Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

49 Swan Street, Alvechurch, Birmingham B48 7RR
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9.9 96 Reviews
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Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch is situated in a grand, spacious, converted white house overlooking stunning views of rolling fields in the heart of Alvechurch. The nursery is the perfect setting for parents looking for a local village nursery bursting with opportunities to help their children flourish. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

A spacious nursery providing a home from home setting for children to play, learn and explore. Upstairs is where their babies start and as children become more mobile and active, the rooms downstairs lend themselves to encouraging children’s curiosity inside and outside of the nursery.

The nursery was newly renovated in June 2020; it maintains its unique home from home feeling whilst providing children with a natural, light and spacious environment.

Outside, the nursery has two secure, enclosed gardens, each providing children with different learning experiences. The top garden, fully equipped with a mud kitchen, logs, tyres, bits of tubing and much more, allows children to explore and develop their imaginations through their exploration of expressive language and creativity. While the bottom garden lends itself to supporting children’s gross and fine motor skills.

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Care Provided by Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Bev Prandle (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 91
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

  • Full Day Session £76.70 (Under 3)
    Full Day Session £75.10 (Over 3)


    We're making childcare more accessible to families:


    * FREE nursery childcare for siblings of registered children!
    (terms and conditions apply)

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
  • Parking

  • Large car park for parents and visitors.


Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch Reviews (96)

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Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch has 96 reviews.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful place where my son has learned so much and has so much fun. Child- development and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.
I've never had any complaints and my son always leaves happy and smiling.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that your son is learning, having fun, and leaving with a smile. Supporting children's development and wellbeing is at the heart of what we do, so it's wonderful to know it shines through.


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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am beyond happy with everything Sandhills Alvechurch offer my child. He never cries when he comes in because he loves being here. Everybody welcomes him and I feel like I am leaving him with family. He has thrived since he's been here and is learning new things all the time. The app is always up to
date and I love seeing what he's been up to. I wouldn't send him anywhere else and feel lucky to have a space here.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

We're so happy to read that your son is thriving and enjoys coming to nursery. It's great to know you feel like part of our family, and we really appreciate your kind words about our communication and care.


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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with the love and care shown towards our daughter at Sandhills Alvechurch. She is very happy to attend each morning and always happy on collection. Staff are friendly and always share key information of the day and we would recommend the nursery, especially from a young ag,e
our daughter started at 8 months and the effort made to make her transition straight forward was great.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and recommend our nursery. We're so delighted to read that your daughter is happy and settled and that the team has positively impacted her transition to nursery life.


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Review from Aimee M (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing, caring staff who really take an interest in the children. great nursery and pre-school with lots of great well thought through activities. good food for the children and well balanced. lovely outdoor spaces and outside activities.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! The team will be thrilled to read this, as they take great pride in creating activities that cater to children's interests and needs.


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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly nurturing staff. Every time I pick my baby up, she's doing an activity like being read a story or playing with soft play. Her develop has come on leaps and bounds since she started a nursery. I was very nervous at first but the staff I've been so understanding and flexible as I get her
settled in I would 100% recommend this nursery.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

It can feel daunting to leave your little one in the care of others when they are still so young. We are delighted to read how you have been supported during the transition and that her development is really showing. Thank you for recommending our setting.


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Review from M W (Father of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall very pleased with The Sandhills experience. Both from a parent and child perspective.
We are extremely pleased with the varied activities and experiences provided at the nursery.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Thank you for leaving us a review. We are delighted to read that your experience with our setting and the activities we offer meet your expectations.


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Review from Asif M (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

How a nursery should be! The setting, staff and facilities are amazing. My son looks forward to coming in each morning. Since starting he's developed on several fronts and this is due to the amazing staff and team at Sandhills. An awesome nursery, thank you!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

We are so happy to read how your son is developing at our nursery. The team are proud of our setting and works hard to provide a variety of activities and learning experiences suited to each child's individual needs and interests.


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Review from Richard B (Father of Child) published on 25 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch is a lovely setting in the countryside. It is always friendly and welcoming. My child really enjoys going. He looks forward to the visits to the local community. The staff are always welcoming and knowledgeable.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

We aim to provide a welcoming, home-from-home atmosphere for the children in our care to grow and develop. Thank you for sharing your experience.


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Review from V L (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children at Sandhills, Alvechurch currently aged 2 and 4. I have been so pleased with this nursery throughout. The staff are wonderful and have consistently built lovely relationships with both of my kids. They both run in in the morning with big smiles and are full of stories of their day
at collection. I love the extra music and athletic classes and the focus on spending time outdoors. My son is enjoying his visits to the local care home and was so excited about his role in the Christmas carol concert. I would unreservedly recommend Sandhills.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

The children absolutely love the visits to the care home and the care home residents love it too!


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent setting, great staff, our son loves his days at nursery and shows signs of development since joining. Very happy.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

That's great to hear. Thank you for taking the time to review us.


