The Old Station Nursery Filkins

The Old School, Filkins, Lechlade GL7 3JJ
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  • The Old Station Nursery Filkins, Lechlade
Nestled within a charming rural community near Lechlade, The Old Station Nursery Filkins offers exceptional childcare services. Housed in the former village school, the nursery has warm and welcoming rooms designed to support children’s development at every stage. 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.

From April 2025, The Old Station Nursery Filkins extended its provision to introduce a brand-new 9-place baby room, providing a cosy and nurturing environment for young learners. From the age of two, children can join the 2–4-year-old’s room, where age-appropriate resources and activities tailored to their interests are provided. As children progress, they move to the Pre-School room, where they can learn and play in a safe and nurturing environment. The team emphasises child-led activities whenever possible while also providing structured sessions to help children develop. Additionally, weekly French lessons and preparation for school are included in the Pre-School curriculum.

Outdoor play and exploration are at the heart of the ethos at the nursery, with weekly Forest School sessions for the children to immerse themselves in the natural world. Each child can explore and engage in a mud kitchen, play in dens, and care for the different animals, such as chickens and guinea pigs.

The qualified and dedicated team is passionate about providing high-quality care for all children at the nursery, which is reflected in the Millie's Mark award, recognising the team’s commitment to paediatric first aid.

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Care Provided by The Old Station Nursery Filkins

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Katie Houghton (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 30
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The Old Station Nursery Filkins

  • Full Day Session £81.60 (Under 3)
    Full Day Session £77.30 (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

  • There is parking on the road by the nursery, next to the paddock and opposite the village hall.


The Old Station Nursery Filkins Reviews (97)

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The Old Station Nursery Filkins has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.649) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery Filkins has 97 reviews.

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

Our little boy started in January following a house move and settled in almost straight away. The staff are all fantastic and our little one is excited to go each week. We cannot fault the care he has had, staff have been so helpful from the very start!

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

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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

We are so happy that our child attends The Old Station. The staff are all so kind, caring and attentive and she is greeted with a warm friendly smile every day. They always make such an effort with the activities they provide throughout the day and make an extra special effort when there is a holiday
or celebration. They are very good at providing updates on development and how her day has been. We are so glad we found The Old Station.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and we appreciate your kind words!


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

My child attends Filkins Nursery in the preschool room. She is very happy there and although she may be one of the eldest, she is content and kept busy doing the things she loves most. The nursery is child-led and will make extra effort to meet my child’s individual needs.

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

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review and for your positive comments! We are delighted to hear how content your daughter is at nursery!


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

My child moved nurseries due to a house move. I was very nervous about the change of setting. I have to say this is by far the best nursery/childcare setting that my son has had. He is extremely happy here. The days are never the same, forest school is such a great addition to the nursery. The staff
are also faultless. I would recommend this nursery over and over again, without a doubt.

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

Thank you for such a lovely review! We are delighted to hear that your son has settled well into nursery life and that he enjoys his day! We take great pride in our Forest School, and are thrilled to hear he enjoys it!


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

I would highly recommend Filkins Nursery. Our daughter started in September and has not looked back since. All the staff are very welcoming and friendly which creates a lovely atmosphere for the children to be in. Every day there seems to be different fun, creative and educational activities - French,
yoga, cooking, forest school. She comes back every day excited to tell me what they have been up to. It is easy to get daily feedback on how she is doing or if anything needs to be flagged up. Although she has a key carer, because it is a small setting, all the staff are approachable and helpful. I am watching my daughter grow more confident, learning new skills, making friends and enjoying herself and it is a joy! Thank you Filkins!

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

We appreciate you taking the time to write this review, and for your positive comments - it means a lot to the nursery teams! We are thrilled to hear how much your daughter is progressing and enjoying her time at nursery!


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Review from Tilly B (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended the Old Station nursery for almost a year and in that time, has been so well looked after. All of the team are so caring and he is absolutely thriving under their care. The nursery facilities are brilliant and they have access to plenty of great outdoor activities and crafts etc.
He couldn’t be happier and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone. The children all look so happy there.

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

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, and for your wonderful comments! We are thrilled to hear that your son has been thriving at his nursery and our nursery teams always work above and beyond to bring smiles!


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Review from Lucy R (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started back in September 2021 and we’ve had such a wonderful experience. The whole team are so lovely and caring and genuine. They have looked after my daughter so well and she really enjoys going.

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

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


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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve been so impressed with Filkins nursery. The team are all incredible, so dedicated and caring. They do so much for the children and make everyday full of wonderful activities. They make learning fun and interactive and I always love hearing what they’ve been up to, either on the App or when I collect
my son at the end of the day. The nursery itself is lovely, inside is a wonderful space and outside has a fabulous playground and forest school. They also have occasional trips out to the field/park and walks through the woods. I’m so pleased we found Filkins and can’t thank you team there enough.

