The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

7 Park Road, Faringdon SN7 7BP
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9.6 97 Reviews
  • The Old Station Nursery Faringdon, Faringdon
The Old Station Nursery Faringdon is an exceptional nursery located in a listed, converted railway station. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

As the first nursery in The Old Station Nursery Group, the setting has become a flagship for excellent childcare in Faringdon since opening in 2002. It’s renowned for high-quality care, reflected in the qualified, passionate, and child-centred team, and is also proud to hold the Millie's Mark award, received for commitment to paediatric first aid.

The nursery has three dedicated rooms, each helping children grow into confident and unique individuals. Under 2’s begin their journey in the comfortable baby room, where they can explore and learn with a range of age-appropriate resources, including mirrors, musical instruments, and toys. As they gain confidence, they transition to one of the 2-3-year-old rooms, where they can continue to learn through heuristic play and natural resources. When children turn 3, they transition to the Pre-School room, where structured sessions prepare them for school transition.

The outdoor environment is an essential aspect of the nursery, with frequent trips to parks, libraries, and other local attractions. The nursery also has plenty of garden space, where children can run around and play together.

To enhance children's natural curiosity and promote key skills, knowledge, and attitudes, the nursery offers a 'Brighter Learning Approach.' This approach intertwines with the core curriculum provision, offering real opportunities for children's learning and development.

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Care Provided by The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Steph Dorling (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 94
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

  • AM/PM Session £43.00, Full Day Session £83.80 (Under 3)


    AM/PM Session £41.70, Full Day Session £77.60 (Over 3)

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
  • Parking

  • The nursery has its own parking area, for convenient pick up and drop off.


The Old Station Nursery Faringdon Reviews (97)

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The Old Station Nursery Faringdon has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.632) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery Faringdon has 97 reviews.

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Review from Wioleta R (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery with an amazing team! Helped our daughter to settle in very well. Giving always a lot of feedback at the end of the day and focused on milestones and development. We can see how much our girl has learned and how much confidence she has. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

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Review from Joanna P (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t be happier with this nursery! My daughter absolutely loves it! She settled in straight away. The room staff are very friendly and supportive. Amazing ladies indeed! I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate it! Our team will be delighted to hear your kind words!


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Review from Beth P (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Old Station Nursery is fantastic, they take such great care of our son. The staff are brilliant with the children and always put the children's needs first. It’s a home from home environment, our son loves going to nursery and always has a great time there.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

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Review from Louise J (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely friendly staff who cannot do more to help us. My daughter is disabled and she isn’t excluded. She is well looked after by all staff there. There are different activities each day and lots of encouragement for her to join in and play with others.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

Thank you so much for your review, and for taking the time to write it, we really appreciate it! We are delighted to hear how well your daughter has settled into nursery life!


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Review from Katy T (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A warm, caring environment, creative activities and great facilities. My anxious 2-year-old has settled so well there. The staff know each of the children well and are consistent. There is a great atmosphere.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I sent my older son to The Old Station Faringdon so sending my second son there was a bit of a no brainer for us. We checked out some others in the area previously and found ourselves saying ‘the Old Station is better’! The staff there are just so kind and helpful and supportive. I feel like ‘they’re
like a family’ is such a cliche, but it really is true there. The ladies in the baby room really, honestly care about my little boy - and about me too! We’re always asking about each other’s lives and giving advice on things. They’re responsive to emails and calls and the food they provide always sounds so delicious. If anyone is looking for a nursery in the area I truly cannot recommend them enough; to me they are the obvious choice.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have always had such an amazing experience at this nursery. My son has been going here since he was 10 months old and has only had tears once or twice going in, which means you must be doing something right! It’s great to see him enjoy being there and always having updates about his day as well as
photos sent to us to see what he’s learned. He especially enjoyed his time in the baby room and always went in and came out with a smile on his face! Thank you for helping my son to learn and evolve and become a sociable child!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your wonderful comments! We are delighted to hear how well your son has settled into nursery life and that he is becoming more and more confident!


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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has excelled since attending nursery 3 days a week. Her speech, her confidence and general milestones are all being met. The staff are kind loving and considerate to each child. The feedback from staff at the end of the session is so good - to know how my daughter has been that day.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your positive feedback! We are delighted to hear that your daughter is progressing well, and enjoying nursery life!


