Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

  • Open 51 weeks

  • Open 7.30am - 6.00pm

  • Early Start Available

  • FREE sibling places

01214 477 219

A nursery surrounded by greenery with plenty of extra-curricular clubs

At Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch, we know that nursery education has many benefits. Not only does it allow parents to return to work knowing their child is safe and cared for, but evidence shows that it contributes to cognitive, social, and physical development, boosts confidence and independence, and supports children’s preparation for school. To support this, our Alvechurch day nursery offers FREE childcare for siblings of registered children to support the whole family. Please contact the nursery team at Alvechurch to determine the nursery fee that is correct for your individual circumstances.

Nestled in a grand converted house with breath-taking views of rolling fields, Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch offers a truly unique environment for any child’s early years. Across our seven main playrooms, each designed to foster a child’s curiosity and development, we look after more than 90 children a day.  

Our babies begin their journey on the second floor, where we’ve made a cozy, nurturing space for our youngest minds. As children grow more mobile and active, they move to the downstairs rooms, which encourage exploration both inside and outside the nursery.  

Although our nursery is spacious we maintain a warm, home-from-home feel, providing children with a natural, light-filled environment. 

 

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  • Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch, 49 Swan Street, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7RR
  • Opening times:
    • Full day
    • 8am to 6pm
    • Early start
    • 7:30am to 8am
  • Conveniently situated within 30 minutes of Birmingham city centre, just 2 minutes from junction 2 off the M42 in the beautiful village of Alvechurch. There is an ample area for both staff and parents to park. Parents are able to walk their children safely to and from the nursery.
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Our enriched curriculum embedded into every nursery

The Brighter Learning Approach (BLA) is unique to The Old Station Nursery group and is our advanced approach to the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and core pedagogy. It differs from traditional nursery teaching methods by providing real-life opportunities to enhance children’s natural curiosity, with emphasis on hands-on experiences, child-led learning, and whole development.

The six core areas promote active engagement and critical thinking whilst encouraging exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Each child learns at their own pace and is challenged and extended at appropriate times.

The best place to see the BLA in action is via our local nursery Facebook page, where each post explains which part of the curriculum the children are working on. Our parents also receive updates on the Parent App too.

My Happy and Healthy Self

Championing children's holistic health and laying the foundations for a happy, healthy and successful life.

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Wonderful World

Helping the future generation of global citizens to understand the world they live in and to believe they can make a difference.

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Super Steam

Enabling early experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). Nurturing our next generation of investigators, inventors and innovators.

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Raving Readers

Enticing children to develop a life-long love of books and reading through engaging and interactive storytelling experiences. Building strong literacy skills while sparking imagination and creativity.

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Mini Maths

Engaging children in meaningful mathematical learning. Developing knowledge, building skills and exploring concepts, through purposeful play and plenty of practice.

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Confident Speakers and Communicators

Developing confident communicators by engaging in quality conversations with children every day, in a language rich and communication friendly environment.

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Clubs and enhancements at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch 

At Sandhills Alvechurch, we offer a variety of extra clubs that enrich our Brighter Learning Approach, our customized version of the Early Years Statutory Framework. We also welcome external providers to lead specialised clubs, further enhancing our curriculum. 

Our clubs provide unique opportunities for children to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build a foundation for lifelong learning and curiosity. From dynamic movement classes to hands-on science experiments, gardening, and creative arts, our clubs are designed to nurture every aspect of your child’s development. Each club is thoughtfully integrated into our daily routines, ensuring that children enjoy a balanced and engaging experience throughout their time with us. 

If we’re not walking down the lanes of Alvechurch village, we’ll probably be in one of our many clubs.  

Rattle and Roll at Alvechurch nursery

At Sandhills Alvechurch, Rattle and Roll captivates and educates little ones with imaginative lessons filled with singing, games, dancing, instruments, bubbles, puppets, and parachute play. While having fun, children learn music theory terms like presto and largo and explore famous composers, clapping to beats and feeling pulses.

We also have Emma The Music Lady visit weekly, whose interactive singing and passion for music encourage exploration of rhythm, melody, and movement. Her engaging approach helps children express themselves and enhances their social and cognitive development.

