Open 7.00am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday / Fully inclusive service
Our nursery provides excellent care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
At Sandfield Day Nursery in Oxford, our large age appropriate garden contains many features which are designed to nurture children’s imaginations and all age groups have access on a daily basis .
Children build their imaginations in the mud kitchen and construction zone, whilst babies have room to explore, in their own, purpose built gardens.
Parental involvement is important to us and we run regular Parent Partnership Meetings and parent training sessions .
Our fees include all activities, formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared, and nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks throughout the day.
We use Sing and Sign and run Boogie Mites sessions throughout the week for all age groups.
As an eco-nursery and accredited Green Flag Award holder, we are committed to sustainability and environmental education. Our children take part in a year-round curriculum of green activities, including recycling projects, growing and caring for seasonal vegetables, nature exploration, and learning how to protect the world around them.
Additionally, parents will have ‘free to use’ access to our exclusive parent website and App – childbase@home – offering a full range of bespoke books, on-line experiences and parent workshops and masterclasses run by industry professionals including SEND, behaviour management, first aid and speech & language.
Sandfield Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 7RH
Hello, I’m Jenni, the Nursery Manager of Sandfield Day Nursery in Oxford.
I qualified in 2000 with an NNEB and have worked in early years education ever since, gaining experience across a wide range of nursery settings. Alongside my practice, I have also worked as an NVQ assessor, supporting others in their professional development. I have been part of Childbase Partnership since 2009 and became Manager at Sandfield in September 2025.
If you have any questions about the nursery please do not hesitate to contact me at any point.
Jenni Ryan – Manager
Our nursery provides a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Our indoor spaces and garden areas provide children with opportunities to explore, play and enjoy time outside as part of their daily routine.
Our Caterpillar room is for our youngest children. Each child is supported by a dedicated Key Person who builds a strong bond with both you and your child. They provide consistency and familiarity throughout the day, helping to follow your child’s home routine as closely as possible. We also begin to support early language, understanding and social development.
In our Ladybird room, we focus on developing children’s language, social and physical skills. As language grows quickly at this stage, we work closely with you to support this both at home and in nursery. We also encourage independence and help children to make their own choices with confidence.
In our Bumblebees room, we focus on developing children’s language, social and physical skills. We encourage children to explore, investigate and learn through play, while building their confidence to do things for themselves. With the support of their Key Person, children develop independence, self-help skills, vocabulary and early thinking skills in a nurturing environment.
In Preschool , we focus on building children’s independence, self-care and self-esteem. We continue to develop language, communication and vocabulary, while supporting learning through play. Through our Ready, Steady, Grow programme, children are prepared for school with early phonics and more structured small group learning.
If the place you require is available, we will confirm this in writing and provide you with a registration form to complete. At this stage, we will also request a non-refundable £50 administration fee and 50% of the first month’s fees. Flexible payment options are available and we would be happy to discuss these with you.
If a place is not currently available, we will add your child to our waiting list and keep you informed of any changes.
As your child’s start date approaches, we will arrange settling-in sessions. These sessions give you and your child the opportunity to meet their Key Person and spend time together in their room, helping your child feel comfortable and confident in their new environment. They also allow us to get to know your family and ensure we can provide the best possible care.
If you have any questions at any point, or would like to arrange a nursery tour if you haven’t already, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Sandfield is known for its welcoming atmosphere and strong emphasis on high-quality early years education delivered through play-based learning.
Children engage in structured activities aligned with the EYFS framework, supporting all areas of development including communication, physical skills, and emotional wellbeing.
Yes, outdoor play is an important part of the daily routine, helping children develop physical coordination and explore the natural environment.
Fees typically include meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, and learning materials, offering a simple all-inclusive approach for parents.
Preschool focuses on independence, social confidence, and early academic skills to ensure children are ready for the transition to primary school.
