Sandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton

Springhill Lane, Lower Penn, Wolverhampton WV4 4TJ
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9.4 134 Reviews
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 H G J (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very traditional nursery with great staff. A warm welcome awaits every time you go and the nursery itself is very colourful and safe. The outdoor play area is exceptional. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone to this nursey and my child has come on in leaps and bounds since being there and enjoyed
it thoroughly.

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Review from Anna B (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sandhill's is a fantastic nursery. My son is really happy there and thoroughly enjoys his days at nursery. I have really noticed how much he has developed since recently moving into the pre-school class.
The activities seem really well planned to help the children prepare for school.

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Review from Anita W (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best thing about Sandhills Day nursery (Codsall) is the standard of care of the staff towards the children. They genuinely seem to care about the children and this is so reassuring as a parent. My daughter has bonded very well with some of the carers and this puts me at ease to leave her in their
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I would recommend this nursery to any potential parent and I have been really happy with our choice.


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

We are very happy with our child's development since attending the nursery. There is a good range of activities on offer, and outdoor space is fantastic. We are confident that our child is very happy and well cared for.


The staff are always welcoming and friendly.


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Review from Ashley B (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended the nursery and moved through various classes. All staff engage with you, whether walking down a corridor or in a classroom.


The classroom teams are excellent. They genuinely love to be with my children, which brings peace of mind when you leave them on a morning.

The development of children is well documented on the observation reports within the Eylog app and reinforced verbally when completing the handover debrief at the end of the day. The range of activities completed each day is varied and stimulating. Office staff are also accommodating with altering days and supporting invoicing queries.


Overall a comfortable and welcoming nursery with genuine, loving and hardworking staff.


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Review from Craig P (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and nursery have helped my son progress extremely well. It has been a joy watching him learn new things in nursery and bring them home. He seems to enjoy all of the activities that he does and likes the staff in each room he goes too.

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

The staff at Sandhills, Codsall are exemplary. They are committed, caring and loving towards every single child.
Our daughter started her journey at Sandhills in August 2016. She was nine months old and was very attached to both myself and her dad and we were very worried that she wouldn't settle
in. Now, 8 months on - our little girl is confident, very chatty and independent. The staff have shown her so much love that now she feels safe when we drop her off. Without the dedication of the staff and effective communication, this would not have been possible.
We look forward to continuing our daughters learning journey at Sandhills, Codsall.

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

From the very first time we came to Sandhills Codsall for a visit, my husband and I knew it was the one. We were taken round by the deputy who was very knowledgable about each room, the routines and the EYFS Curriculum. My son was also greeted by staff in the first few rooms we went into and then we
were kindly asked if our son would want to spend the time in the baby room whilst my husband and I had a good look around. We've been happy with the information we receive about our son on every pick up about his day at nursery. He didn't immediately settle like we'd hoped, but the staff were very good with him. He now loves going to nursery and when we pick him up earlier than usual, he's not best pleased! Every occasion in the calendar (St Patricks Day, Children In Need, World Book Day etc) is celebrated. The EY Log is a great resource to learn/share about our child's progress through the observations at home and at nursery. The monthly newsletter is useful too! Thank you!

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

My daughter has been at Sandhills now for almost 3 years and I couldn't ask for a better nursery. All of the staff and management are friendly and very accommodating. There have been some big changes in our home life over the past 18months and the nursery staff and management team have been amazing
through it all. I would definitely recommend Sandhills (Codsall)

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

My experience with Sandhills has continued from last seven years. Both of my children have attended this nursery. Staff are very supportive of parents and children's needs. Great place for kids to start their journey of education. Varied activities done here have always motivated my kids to develop
their confidence. I will recommend this place to all. One of the best decision I have made to give my kids the best start. Manager and the staff team are always very attentive to individual needs of every child. Extreme attention to detail has always been their main focus. Keep the good work on!!!

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

I think the staff are great, always very friendly and enthusiastic about the children's activities.
I find the ELogs extremely useful too, it's good to be able to have updates so regularly. Less paper is always good too.

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

Lovely nursery, my son is very happy there. Great outdoor space they use whenever possible. Very helpful in being flexible when I need to change days for work. I like their flexibility in moving children between rooms when they are ready for it rather than at set ages.

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Review from Heather B (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic place. My son has come on leaps and bounds and loves Sandhills. The level of education is brilliant and he asks questions about everything. He loves the outside area. The staff are great and anything that he finds interesting they build on to promote more knowledge.

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Review from Becky H (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Sandhills since last July and I have never left her upset or picked her up upset and this is a credit to the staff that work here. She is happy and content. The staff know each child regardless of how many they are looking after that day. I love the fact that she has the
opportunity to spend some time outside and have fun. I can't recommend highly enough. Keep up the hard work you all do as it doesn't go unmissed. Thank you so very much.

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Review from Paula P (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased with how well my daughter settled into nursery. Her development has progressed even more since starting nursery. She is a happy, sociable and chatty 22 month old. Nothing is too much to ask - members of staff have a great parent/carer relationship involving us as parents into her nursery
life. The outdoor classroom is a brilliant facility and gives children the opportunity to explore different areas and resources at the same time as exploring the great outdoors. Staff are fantastic.

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Review from Daniel P (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter has begun her time at the nursery she has come on a tremendous way. Always learning new things every day and developing to become a more sociable child with great interactions. All the girls are happy to help and adhere to the parent's needs. My daughter really looks forward to going
to nursery every day and learning new things. I am so pleased with everything the nursery has done for my daughter.

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Review from Hayley J (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

While my daughter has been at the nursery I have seen many changes which have always improved the care or quality the nursery provide to the children. The new outdoor area is amazing and the children always have big smiles while they are outside. I would recommend this nursery as the standard of care
is very high and the child is always put first.

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Review from Michelle (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughters have both attended Sandhill's Day Nursery and have both thoroughly enjoyed their time in this setting. The staff and management team provide excellent care and compassion to the children in their care. As a mother I feel listened to and feel that my views are respected as a parent. The
nursery staff provide a variety of stimulating activities and the outdoor space has been creatively designed to encourage imaginative play. The semi-rural setting is ideal and both of my children have enjoyed walks to see the horses at the rear of the grounds. I would like to thank the team at Sandhill's again for their dedication and commitment.

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Review from Lesley-Anne (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have been very happy with Sandhills since my son started in April. They have made a huge effort to settle him in and have made accommodations for his dietary requirements.
They have fostered bonding and are focused on his development in a way I didn't expect.
I would certainly recommend Sandhills
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Review from Ann Marie W (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, fantastic use of the outside space as a outside class room. Children get plenty of outdoor play which is brill.
Maybe a lick of paint in side but overall a fantastic place and my son is very happy!! :)

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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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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!

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