The Old Station Nursery Houlton

Dollman Farm, Dollman Road, Houlton, Rugby CV23 1AL
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9.6 68 Reviews
The Old Station Nursery Houlton is a purpose-built setting that caters to families living 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.

Each child has their own designated room that caters to their developmental needs. Babies start on the ground floor in their own room, complete with an array of play resources including musical instruments, mirrors, and toys to aid their learning and development. The toddlers room offers a range of exciting activities such as sensory play, imaginative play, and the use of natural resources to keep the children engaged.

Once children progress to Pre-School, they have more structured opportunities for learning through play and child-led activities, with a focus on preparing them for a seamless transition to school.

There is also plenty of outdoor space, with regular trips to the local community.

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

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gina Hughes (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 8
  • Total Places for Children
  • 95
  • Age Range
    • from 3 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for The Old Station Nursery Houlton

  • AM/PM Session £51.40
    Full Day Session £88.20

  • 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 parking area outside the nursery.


The Old Station Nursery Houlton Reviews (68)

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9.6

The Old Station Nursery Houlton has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.642) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery Houlton has 68 reviews.

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

The level of care we have received has been great from this nursery especially when our child was in the first baby room, I felt very lucky to have our key worker. Safeguarding is good, they keep us up to date via the app, activities are fun, love that the nursery has music & movement & yoga for the
children. Lots of opportunities to go outside which is important. Staff overall communicate well & really care for your children. Management are great too, make the effort of getting to know you, always available, friendly and communicate well. They do event days and lots for charity which is good. Food options are great, one of the highlights for this nursery, AMAZING they have their own chef and it's fresh food, they do a great job & hope they get recognised too. the only thing I would like to see change is the breakfast option is cereal only so would like to see a healthier breakfast. Overall a wonderful nursery, worth every penny & would highly recommend to friends and family.

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

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of your experience. We're so glad to learn that the care, variety of activities and food options meet your expectations and that our extracurricular activities are a great addition to our weekly programme. We appreciate your feedback on the breakfast options and will take that into consideration.


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

My daughter is so happy to come in every day, and everyone who has looked after her has been brilliant! It's hard to believe that she started over 2 years ago in Babies 1, and has worked her way through the rooms to get to Preschool 1!


We just wanted you to know that we've so appreciated all the

love, care and support my daughter has received over the last 2 years from all the lovely staff members at the nursery. Literally everyone that has helped in some way to make her day wonderful each and every time she's walked through the door has been amazing! Leaving your child for the day is such a difficult thing (especially at the very start, when they have to get used to going to nursery), but it's been made much easier knowing what good hands she's been in with you guys.


I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone, we're genuinely going to miss coming in 3 days a week to see everyone, when she starts school :(


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

It is always a nostalgic time when children leave to take their next steps in education, but we are so proud to have been part of your daughter's learning journey. The team will be delighted to read that their hard work and dedication have positively impacted your family. Thank you for recommending our setting!


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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been at this nursery since babies and is now in pre-school. He is well cared for and has amazing relationships with all the staff. He has had some great experiences and opportunities within the nursery too. Both management and staff always check in with me as a parent too making nursery life
feel so much more. The day to day care is always good and any issues are sorted straight away. My son is always happy and learning every day, we are both so grateful to be a part of such a fun, positive and thriving environment.

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

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're happy to read that your son has had such a positive experience with us from the start. The team take pride in forming strong relationships with each child individually, and we are so grateful for your trust in us.


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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can't recommend this nursery enough. My son was pretty nervous to start and took a while to settle, but they've been so patient with him, taking time to care for him when he needs a little extra support. He now walks in confidently, without looking back and his speech has come on leaps and bounds!

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

Leaving your child at nursery can feel daunting at first but we aim to reassure both children and parents throughout the transition and beyond. We are so pleased to read how your son has grown in confidence and that his speech is developing well.


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Review from Matthew M (Father of Child) published on 14 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son left The Old Station Houlton to begin his new journey at school in August. He was at the nursery from the very beginning when it opened and progressed up through all the rooms.
He loved his time spent at the nursery and so did we.
He was always happy there and the care and love from all the
staff was always on display.
The manager runs the place with care, giving off a warm and welcoming environment. All of his key workers had a really positive impact on his development which we will always be thankful for.
We are so happy that we chose The Old Station Nursery.

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

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are proud to have been part of your son's first steps in education!


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

Our son had a great time during his 3 years with this nursery, particularly the last 2 years where he made close friends and bonded with the staff. I loved seeing all the activities he got up to and the staff threw a lovely graduation party for all the kids where it was clear how much they cared about
the children. Would be happy to recommend this nursery.

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

It is always sad to say goodbye when children leave to take their next steps in education, but we couldn't let them go without celebrating their achievements during their time with us! Thank you for recommending our nursery.


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

Lovely, friendly nursery with great staff, my daughter really enjoys it!
They do brilliant activities my daughter is always learning new skills and is always happy when I collect her. Wonderful environment which takes pride in care. Thank you!

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

The certain certainly do, thanks so much for saying that.


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Review from Ananta H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 1-year-old goes here and I was so anxious to send her away but the nursery made sure that I feel relaxed with my baby being at the nursery. Everyone is so accommodating and friendly.
The nursery is clean and spacious and the activities there are what my baby enjoys a lot. Within no time she was
very comfortable at the nursery.
Also, a huge thanks to a particular member of staff, the love and affection she has towards my child made us and her so comfortable that we can trust her with my child now.
Thanks to the whole team.

