Sandhills Day Nursery Boston

Boston West Business Park, Sleaford Road, Boston PE21 8EG
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9.8 96 Reviews
  • Sandhills Day Nursery Boston, Boston
Sandhills Boston is a purpose-built, modern nursery conveniently located in the busy market town of Boston. 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.

The nursery rooms are carefully designed to encourage learning and development depending on the children's age. Each room provides a safe and nurturing surrounding for all children, and staffed by a team of long-serving nursery practitioners who make the setting such a special place.

Outdoor play holds great importance at Sandhills Boston, with all rooms having their own garden to allow free-flow time all year round where children can choose whether they access the indoor or outdoor space. The large adventure garden boasts a mud kitchen, playdales trim-trail equipment, a large sandpit, tunnels, bikes, trikes and plenty of ‘loose parts’ – so there is always lots for the children to explore!

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Care Provided by Sandhills Day Nursery Boston

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jodie Keal (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 17
  • Total Places for Children
  • 98
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 Boston

  • AM/PM Session £43.10, Full Day Session £69.00, Short Day £61.00 (Under 3)


    AM/PM Session £41.00, Full Day Session £66.40, Short Day £58.50 (Over 3)


    We're making childcare more accessible to families:


    * No meal, consumable or enhancement charges
    * Part & fully funded places available

  • 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

  • The nursery has a large, secure car park in front of the main building.


Sandhills Day Nursery Boston Reviews (96)

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9.8

Sandhills Day Nursery Boston has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sandhills Day Nursery Boston has 96 reviews.

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Review from Michael (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery for both learning and play. My daughter is very well looked after. Staff are very good and keep you updated. Can't ask for more. I would recommend to anyone looking to use a nursery for their child. Thank you!

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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I looked at quite a few different nurseries before choosing this one and I'm so glad I did, my daughter loves it here and I'm so happy going back to work knowing she is happy and safe. The staff are professional and friendly. The facilities look great and clean. She is always fed well and the EYlog
is great for seeing what she gets up to during the day.

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Review from Harriet D (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two youngest children have attended this nursery for almost two years. They've both come on leaps and bounds with confidence. The staff are hugely welcoming and it's like walking into a friends house with how comfortable they make you feel.


Both girls have learnt so much from the staff who are

always more than happy to encourage and support them with anything from the normal skills right up to zipping their coats. We are updated almost every session they attend through Eylog.


This nursery provides an array of areas for the children to play and spark activity. They have a sensory room, a number of gardens with sandpits and play equipment and different rooms for different age groups. The nursery teaches the girls structure and routine but also provides them with extra skills. Last year at Forrest school my child learnt about camp fires and how to light them safely. She also had the opportunity to learn coordination and sportsmanship through Bears Coaching attending the school.


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Review from Tracey T (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our granddaughter lives with us and because of our work commitments, has to attend a nursery. Sandhills was my first choice back in August 2016 and is still my first choice to this day.
My granddaughter has gained so much from attending Sandhills, in confidence, communication and learning. She loves
her group of friends and has such a soft spot for one of the ladies that works there.
I would seriously recommend Sandhills to anyone that is looking for a nursery.

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Review from Kim A (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We really can't recommend this nursery enough! Our daughter previously attended a different nursery and wasn't very happy. We decided to move her to Sandhills and it really was the best decision we made! They worked closely with us as a family from day 1 to ensure the transition was made smoothly and
we felt so happy to leave her in the hands of the lovely nurturing staff! The environment is always well enriched with lots of fun activities for the children to get involved in and our daughter is always bringing home lovely artwork from all the messy activities she has been doing! They plan lovely little trips and it's so nice to see pictures of our daughter out and about exploring with her friends! She has come on so much since starting and has an amazing bond with her keyworker! We really could continue to say so many more fantastic things about this nursery but this box isn't big enough! We are just truly grateful to all the staff for everything they do! Keep up the good work!

