Open all year round
Open 7:30am - 6pm
Spacious outdoor area
Ofsted Good
At The Old Station Nursery Bampton we offer a holistic learning approach, where children develop through a range of age-appropriate activities and experiences. Our nursery is perfect for families looking for a small setting in the local Bampton area, with a low capacity that ensures each child receives tailored care to meet their individual needs. and support building solid foundations for their future.
Throughout the week, children engage in a multitude of activities that provide enhanced learning opportunities, such as our Brighter Learning Clubs, frequent trips to Bampton library, and visiting the alpacas in Bampton Village. Each day we strive to create a community where children feel loved, valued, and inspired to learn, it’s at the heart of what we do.
The nursery is conveniently located in Oxfordshire near Bampton Primary School, making it an ideal choice for families with older children or those planning to continue their child’s education locally. We’re committed to making the transition to school a positive experience for every child and our Next Stop School program helps children develop key skills—like independence, confidence, and curiosity—while working closely with families to ensure they feel fully prepared for this exciting next step.
Schedule your personal nursery tour today and find out more about our home-from-home setting first hand, and why we may be the perfect fit for your family.
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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.
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.
Activities at our Bampton nursery free-flow between indoor and outdoor learning, making the most of our outdoor classroom whenever we can. When you come for a nursery tour be sure to visit our willow-den and see the seasonal vegetables in our garden plot. We hold numerous extra clubs throughout the week that enhance our Brighter Learning Approach which is our bespoke version of the Early Years Statutory Framework.
With the aid of a ‘cool touch’ oven, child-safe equipment and the children’s chef’s hats and aprons we follow a set curriculum to learn about the joys of cooking and gain lifelong skills such as measuring, counting and following set instructions.
Come rain or shine, we tend our vegetable plots, teaching the children about the different stages of growth cycles and exploring the different tastes and textures of the produce.
As Budding gardeners, children learn about the environment and gain lifelong sustainable growing skills and enjoyment, which they will carry with them throughout their lives.
At Bampton nursery our Budding Movers enjoy Rattle and Roll, a music inspired session that encourages learning through songs and dance, helping to develop children’s co-ordination and confidence whilst having lots of fun.
Children learn so much during their early years and take great joy in exploring the world around them. At our nursery they’re immersed into the world of Science through age appropriate hands-on experiments and activities designed to spark their curiosity.
At The Old Station Nursery Bampton, Budding Artists are encouraged to explore their creativity through activities such as painting, drawing, and crafts. With a host of resources available, children are encouraged to experiment with colours and textures, and create imaginative masterpieces that showcase their unique talents.
Budding musicians can explore different instruments at The Old Station Nursery, as well as enjoying rhythmic games, and participating in interactive sing-along sessions. They’ll discover the joy of creating melodies, understanding beats, and expressing themselves through music. Each activity is carefully crafted to inspire a love for music and develop their auditory skills in a fun and engaging environment.
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.
The Old Station Nursery Bampton 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.
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.
The Old Station Nursery Bampton is proud to have attained a Millie’s Mark, an accreditation gained by having 100% of staff on site trained in paediatric first aid.
Nutritious hot meals are prepared on-site at The Old Station Nursery Bampton by our cook 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. They deliver to us every day in time for us to gather around the table and enjoy this important part of the day. We’re also proud to announce that our nursery has a 5‑star Food Hygiene Rating following an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) inspection – the highest rating for food safety standards.
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 bespoke version of the Early Years Statutory Framework. Within this, each nursery chooses extra clubs, activities, and enhancements suitable for their space.
The Old Station Nursery Bampton enjoys multiple clubs including Budding Gardeners, Movers, Artists, Scientists, Chefs, Musicians and Rattle and Roll.
We also hold open days where parents and carers are encouraged to come along and meet other parents to build their own personal friendships and networks ahead of primary school.
The Old Station Nursery Bampton commits to providing a simple fee structure so you can manage your nursery costs.
At this nursery, we provide private and government-funded sessions for eligible parents. Contact us for the nursery fee that is correct for your individual circumstances.
Babies at The Old Station Nursery Bampton join us in one of the two Under 2s rooms, where they can explore and develop in a safe and comfortable environment. There is a variety of soft play equipment, mirrors, musical instruments and toys for them to enjoy, in addition to regular singing sessions that support in fostering babies’ language skills, emotional wellbeing and social interaction. During the day, babies have access to the garden area that boasts plenty of opportunities for outdoor play with access to water/sand play equipment, climbing apparatus and a slide. Our baby room lays the foundation for a child’s future growth through a focus on the prime areas of development that covers all areas of learning. When you first join us, we encourage you to come for as many settling-in sessions as you feel you need.
In our 2-4 room, our skilled practitioners plan engaging activities, providing the children with real opportunities for their natural curiosity to be challenged and extended. They create a nurturing environment where each child feels encouraged to explore new concepts and develop their individual talents.
The room is equipped with a variety of age-appropriate learning resources and play areas designed to support holistic development. There are cosy reading nooks with a diverse selection of books to foster early literacy and a love for storytelling. Art stations stocked with paints, crayons, and other creative materials inspire artistic expression and fine motor skills.
The Pre-School children have daily free-flow access to the garden throughout the day, offering them the opportunity to play and learn in a natural environment and stay active through outdoor activities such as climbing, cycling, hula-hooping and playing sports.
“Here at Bampton nursery we are a small setting that has a real family feel and home-from-home environment. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching environment where every child can develop their full potential. We strive to create a community where children feel loved, valued, and inspired to learn.”
Katie Houghton, Nursery Manager at The Old Station Nursery Bampton
At The Old Station Nursery in Bampton, the children in both the Rainbow Room and the Coral Room...
The Old Station Nursery Bampton has been awarded a Millie's Mark for exceptional paediatric first aid.
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