The Old Station Nursery Henley

Fairmile, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6AD
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9.4 53 Reviews
  • The Old Station Nursery Henley, Henley-on-Thames
The Old Station Nursery is set in a rural area on the edge of Henley and is just the place for little ones who love tearing around in the great outdoors! It is a real outdoors nursery, set within its own extensive grounds and surrounded by picturesque fields and woodlands.

Henley has an enhanced focus on Organic Food is part of an engaging curriculum instilling curiosity, creativity and well-being. Children grow, tend and harvest their own produce. By doing this, the children learn the different environments plants need in order to grow, types of fruit and vegetables and how to cook and use their produce for eating. The organic food children grow and eat is highly nutritious and meets the standards of the SOIL Association and Food For Life.

Henley also has a Cookery enhancement and is equipped with specialist children’s cooking and baking equipment that are designed to be safe and have easy grip handles, ready to support the children’s culinary adventures. By exploring their senses, children build adventurous palates, and through the process of learning to cook, learn valuable skills such as; early maths skills including counting and measuring, learning to listen, concentrate and follow instructions safely, sequencing and creative thinking.

Henley offers children the chance to learn through Forest School teaching. Rather than just using classroom resources and equipment, children can use natural materials found in the woodland and enjoy activities such as collecting sticks and leaves, tying knots, making dens, handling tools, using twigs to write in the mud, jumping across stones and much more.

So there is plenty of opportunity at The Old Station Nursery Henley for your little one to explore the world around them, get up close with Mother Nature and have fun learning and growing in the fresh Oxfordshire air.

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Care Provided by The Old Station Nursery Henley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kevin Moore (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • 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 Henley

  • AM/PM Session £49.50, Full Day £97.10 (Under 3)
    AM/PM Session £49.00, Full Day £95.20 (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

  • Car park on site for parents and visitors.


The Old Station Nursery Henley Reviews (53)

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The Old Station Nursery Henley has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.403) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery Henley has 53 reviews.

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Review from B S (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery. My son has attended for 18 months, sadly I am having to move him to a closer nursery as this one is an hour and a half walk from my house and as the bus times have changed and health problems have arisen, it’s too difficult to get him there, as I don’t drive. But I thank you for
looking after him so well and highly recommend this nursery. A particular thank you to the staff from Butterflies and Caterpillars. We will miss you.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and we appreciate your kind words! We will pass your comments onto the team, and we wish you all the best!


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

The staff go above and beyond and my son has developed so much, I couldn't ask for a better place for him to spend his time. The staff truly care about the children. They have navigated the pandemic amazingly well and I'm glad to be sending my second child there in a few months.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and for your positive comments - we really appreciate it!


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

Our daughter loves going to nursery and we can see from the daily updates that she has lots of fun. She has developed so much since starting nursery and made some lovely friends. The staff are friendly and experienced. We know our daughter is in safe hands when at nursery.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate it! Our nursery teams work above and beyond to provide the best of care, so we are thrilled to hear your daughter has settled and is developing well!


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

Our son has been so happy at Old Station Nursery from the beginning. The staff clearly care about each child and have a nurturing and caring approach. Our son loves exploring the outdoor space where there is lots of stuff for him to play with. The meals are varied and they do lots of different activities
with them each day.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate it! We take great pride in our outdoor activities, and we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time at nursery!


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Review from Micky M (Father of Child) published on 24 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A super nursery with excellent care and education. A fantastic setting in the countryside where kids can learn and play with each other very easily. Thank you for the great work Old Station. Our children’s development is something we are very pleased with and hope to continue to grow.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review! We appreciate your comments!


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Review from Jess R (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been very happy since starting at The Old Station and is always eager to go. The children appear to have many activities to keep them busy and challenged throughout the day with good variety. She especially enjoys the trips out to their Forest school and their other outdoor activities.
The staff are always happy to help and keep us updated on her development on a weekly basis through their online app, which is easy to access. She has made many friends and is very fond of the staff members. The only challenge we have experienced with The Old Station is their incredibly long waiting list for the younger age group, which is a credit to their popularity, but means that one has to apply very early on to secure a place. Apart from that, we highly recommend The Old Station and are very happy to have found it!

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for such positive comments, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Lucy Z (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy here and has built some lovely connections with the staff! I would definitely recommend it.
They spend a lot of time outdoors, which is great and seem to meet the needs of the younger ones well.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for such positive comments; we really appreciate it!


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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is extremely happy at The Old Station Nursery, Henley and is developing so well. He has so many different activities to do and spends the majority of his time outdoors which is what we wanted for him. He enjoys the food and sleeps well and has made friends which is so lovely for us to see via
the app each day. It’s such a relief to know he enjoys his day when we drop him off each morning.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for such positive comments, we really appreciate it!


