The Old Station Nursery Houlton

Dollman Farm, Dollman Road, Houlton, Rugby CV23 1AL
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9.6 67 Reviews
  • The Old Station Nursery Houlton, Rugby
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 (67)

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9.6

The Old Station Nursery Houlton has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.641) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery Houlton has 67 reviews.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Old Station Nursery has amazing staff members and they are very helpful. I also consider the environment secure enough for my little one.
The nursery also looks super clean at all times which is commendable considering they work around kids daily.

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 D S (Father of Child) published on 13 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My daughter has been there for over two years. Has had about 5-6 key workers in this time which has made it extremely difficult to bond with anyone. Received funding when she turned 3 years old yet still get invoices charging £9 for a half day and £18 for a full day for food which I have no alternative
but to pay! No option for packed lunch as you still have to pay the charge regardless. On the whole a good nursery but due to the lack of availability in the area people are being forced to pay these prices. Do not even provide branded cereals or any other premium activities or gifts which my daughter has brought home. Would expect a lot more considering the costs involved glad she's leaving and starting reception soon, might be able to start saving some money. Those who receive the 30 hours of funding need to be aware of the additional costs involved.

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

Thank you for your review, and for taking the time to write it. We are pleased to hear that your child has enjoyed her time at our nursery.


We work hard to ensure that we have well-qualified and experienced staff across all our nurseries. We also ensure that when each child transitions to their next room, they are placed in the capable hands of a dedicated key carer, who specialises in that particular age range. This approach prioritises continuity of care as well as nurturing individual growth and development. This may mean, however, that there will be changes in a child’s key carer as they progress through the nursery.


The Additional Service Charge covers items which are not covered by the Government funding scheme, such as the cost of meals, nappies (where applicable), extra activities and suncream etc.


We appreciate your feedback once again, and we do wish your child all the best when starting reception soon.


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Review from Angela R (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

The first one-hour session, our daughter was soaked through. She was ill after this.
I went to collect them, they were in a different class, the kids weren’t ready for me to collect. I walked into the upstairs room and our daughter popped out from a desk by herself shocked that I was there. I couldn’t
see our son, I was shouting him. I got no help from staff standing around, our son heard me and he came running to me from a window ledge that he was sitting on by himself. I then had to go back downstairs and get their bags, coats, Easter bonnets (which were on a window ledge) then get the kids to find their cups, with no help whatsoever from the staff. Anyway, we have taken them out. We don’t think that nursery is suitable for our kids. We expected the kids to be ready and waiting for us to collect them but that didn’t happen here. All I can say as a mother, if you love your kids don’t put them in here. (Not enough characters to do a full review) We were disappointed with this nursery!

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

Thank you for your review. We ensure that our nurseries provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children to learn and grow. Our dedicated and qualified team are passionate about providing the highest quality of care and education for each child, supporting their individual needs and interests.


We will ensure that your comments are passed on to the nursery team.


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Review from Florentina I (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery with fantastic teachers. The staff are so thoughtful, and there is always brilliant communication. The facilities are amazing, and there is a great range of activities for the children to get involved in. Highly recommend it.

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

Thank you so much for your review and for taking the time to write it! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Anuradha K (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone in the nursery is caring. My daughter learned a lot since she started going to nursery. Every day she is excited to go to nursery. Plenty of toys are available to play and kids can enjoy and learn.
Overall, I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a caring and stimulating
environment for their child. The staff, facilities and overall atmosphere were all top-notch and I felt confident that any child would thrive in such a positive and supportive environment.

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

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Review from Abhijeet S (Father of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery that puts the child's safety and well-being on top of all.
Staff are lovely and they put so much effort into teaching the kid little things while he is playing. From good manners to counting to other learnings, I can't thank them enough.
Absolutely recommended.

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 D C (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son first joined The Old Station Nursery when it first opened up in 2021. We did move him from another nursery for a number of reasons and we haven’t looked back since. My daughter now attends the same nursery but in the older babies room and we are ever so thrilled with the high level of care and
attention that the nursery gives to the children. The staff are very approachable and deal with any issues straight away. My daughter and son always come back full of smiles and tell us what they have been doing or what they have learnt during that day. Thank you The Old Station Nursery for making it such a warm, friendly atmosphere for our kids.

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

We appreciate your comments, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!