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

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


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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with Filkins nursery. The staff are caring and attentive - my son often refers to multiple staff members and not just his key worker as they all get to know the children so well. The setting is perfect, with lots of opportunities to spend time outdoors and even little trips out
to the woods and the park. Not just classroom learning and development but in all areas, including animal care and forest school is so important to us.

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

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


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Review from R L (Father of Child) published on 23 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff and general atmosphere at Filkins Nursery are both fantastic. In-depth, good quality feedback is given on my child's day when he is picked up. The setting is brilliant - Filkins has a large outside space which is used regularly (again according to the great feedback upon pickup). My child
enjoys himself and always has plenty to say about his day on the journey home. Friendly and professional staff, my son enjoys every day he is in, would highly recommend Filkins Nursery.

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

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


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

My daughter has recently started nursery and she absolutely loves it! As a parent, you want to find a place where your child will be happy and we have certainly found this here. The staff have been so welcoming and caring when settling her in and she is happy and excited to go to her sessions. The activities
look like great fun and the chickens are a definite hit!

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

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 S W (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Filkins are extremely friendly, polite and are amazing with the kids. My two girls love(d) going, and as each child has a key worker, you become really close with their teacher. It does feel somewhat of a family setting as you can see they genuinely care for the children they look after.
Any issues that are mentioned are dealt with quickly and efficiently.

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

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

My child started nursery just a few short months ago, settled in beautifully and is really enjoying it.
The staff are so warm, friendly and kind. Each day I feel happy knowing that he will be nurtured and well cared for.
We love using the app, a family portal in which we can watch films and view
photos of the wonderful activities and fun things going on at the nursery.
In addition to the staff being so lovely, the facilities are amazing. The forest school is fantastic, as well as the outdoor space generally. It is a lovely setting, and we feel very happy and lucky to have found it.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for such positive comments; we really appreciate it! We take great pride in our Forest School!


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Review from Avril P (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 nothing but welcoming from day one. They treat each child individually and do activities inside and outside that interest all. We’ve been very pleased with the service as we are always updated on what our child has been doing.

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

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 Lauren G (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, Filkins is fantastic. The staff are experienced, warm and make you feel at ease. I feel like I drop off my daughter into a little family of people excited to look after her. The activities are so fun and she has the best time. The feedback is good and the staff makes me feel
like nothing is too much to ask. The only area that I wouldn't rave about as much is the afternoon snack. The food supplied is good, it is just a bit of a middle ground. Not enough to replace her dinner but enough that it fills her up. Leaves a bit of a funny dinner time at home.

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your feedback! We will take on board your comments!


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Review from Ella C (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at this nursery for two months now and has settled in so well. All the staff are incredibly friendly and kind, and I feel very confident that my daughter is being well looked after and is very happy at the nursery which is so important. Very happy parent!

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

The staff are brilliant, and my daughter is incredibly happy there, after an unsure start. She comes home talking about new and interesting things they have learnt and the games they have played. I would recommend without hesitation.

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

We're so happy with the care our son gets at Filkins Nursery; he has so much fun there - I'm always impressed and delighted with the range of activities on offer, with lots of outdoor play and imaginative games. We feel very lucky to have this nursery so close to us. They focus on the interests and
needs of individual children, as well as providing lots of group activities and games. We loved the recent big bird watch, and this has sparked a real interest for our son. A really caring place with fantastic staff, which provides a brilliant early years education.

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Review from Kim T (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son started Filkins Nursery in September 2020, we were warmly welcomed and have built a good relationship with all staff, particularly his keyworker. The outdoor facilities are fantastic, in particular, the forest school. The staff have dealt with COVID-19 amazingly; they have not been given enough
recognition throughout the pandemic. Thank you!

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

A fantastic nursery with the most caring staff who are all amazing. Both of my children have attended here and have absolutely loved it. The range of activities, along with the great outside space, gives the children a wide variety of fun learning resources. I cannot recommend it enough.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.649)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.649) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Filkins 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.649 for The Old Station Nursery Filkins is calculated as follows: ( (107 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.649

  • 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 Filkins is based on 10 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 10 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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Katie

Katie Houghton

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Hello, I'm Katie and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Bampton. I have a Foundation Degree in Early Years and am also qualified Level 2 in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health, Designated Safeguarding Lead and First Aid Trained.


This outstanding nursery prepares all children for the move to school, but does so with a large dose of love and some truly inspirational staff. We offer lots of different experiences for the children and place a large importance on outdoor play and learning, making great use of the community around us.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


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