The Old Station Day Care Nursery has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.397) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Day Care Nursery has 41 reviews.
Review from Scott G (Father of Child) published on 17 June 2024
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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2023
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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2023
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Review from Sonya R (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021
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Review from P R (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2021
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Review from Ryan M (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2020
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Review from Kathryn W (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Review from Julietta W (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2020
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Review from Joanne G (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2019
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2019
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2019
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Review from Isla M (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2019
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Review from Adina (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2019
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2019
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Review from Sharon N (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018
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Review from Leanne A (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018
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Review from Leigh B (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2018
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If you are considering this nursery I would recommend you speak with the nursery manager and you will instantly know that your kids will be well cared for.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018
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Review from Jenna W (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018
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The Review Score of 8.4 (8.397) out of 10 for The Old Station Day Care Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 5.000 for The Old Station Day Care Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5
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 3.397 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Station Day Care Nursery is based on 3 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 = 3.25
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 102 number of registered child places is 20.4. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 20.4 = 0.147
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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Job Title: Proprietor
Joined: 2000
Before opening the Old Station Nursery, I worked as a qualified nurse for 10 years, working with both babies and small children. I then went on to complete my BTech in childhood studies, while also working as a classroom assistant for 4 years in a primary school. During the time that I working as a classroom assistant, I became more aware of the need for a good quality daycare nursery in the Dromore area. I took the brave decision of leaving my job as classroom assistant and began working on my new project of opening The Old Station Daycare Nursery which opened in April 2000. Within 9 months of opening the nursery, we saw the need for expansion and obtained a modular building to facilitate the demand and doubled our capacity.
I feel I am well qualified to understand the needs of children and I am able to provide a safe, secure and caring environment in which your child will grow as an individual.
I am also a wife and a mother of two grown up girls and when not running the nursery there is nothing I enjoy more than spending time with my family.
Job Title: Nursery Manager & Playgroup Leader
Joined: 2004
I've worked at the nursery since 2004. I’ve had experience in working in all the rooms and I took up the role of Nursery Manager in 2018. I am also the Playgroup Leader of our Senior Playgroup. I enjoy dealing with challenging behaviour and looking at the ways of helping the children to behave appropriately as its very satisfying to see their behaviour improve over time. I really enjoy baking, crafts and messy play with the children because I get to be a big kid each day and also because the children can develop so much from these ranges of activities that are offered in the nursery.
Job Title: Deputy Manager / Preschool Leader
Joined: 2004
I started working in the nursery back in 2004. I have a cache diploma and have since gained a Level 5 in management. When I started at the nursery I started working in the pre-school room and have been here ever since. My aim as Pre-school leader is to prepare the 3 year olds for their move to senior playgroup and to promote independence. Throughout the years I have been promoted into a management role which I really enjoy.
Job Title: Deputy Manager & Room Leader
Joined: 2000
I am one of the original team members and room leader in the toddlers. I started to work alongside Carolyn in 2000 and during my time I have successfully completed my level 3 in childcare, the two year old programme and numerous other courses. I am a mother to Bradley who is my pride & joy. The years have flown by and I look forward to many more.
Job Title: Office Administrator / Playgroup Assistant
Joined: 2017
I have worked as part of The Old Station team as Office Administrator since 2017 after completing my degree in Business Studies. I have always been part of The Old Station team as this is our family business and have been in the nursery from aged 8 when my mum opened the business in 2000. In my role as office administrator I really enjoy helping developing the business further. More recently I decided to take the leap and work towards gaining my Level 3 in Childcare. This has allowed me to work in the Senior Playgroup in the mornings which I really enjoy. I love my job as I get to do 2 roles every day!
Job Title: Cook / Afterschool Assistant
Joined: 2004
I started working in the Old Station Nursery in September 2004. When I first started working in the nursery I worked with afterschool which I really enjoyed. However, when a position became available for the cook I applied for it and was successful. I was extremely delighted as this allowed me to combine my love for working with the children and also my love for cooking. I now cook all the meals for the children and I like to see the pleasure on their faces when I cook them a tasty, nutritious meal. I really enjoy getting involved with helping the children try new foods and talking to them about the foods that I offer. Before taking up the post as resident cook, I completed my food and hygiene course to comply with environmental health standards. At The Old Station Nursery we are proud to have been awarded with a score of 5 on the Hygiene Rating Scheme every year.
Job Title: Playgroup Assistant
Joined: 2008
I have worked in The Old Station since 2008. I have an NVQ in childcare. I work with the 3-4 year olds in our Senior Playgroup also known as Pre-school. I really enjoy watching the children develop into their own person and being part of helping to prepare them for the next stage, that being p1. We work together as a team and aim to ensure that we provide our children with every opportunity to enable them to reach their full potential and encourage, support them throughout their time with us.
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Joined: 2016
Sophie has been a part of the Old Station Nursery team from 2016.
Sophie is fully qualified.
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Joined: 2014
I have my qualification in Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Children’s care learning and development. I joined The Old Station team in June 2014 and worked in all areas to gain experience. I have worked in the Toddler room now for 4 years and I really love it. I really enjoy working with children doing arts and crafts.
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Joined: 2000
Janette has been part of the team since the nursery opened in 2000. Janette is a caring mothering figure in our baby room.
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Joined: 2017
Laura has worked in The Old Station since March 2017 when she joined as a Student. She is a valued member of staff who now works in our baby/wobbler rooms. She has an NVQ level 3 in Childcare.
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Joined: 2016
Charlotte has been a part of the Old Station Nursery team since 2016
Charlotte is fully qualified.
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Joined: 2004
I have been in the nursery since 2004. I work in afterschool and cover lunches in the mobile. I love working with children and I enjoy doing crafts and I love my job.
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Joined: 2000
I have worked in The Old Station from the first year it opened back in 2000 so I am one of the originals! I work in the baby room and have done for many years. Being a mother and a granny of 7 (still growing) has contributed lots of life experiences to our happy team.
Job Title: Acting Playgroup Assistant
Joined: 2012
I have been part of the team from November 2012, fresh from A-levels and have loved my experience working here. I am very interested in the health care profession and aspire to become a midwife in the future. The experience and skills I have obtained throughout my time in the nursery will aid me when I further my studying. Outside of work my hobbies include babysitting and playing the bagpipes in a competition band. I have an NVQ level 3 in Child care.
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Joined: 2000
This year I will be in the nursery 20 years. I started as a relief member of staff back in 2000 working in all areas and then was offered a Friday on a permanent basis many years ago to work in the Toddler room.. I still do relief hours as and when required as well so you might see me in other rooms.
Job Title: Acting Deputy Manager / Acting Junior Playgroup leader
Joined: 2011
I have been working in The Old Station nursery since February 2011 when I started as a relief member of staff. I now work full time in the Pre-school room which I love. Over the last few years I have had the opportunity to step into an Acting Room Leader role which I have really enjoyed. I have also stepped into a deputy manager role this year to cover a maternity. Since starting the nursery I have gained my Level 2 and 3 in Child Care.
Job Title: Room Leader (Part-time)
Joined: 2007
I started as a student in June 2007 then I became a permanent member of the tea soon after. I worked in after-school at the start and then when the nursery’s Junior playgroup opened I moved to the mobile to take up a position there. However, after having my own children I came back and decided I would like a change and am now working as the Room Leader in the Baby & Wobbler rooms. I have my NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Childcare and education.
Job Title: Room Leader
Joined: 2018
I started in December 2018 and work in the Toddler room as Room Leader.
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