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

Our son has been attending the nursery for almost 2 and a half years and our daughter recently started in the last couple of months. Both settled really well and are always very happy during their time at the setting. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and we receive a good handover after each
session. In particular, the management has been very helpful and supportive. We would love to receive more regular updates on the app used about their day as sometimes we go periods of time without but aside from that really pleased with our experience.

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

Thank you for your feedback about how your children have settled and the app. We'll be sure to pass that on to the team.


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

I'm very fond of the nursery, my daughter and I were made to feel welcome during the adaptation process, which wasn't easy for us. We're Brazilian, and apart from the adaptation process, we need help with the language. The nursery has always been very helpful and dedicated to making everything work,
my daughter loves it there and already feels calm and safe with the people in charge of the room. A particular member of staff has also played a massive part in our whole process. I can only thank them for everything!

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

That is wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing so much with us.


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

Just a lovely, caring and safe place. My little one loves going, settled straight away and I never worry about her when she's there. The staff seem to be happy and committed and they are attentive and caring. Perfect.

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

That is wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing with us.


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

This nursery is simply fantastic. The staff are amazing and the children are at the centre of everything. The children have access to a range of activities daily and the outside space is lovely. Communication from the staff is excellent and regular updates are put on the app throughout the day. I would
highly recommend this nursery.

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

Wow. Thank you so much for such a glowing review. We are delighted to hear this and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to the team.


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Review from Caryl T (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one started nursery aged 9 months and has been there for nearly 3 months now. They seem to absolutely love it and settled in quite quickly. They are happy to be handed over to their keyworker in the mornings, as well as all the other practitioners, normally greeting them with a smile, and
their arms wide open. The app is really helpful in giving us updates throughout the day. All the practitioners and management are caring, accommodating and welcoming. There always seem to be engaging activities on offer (music and movement teacher), and I like the fact that the children learn about other cultures and festivals (Diwali). Our child also seems to be enjoying the food there (the menu looks delicious and varied eg. Thai Curry and Goulash). We are really glad we chose this nursery for our child. Thank you for everything to date.

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

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


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Review from R M (Father of Child) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been at The Old Station Nursery for 1.5 years now and absolutely loves it. All of the staff are great, caring and take feedback really well. Especially the manager who is always looking for ways to improve the nursery, and also loves to hear the thoughts of parents and staff, and does
things really quickly which is so nice to see. Special mention to one member of staff in particular who our little one has struck up a real bond with despite having moved to the next age class. The variety of activities is good and staff are keen to give regular updates and share what the little one has been up to. Food menu is good and varied. Definitely recommend this nursery to anyone interested.

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

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with The Old Station Nursery. We're delighted to hear that your child is enjoying their time at the nursery. We're thrilled that your little one has formed a special bond with one of our staff members, showcasing the close-knit community we aim to create. Providing a variety of activities and regular updates is a priority for us, and we're glad you find our efforts noteworthy. Thank you for recommending The Old Station Nursery.


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Review from Phil M (Father of Child) published on 1 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best place to learn and play, our boy loves it here and has made lots of friends. The staff and management are always on hand and attentive. The daily reports sent from his carers are always informative and helpful, we know he’s not only being looked after but he’s also being taught very good skills
at an early age.


We can’t recommend Old Station Nursery Houlton enough, well done all.


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

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


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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending this setting since it opened. Staff are friendly and have a lovely relationship with the children. Kind and caring. All staff are approachable and happy to answer any questions or provide support where needed. Communication is good. My child has come on so much with their
development since attending this setting. They are looked after well and happy. Food is cooked on-site and the nursery have its own allotment where the children can grow vegetables. Would recommend this setting to anyone looking.

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

We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience! It warms our hearts to know that your child has flourished in our care and is enjoying the various aspects of our setting, from the caring staff to the on-site cooking and vegetable-growing adventures. Thank you for your recommendation!


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Review from A J (Father of Child) published on 28 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great nursery full of approachable and friendly staff, my son’s room is full of carers who are attentive and lead the children in a lot of activities, and he seems to always have a great time on his days in.

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

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


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Review from Lavanya V (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely staff and take care of every child with good care and affection.
I really appreciate the patience of each staff member and the lovely smile on their faces. Children have many activities to learn and engage with.

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

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


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Review from Jess L (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with The Old Station Nursery. My little girl started at 10 months and they have done everything possible to help her settle in. The staff in the baby room are so kind and caring and listen to what we want for our little girl regarding routine, sleep etc, and she has such a lovely relationship
with her key worker.

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

Thank you for your review! We really appreciate your comments!


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Review from Esther K (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have been understanding of my daughter's needs and very supportive to get the EHC Needs Assessment application in. My daughter has started to talk and I have seen staff encouraging her to say different words, which has been so encouraging.
Thank you all

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

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.642)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.642) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Houlton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.642 for The Old Station Nursery Houlton is calculated as follows: ( (251 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 324 Ratings = 4.642

  • 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 Houlton is based on 25 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 95 number of registered child places is 19, which has been reached with 25 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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Gina

Gina Hughes

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Hello, I'm Gina and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Houlton.

I have 23 years' experience working in early years. I am excited to embark on this new journey with you creating memorable experiences for our children, enhancing their learning and creativity. All of our rooms are adapted to the age and stage of each child's development along with qualified staff who care and nurture each child's needs. I look forward to creating memories with you all.

We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Station Nursery Houlton

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

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

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

The Old Station Nursery Houlton is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

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

The Old Station Nursery Houlton has capacity for a total of 95 Children.

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

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

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