Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01788 248996
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Details
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Group/OwnerThe Old Station Nursery Ltd
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Person in ChargeGina Hughes (Nursery Manager)
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Number of Staff8
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When ClosedBank Holidays & Christmas
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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 children95
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Age rangefrom 3 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months
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ParkingThere is a car parking area right outside the nursery.
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VisitingPlease contact the nursery to arrange a visit or book a tour.
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DirectionsThe nursery is in close proximity to Houlton Play Park and the new Co-op, with easy access to the main Crick Road. They have ample parking for parents, visitors and staff.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1800
Kendall Keller
September 26, 2024 at 3:11 pmHe has developed enormously through his time at The Old Station and the team are consistently willing to collaborate and assistance us in the choices we make for him and our family. Couldn’t truly ask for anything more. Our son loves attending childcare centre, he has transitioned from babies to toddlers and this has been managed well with great updates throughout the process.
Spencer Underwood
October 7, 2024 at 5:26 amTeam are lovely and they put so much effort into teaching the kid little things while he is playing. From great manners to counting to other learnings, I can’t thank them enough.
Absolutely recommended. Incredible childcare centre that puts the kid’s safety and well-being on top of all.
Emerson Quincy
October 14, 2024 at 5:38 pmLots of nice activities going on throughout the day. Management and room transitions need work, there is no great transitional period between room changes. Updates with management is patchy and inconsistent. The team are exceptional and all seem highly attentive towards the kids.
Phoenix Frost
November 3, 2024 at 2:49 amMy son has gained more self‑assurance in putting more sentences together, he gets excellent assistance from his educators, Getting regular updates during the day regarding the kids is absolutely incredible, educators are well well‑informed on what the kids needs and are also ready to help.
River Hayden
November 24, 2024 at 10:48 amThe childcare centre is such a lovely setting, I have not had any problems since my kid first started, and the team are polite and welcoming, consistently someone there to help if needed, the door at the childcare centre is excellent a lot of variety.
Rowan Ferguson
December 6, 2024 at 3:24 pmShe was ill after this.
I went to collect them, they were in a different class, the kids weren’t ready for me to collect. I walked into the upstairs room and our daughter popped out from a desk by herself shocked that I was there. I couldn’t see our son, I was shouting him. I got no help from team standing around, our son heard me and he came running to me from a window ledge that he was sitting on by himself. I then had to go back downstairs and get their bags, coats, Easter bonnets (which were on a window ledge) then get the kids to find their cups, with no help whatsoever from the team. Anyway, we have taken them out. We don’t think that childcare centre is suitable for our kids. We expected the kids to be ready and waiting for us to collect them but that didn’t happen here. All I can say as a mother, if you adore your kids don’t put them in here. (Not enough characters to do a full review) We were disappointed with this childcare centre! The first one-hour session, our daughter was soaked through.
Justice Randall
December 18, 2024 at 7:08 pmWe did move him from another childcare centre for a number of reasons and we haven’t looked back since. My daughter now attends the same childcare centre but in the older babies room and we are ever so thrilled with the high level of care and attention that the childcare centre gives to the kids. The team are highly approachable and deal with any issues straight away. My daughter and son consistently come back full of smiles and tell us what they have been doing or what they have learnt during that day. Thank you The Old Station Childcare centre for making it such a inviting, welcoming atmosphere for our kids. My son first joined The Old Station Childcare centre when it first opened up in 2021.
Lennon Hayden
December 26, 2024 at 7:14 pmMy little girl started at 10 months and they have done everything possible to help her settle in. The team in the baby room are so compassionate and attentive and listen to what we want for our little girl regarding routine, sleep etc, and she has such a lovely relationship with her key worker. Truly cheerful with The Old Station Childcare centre.
Sidney Finch
January 10, 2025 at 8:50 pmHas had about 5-6 key workers in this time which has made it exceptionally difficult to bond with anyone. Received funding when she turned 3 years old yet still get invoices charging £9 for a half day and £18 for a full day for food which I have no alternative but to pay! No option for packed lunch as you still have to pay the charge regardless. On the whole a great childcare centre but due to the lack of availability in the area people are being forced to pay these prices. Do not even provide branded cereals or any other premium activities or gifts which my daughter has brought home. Would expect a lot more considering the costs involved glad she’s leaving and starting reception soon, might be able to start saving some money. Those who receive the 30 hours of funding need to be aware of the additional costs involved. My daughter has been there for over two years.
