impressed with the detail used to record the development of my children every day. The activities are always very varied with lots of outdoor play, even in winter. The food menu always looks very healthy and delicious. They have often asked
me to make some of the food at home!
The key person has alway been devoted to both my children and I feel that they really do care. The security is very good with a bolted gate and door buzzer. I would highly recommend the nursery to everyone.

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Review from Susan H (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The start of our second child at nursery has been a very easy process. He has settled in well and all the staff have been excellent. The only comment I would make is that I don't see our key person and much, but this is also because I don't do as many drop offs and pick ups as I used to - thanks to
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care my daughter has had in the Catterpillar Room has been fabulous and I know she has been well looked after and loved every minute of it. The girls always have a smile on their face and are really affectionate with the children which I think is lovely. The meals and activities provided by the
nursery are excellent. I cannot recommend the nursery enough.

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Review from Zoe G (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy settled in really quickly thanks to the staff and quite often it's a struggle to get him to come home at the end of the day. The staff are so welcoming and the management team are always really visible and accessible. We really like the balanced mix of more experienced staff and the
energy and enthusiasm brought by the younger members of the team. The staff all seem happy to be at work and I think that speaks volumes. There is a lot of laughter at this nursery but staff are always very professional too. The outdoor play space is fabulous with a range of different areas and our son loves the free flow ethos between the nursery room and garden. There is always a good range of activities with clean and well looked after toys. Sometimes it would be nice to get a few more photos and they are working to develop a more accessible electronic system. The cooks have been fabulous at helping us manage our son's food intolerances . We feel very lucky to have our son at Sandfield Day Nursery.

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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The 'Sandfield Day Nursery' team are a dedicated group of people who go above and beyond the call of duty to make every child's experience special. My son has loved each room he has attended for different reasons. The time and effort that goes into planning each day is noticeable, not to mention the
'Extra Curricular' events the nursery hold. I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery to anyone. P.S. It has a fantastic garden suitable for play all year round.

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Review from Amanda N (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Sandfield in August 2015. Since joining he has become a confident and social little boy. He has been eating a wider variety of foods which he would not even try at home, he's a lot less fussy (Thanks to the wonderful cooks!). His speech and motor skills are coming on fantastically
and he really enjoys being with other children. Although he is only 2 now, he has made a lovely little group of friends who he is always very happy to see when I come in to drop him off. I even have days when he is reluctant to come home because he is having too much fun!


I really like the fact that the children have open access to the garden.


The staff are friendly and very approachable. My son has warmed to them all very quickly and has made wonderful relationships with his key workers. I too have made good relationships with staff members.


I would highly recommend this nursery, especially if you are looking for a very homely and welcoming environment.


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Review from R Anna M (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can highly recommend this nursery. My son has attended since Oct 2013, when he was 8.5 months old. Very friendly and caring staff and great activities. My son is now a pre-schooler and and seems to very much enjoy the educational aspects as well as the more messy and fun-focused activities. He also
constantly mentions the 'golden values' being taught when he is at home (e.g., 'sharing is caring'). In fact, he enjoys his time at Sandfield with his little friends so much that he will sometimes ask if he can go to pre-school even on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Review from Olga P (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is seven months old and absolutely loves the nursery. When I come to pick her up she will give me a smile and turn back to playing. I am still breastfeeding and the nursery are very supportive. I come twice a day and there is a parent room ready for me. Girls in the Caterpillar room are
fantastic doing their best to be caring, diligent and flexible. Our daughter always gives them her biggest smile when we arrive in the morning. The chef is great, she helped us with baby-led weaning which was a great success.

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Review from Bernadette Y (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been here nearly a year, and it has been wonderful for all of us. The staff in Ladybirds are so caring towards her, and take a real interest in her interests and different quirks. She is clearly very happy spending time with them, and usually leaps into somebody's arms for a cuddle
when we arrive. The room has a very friendly atmosphere, and fosters lovely relationships between the children there.


