The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Greyswood, The Ridgeway, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9JL
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9.7 30 Reviews
  • The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford Nursery provides a home-from-home experience to ensure the children feel safe and secure to explore their environment. 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 main room and a connecting room for nap time, where the lights can be dimmed, calm music can be played, and a cosy atmosphere is able to be created. There is also a separate nappy changing area and kitchenette within the room, so everything is easily accessible.

The nursery is equipped with low level furniture and resources that encourage the children to develop individually, with staff available to support and guide them where needed. Activities are planned around the child’s individual interests and changing needs.

Outside there is a large outdoor area that is undercover, so that children are able to explore outside in all weathers. There is also a safe and dry space for the younger babies who are still crawling and learning to walk.

Care Provided by The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lucy Stanley (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 45
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 3 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 Stratford-upon-Avon

  • AM/PM £44.30
    Full Day Session £77.20
    Short Day £66.40


  • 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 a car park directly outside which is perfect for drop-off and pick-up.


The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon Reviews (30)

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The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.658) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon has 30 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son enjoys coming in every day. He is excited about meeting his friends and activities. His progress and development is well supported.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased to read that your son is happy in our care and that you feel his development is progressing well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From day one we've felt our daughter was in great hands. The staff are extremely attentive and got to know her needs straight away. She settled in quickly, is developing well and is very happy here. Communication with parents through the app and newsletters is well-received and detailed. We would recommend
the nursery to everyone.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

It is lovely to read how confident you have felt leaving your daughter in our care. Thank you for recommending our nursery.


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We are really happy with how well our child has settled into nursery. We love the range of activities he gets involved in and the opportunities for activities like cooking. He has grown in confidence and loves trying new things. All the staff have been so supportive and friendly and it is great we can
see updates on the app.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

It is lovely to read about your experience and how your little one has settled. Thank you for taking the time to review our setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one loves going to nursery! They are always happy to go in and happy when I pick them up in the evening. The staff in the baby room are friendly and warm. My little one loves the learning and activities. I really enjoy getting updates on the app throughout the day.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

This is so lovely to read! Thank you for taking the time to review our setting.


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My daughter started at the Old Station Nursery in September and has settled so well in the baby room. She has built some lovely relationships with the staff and they are all very welcoming and caring. The children have lots of opportunities to explore independently, engage in a variety of activities,
and enjoy time outside. We have regular updates on how her day has been and it's lovely to see photos of her having fun. We couldn't be happier.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

We are happy to read how well your daughter has settled into nursery and that you are happy with the care and learning experiences we provide. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Station Nursery is such a fantastic nursery, the staff are amazing, friendly and caring. I started using the nursery when my baby was only 7 weeks old and they have just been so great with everything. I get updates throughout the day at work via the app so can feel completely at ease knowing
my daughter is well cared for. The facilities are really good, having been fully refurbished recently. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone in the area.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for recommending our setting! The team will be so pleased to read how reassured you feel when you are apart from your little one. The app is great for this to see daily updates as well as key milestones.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is extremely happy here, making friends and making lots of progress. Fabulous staff who care about the children.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to read that you are happy with the progress your daughter is making at our setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Station Nursery have looked after two of my children from 10 and 12 months and their care of both of them has been impeccable. I feel confident leaving them in their care and feel knowledgeable about their days as I'm updated frequently throughout the day.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Leaving your child in the care of others can feel daunting, so we are really pleased to read that you are reassured through all-important communications. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We recently moved to the area and found The Old Station Nursery with full-time availability for our son. The nursery has been amazing with his transition into full-time nursery, with constant updates, pictures and developments! I fully trust the staff with my son and they have looked after him incredibly.
The nursery has recently been renovated and my son loves all the new toys, the sensory room and the outside area!
He has developed so well being at this nursery. I couldn't recommend it more!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

We are very proud of our provision and aim to make the transition to nursery as smooth as possible through regular updates in the app and face-to-face to reassure parents. Thank you for recommending our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a welcoming and friendly environment for our daughter and for us when we drop off and pick up.
We can see how much our daughter learns from day to day and thanks to all the caring staff, she has grown so much.
All staff remember everything our daughter has done each day which we love and is always
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Very happy leaving our daughter here and glad we chose Old Station Nursery.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

