The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne

Warwick University HRI, Wellesbourne, Warwick CV35 9EF
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9.9 43 Reviews
The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne is located on the Wellesbourne Campus, making it convenient for those working or living near Warwick University. 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 been carefully planned to provide children with opportunities to develop and grow, and each room is equipped with age-appropriate resources to support children's development. The Pre-School children have their own separate building where they can create a strong foundation for school readiness and grow in confidence through independence.

The nursery's garden has a Forest School enhancement where children can learn to care for the environment, build dens, and care for any bugs or animals they find, as well as plenty of space for creative play and running around. This provides multi-sensory experiences in the outdoors stimulate sensory development, early education about ecological systems and sustainable practices and opportunities for active play and exploration, promoting overall physical fitness.

Children also have the opportunity to grow, tend and harvest their own produce as part of an Organic enhancement and the nursery also has a Cookery enhancement to promote children's love for preparing food.
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Care Provided by The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Stacey Bowen (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • 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 Wellesbourne

  • Full Day Session £77.70

  • 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 ample parking on-site, with a car park on campus.


The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne Reviews (43)

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The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne has 43 reviews.

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Review from Harriet H (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and all her team are fantastic. My son is in the toddler room and thriving! One staff member in particular is a ray of sunshine and shares his love of the outdoors and it shows! All the ladies are ready for all weathers to spend time outdoors and the children have such a brilliant space
to explore at forest school. Feels so safe in the location on the Warwick campus

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

It's wonderful to know that your son is thriving in the toddler room and enjoying his time outdoors! We're so lucky to have a fantastic team who share a passion for nature and outdoor learning, and it's great to know that this shines through.


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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been attending for 18 months and has thrived here so far. The staff in each of the rooms we've experienced are caring, supportive and stretching of our child's development. The outdoor space is great and the team definitely make use of it and it's great to see the children outside regularly
with weekly trips to forest school a huge highlight for our child.

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

We're delighted to read that your child is thriving and enjoying their time with us, especially in outdoor activities and forest school. Our team is committed to providing a caring and stimulating environment, and it's great to know their efforts are appreciated.


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Review from K U (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

With two children at the nursery, we couldn't be happier! The staff are all so caring towards both of our children and they really encourage their development. They also work with us on areas such as potty training, so it's a really joined up approach. Couldn't recommend them enough!

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

It's wonderful to read that you're so happy with the care and support your children receive at our nursery. Our team is passionate about encouraging every child's development, and we love working in partnership with families to ensure consistency, especially with big milestones like potty training! Your recommendation truly means the world to us, thank you.


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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loved her time at The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne. I was really impressed by the amount of outdoor and forest school time she had, she's a very outsoorsy kid and doesn't mind rain, wind and snow so it's been brilliant for her development! Her key person was a wonderful minder, who our
daughter instantly bonded with, and we felt confident every day leaving her in the care of the staff in the toddler room.

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

We are really proud of our outdoor space and make maximum use of it for children to explore and discover, so we are delighted to read that your daughter enjoyed it so much. It is lovely to know that you felt confident leaving her in our care too. Thank you for taking the time to review our setting.


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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery and this is testament to the excellent staff (she is currently in the Toddler Room) and the wide range of exciting activities. She particularly loves going to forest school, which we believe to be an excellent opportunity for her to learn and get
messy, and the extras such as yoga and cookery go far above and beyond the usual activities of painting, playing etc. Her development has come on leaps and bounds since being at nursery and she has built lovely relationships with both the staff and other children who she cannot wait to see each day.

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

We are delighted that your daughter loves spending time with us and especially enjoys forest school and extracurricular activities. It's wonderful to know that her development has flourished and that she's built strong relationships with our team and peers.


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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Wellesbourne in December and I was very apprehensive and full of a lot of different emotions. However the team at nursery and in the baby room have made it such a wonderful experience and it has been such a joy. I can see the positive difference and improvement in my daughter
every week, and to know when I leave her in the morning that she is safe, happy and totally cared for is all a parent could wish for. I'm so grateful to the team and my daughter is so settled and happy.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience. Enrolling your child in nursery can initially feel overwhelming, but we are so pleased to read that you are happy and the team has supported you through the transition. They will continue the home/nursery connection to support your daughter in achieving her development milestones and keep you informed of her progress.


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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Nothing but praise for the fabulous Wellesbourne team. The baby rooms team are phenomenal, and when we drop off our little one, she reaches out for the room team with such eagerness and barely a look back as we leave, it's testament to how fabulous her nursery days are. Lots of outside time was one
of our priorities when choosing a nursery, and the direct garden access and forest school enable lots of play outside and getting muddy - a perfect day! The variety of play as well as the continuous educational opportunities are second to none. Thank you all for giving our little one such enriching days.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're thrilled to read that your little one is enjoying her time with us and feels comfortable with the baby room team. It's great to know that the outdoor play and forest school are a hit, and we're so proud to offer such enriching experiences.


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Review from R S (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two boys joined the nursery at the start of the year after relocating to the area. They both settled quickly and always appear to have a fabulous time when there. The staff are all very welcoming and clearly care a lot about the children. There is so much great outdoor space which initially attracted
us to the nursery. Both my children have come on leaps and bounds since starting and we couldn't be more pleased with our choice of nursery!

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

We're so happy to read that your boys have settled in well and are enjoying their time with us. It's great to know they're thriving and enjoying the outdoor space that we are so proud of.