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Review from Michelle O (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff, always happy to answer any questions and accommodate your needs. Meals for lunch are excellent, but late snack/tea could be improved considering fees being paid. My daughter enjoys a wide range of activities and loves the staff members (and staff). Good parking and good play area outside
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Reply from Hannah Nabil, Digital Marketing Specialist at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

We greatly appreciate your review - we'll certainly take your comments about late snack/tea into consideration to further enhance our services. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to continuing to provide excellent care for your child.


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Review from Rickiyah T (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t recommend Sandhills Day Nursery enough. The staff are all so friendly, so caring and attentive to the children and my son has settled in perfectly over the last year and never wants to leave when I pick him up. He has come on so much in the last year and takes part in so many activities and
things, such as welly walks to the lanes to see the sheep, forest school, music time and lots of crafts and he always comes home to tell us what an amazing day he has had.
The app is perfect in informing me of everything that is happening daily, down to when he has been to the toilet, to what he has eaten for dinner and how much.
Would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a home-from-home style nursery setting for their child.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

We love going off to see the sheep, one of our favourite activities!


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Review from D O (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at this nursery are so friendly and my son absolutely loves everyone there. He has been so happy here - all the way from the baby room to pre-school. We will be sad when he has to leave to go to school!
They do lots of fun activities with the kids, including a lot of outdoor time. This includes
music and forest school sessions and a recently added athletics class. They update the app every day so you know everything you need to. Management is helpful and approachable and know the children really well. Overall, we have had a great nursery experience with Sandhills Day Nursery and will always recommend.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

That is wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing so much with us.


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Review from Mark W (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves his days at nursery and always comes back with a huge smile on his face and can't wait to tell me about his day. The staff are all very friendly and keep you well informed on his journey. The difference and confidence that have grown with my son are incredible and I would highly recommend
Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch. Thank you for all the hard work.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Wow. Thank you so much for such a glowing review. We are delighted to hear this and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to the team.


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Review from D K (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has settled in so well at Sandhills! Everyday she comes out so happy telling me about the fun things shes done and chatting about the lovely staff and her friends. The staff are very approachable and reassuring if I ever have any queries!

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Wonderful, thank you so much for taking the time to review us.


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Review from W C (Father of Child) published on 22 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Recently moved to the local area and was sceptical as to where to send my children, as I’m from out of town. Visited multiple nurseries before finally finding Sandhills, and I’m so glad that I did! Such a warm, welcoming feeling amongst the nursery, with kind-hearted and brilliant staff; there’s no
other place or people I and my wife would want to look after our children! Couldn’t recommend Sandhills enough!

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Thank you, Will. It's such a big decision, isn't it, but we're so glad you chose us and that your children have settled so well!


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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends Sandhills and has been there since he was 9 months old. He is always excited for his days at nursery and is eager to tell me what he has been up to when he gets home. The staff are all so welcoming and keep me informed and up to date with everything that's going on. Management are always
on hand if I have any queries. The outdoor space is beautiful, I would highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

That's great to hear. We are so lucky with our outdoor space and can't wait for the Spring activities to start.


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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very compassionate, patient and understanding with all children's needs, and they are very good at keeping us informed of everything that is going on with our child. The communication is great, and the child is happy - what more could you want?
I would highly recommend this nursery to
all children with all abilities.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

We really appreciate your review; thank you for your kind words about our nursery!


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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two year old has been attending Sandhills three days a week since they were twelve months and it's been an amazing experience throughout. The baby room staff are so amazing and do so many great activities. They always listen to our little one's needs and respond to them. We feel very comfortable
and confident leaving them with the team. Thank you to everyone in the baby rooms!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Olivia A (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old and nearly 2-year-old both attend Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch, and we couldn’t be happier with how well they have settled in since April.
Each and every staff member is so kindhearted, welcoming and knowledgeable; I never worry for one moment when my boys are in their care.
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of my boys does need additional support, and I am so impressed that Sandhills has an incredible Senco and Key Worker that are able to understand what works for him. I really wish I had put my children into this nursery sooner; they are honestly the best children’s care providers in Alvechurch (trust me, we’ve tried them all!).

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch! We are thrilled to hear that both your 3-year-old and nearly 2-year-old have settled in so well since April.
We are especially delighted that our SENCO and Key Carer have been able to provide the additional support your child needs. Our team is committed to understanding each child's unique needs and creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every child can thrive.
Thank you for your kind words about our nursery!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.913)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10 for Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.913 for Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch is calculated as follows: ( (265 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.913

  • 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 Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch is based on 24 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 91 number of registered child places is 18.2, which has been reached with 24 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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Bev

Bev Prandle

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 1998

Hello, I'm Bev and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch. I am qualified NNEB, Management Level 5, PFA.


We have a caring staff team, who are dedicated to ensuring our children have the best start in life. They create strong bonds with the children and their families so we have an all-inclusive environment for the children to develop their own unique personalities. We are where the adventure begins and the fun never ends.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

What is the Age Range of Children that Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch accepts?

Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch Open?

Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch is open: 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.

How many Children does Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch have capacity for?

Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch has capacity for a total of 91 Children.

How far is Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch to the centre of Birmingham?

9.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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