The Old Station Nursery Heyford

Camp Road, Upper Heyford, Bicester OX25 5BS
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The Old Station Nursery Heyford stands out as the only setting in the area that offers childcare all year round. The purpose-built, modern nursery is perfect for supporting families residing or working nearby. 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 comprises of three rooms, each with age-appropriate resources and activities, and a spacious, secure garden area. Babies have their own warm and comfortable space, where they can explore and learn at their own pace, with access to soft play equipment, mirrors, musical instruments, and various other toys.

Babies proceed to the Tots' room, where they can experience more structured activities and learning opportunities. Children at around 3 years old progress to the Pre-School room, where activities revolve around their interests, and includes support in the to preparation for their next stage of education.

The nursery's ample outdoor space provides plenty of room for children to socialise, play and engage in exploratory activities with their friends. Additionally, the Heyford Park community offers numerous activities for children to enjoy.

With the support of a qualified, passionate, and child-centred team, children at The Old Station Nursery Heyford will thrive in the warm and welcoming environment at the nursery.

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Care Provided by The Old Station Nursery Heyford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Heather Cooke (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 64
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The Old Station Nursery Heyford

  • Full Day £92.00 (Under 3)
    Full Day £88.00 (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 a car park next to the nursery for convenient pick up and drop off.


The Old Station Nursery Heyford Reviews (58)

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The Old Station Nursery Heyford has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.719) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery Heyford has 58 reviews.

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

Absolutely lovely nursery, very friendly staff members. My little boy has flourished since coming to nursery and I don't want him to leave
Such a wonderful place for children makes you feel less guilty about leaving them for work commitments as you know they are going to have such a fun time!
Cannot
recommend this nursery enough, my family will be forever grateful

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

We're so pleased to read that your son has flourished with us and that our nursery has made you feel comfortable leaving him in our care. We love what we do, and it's rewarding to know we're making a positive difference. Thank you for recommending us!


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

Our daughter is in the Babies room at the Old Station Nursery and we couldn't be happier! The staff are great - friendly, experienced and supportive. It feels like they've fostered a real bond with our child. We have no doubt our daughter is happy, safe and engaged there. The facilities and activities
provided are brilliant. We appreciate the daily updates and pictures via the app.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. The team take pride in forming strong bonds and trust with both children and parents so will be delighted to read this. We love the app; it allows us to share precious little moments and bigger milestones to strengthen the home/nursery connection.


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Review from Heather T (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel very lucky that our son attends Old Station Nursery in Heyford. He joined the babies room in October 2024 and settled in really quickly. This is undoubtedly testament to the brilliant job the team do there to make it a fun, safe and stimulating environment for the little ones. They were also
brilliantly supportive of us as parents as we too navigated the tricky transition of our son going to nursery. The updates on the app are lovely to receive to see the fun things they've been getting up to and the skills he's gaining. And we also appreciate the events they organise like the Christmas party as it's a nice chance to meet other parents. Can't recommend highly enough!

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

The nursery team will be thrilled to read how happy you are. The transition period can initially feel daunting, but we aim to support both parent and child with care and regular communication. Thank you for joining our nursery family and recommending us!


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

It's the people at The Old Station Nursery that make this such a fantastic nursery. My daughter settled into the baby room immediately - napping longer on her first day than she ever had at her previous setting. I have no doubt this was down to the warmth of the team and immediate effort they made
to get to know my daughter and her needs. The nursery's communications are great, I am sent regular updates and photos through their app - showing everything my daughter has been up to, and skills she is working towards. I couldn't be happier with the nursery and given my daughters face at drop-off, neither could she! I would recommend OSN Heyford to anyone.

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

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. The whole nursery team aims to work together to ensure children are settled and parents are reassured. We are delighted to have you as part of our nursery family.


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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at the Old Station in Babies Oct 2023 and has recently moved into the toddler room. She loves nursery and always has a smile on her face when I drop her off and when I pick her up. All the staff are lovely and go above and beyond, the activities they provide for the children are
always wonderful and well thought out.
The garden could do with a little makeover and make it less muddy.