Rugby Tots at Alvechurch nursery

Energetic and exciting, Rugby Tots is the perfect introduction to sports for children of all ages. 

The fabulously energetic Rugby Tots coaches inspire the children, creating a fun, positive atmosphere for each age group, helping kids learn how to pass, kick, catch and play as part of a team. 

Each session is structured, starting with a warm-up and followed by multiple skills games and exercises, including colour recognition, counting, taking turns and working as a team – all helping to build school readiness.  

 

Mini Athletics at Alvechurch nursery

Mini Athletics Redditch, Solihull, and Stratford-Upon-Avon is led by Steph, a former primary school teacher and Forest School leader. We welcome the team in to put the little ones through their paces, setting new high personal bests as they learn to dabble in the core principles of athletics. 

Best case scenario is that we enjoy Mini Athletics out in the gardens, but inside is fine too if the weather isn’t playing ball. 

Budding Chefs at Alvechurch nursery

At Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch, our budding chefs eagerly participate in kitchen activities, from meal preparation to baking tasty treats. These fun and educational experiences teach valuable skills like measuring, counting, and following instructions. 

Boogie Beat at Alvechurch nursery

At Sandhills Alvechurch, the wonderful world of Boogie Beats fills our classrooms each week and the club couldn’t be more popular.  

The Boogie Beat classes give the children the chance to be energetic and have fun expressing their creative side. Using catchy songs and lively stories, Boogie Beat helps the children learn to share and listen, grow and learn. Along the way, they develop confidence, spatial awareness, gross motor skills, and coordination.  

Budding Movers at Alvechurch nursery

Our Budding Movers club incorporates musical instruments, sensory play, puppets, and dance. These activities boost coordination, creativity, and self-confidence. When the sun shines, we take our dance club outdoors, where children dance with streamers, hop on coloured disks, and jump through hoops to lively music. 

Budding Gardeners at Alvechurch nursery

Come rain or shine, our Budding Gardeners nurture vegetable planters in our garden, learning about plant growth cycles and exploring diverse tastes and textures. These activities instil environmental responsibility and sustainable practices that last a lifetime. 

Budding Scientists at Alvechurch nursery

Explore exciting, hands-on experiments with our Budding Scientists. From magical potions to space-themed adventures, children dive into different materials and concepts, bringing their scientific creations home to share with family. 

Budding Artists at Alvechurch nursery

Discover artistic exploration with Budding Artists at Alvechurch, a cherished program providing a creative outlet without the mess at home. Using materials like paint, playdough, and natural elements, children develop fine motor skills and unleash their creativity in a nursery environment designed for messy play. 

Join us at Sandhills Alvechurch for enriching club experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and lifelong skills in your child! 

Our promises at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Parent Communication

Our nursery group is passionate about the link between home and nursery; the nursery experience is as much about the parent as it is for the child. Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch commits to verbally updating you about your child’s day at pick-up time and via digital updates on the parent App.

We are here at any time should you wish to call us or want to discuss any area of your child’s care.

We aim to look after our parents as well as our children so you can carry on with your day, work and career with a sense of peace.

Nursery Safety First, Safety Always

First and foremost, you and we need to know that your child is safe. Before we can deliver the excellent curriculum that makes our nurseries so special, robust policies and procedures are followed to meet the exacting standards of Ofsted, building and fire regulations, food safety standards and staff DBS background checks and references.

Our staff are trained in numerous areas and we offer further training opportunities for staff who have an interest in a particular area.

For example, some of our nurseries have attained Millie’s Mark, an accreditation gained by having 100% of staff on site trained in paediatric first aid.

Nursery Mealtimes

Nutritious hot meals are prepared on-site at by our cook at Alvechurch and menus are rotated every three weeks. Good nutrition is essential during childhood as it is a time of rapid growth, development and activity.

Our chefs are trained using the Eatwell NHS guidelines to ensure mealtimes are delicious, packed with good things that enjoyable for children to eat.

Key Person

Every child has a nursery key person who knows them best and who will be the child and parent’s main contact. Your key person at our nursery will update you about your child’s day and is there to answer your questions.

