Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01304 813409
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Details
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Group/OwnerWishford Education Group
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Person in ChargeSophie Plummer (Marketing Manager & Registrar)
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Number of Staff11
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When ClosedChristmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children60
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Age rangefrom 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingParking outside school and layby for drop-off and pick-up
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VisitingPhone school to arrange a tour of the nursery.
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DirectionsVisible from the main road through Ash. Sandcastles immediately in front of St Faith's Prep School
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1730
R A
December 6, 2016 at 12:00 amWe transitioned from another nursery to Sandcastles after moving closer to Ash. From the initial visit to the settling in session and beyond, my husband and I are thoroughly impressed by the staff, facilities, meals and activities.
Our son has flourished and loves it there. He has now moved up into the upper nursery, and the transition was managed superbly. We couldn’t be happier with Sandcastles and the staff have been helpful and supportive when needed. We hope our son will continue through the school, and our daughter will start at the nursery in 18 months time.
H S
December 6, 2016 at 12:00 amSandcastles Nursery is a great place for children. Our twin daughters have been so happy there. They love going to school and get very excited, just by the mention of it.
The teaching staff are really lovely and caring to the children. They are very reassuring and very organised, definitely a great place to leave your children without any worry.
We can see a huge development in the three months that our children have been there; in terms of speech, knowledge etc.
The only things that we do not quite like is the parking outside the school, as there is a lack of flexibility for nursery children as they don’t have a fixed time to be dropped off.
Guy W
December 6, 2016 at 12:00 amMy daughter is new to the nursery and new to the area having recently moved. She loved her last nursery, so we were nervous about her ability to settle. We needn’t have worried. Sandcastles Nursery is a bright, warm and welcoming environment. The staff are exceptional, very friendly and do all to help busy parents. My daughter loves them, she loves her new friends and looks forward to every day. The nursery is attached to a primary school which includes the nursery in all it’s activities and empowers the younger kids to move onwards and up.
Liz
December 6, 2016 at 12:00 amA wonderful nursery that my son is very happy attending. He can’t wait to get there in the mornings and get stuck into all the fun activities and play with his friends. The staff are fantastic and certainly make this a special place for the little ones. I would definitely recommend Sandcastles at St Faith’s Prep School.
Lindsay B
December 6, 2016 at 12:00 amI am extremely happy with the care and facilities. The compulsory school dinners are a real plus for helping one of my fussy eaters. The staff really care about assessing each child’s individual needs. The music lessons are a real hit with my twins. In the summer, they enjoyed using the school swimming pool. I have a great relationship with the staff which gives me a piece of mind and up to date every day with how their day has been. A fantastic nursery. 🙂
Sarah V
December 20, 2016 at 12:00 amOur experience of Sandcastles has been very positive. My son seems to enjoy attending and seems to be able to demonstrate new learning from school which is lovely to see. Ultimately, the most important thing when leaving a young child is that you feel confident that they will be happy and safe.
The staff will give my son a cuddle as I leave if he wants one and I feel comfortable leaving him in their very capable hands.
Lee C
June 8, 2018 at 12:00 amSandcastles is a wonderful setting for nursery aged children. Every child is nurtured, valued and cared for by wonderful and professional staff, who after two years feel more like family! Activities are varied and our daughter has enjoyed art, baking, growing in the garden as well as music, French and all sorts of sporting activities. We would recommend St Faith’s Sandcastles Nursery to anyone seeking high-quality childcare in a lovely setting.
Yasmin K
June 25, 2018 at 12:00 amChoosing a nursery for our first child was hard, as we wanted a place where we would feel that she was safe, happy and would enjoy herself. After visiting St Faith’s nursery we were over the moon as we were really impressed with what we saw and heard. Our daughter has been going for three months and absolutely loves it.
She has a strong bond with the teachers and has done so much in a short space of time.
We feel that she has developed a lot since going and is able to have the one to one that she needs.
J P
June 25, 2018 at 12:00 amWe have been very happy with how our children have progressed at Sandcastles Nursery. They have more confidence and a willingness to learn new things. The staff are very supportive and keep us up to date with how our children are getting on. We, as parents, feel very confident that our children are thriving in a safe, happy and fun environment.
Megan A
June 25, 2018 at 12:00 amAll three of my children have attended this nursery, the oldest is now 9. My son who is 2 now attends and has had the same teacher, a testament to the fact that staff are both loyal and fantastic. I adore this nursery for its nurture, it’s kindness and ability to educate in a fun stimulating environment. My son is very happy and I couldn’t imagine him anywhere else.
Jo B
June 25, 2018 at 12:00 amA wonderful nurturing environment. The staff are amazing and my daughter just loves it there. They provide the children with such a vast range of activities and experiences – my daughter is flourishing.
A R
July 2, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter has attended several nurseries as we have moved around. I can say that Sandcastles Nursery, without doubt, is the best care provider we have experienced. Not only is my child thriving in their care, the communication between staff and parents provides further assurances that this has been a decision well made.
Professional, personable, caring and genuine – the staff really are wonderful. Thank you!
Stephanie O
July 12, 2018 at 12:00 amOur son loves Sandcastles nursery so much, his progress has been amazing and the staff are just fantastic. It’s immensely nurturing, you often see one of the ladies carrying a little one, and they interact with the children in such a beautiful way. Our son has learnt so much from mathematics ie counting, his phonics and his love of music has flourished. We couldn’t think of a happier setting for our son to be in. Our son adores his key worker and often speaks about her and the other ladies whom all put in so much effort with every child. I love the fact the nursery is in a more rural setting and they are often taken down to the field to play. Our son comes home regularly with artwork he has made and is always proud of it. He is so happy there.
Catherine R
July 12, 2018 at 12:00 amEvery single day we are greeted with smiles from the staff at Sandcastles. The nursery has excelled all my expectations. My son enjoys all aspects of play at Sandcastles and his assisting in his development in preparation for school. I know he has the best time and he is so well looked after and cared for. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Sandcastles to anyone!