We aim to ensure children feel safe and happy in our care and leave for school with a love of discovery and learning. Thank you for sharing your experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so impressed with how well looked after our son is at nursery. He is so loved which is so reassuring for us as parents. Knowing even if he is upset at drop-off that he will be cuddled and looked after is everything. We (and our son) love the staff here!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We feel privileged to be able to help and nurture the children in our care so that they feel safe and confident.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a great expereince since our son started. He has come on so much with his communication skills and general life skills. All staff are lovely and couldn't ask for better.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for sharing your experience of our nursery. We are delighted to read how your son has developed during his time with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been going to The Old Station Nursery since 14 months of age. My initial anxiety of sending him to nursery soon disappeared as he settled in quite well. The practitioners have all been excellent at looking after him. My son has grown to be fond of all the staff at the nursery and looks forward
to spending the day with them. I cannot have enough gratitude and appreciation for the team at The Old Station Nursery.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to have reassured you and to have your son join us to begin his early years of education.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When I was looking for a nursery to send my child to, myself and her were nervous about new changes, we have been greeted with the warmest of welcomes and our minds have been put at ease. Since my daughter has come she has thrived and is eager to go in the mornings. I am very impressed with the friendly
staff and would 100% recommend to everyone. Our experience has been fantastic.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for sharing your experience! We understand enrolling your child into nursery can feel overwhelming so it is wonderful to read how our practitioners have supported you and your daughter to settle and that she is thriving.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good, very happy with the care he receives. He is developing really well and in a structured way, which is all down to the team at The Old Station.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for leaving our nursery a review. It's wonderful to read that you are happy with our team's care for your little one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children love coming to nursery and preschool. They love the staff and have so much fun with all the activities on offer. I am kept up to date on their progress and development and I enjoy seeing what they have been up to with my snapshots and daily updates.
The staff are amazing and they all know
my children so well. It's lovely to see the bonds they have with all the staff.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Communication is so important when you have little ones attending nursery. Parents want to be updated and know that their little ones are well-cared for, educated and most importantly, happy. Thank you for sharing your experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the nursery. The staff are very attentive to my son and his requirements. They are very welcoming when we arrive and keen to update us when we pick up. My son is very happy at the nursery and is developing through play and skills taught to him through his key worker and other
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Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

We try to create a welcoming, home-from-home environment for children and their families, so we are delighted that you are happy with your experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using Old Station Nursery since March 2022. Staff are brilliant. Very friendly and have formed good relationships with us and our son. Feel the outside areas could do with a bit of a refurb and the car park isn't great.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for sharing your experience with us Kathy. It is so important to create positive relationships with families and the children in our care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall my little one seems happy, I like the staff handovers, especially being allowed inside the rooms now.
I think the outside looks a little run down, the front lawn is very overgrown and you took down the outside climbing frame 6 months ago but not replaced!
I would also like parent's evenings
every 6 months as I’ve only had 1 in about 15 months.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that your little one is happy at our nursery! Your input is valuable to us and we're committed to continuously improving our nursery. If you have any further suggestions or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing our nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Denim club has been a safe engaging environment for all my children. They have been well cared for by professional staff. If my child needs breakfast she is able to have a selection of cereals or toast.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.658)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.658) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 28 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 4.658 for The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon is calculated as follows: ( (244 Excellents x 5) + (70 Goods x 4) + (21 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 336 Ratings = 4.658

  • 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 Stratford-upon-Avon 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, 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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Lucy

Lucy Stanley

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Hello, I'm Lucy and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-School Stratford.


A person who feels appreciated will always do more than expected”. That is true of the way we care for the children here at Stratford. We help to nurture, guide and support your child through nursery so that they become happy and confident learners ready for school.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon

What is the Age Range of Children that The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon accepts?

The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 3 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon Open?

The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon have capacity for?

The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is The Old Station Nursery Stratford-upon-Avon to the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon?

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