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Review from Sabrina M (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Old Station Nursery is simply excellent. My son is well known by all relevant staff and he enjoys a wide variety of activities every day, much of which are based outside come rain or shine. Communication is easy. The app is simple to use and staff responds to emails and phone calls promptly. The bottom
line is that my son emerges from every day at nursery with a huge smile and lots to say about his day.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for such positive comments, we really appreciate it! We are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his nursery!


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

The Old Station Nursery have been absolutely fantastic with my two little girls! It's been the perfect place for them to grow and develop in their early years. Nurturing staff, regular updates on progress and development, a supportive environment, and lots of artwork to fill our walls!

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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 C G (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

It is hard to know as we drop off at the gate due to covid but my child seems as happy as he can reasonably be at this young age. Not sure about IT, learning or cleanliness but my child seems happy playing with toys whilst at nursery. The keyworker is excellent at handover.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and we aim to take your feedback onboard!


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Review from Peter R (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves attending this nursery and she had developed so much since she started in February. The staff are great and we have only had a good experience of the nursery to date. We are very pleased that our daughter enjoys the nursery and this is down to the friendly and welcoming nature of
the staff.

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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 James C (Father of Child) published on 11 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy, having been brought up in the pandemic has been glued to us, usually in our arms. He had very little interaction with other adults and even less with other children. His naps were a nightmare for us, he simply refused to go into his cot during the day. We, therefore, had concerns about
how he would adapt, how he (and we) would cope with being apart. We needn't have worried as whilst his first settling in session without us was filled with tears (all of ours) and screams (his), he now loves going to nursery.


The growth in confidence is huge, his development is startling, and things like eating and drinking are brilliant, he even naps! He literally bounces around after nursery, clearly exceptionally happy.


The staff are wonderful, the selection of food great, and the activities we read and see in the daily updates are lovely to read.


Our lockdown baby is very social and so very happy, thanks in large part to The Old Station!


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Review from Olivia D (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

One of the reasons we chose The Old Station was their commitment to ensuring the little ones had as much time outside as possible. I love to see the photos every day with my son’s cheeks rosy from all that time outside in the fresh air.


The staff are all approachable, and they do lots of different

activities with the kids to make sure they are learning while having fun. They listen to us when we have some specific requirements or our son is leaping towards a new milestone, which I really appreciate. And, they are always happy to answer a question I have, which is helpful as I’m a first-time mum.

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

Our daughter has been attending The Old Station Nursery Henley for 3-years. The team are caring and have been wonderful. Our daughter loves going to nursery, and we have recommended the nursery to other parents who have also been very happy.

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Review from Zoe (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to The Old Station Nursery, Henley and has been really happy. The staff are friendly and there are lots of activities to do, with different sensory play inside and outdoors. Highly recommend.

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Review from Nicole M (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Station Nursery, Henley is the best choice we have made for our boys. The staff at the nursery are absolutely amazing. We chose the nursery as we loved how they had so much outside space. It doesn’t matter what the weather is; they let the kids get dirty and just have fun outside by jumping
in muddy puddles or making snow angels. We also love that the offer Forrest school. They are always happy and friendly at the nursery, and I would highly recommend them. We love The Old Station Nursery.

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Review from David H (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We've had our children here since 2015 and cannot fault the commitment of the staff or the care given to our children. The manager is always accommodating where possible of requests we make, and the children love going there.

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Review from Marco A (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Station Nursery has always been very helpful and considerate in accomodating our needs, as well as our son's. The staff are very friendly and show great care for their children. My son always came out of the nursery with a smile and is always looking forward to going back to do some exciting
activities, play with his friends and learn new things. I highly recommend it to anyone and will be putting my yet to be born son in there without a doubt. Thank you so much for your contribution to his life.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy we made the decision to send our daughter to The Old Station Nursery. From the day I viewed the nursery when my daughter was 6-weeks-old, I knew it was the right place for her. The staff took the time to show us around and answer any queries we had. My daughter started nursery in July
2020 when she turned 1, and it has been the best experience for her. She tells me all about her new friends, and I just know she has a wonderful time. We love getting the daily updates and seeing photos of her day. The food menu is also incredible! Very nutritious, homemade food - my daughter usually always has second helpings! Emails are responded to quickly. I also love that they have a forest garden and spend a lot of time outside with the children. So grateful they have remained open during the pandemic so the children can continue to have that oh so important socialisation with the other children. Will definitely recommend it to families!

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.403)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.403) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Henley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 9 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 4.860 for The Old Station Nursery Henley is calculated as follows: ( (92 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.86

  • 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 4.543 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Station Nursery Henley is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 70 number of registered child places is 14. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.643

  • 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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Kevin Moore

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I'm Kevin and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Henley.


We really love spending as much time outside as possible and the pace of the day is set by the children. If you would like them to build dens, make hot chocolate and explore the woods, this is the place for them!


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


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