Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton

Springhill Lane, Lower Penn, Wolverhampton WV4 4TJ
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9.4 134 Reviews
  • Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton
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 stunning nursery is over two floors and consistes of 8 rooms; 3 baby rooms, 3 toddler rooms and 2 Pre-School rooms. Each room has been purposely designed and resourced for a particular age group. On the first floor, there are 4 children’s rooms along with a community room and a reflections room.

On the ground floor, in addition to 4 children’s rooms, there is a library. All of the rooms have access to an outdoor space which all have breathtaking views of the countryside, ensuring plenty of space for outdoor exploring. The nursery is set in a beautiful 3-acre site so the children are often found outside discovering new things in nature and the environment.

At Wolverhampton, the nursery have paid thoughtful attention to creating an environment that enables children to develop relationships with the world around them, themselves and each other. They see the adult as not the giver of knowledge, but instead children search out the knowledge through their own investigations.

The Reggio Emilia approach is known for regarding the environment as the third teacher. All rooms have materials that are easily accessible, uncluttered and inviting. Staff work with the indoor and outdoor environment to ensure the space children use is a source of learning opportunity.

The Reggio inspired nursery respects the need for comfort and a place to pause, for both children and adults alike.

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Care Provided by Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Blair Solly (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 37
  • Total Places for Children
  • 105
  • 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 Wolverhampton

  • Full Day Session £74.30 (Under 3)
    Full Day Session £73.00 (Over 3)

  • 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

  • There is a large on site car park which can be used by parents, visitors and staff.


Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton Reviews (134)

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Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.411) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton has 134 reviews.

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Review from Ant C (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery for our 3-year-old daughter. She loves attending, has made a lot of new friends and developed tremendously since she started there in September 2024. All staff are very friendly and attentive to her personal and educational needs. I thoroughly recommend this nursery to anyone
seeking that next step for their child, possibly after an initial stint with a childminder, and prior to starting school. The nursery and staff prepare them well for the future and work hard at this. Well done and thanks to all staff!

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

We take pride in offering varied and exciting activities that suit the individual needs of the children in our care to prepare them for their next step in education at school. We are so pleased to read how happy you are with our setting.


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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sandhills Wolverhampton is such a lovely nursery, it’s lovely to know your child is in great hands, being well looked after and always having so much fun. The baby unit ladies are lovely, caring members of staff. Would highly recommend it.

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

Wonderful. That's great to hear. Thanks for sharing.


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

My daughter has attended Sandhills now for nearly two years, she loves it. The staff are all really friendly and helpful.
There are always lots of activities throughout the day for the children to enjoy.
Management is all really lovely and we always have a warm welcome on drop off and pick up.

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

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


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Review from Peter Y (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I’m generally very happy with the experience we are having with Sandhills Day Nursery.
My daughter enjoys her time at nursery and the facilities are top-notch.
I’m happy with the communication we get via email and staff are always polite, helpful and engaging.
My daughter has recently moved rooms.
I would’ve liked more information about this before the move. We didn’t know who her new key carer would be until the day I dropped her off. Meeting this member of staff would have made things more comfortable for us and maybe would’ve prevented some of the teething problems that have occurred around her settling in and poor communication regarding milk feeding and general protocols.
I would appreciate more evidence of what she’s done during the day. We rarely have photos uploaded to the app and I’m not confident that she goes outside much - I feel strongly she should be.
I feel confident in the carer’s skills and she is building some good relationships with the staff and other children.

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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy is 18 months old and has attended Sandhills Day Nursery for the past five months now. He has settled in lovely and I really do think this is down to his carers at the nursery. Sandhills is a wonderful, friendly and caring environment. Each member of staff knows my little boy's name and
greets him with a smile and a cuddle. I leave after each drop-off knowing he is taken care of and to me, that it is priceless! The app used tells me every nappy changed, each meal eaten etc., it’s kept up to date throughout the day. Drop-off and pick-up times are excellent! Cannot fault these. I would (and have) recommend Sandhills Nursery to everyone. I have been so impressed so far. Thank you to everyone at Sandhills, Wolverhampton for everything you do for our children and to give parents the peace of mind we need leaving our little ones. I don’t think I could ask for more!

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Review from Pav S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton. My son started this nursery after a not-so-great experience at another nursery and from the very beginning, the staff at Sandhills were amazing with him and he settled in immediately. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff at this nursery, from
the key workers to the reception staff and management, they are always there to help you. They are always willing to take time out of their day to discuss anything with you. Thank you Sandhills for helping my son become a confident, happy child!

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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton but most importantly, our little boy loves it too! The food options they serve are amazing and the skills and teachings he learns every day are amazing. They spend so much time outdoors! We get updates on activities our child has done each day. Actually, we
get updates on everything. I viewed many nurseries when choosing for my son and this one grabbed our hearts. It’s coming up to two years at this nursery and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you to all the staff!

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Review from Katherine A (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton are wonderful. Everyone who has supported my daughter and our family is incredibly kind, generous and very skilled at what they do. My daughter has been made to feel very welcome and she is very happy to go each day. She has made so much progress whilst at
Sandhills, which is a testament to the very skilled staff who work there.
I have been so impressed with the nursery and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone else in the area.