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

We always aim to provide a happy environment and exciting learning experiences to suit children's individual needs and interests every day. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.


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Review from Ana R (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one joined The Old Station Nursery at 10 months (January 24) for 2 days a week and has now gone up to 4 days. She really enjoys going and is happy when going in and coming out every day. They do so many activities, from spending time outside/little trips to the playground to music time and
crafts. She has developed so much, which is supported by the key person at the nursery (language, signing, confidence). Lots of updates are available on the app daily. I feel that she is very well cared for at the nursery, with all her needs met. The staff are lovely and are happy to answer any questions.

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

We are so pleased to read that your daughter is enjoying her time with us and that you feel reassured that the exciting activities we offer are meeting her needs. Thank you for recommending our setting.


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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Old Station Nursery since January 2024, he started in the baby room and recently moved up to tots. He absolutely loves going to nursery. They seem to do different activities every day, I'm impressed with their ability to keep coming up with new ideas! They do lots of arts and crafts,
water play, and outside activities.
Every single member of staff we've encountered have been so lovely and professional and can't do enough for you.
Our son's current key person is just amazing. She is so lovely. She notices lots of little details and genuinely cares about our son. She puts loads of updates on the app which we really appreciate so we can see what our son is up to throughout the day.

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

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so happy to read how well your son has settled in our care. The team takes pride in offering a variety of daily activities and learning experiences that complement children's interests, and we love to share the outcomes via the app!


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Review from Aimee B (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at The Old Station since the baby room and he is about to start primary school in September. We couldn't be more happy with Old Station, all of the staff are not only nurturing to our son but extremely supportive of us as parents. There are always different activities going on each
day and our son really enjoys the time he spends there. They have helped prepare him for school and also helped him to become a confident little boy who makes friends easily. I couldn't be happier with this nursery and always recommend it to friends and family.

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

Thank you for recommending our nursery. We are delighted to have supported your son in his early years of education and readiness for school.


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Review from Glenn P (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy had the pleasure of attending Old Station Nursery for the last few months and we really have been blown away with how the nursery looks after the children! Our son spent his time there with the wonderful tots team and the nursery as a whole is run truly magnificently. Their attention
to detail from the setting they provide, to the activities they put on is first class. Even minor details like taking all the children on a lovely daily mile walk and everybody in the room waving goodbye in the evenings is so heartwarming. It gave us such reassurance that our son was in the best level of care, we only wish we would pick it up and move it with us! Thank you again to all the staff, you should be so proud of this nursery!

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

Thank you very much for choosing us and we definitely wish we could move with you too!


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Review from Liz N (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't rave about The Old Station Nursery and its staff enough. I have 2 children there, one currently in babies, and another that started in tots and is now in preschool. They both settled in quickly and had a great time. Always happy to go in, always sad to come out but happy to tell me about the
adventures of the day. Preschool has helped my oldest flourish. She loves learning and has progressed immensely. I'll be really sad when she leaves to start school and she'll miss the staff a lot. There is a big focus on outside time as well as quieter play inside (I wish the garden was a little less muddy - but when she comes home muddy she's had a great day!). I recommend the nursery to anyone asking for where to send their children! Can't wait to see my youngest flourish in the same way my oldest has.

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

Wow! Thank you for sharing your experience; we are delighted to read how happy your children are at our nursery!


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Review from Sophie L (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending the nursery for around 18 months; we have particularly enjoyed the baby's room experience. We have found the staff extremely friendly, caring and attentive, and they are a huge credit to the nursery - we already miss this team a huge amount, and I’m sure our daughter
does too! We’ve both equally been really pleased with the care provided to our daughter during her time here, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to place their children here, especially from a young age, as it’s such a safe and pleasant environment.

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

We think it is too; the team will be really proud to read this.


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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great team, made my little boy feel so welcome. They are always doing fun and different activities plus he’s made friends and is very happy at The Old Station Nursery Heyford. Could do with sorting out the outdoor space as it can get very muddy.