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Review from Katie O (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at the nursery in March and I was so shocked at how quickly and well he settled. He’s made such amazing connections and relationships with the staff, who have bent over backwards to learn and know everything about him to make his experiences 10/10. Nothing is ever too much for them and
he loves being at nursery, to the extent he will happily go to them in the morning. They have made my experience of returning to work so much more easier knowing he’s in such caring hands. The staff in babies 1 are outstanding and deserve endless amounts of recognition for their hard work and dedication to the children, it’s like a giant family not just childcare. Thank you! X

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 Jeminie M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a fantastic nursery! They truly care about the little ones they look after, strive for them to learn and reach those milestones and they always go the extra mile. So happy we send our little one here

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

Thank you for your amazing review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves attending nursery, he has transitioned from babies to toddlers and this has been managed well with good communication throughout the process. He has developed enormously through his time at The Old Station and the staff are always willing to collaborate and support us in the choices we
make for him and our family. Couldn't really ask for anything more.

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 Sandeep M (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are incredibly friendly and caring. They really do have my child's interest at heart and have really focussed their energy on helping her settle in. I would love for them to send app updates in a timely manner, not at the end of the day though.

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

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your feedback. As a group, we are always trying to improve our communication with our families. We aim to provide high-quality and regular updates through our social media channels, monthly nursery newsletter, bi-monthly group newsletter and via our parents' app. Following the recent changes to the EYFS in September 2021, the number of updates that you will receive on the parents' app will have reduced. The new EYFS curriculum aims to reduce the nursery teams' paperwork/admin workload so that they can spend more valuable time with the children in their care. We will make sure to pass your feedback on to the team and thank you for your review.


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Review from Pritti S (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our children absolutely love their time at Old Station Nursery. The learning experiences, fun, activities and efforts to go the extra mile really do shine! The nursery has outstanding rooms and a great outdoor play area. All the staff greet us daily with big smiles! We would highly recommend it.

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

Hi and thank you for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from A H (Father of Child) published on 14 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are brilliant and all seem very caring towards the children. Lots of nice activities going on throughout the day. Management and room transitions need work, there is no good transitional period between room changes. Communication with management is patchy and inconsistent.

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

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear your positive comments about our team and will make sure to pass it on to them all. As a group, we are always trying to improve our communication with our families. We aim to provide high-quality and regular updates through our social media channels, monthly nursery newsletter, bi-monthly group newsletter and via our parent app. We will make sure to pass on your feedback. Thank you again for your review.


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Review from F W (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has gained more confidence in putting more sentences together, he gets great support from his teachers, Getting regular updates during the day regarding the kids is absolutely amazing, teachers are well knowledgeable on what the kids needs and are also ready to help.

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 Emma M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love sending our child here and they love going! The staff are so friendly they have lots going on and it’s lovely to see. Would definitely recommend it. The nursery is clean they have great outdoor spaces for the children to play in and they are in a great location.

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Review from Craig M (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have had a lovely experience with the Old Station in Houlton. Staff are always upbeat and accommodating. My daughter loves the sessions, they have helped her grow and supported us with potty training. I’m glad we got a spot and couldn’t recommend it more.

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

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly and welcoming staff from day one. My child’s key worker learnt about his interests fast and brought these into the activities. Updates are sent with pictures, meals, nappies, sleep and developmental areas, which is a nice touch and keep you informed on your child’s day and progress. A lovely
new building, with a range of resources.

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 S R (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really lovely staff that look after the children like their own. My son really enjoys his time at nursery. The facilities are clean and I like that the children get to go outside often. Updates on activities are good and my son enjoys the food.

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

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Review from O O (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started off part-time at first but seeing the massive improvement in his development, we switched to full time. He loves his time at the nursery so much that at weekends, we have to remind him it’s not a nursery day when he’s itching to get ready and head out the door!
Nothing gives me more
peace of mind like seeing him confidently walk into his room when dropped off to give his key workers a morning hug/cuddle! The staff are so lovely and accommodating, always working with parents to ensure the kids in their care are well catered for. I would highly recommend the nursery over and over to anyone looking for a place for their little one!

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy with the nursery. The staff are fabulous and have always gone the extra mile to help my little boy settle in. They have not been out of by my son having health problems and have always been willing to offer help and support whenever they can. The nursery itself is always clean and tidy,
they always go outside for fresh air and do lots of crafts and sensory play. I would definitely recommend it!

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

Thank you so much for your review, and for taking the time to write it, we really appreciate it!


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.641)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.641) 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.641 for The Old Station Nursery Houlton is calculated as follows: ( (267 Excellents x 5) + (53 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 348 Ratings = 4.641

  • 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 27 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 27 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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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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