Her key person has such a good understanding of our daughter as a person, and we've really valued the insights she's shared with us.


Overall it's been a great experience, and we whole-heartedly recommend to friends with young children.


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Review from Ann W (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

While on 'granny' duties I took my granddaughter to Sandfield Nursery. It was the first time I had visited. I was immediately impressed by the friendly, helpful staff and the first class facilities - the outside area has to be seen to be believed.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 7 December 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just began nursery and we have had a month of settling in. We had tears and distress at first but I am amazed at how quickly he has settled in. He now doesn't notice when I leave and laughs and giggles when he gets home.
Very happy there. Food is plentiful and varied, and well balanced.
Many happy changes in day and helpful to know know what he's eaten and pooped and what he's been up to during the day. We get photos, reports of favourite activities, cards, pictures which makes the experience of leaving him absolutely fine. A lovely group of girls looking after him with respect and fun.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have heard recommendation from many mums I met - I came by myself and I found the staff are friendly and very welcoming. I can feel how they are nice to my son from his reaction when he sees them. Also my son has improved since he joined the nursery and that is very clear. I can say its a very clean
environment and I saw how they prepare the food. I think my son is lucky to join such a nursery. All the best.

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Review from Victoria T (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in early September and was very unsure, the staff were fantastic when it came to settling her in which really helped my anxiety. We looked at a lot of nurseries before we chose Sandfield day nursery - we're just so pleased we kept looking!


The facilities and space are great,

as are the staff - we love the weekly comms around what the children are doing the following week and have been doing that week and the daily view of naps/food etc.


Overall we're just so pleased with this nursery, as is our daughter - we'd highly recommend it.


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Review from Ange M (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I had an extremely unsatisfactory experience with this nursery. We were placed on a waiting list and promised a place on a set date, but it took four months after the set date for our daughter to get a place. We also had a very bad incident involving a member of staff and had to pull our daughter out
after only one day. Oxford is a multicultural city but I do not believe this childcare provider is able to effectively support children of diverse backgrounds. We were refunded our fees and deposit but I would not recommend this nursery to anyone following our family's poor experience.

Reply from Kim Hambridge, Nursery Manager at Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford)

At different times of the year we do have up to four months waiting list for places at the nursery. Our initial offer of a start date can be subject to change as leave dates and the plans of existing parents are also subject to change. Our commitment has to be to the child already in nursery; maintaining the consistency of care essential to their wellbeing and development.
While we respect the family's decision to remove their child after just one day at nursery, we deeply regret not having the time and opportunity to work with the family to demonstrate our proven, commitment to each and every child in our care.
Despite an unreserved apology, and full and open discussions with the family - the confidentiality of which we continue to respect – we were unable to convince them of our on-going commitment to celebrate diversity in nursery which has been validated by Ofsted in their inspections and by our ‘Investors in Diversity’ accreditation.
We wish the family all the very best for the future.


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Review from Clare (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twin daughters were at Sandfield Nursery for 4 years. They really enjoyed their time at the nursery and we were very happy with the care they received. The staff were very caring and the activities they did with our daughters taught them a lot, while being fun and engaging. Our daughters left the
nursery recently to start school. It has been an easy transition for them which I am sure is in large part due to the excellent care and preparation they had at Sandfield.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.942)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10 for Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) 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 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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 4.942 for Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) is calculated as follows: ( (374 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 394 Ratings = 4.942

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford) is based on 33 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 128 number of registered child places is 25.6, which has been reached with 33 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Meet the Team (1)

Kim

Kim Hambridge

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 1995

Kim is the Manager of Sandfield Day Nursery in Headington and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 30 years. Kim has an NVQ Level 3 and 4 in Management and has worked for Childbase Partnership for 25 years.

What is your favourite feature of Sandfield?
My favourite feature of the nursery is our large age-appropriate garden which contains many features designed to nurture the imagination. All age groups have daily access to the area and also use it for eco-activities such as insect observations and vegetable planting.

What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?
I am most proud of the team's dedication.

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