Blake Quincy
January 22, 2025 at 12:42 amGreat range of activities and a rotating food menu. A inviting welcoming atmosphere and a nice modern spotless building. My main criticism would be the lack of updates between team members, for example, I’ve asked that my son be put down for a nap on his full days, but not all team members seem aware of this so perhaps they need a system in place for this. However, in general, cheerful with this childcare centre. My son enjoys his time at childcare centre and is cheerful to be dropped off in the morning, and in a great mood when I pick him up in the afternoon.
Dakota Sharpe
January 24, 2025 at 12:08 pmThey truly do have my kid’s interest at heart and have truly focussed their energy on helping her settle in. I would adore for them to send app updates in a timely manner, not at the end of the day though. The team are incredibly welcoming and attentive.
Fallon Clarke
February 5, 2025 at 12:49 amThe discovering experiences, enjoyable, activities and efforts to go the extra mile truly do shine! The childcare centre has outstanding rooms and a excellent outdoor playtime area. All the team greet us daily with big smiles! We would highly suggest it. Our kids absolutely adore their time at Old Station Childcare centre.
Fallon Ellis
February 26, 2025 at 8:34 pmHe’s made such incredible connections and relationships with the team, who have bent over backwards to learn and know everything about him to make his experiences 10/10. Nothing is ever too much for them and he loves being at childcare centre, to the extent he will happily go to them in the morning. They have made my journey of returning to work so much more easier knowing he’s in such attentive hands. The team in babies 1 are outstanding and deserve endless amounts of recognition for their hard work and dedication to the kids, it’s like a giant family not just childcare. Thank you! X My son started at the childcare centre in March and I was so shocked at how quickly and well he settled.
Indigo Drake
February 27, 2025 at 11:09 pmI also consider the setting secure enough for my little one.
The childcare centre also looks super spotless at all times which is commendable considering they work around kids daily. The Old Station Childcare centre has incredible team members and they are highly supportive.
Rowan Rowe
March 15, 2025 at 1:27 amThey truly care about the little ones they look after, strive for them to learn and reach those milestones and they consistently go the extra mile. So cheerful we send our little one here Such a remarkable childcare centre!
Robin Knight
March 22, 2025 at 4:54 amThe outside space is small for the size of the childcare centre, although it is tidy and spacious with a number of things for the kids to do. The team are highly welcoming. Updates with change could be better, for example, if team have left or moved to another room leaving a change of key worker, this isn’t communicated and we have to ask when it’s noticed had not seen a team member for a couple of weeks. However, all team appear to be truly great with the kids. My kid does a range of activities and she has developed a lot since attending this childcare centre. My kid is cheerful going to childcare centre and talks about childcare centre when not there. We are pleased with it and would definitely suggest it. Lovely spotless building.
Spencer Grant
March 23, 2025 at 4:21 pmMy daughter learned a lot since she started going to childcare centre. Every day she is excited to go to childcare centre. Plenty of toys are available to playtime and kids can delight in and learn.
Overall, I would highly suggest this childcare centre to anyone looking for a attentive and stimulating setting for their kid. The team, facilities and overall atmosphere were all top-notch and I felt confident that any kid would thrive in such a positive and supportive setting. Everyone in the childcare centre is attentive.
Arden Quinn
March 25, 2025 at 10:54 pmThe team are so thoughtful, and there is consistently exceptional updates. The facilities are incredible, and there is a excellent range of activities for the kids to get involved in. Highly suggest it. Fantastic childcare centre with remarkable educators.
Kendall Finch
May 26, 2025 at 3:15 pmMy daughter has started to talk and I have seen team encouraging her to say different words, which has been so encouraging.
Thank you all Team have been understanding of my daughter’s needs and highly supportive to get the EHC Needs Assessment application in.
Kai Delaney
June 9, 2025 at 8:53 pmI know my daughter loves it and is consistently taken excellent care of, she’s consistently spotless and well fed! Nothing more I would want Lovely team, excellent activities with the kids, lovely menu and lovely childcare centre.