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Review from Tina H (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended this nursery from the age of one until starting primary. All the staff were very friendly and taught my daughter a lot. I never had any complaints to make as they were fantastic. My daughter cried many mornings when dropping her off but the staff here were very understanding and
kind. The journals were amazing too and have given a lovely keepsake for us.

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Review from Steph M (Grandmother of Child) published on 4 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of my grandchildren have and still are attending this nursery. The staff are professional enthusiastic and are always very friendly. My Grandson loves being there. He has changed so much in the time that he has attended he loves going loves playing with his friends and absolutely loves lunch time
his favourite chicken curry ( When they come and stay at my house I ask him what he would like for lunch the answer is always chicken curry). He also loves the outside area and often shares with me what he has been doing during the week. My youngest daughter is having a baby and she has already decided that this is going to be the nursery her baby will attend. I couldn't recommend enough. Thank you to all management and staff you're doing a fab job keep up the good work!

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Review from Tammy (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery!
Hardworking and dedicated staff who provide a caring, welcoming and rich learning environment. My children didn't settle in their previous nursery, however they get excited about going and seeing their amazing key-workers!

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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has ASD and needs extra support and can be very challenging. Sandhills Day Nursery has provided him with all the help he needs to develop social skills his ability to communicate, his behaviour and understanding of his emotions. The team there are friendly, helpful and supportive. It was most
certainly the right choice for my son and we are all very happy with Sandhills Day Nursery.

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Review from Jayde W (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really excellent nursery, with very professional staff. I was apprehensive as I have had a bad experience sending my 2 year old to a different nursery before, but I really shouldn't have been. Staff are all very warm and friendly, and excellent with the children.


My son comes home with things he

has made whilst hes been there, which is great because they do a lot of messy, crafty things (saves my house getting so messy) :-) Also there is a fabulous garden area with sandpit and lots of other things for the children to do and explore.


They keep you updated on what your child has been up to and if they have any concerns etc.


All in all excellent staff and venue, resulting in an excellent nursery.


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Review from Magda S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my children attended Sandhills nursery and at both times I can not thank the staff enough for the things they did for my children. Very dedicated staff, always with a smile on the face, lovely family atmosphere. :)

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Review from Pete C (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere within whole nursery both of my children go to this nursery a I have never had a problem with anything there. They always have great patent partnership and always care for the children in the best ways they can.

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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sandhills is great with my daughter. They settled her in beautifully and always keep her occupied. And she loves the dinners they make, she never comes home hungry and she's made plenty of friends. Her speech is developing really well since she has been there.

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Review from Jenni G (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Sandhills day nursery since April 2015 she is going to be 3 this month I would fully recommend Sandhills. It took around 6 months for her to fully settle and get used to it all but now really enjoys going and coming home to tell us about what she's been doing. They have
a great, thought out menu which all meals are provided. Lovely ladies that are very helpful and supportive with parents and Child's needs. Overall great nursery!

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Review from Lynette M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started Sandhills last year there were a few weeks of her crying and being unsettled which made me sad, but the ladies there are all amazing and soon settled her they are all so kind and my child absolutely loves them all, they also help with the potty training etc can't praise them enough
Would definitely recommend Sandhills to other parents wanting somewhere safe and caring to send there children.

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Review from Mica H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Sandhills nursery is a fantastic nursery and my daughter has grown so much confidence since she's been going since sept 2015. My daughter has grown the confidence to talk a lot more, she interacts with kids a lot more and is learning more and more each time she's there. Wouldn't of chose any other nursery.
Definitely recommend this nursery.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.779)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.779) out of 10 for Sandhills Day Nursery Boston is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 45 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 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 4.779 for Sandhills Day Nursery Boston is calculated as follows: ( (480 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (17 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 526 Ratings = 4.779

  • 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 Boston is based on 43 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6, which has been reached with 43 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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Jodie

Jodie Keal

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I'm Jodie and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Sandhills Day Nursery Boston.


Our team strives for progression, ensuring your child receives the very best care every day. We aim to ensure that every day is fun for your child; exploring their imagination and following their interests in order to build confidence and independence.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


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