The Old Station Nursery group is here to help you find a day nursery near you that meets yours and your child’s needs, whilst setting all on a path of life-long enjoyment in learning.
What sets The Old Station Nursery apart is our commitment to your child’s education via our bespoke learning curriculum providing the very best in early years education; as well as numerous activities, clubs and an enhanced curriculum including Forest Schools, Organic, Cookery, Languages and Montessori inspired learning in some nurseries.
Our parents want to be reassured that their child is safe, happy and educated so you can work and pursue your career goals happily in the knowledge that your child is receiving the very best in early years childcare. We commit to the Parent Communication Promise; by providing daily updates on our Parent App and stories on your local Facebook page so your family can see your child’s nursery in action.
Learn more about our enriched curriculum and the difference it could make for your child.
Championing children's holistic health and laying the foundations for a happy, healthy and successful life.
Helping the future generation of global citizens to understand the world they live in and to believe they can make a difference.
Enabling early experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). Nurturing our next generation of investigators, inventors and innovators.
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.
Engaging children in meaningful mathematical learning. Developing knowledge, building skills and exploring concepts, through purposeful play and plenty of practice.
Developing confident communicators by engaging in quality conversations with children every day, in a language rich and communication friendly environment.
Starting school is an important milestone, bringing a mixture of excitement and trepidation for children and parents. As part of The Old Station Nursery’s commitment to supporting families through the transition to school, we work together as a joint home and nursery team to ensure children are more than ready for the change. We call this stage of the child’s journey Next Stop School.
Our nursery group is passionate about the link between home and nursery; the nursery experience is just as much about the parent as it is for the child. This nursery commits to verbally updating you about your child’s day at pick-up time and also 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. Our aim is 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.
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.
When it’s time to eat, we all sit together with the children – just as you might do at home, as a family. For us, mealtimes are about more than nutritious food (although that is incredibly important). They are a time to swap stories, strengthen bonds, and deepen relationships – to feed your child emotionally and physically, as well as supporting children’s language and communication skills.
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.
It is wonderful to nurture and see our children graduate to primary school. Part of the unique offering at our nurseries 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.
When our children leave us in June, July, August and September the term before joining primary school, each family will receive a £30 Clarks voucher to help towards your child’s first pair of school shoes. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of our nursery family.
All our nurseries follow the Brighter Learning Approach, our carefully crafted and bespoke version of the Early Years Statutory Framework. This approach ensures that every child receives a well-rounded and enriching experience tailored to their developmental needs. In addition to this, each nursery has the flexibility to incorporate a variety of extra clubs, activities, and enhancements, thoughtfully selected to complement the unique qualities of their environment and the interests of the children. This allows us to create a vibrant, dynamic learning atmosphere that promotes curiosity, creativity, and individual growth.
Our nurseries commit to providing a simple fee structure so you can manage your nursery costs. At our settings, we provide private and government-funded sessions for eligible parents. Contact your chosen nursery for further information about fees and funding.
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Our child has been attending this preschool for over a year, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly kind, patient, and attentive, creating a welcoming environment where children truly feel safe and valued. Our child absolutely loves going each day and is always excited to talk about their teachers, friends, and the activities they've been involved in.
My daughter started with them at 12 months old, and she has come on leaps and bounds. She loves going to nursery and is excited to be dropped off! The staff are so friendly and really care about the children they look after. Using the app, we get updated throughout the day, which is lovely. We chose this nursery because of how clean and secure the facilities were and how welcoming and friendly the staff are. They give her a huge variety of experiences from activities, food options and learning through play.
My babies love coming to nursery and are thriving here. The staff are so lovely and everything is so homely. I thought my little boy would struggle to settle in babies but he is so happy here. My little girl loves pre school and is learning so much. We love nursery. I feel so happy leaving my children.
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Nursery funding is government support that helps families with the cost of childcare. It allows eligible parents to access a set number of funded hours each week with us at The Old Station Nursery.
As of September 2025, working parents of children aged 9 months up to school age can receive up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week during term time (or the equivalent number of hours stretched across the year).
We also support families who are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or additional funding, such as 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
If you’re unsure what you qualify for, you can check your eligibility and apply through Best Start in Life, or speak to your nursery manager, who’ll be happy to help guide you through the process.
Teaching and learning at The Old Station Nursery Group centres around the individual child; what they love and what motivates them to learn. All nurseries in England must follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life.
At The Old Station Nursery, we use the EYFS guidance and our own Brighter Learning Approach to deliver a rich and meaningful curriculum, tailored to meet the individual needs of all children.
When to apply for nursery will depend on your own and your child’s circumstances, however it is never too early. We sometimes receive applications from parents before their child is born. We recommend reserving your child’s place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Reserve your child’s place by completing an online form.
Our personalised tours provide an in-depth look at our facilities, an introduction to our wonderful nursery teams, and a way for you to see and hear more about our Brighter Learning Approach to learning. Most importantly, you will be able to experience the atmosphere of our nursery first-hand. Your local team will be available during the tour to address any concerns and to discuss your child’s specific needs. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition for your child and to create a welcoming and comforting environment from the beginning.
During the settling in sessions, we will endeavour to find out as much as possible about your child, the support they might need and how we can best meet their individual needs. Each of our settings has a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator), who has received additional specialist training. Our teams will also work closely with external professionals and agencies, and in partnership with families, to ensure your child has all the support they need. We also have staff in our teams who are undertaking Level 3 qualifications in SEND.
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