When your child moves to the next age group room, we hold several settling sessions with a new nursery key person.

We encourage our parents to view the new room too, and we will work with you to discuss the new routines, just like we did when you first started nursery.

Next Stop School

It is wonderful to nurture and see our children graduate to primary school. Part of the unique offering of Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch is our focus on the next stage of your child’s learning journey.

We prepare the children through school activities, teacher meet and greets and graduation ceremonies. Our commitment is to support our parents too by providing child learning journey updates, parents evenings or one-to-ones and home link learning kits to enhance the link between nursery and home.

Nursery Activities

All our nurseries follow the Brighter Learning Approach, our bespoke version of the Early Years Statutory Framework. Within this, each nursery chooses extra clubs, activities, and enhancements suitable for their space.

Sandhills Day Nursery

At Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch, we offer FREE childcare for siblings of registered children to support parents returning to work and benefit children with a nursery education to prepare them for school.

In addition, the nursery offers flexible childcare with several session options as well as private, part-funded and some fully funded places for eligible families.

Please contact the nursery team at Alvechurch to determine the nursery fee that is correct for your individual circumstances.

Free Sibling Terms and Conditions: Where more than two children attend, the 100% discount applies to one child only. 100% discount applies to the eldest sibling’s account. This offer is valid until the eldest child leaves. The discount does not transfer to additional children. Eldest child must be in receipt of government funding of 15 or 30 hours. The 100% discount will be applied based on the attendance hours of the youngest child. Limited availability applies; only available nursery sessions or spaces will be offered, and once full, the offer will no longer be available. This offer is valid for permanent booking patterns only. Extra sessions are not eligible for ‘Sibling Free’ discount. The discount will be applied to invoices from January 2025. Other discounts or offers are not applicable during this period. This offer does not apply to staff. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time. Offer valid for a limited period only. Offer will be honoured until the eldest child leaves. Available across selected nurseries only: Alvechurch, Apricot Nursery, Apricot Pre-school, Bromsgrove, Dover, Iver, Little Oaks, Maidstone, Margate, Moseley, Northfield, Rubery, St Nicholas, Taplow, The Grange, and Uxbridge. By taking up the offer, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

A room for every stage of your child’s development

Baby Rooms (0-18 months and 18-24 months)

We have two beautiful baby rooms, segregated by ages (0-18 months and 18-24 months).

In our baby rooms we support growing children’s independence with self-accessible resources and a variety of adult-led activities that nurture a love of learning, focusing on language skills and early numeracy and literacy. Role play activities are also provided as a key learning tool to spark children’s imaginations.

The day’s pace revolving entirely around the babies routines and we provide cots and additional sleep mats, ensuring babies can rest whenever needed under the continuous observation of our team.

Our secure, enclosed garden allows our youngest children to play freely and safely, offering opportunities for physical activity with a large climbing frame, slide, bikes, and scooters.

Resources like logs, tyres, and cable reels encourage imaginative play and exploration. And the children enjoy daily outdoor activities, often extending their indoor learning outside with factual books, magnifying glasses, and technology resources. We encourage parents to provide raincoats and wellington boots for outdoor play in all weather conditions.

Following the EYFS Curriculum, we monitor development progress through observations, planning, and assessment and the children are assigned a key person to foster strong, personal bonds and enriching experiences.

Toddlers (2.5 years to 3 years)

Pre-School (3+ years)

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Free childcare for siblings*

At Alvechurch, we offer FREE childcare for siblings*, allowing them to benefit from nursery education and prepare for their next stage of learning at school.

The benefits of nursery education extend to parents too, allowing them to return to work knowing their children are safe and cared for.

*Terms and conditions apply. Please contact the team at Alvechurch to determine the correct fee for your circumstances.

What our Sandhills Alvechurch Nursery Manager says:

'We have a caring staff team, who are dedicated to ensuring our children have the best start in life. They create strong bonds with the children and their families so we have an all-inclusive environment for the children to develop their own unique personalities. We are where the adventure begins and the fun never ends.'

Bev Prandle, Nursery Manager at Sandhills Day Nursery Alvechurch

Sandhills Alvechurch is proud to be independently reviewed and graded by daynurseries.co.uk

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