The Old Station Nursery Walsall

2 Birchfield Way, Yew Tree Estate, Walsall WS5 4LG
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  • The Old Station Nursery Walsall, Walsall
The nursery is located in a converted house in a quiet residential area of Walsall, which is very convenient for families living nearby and in the surrounding borough. 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.

The nursery has five bright rooms that are divided by age group and equipped with age-appropriate resources and furniture to encourage all children to explore and develop their independence.

The baby room is equipped to support babies who are learning to walk and pull themselves up, with furniture and resources that encourage safe exploration. The toddler rooms provide a range of fun and stimulating activities that enhance children's learning and development, and the team support toddlers in becoming more independent and confident in expressing their preferences, sharing ideas, and working together.

In Pre-School, the focus is on preparing the children for a smooth transition to 'big school'. Therefore, the children learn and use phonics and initial sounds as part of their daily routine. They also care for the nursery's snails, fish, and guinea pigs, who are named Peppa and Poppy, as well as having the opportunity to engage in eco activities and Forest School outings.         

Outside, there is a spacious area for play and learning all year round, with a garden split into two areas; one with Astro turf for independent exploration, as well as a bug hotel, den, and construction area with resources such as crates and wooden blocks. The children enjoy exploring and learning about nature in these areas.

Walsall provides a fun, calm and creative environment for all children to flourish.

Care Provided by The Old Station Nursery Walsall

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tracey Bridgwater (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 67
  • 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 Walsall

  • AM/PM Session £37.30
    Full Day Session £64.00
    Short Day £54.40


    We're making childcare more accessible to families:


    * Fully flexible
    * No meal, consumable or enhancement charges
    * Part & fully funded places available


  • 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
  • Parking is available outside the nursery for convenient drop-off and pick-up.


The Old Station Nursery Walsall Reviews (13)

9.7

The Old Station Nursery Walsall has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.702) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery Walsall has 13 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So far so good, my daughter started January with special requirements to her diet- staff so far have been very attentive, lovely and welcoming with her


The nursery send us regular updates of her day which is great! The food variety is also amazing very happy with the food she eats there


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thing I have noticed is the facility is outdated

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Walsall

We're so glad to read that your daughter is settling in well and that you have been happy with how we have been attentive to her needs, as well as the food variety and updates we provide. We appreciate your input regarding the facility and will take your comments on board.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderful nursery with great teachers and if I have to give birth again which I don't know when my kids will attend this school The environment is serene and teachers are wonderful

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Walsall

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. The team will be delighted to know how happy you are with the care and education they provide.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby has been going to Old Station Nursery Walsall since the later part of August and the nursery staff have been brilliant, I have noticed a difference from when he first started til now at nearly 14 months old. A big thank you to the staff there. They inform me of everything he does throughout
the day and there's an app to see what they are doing throughout the day too. I feel really comfortable knowing my baby is safe there.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Walsall

Thank you for your taking the time to leave us a review. We're so happy to read that you've noticed such positive progress in your son's development since joining us. It's great to know that the communication from the team and via the app has helped you feel connected and reassured about your little one's day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hand on heart I cannot thank this nursery enough for all the care they give to my boy, he's been going from 14 months and is now 2.5 years old.
I cannot fault them in anyway at all , my husband feels the same, which is amazing because at first when my son was going to start nursery as a first time
mom, it was hard to let someone else look after him.
All staff show just so much care towards the children, they do lots of activities throughout the day, my son has never not napped at nursery. Nappies are changed regularly as much as we do at home. We love the nutritious meals, snacks our son has at nursery.
Extra curriculum activities - French & football he does. He is very happy at nursery, comes home says all the staffs name. They update the app throughout the day, so I know what he's doing when at nursery.
Honestly cannot fault the nursery in anyway. I can only recommend them to anyone to lives locally to send their child here with 100% confidence.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Walsall

Thank you so much for your review. It is wonderful to read how happy your son is at nursery. We understand how hard it can be to take that first step as a parent, so knowing that you and your husband have full confidence in our team means the world to us. We're delighted that he enjoys the activities, meals, and extracurricular sessions, and we genuinely appreciate your kind recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending for the past 2 months and she absolutely loves it here. She settled in really well and is thriving. Can't wait to see the continued progress with my daughter. All staff are lovely and welcoming. They provide plenty of updates on their app along with photos and comments
which is very reassuring. Would highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Walsall