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Review from Marina J (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been there 5 weeks now and is very happy. She has a group of friends, also the staff are brilliant and supportive. The nursery is a safe, clean environment. I'm very happy I chose this nursery.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your positive feedback - we really appreciate it!


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Review from Craig T (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child found it difficult moving from his previous nursery to the Old Station like any child would, but the staff eased the transition and create a welcome and inviting atmosphere. The staff are professional, knowledgeable and personable and put the minds of parents at ease. The range of activities
the nursery provides is vast and the development leaps seen from my child, in the short time he’s been there, unbelievable. The fact that my child says and signs please is very impressive. Thank you.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your comments! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Sophie J (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending The Old Station Nursery since she was 6 months old and is currently in the preschool room which she loves. She is happy to go in every day and when she comes home she's always full of happiness and excitement to tell us what she has been up to. Thank you everyone at The
Old Station Nursery. I will be sad when she goes to school next September. You've been a huge part of her life and our lives.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your positive comments! We are delighted your daughter has progressed well!


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Review from Alice T (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Being a lockdown baby and not having the chance to interact with many other people and children, we were initially really anxious about our son starting at nursery. The Old Station Nursery, Faringdon is fantastic! They have helped him (and us!) to settle in really well and we’ve been really impressed.
We really like that the activities are varied and seasonal, the staff give the children a cuddle and key workers really get to know their children.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your positive comments! Our staff always work above and beyond to provide the best care!


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Review from David O (Grandfather of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff providing a wonderful experience for my granddaughter. She is happy, making new friends and learning well. She looks forward to going to preschool and is making friends.

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Review from Catherine A (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m very impressed by The Old Station Nursery - the staff are friendly and really take the time to let you know how your child is doing at the end of the day. The staff have been kind to my son and have a lot of patience dealing with his anxiety - especially one team member! I also get nice updates
and photos on the EY app showing me what my son gets up to during the day - they really cheer up my day knowing that he is benefitting from new experiences. The facilities are nicely set up and from what I can see, managed well.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your positive comments! Our staff will be delighted to hear!


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Review from Rachel K (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend the nursery to any prospective parents - the manager and her team are fantastic in all ways - staff are always super caring, excellent at updating parents, and foster a positive and structured learning environment. Since our son has been at The Old Station, he's gone from a wall-flower
to a confident, eager to learn and happy child - he wakes up each morning asking if he is going to school and is disappointed on the weekends!

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Review from Alasdair B (Father of Child) published on 6 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with the overall experience of using The Old Station Nursery. I would certainly recommend them to others.
Whilst all the requirements are met at the nursery, the stand out feature of The Old Station is the staff; they are excellent.
Many thanks.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff at the nursery make my little one very happy. He doesn't like to leave me in the mornings, but the girls make it so much easier for both of us. Amazing ladies so very happy my sister referred me to the nursery.

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Review from Steph H (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended all 3 rooms at The Old Station Nursery and has always received a positive welcome and support from the staff here. The care given is clearly genuine, and she is always very happy to go in. The staff and management are attentive and always welcome discussions surrounding the
care and development and any concerns. We have always felt supported as a family and thank the entire team for this. The team always appear willing to try new approaches to help the children, and they are always coming up with fun, developmental activities for them to enjoy including lots of fun days and events as well as day-to-day.

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Review from Jemma J (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery, our daughter has come such a long way since she started this nursery. Her speech has really picked up and social skills have improved dramatically. She loves and has an amazing bond with her teachers, who are wonderful. We could not recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Maja B (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled in so well to the baby room and has loved all the activities. I really enjoy seeing all the creative things she has been up to. The staff have been so kind and the atmosphere is always positive and upbeat. I really like the interaction with parents with photo updates, this makes
me very happy at work! My daughter seems to be thriving at nursery so thank you.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.632)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.632) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Faringdon is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.632 for The Old Station Nursery Faringdon is calculated as follows: ( (262 Excellents x 5) + (86 Goods x 4) + (17 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 370 Ratings = 4.632

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Station Nursery Faringdon is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 94 number of registered child places is 18.8, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Steph

Steph Dorling

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2013

Hello, I'm Steph and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon. My qualifications include a BA Hons, Early Childhood Development.


Faringdon was our first nursery and has seen many children develop and grow over the years. We offer great care and education and many local schools comment on being able to tell a Reception-aged child who has come from The Old Station Nursery.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


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