mergers and acquisitions

We are a growing family

Named as the 13th largest nursery group in the UK (Nursery Chains league, March 2023), The Old Station Nursery Group has grown considerably since its first acquisition in October 2019.

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mergers and acquisitions

Become a part of The Old Station Nursery Group

Our highly qualified teams celebrate the unique qualities of every child in our care, and our award-winning immersive environments help develop potential and foster a life-long love of learning. Put simply, our nurseries are inspiring, engaging, and exciting places for children to spend their days!

We are always looking for nurseries to join our growing family. If you would like to learn more about The Old Station Nursery Group, we would love to talk to you.

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mergers and acquisitions

Joining Childcare Leaders
'La Maison Bleue'

In 2019 we joined a large provider of quality childcare within France, La Maison Bleue. They share our passion for really high quality care and are keen to help us to expand within the UK, retaining all that is good about what we do.

As one of the three largest players in the French childcare sector, the leader in Switzerland and the second largest player in Luxembourg, we are confident in our approach to providing high quality childcare in safe and stimulating nursery environments alongside La Maison Bleue.

The Old Station Nursery Group has always fostered a development strategy based on providing the best possible environment for children, and building a network of nurseries in attractive locations. These nurseries benefit from a great reputation in their local operating environments and in the sector more generally.

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La Maison Bleue and Chairwoman Sarah Steel 

What others have to say

I joined Apricot Day Nursery in March 2021 and since then my confidence has improved massively

“I joined Apricot Day Nursery in March 2021 and since then my confidence has improved massively due to the amazing support and encouragement from my team and management. Since starting my apprenticeship I have gained lots of new knowledge which will help me to further my career and reach my goals of working in childcare. My end goal is to complete my level 3 and give the children the best start in life through the quality care and activities they receive.”

Alyssa - Sunhill Apricot Day Nursery & Pre-school

There are many positives to being part of The Old Station Nursery Group

“We have been part of The Old Station Nursery Group for just over 3 months now and whilst it feels different becoming part of a larger group of nurseries, after being such a small group, I can see there are many positives to being part of The Old Station Nursery Group. I have felt my confidence and skill set increasing within my role as Manager, due to increased autonomy within my role. I am excited about the future and what My First Friends Nursery can go on to become.”

“My confidence has really increased since the nursery was acquired by The Old Station Nursery Goup. I’ve been empowered to sign up for my Level 3 and know that the team will support me every step of the way. I also know that there are lots of career opportunities for me here and I have been encouraged to be ambitious and make the most of every opportunity on offer. In the future I’d like to work in the quality team, my dream role!”

Claire - My First Friends Day Nurseries

It has become a place where we’ve created long lasting relationships with one another

“I’m Laura and I have been working at my nursery for 7 years now. The teamwork in my building is truly amazing, and we’re more like a family than co-workers. It has become a place where we’ve created long lasting relationships with one another. The support and encouragement I receive is truly exceptional from both co-workers and management. My manager is positive, bubbly and very understanding, he’s professional and very approachable. My manager is incredibly supportive with furthering my learning and development, and is truly an inspiration as someone I look up to and inspire to be. Working for The Old Station Nursery Group has many perks, some of these are: birthday days off, discounts off stores through the work app and any training I want to carry out.”

Laura - Room Leader at Sunhill Stowmarket Day Nursery

The Old Station Nursery company has offered me a number of opportunities in such a short space of time

“I started working at The Old Station Nursery Group in November 2021 and have already been offered the chance to do the statutory training required, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding Training, as well as Food Hygiene. I am also due to start SENCO training shortly and have just been promoted to Room Leader. The Old Station Nursery Group has offered me a number of opportunities in such a short space of time and encourages continuous professional development, whether starting as an unqualified member of staff or already having childcare qualifications.”

Sarah - Room Leader at Granta Park
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Helena

HEAD OF MERGERS AND ACQUISTIONS

Helena leads the Mergers and Acquisitions team at The Old Station Nursery Group.

Helena

HEAD OF MERGERS AND ACQUISTIONS

Helena leads the Mergers and Acquisitions team and collaborates with the team in the UK as well as in France. Helena works closely with nursery groups interested in joining The Old Station Nursery Group.

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Victoria

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS MANAGER

Victoria is the Mergers and Acquisitions Manager for The Old Station Nursery Group.

Victoria-e1652786273648

Victoria

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS MANAGER

Victoria is the Mergers and Acquisitions Manager for The Old Station Nursery Group.

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