Thank you for leaving us a review and recommending our nursery. The team will be so pleased to read that their hard work and dedication are making a difference to your daughter and that the app is a handy tool to share special moments and milestones!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

He has settled in so well at nursery. The staff are really good and always attentive in any situation. He has learnt so much being here that I don't need to do any home learning. They have prepared him so well for reception and I have no worries.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Walsall

We aim to ensure each child leaves nursery ready for school and with a love of learning. It is wonderful to read how this has impacted your son. Thank you for sharing your experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Is all excellent except is too expensive because not able to afford because of Universal Credit. Everything is good and my child is really happy in that Nursery and that is why the two days she goes in.

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

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff. My baby is well cared for and developing beautifully. It is a very supportive, nurturing and creative environment and I love dropping her off there.
Her speech, mark marking, socialisation and building with toys have come on really well lately.
The activities planned for her are always
very imaginative and enjoyable whilst teaching her new skills.

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

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear about your baby's positive development and the nurturing environment they experience at our nursery. It's wonderful to see her making progress in speech, mark-making, and socialisation. Our team is dedicated to providing creative and imaginative activities to support her growth and learning. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing to be a part of her journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are wonderful with my little boy, with plenty to keep him occupied and educated. He is very well looked after, always clean when I pick him up and dirty clothes are placed in a carrier bag for me. meals are lovely too. Honestly can't fault this nursery, their brilliant and I feel my child
is in safe hands.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After relocating to a new place I was worried about my daughter starting in a new nursery and having to settle in again. This was the only nursery where she went and started to play and interact with staff on viewing. I highly recommend this nursery, as one staff member specifically, has taken on board
the whole new place and move and helped us settle in so smoothly. My daughter loves going to nursery and now goes straight to her for cuddles. I happily go to work knowing she's very well looked after and the management team always greet you with smiling faces and makes you feel welcome. This nursery has a family-friendly environment and always go the extra mile.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! Thank you for recommending our nursery, and we're grateful for your trust in us. We appreciate having your family as part of our nursery community!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has improved in his speech and at home he is very responsible. After eating he takes his plate to the kitchen which he never used to do. In addition, he has also developed a high level of wanting to know things. My son has learnt to share.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started eight months ago. She settled in very quickly and built a great bond with the baby room staff. She enjoys attending nursery so much that she is upset to leave. Her speech has really come on, her vocabulary is growing daily and she is a confident girl. The communication is good, the
staff inform me of what she has done that day and they post information on planning, what she has learnt and what she will be learning. This helps to give me tips on what we can do at home. They do a lot of activities indoors and outdoors, they also provide activities in line with the child's interests which is important. The food is healthy and there is a lot of variety.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have currently my second child in the same nursery. Very friendly staff, my sons love all of them. They report every-day through an app so I can see what my son has been doing - including photos/videos. I can just recommend.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.702)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.702) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Walsall is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 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 4.806 for The Old Station Nursery Walsall is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.806

  • 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 4.896 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Station Nursery Walsall is based on 12 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 67 number of registered child places is 13.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.4 = 0.896

  • 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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Meet the Team (1)

Tracey

Tracey Bridgwater

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Hello, I'm Tracey and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Walsall.


In my role as a Manager, I am passionate about the children’s learning and development. Along with my team we support this by providing the best care, stimulating activities, and a happy environment for the children. This provides them with opportunities to achieve their developmental goals and help them reach their full potential.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Station Nursery Walsall

What is the Age Range of Children that The Old Station Nursery Walsall accepts?

The Old Station Nursery Walsall accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Old Station Nursery Walsall Open?

The Old Station Nursery Walsall is open: 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.

How many Children does The Old Station Nursery Walsall have capacity for?

The Old Station Nursery Walsall has capacity for a total of 67 Children.

How far is The Old Station Nursery Walsall to the centre of Walsall?

1.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.