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

That's really kind to say, thank you very much, we'll let the team know.


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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery set in beautiful surroundings. The staff are all warm and friendly and the children all seem happy. The nursery pet rabbits are such a delight for the children.
The food menu is interesting but we'll see how it goes, I hope that substantial snacks are given for those that are collected
for 6 pm.
The only negative is the billing experience. In all honesty, it is something I will definitely bring up when someone is asking for my opinion of the nursery because I have never had that type of intrusive/demanding behaviour before, especially when I've used nurseries for years without issue and had really good relationships with them. I suppose in its forefront it's a business first and childcare provider second. But I hope, in time, I and my children will come to love the whole experience and my children will continue to thrive.

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

The rabbits always steal the show! Thank you for your kind words.


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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves going into nursery. The staff are very friendly and approachable and have lovely relationships with the children. He has lots of fun and enjoys his different experiences. I would definitely recommend Sandhills Day Nursery.

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

That's great, thanks for taking the time to review us.


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

We can't praise Sandhills Day Nursery any more than we already do. Our daughter swapped from another provision to here in September and has been welcomed with open arms and loves being part of the preschool unit.
The staff are attentive and seem to genuinely care for each of the children.
Four members
of staff, in particular, are stars and are helping our little one develop massively!

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

Thank you. That is really pleasing to hear. The team will love reading this.


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Review from Kiran H (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Sandhills Nursery since she turned 1 year old and it was the best decision we made. She’s now 3 and absolutely thriving. Her language and speech are excellent. She’s made friends and learned skills; from eating using cutlery to using the toilet. They have toys and outside
equipment, and do arts and crafts. The staff are great, friendly and knowledgeable about children. My daughter adores her carers and always tells me what a good day she’s had. She’s always eaten well and different food. For me personally the security and safeguarding of the nursery is amazing and I feel safe leaving my daughter there. I truly recommend Sandhills as a nursery for your little one.

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

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


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Review from Ant B (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really great staff, helpful and friendly and can't do enough.
Have recommended this nursery to friends and family.

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

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


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Review from P S (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful experience. The carers are so hands-on and leave me feeling at ease each day. They really take their time to get to know my son and therefore give him the best care when he is there. Communication with nervous parents like myself has been fantastic, and always happy to take my call
to check in.
Highly recommend this daycare to any parents looking to begin their child's journey.

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

Thank you for your kind review; we really appreciate it!


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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely loves nursery. Every carer that looks after him is warm and welcoming and genuinely has his needs in mind. The love, care and attention they give are beyond what any mother could ask for when they leave their precious child in someone else's care.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review; we appreciate it!


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Review from Nyah H (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love Sandhills! The team are very friendly, and the communication is excellent. My little boy has been attending since September and absolutely loves it. He has a great relationship with all the practitioners in the baby room and feels at home.

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

Thank you for your review and for taking the time to write it; we really appreciate it!


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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are caring, welcoming and nurturing towards my child. They are equipping my daughter with essential life skills while allowing her to be herself in a happy, calm and purposeful environment. Thank you for all your hard work, Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton!

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review; we really appreciate your kind words!


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Review from Fathima Nizla M (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my first ever experience in sending my children to a nursery in the UK (as I am new to the country). I have visited some other nurseries close by but did not have a good first impression. Always, the first impression is the best impression. When I went for a viewing, I was very much satisfied
and happy with the environment, staff and overall structure, which made me feel this is the right place for my kids. A home from home environment. I highly recommend Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton for the care, love and commitment they have towards us. Thank you very much.

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

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


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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Sandhills for two months now and has settled in incredibly well with amazing support from the team in Mr Smalls room. He has come on in every aspect of his development, but especially his eating since starting. There were initial tears for the first few weeks, but he now gets dropped
off happily, reaching for his carers, and I am confident he is being well looked after. The feedback and photos we get on the app are great. The setting itself is lovely, and it is nice to know that he is spending time outside every day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sandhills to anyone.

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

Thank you for your review; we really appreciate it!


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Review from Jodie W (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is fantastic. My 20-month-old son loves it here. The staff are very friendly, and he has lots of fun. The staff are also very patient should my son have an off day. They constantly mix the days up, so they do a mixture of activities, and the menu for the children is amazing. I feel comfortable
knowing he is in great hands at Sandhills Wolverhampton. The nursery itself is also beautiful and set on lovely grounds and is nice and remote.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review; we really appreciate it!


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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.411)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.411) out of 10 for Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 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 4.840 for Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton is calculated as follows: ( (123 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.84

  • 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 4.571 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton is based on 12 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 105 number of registered child places is 21. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.571

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Nursery Management Today Awards 2023

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

Blair

Blair Solly

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Blair and I'm the Nursery Manager at Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton.


Childcare has changed such a lot over the years but what never changes is the reason why I entered into this profession all those years ago; and that is to ensure that the children within our care get the best start in life that we can possibly give them.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton

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

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

What Days & Hours is Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton Open?

Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton have capacity for?

Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton has capacity for a total of 105 Children.

How far is Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton to the centre of Wolverhampton?

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

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