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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our son started nursery aged 7 months, we have been very impressed with the team, manager and nursery set up. They were very accommodating to our changing circumstances and made us feel at ease when starting our son at nursery earlier than we initially planned. The team in the baby room have been
fantastic and we are really starting to see the benefits of our son attending, shown in his development and behaviour.

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

We love to watch the children in our care thrive and develop, and it is lovely to read how you are seeing the benefits of nursery education, too. We do our utmost to accommodate changes in circumstances to support the children in our care and their families. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from T S (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery. My daughter always comes away happy and smiling. The staff are brilliant and super friendly. The forest school is amazing and makes me wish I could be young again. Loads of parking meaning there is always a space at drop off/collection.

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

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are so proud of our setting and the outdoor learning environment where children can explore and learn.


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Review from Tom M (Father of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending The Old Station Nursery at Wellesbourne for over a year now and it has been a fantastic experience for him throughout this time. The staff are brilliant. Clearly experts at what they do, but also friendly, approachable and with a genuine interest in supporting the children.
Facilities-wise, it's in a great location with plenty of outdoor space for the children to explore, which is evidenced through the regular updates provided by the nursery during the week. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

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

We are so happy to read about your positive experience since joining us. We are really proud of our provision, particularly the outdoor space for exploring and discovery. Thank you for recommending us.


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Review from Hannah H (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl attends the Old Station Nursery in Wellesbourne and she absolutely loves it!
All of the staff are amazing! So friendly, caring and compassionate.
They really put my mind at ease knowing my little girl is in the best care possible.
Highly recommend this nursery!

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

We aim to support children and parents throughout their journey with us, so we are delighted to read how happy you are. Thank you for recommending our setting.


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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is beyond brilliant! Both of my children have gone here with my youngest still in the pre-school having started in the baby room. My eldest came on phenomenally in the 12 months that she was in pre-school here after we moved her from another nursery. I wish we had moved her here sooner!
The facilities are fantastic and the outside space is amazing! The staff are like family! They are knowledgeable, kind, caring, fun and exactly what children need in a nursery setting! The manager is lovely, so approachable and will always take the time to speak to myself and my family. Honestly cannot fault this amazing nursery and would 100% recommend it.

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

Wow, Thank you so much for your comments. We are thrilled to hear how happy you are with the care we provide at our nursery.


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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter really enjoys her time at nursery! We, as parents, love all of the experiences that she's offered - forest school is a particular favourite of hers as well as all of the messy activities! The staff are really welcoming and we know at drop off, that she's going to have a great day!

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

We are so proud of our setting and take pride in offering new learning experiences and activities that suit each child's individual needs and interests. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from T C (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has loved being in this nursery from the moment she started. She loves the staff and really enjoys the outdoor activities and the yoga! We have seen a massive improvement in her confidence and speech since being here.

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

It is lovely to read how your daughter has developed and grown in confidence during her time with us. Thank you for sharing your experience.


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Review from Faye P (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child really enjoys attending the nursery. All the staff are caring and compassionate. We love the outdoor space and forest school. She has really flourished in this setting. The nursery manager is friendly and approachable and has made some wonderful improvements to the nursery.

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

We are incredibly proud of our provision, particularly our outdoor space, and our team builds strong bonds with children and parents for comfort and reassurance. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.


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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is about to finish her time in this setting after attending since she was a baby. The staff across every room have truly been amazing and have helped put our minds at ease knowing she is in great care. The manager will always make time for us and is very approachable. The enhancements have
been a great addition to the setting. My daughter loves helping in the organic garden and now the setting has a newly renovated kitchen it will be great to cook from their own veggie garden. She is in her element at Forest School as he loves being outside and getting stuck in with nature. Thank you again to all who have looked after my daughter over the past few years.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to read how our nursery enhancements and forest school have benefitted your daughter and that she has enjoyed her time with us. We wish her the best of luck in her next steps in her early years of education.


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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves coming to preschool. He is really thriving since doing forest school and has a great relationship with all of the staff in his room. The staff are always friendly and happy to help.

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

Thank you for leaving us a review. We are proud of our setting and provision and are delighted to have your son join our nursery family.


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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children attended The Old Station Nursery. There is a very caring, friendly atmosphere. Staff are thoughtful, kind and work so hard. Daily activities are fun and varied and we get updates on the app. They also post meal times, naps, photos etc. Our son is very settled and enjoys himself a lot.
His favourite part is outdoor pursuits and dancing/singing. I'd definitely recommend this lovely nursery that we are so lucky to have on our doorstep.

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

We are pleased to read that your son has settled well and that you are happy with our communications, which are so important for parents to feel reassured. Thank you for leaving us a review.


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Review from H L (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so glad that we chose The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne as our little one absolutely loves it, and we feel happy that he is so happy. The staff are just wonderful and greet us everyday with such enthusiasm and kindness.

Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne

That's lovely to hear, thank you for sharing, we'll be sure to pass onto the team


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.885)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne 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 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 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 4.885 for The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne is calculated as follows: ( (394 Excellents x 5) + (49 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 444 Ratings = 4.885

  • 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 Wellesbourne is based on 37 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, which has been reached with 37 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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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Nursery Management Today Awards 2023

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Stacey

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I'm Stacey and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne.

I am passionate about building strong relationships with the team and our families. My team strives to provide an environment and play-based curriculum that ignites the spark in the children’s imagination and curiosity to learn.

We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne

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

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

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

The Old Station Nursery Wellesbourne 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 Wellesbourne have capacity for?

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

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

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

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