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Review from Mateusz G (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am beyond impressed with the nursery. The food provided is not only nutritious but also diverse, introducing him to a variety of flavours and healthy eating habits. The learning opportunities are exceptional, fostering his curiosity and encouraging exploration in a safe and supportive environment.
Most importantly, my son is genuinely happy there, evident from his excitement every morning and his eagerness to share his day's adventures when he comes home. It's heartwarming to see him develop both academically and emotionally while being surrounded by caring and dedicated staff. I couldn't be more grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on my son's early years.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderfully caring staff with far less turnover than other nurseries seem to experience; the opportunity for our child and us to build a long-term bond with staff has been wonderful. We love the focus on outdoor activity and exercise, alongside creative crafts and quieter tasks. Handovers are always
thorough and staff obviously have a high level of knowledge of children as individuals. The admin team are always hugely helpful when we've needed extra care.

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Review from Charlotte T (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at The Old Station Nursery for almost two years and absolutely loves coming. We are so fortunate to have found a nursery with caring staff, offers meaningful learning and supports our family. We will be really sad when he has to leave for school.
I recommend the nursery to anyone looking
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Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Heyford

We'll be sad to see you go too but it's off to big school and lots more adventures.


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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the beginning of February at Heyford, and since he started the staff at the nursery have been absolutely amazing, nothing is too much hassle and they are always so happy and welcoming.
He always has so much fun.

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

We love to see all the fun that the children have. Thank you very much for taking the time to review us!


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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child has been attending The Old Station Nursery Heyford (full-time, term-time) for 3 years. The nursery itself is lovely and our child enjoys his time there. Handovers at the start and end of the day are thorough and don't feel rushed, and any worries have always been addressed quickly and fully
by staff. I would feel very comfortable recommending the individual nursery to friends and family.
However, during the three years we have been with The Old Station Nursery group, the company has grown significantly which we have felt has impacted negatively on customers. Communication is poor (e.g., 2023-2024 term dates weren't released to parents until August - less than one month before the start of the autumn term); additional service charges on funded places are not fully accounted for (e.g., £20 per day for 'enhancements' that are not clearly defined); and frequent changes to invoicing/billing systems are confusing. Multiple fee increases also mean that a preschool session costs us 30% more than the baby room session did.

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

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words about The Old Station Nursery Heyford and are pleased to hear that your child enjoys their time with us.
As a group, we review our fees annually in order to take into consideration rising costs and staff wages linked to inflation. Our teams take a considerable amount of time reviewing our fees and we do benchmark our nursery fees closely with our local market to ensure that we remain good value for money.
We truly value your feedback as it helps us enhance our services and make necessary improvements. We remain committed to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for your child's growth and development.


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Review from Michalla R (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great experience, I feel my child is well looked after and all the staff are great, caring and you get the feeling they love what they do!
My little one has come on so much in her social skills and general learning!

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

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from H L (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since our daughter joined The Old Station Nursery Heyford, we have seen her grow in confidence and develop wonderfully. She has absolutely loved it from day 1 (genuinely!) and the staff there care for her wonderfully. Thank you to them all for making this such an easy transition for us and for caring
for her just as we would!

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

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


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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

The nursery is a lovely little setting and the staff caring for the children are great. There is little flexibility over extra care and this is one of the things that hasn't helped us in our childcare and work life.

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

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your feedback! We will ensure your feedback is passed on to the nursery.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.719)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.719) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Heyford 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.719 for The Old Station Nursery Heyford is calculated as follows: ( (236 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 299 Ratings = 4.719

  • 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 Heyford is based on 24 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 24 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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Heather Cooke

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I'm Heather and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Heyford.


We have a really great new building on the airfield at Heyford Park, with room to play and explore. Families travel to the nursery on foot and by car, from local houses and further afield from nearby villages. All are welcome


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Station Nursery Heyford

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

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

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

The Old Station Nursery Heyford is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

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

The Old Station Nursery Heyford has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

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

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

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