Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable is a beautiful Edwardian train station, converted into a warm and caring nursery. Located in the lovely seaside town of Whitstable, the nursery was formerly the Whitstable Railway Station.
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 three open plan...
Funding & Fees
Full Day Session from £71.40.
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.
Contact Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- The Old Station Nursery
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Harriet Barnes (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 26
Total Places for Children
- 79
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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
Parking
- There is free parking and a safe drop off area.
Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable Reviews (49)
Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.883) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable has 49 reviews.
The staff at Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable have taken great care to get to know my son well. As a result, he feels happy and safe there. Every time he comes home he is proud of an achievement he has made that day. They keep close track of his development and are always looking to further this through the activities and experiences they offer. The feedback and information we get from the nursery shows how well they know my son. The staff always appear happy. I would definitely recommend Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable to other parents. Thank you for all your hard work.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your comments, we appreciate it! We are delighted to hear of your son's progress, and how happy he is at nursery!
Both of my children are extremely happy at Choochoos Day Nursery and are well cared for by their key workers and their buddies. They take part in a variety of activities which they greatly enjoy. My little boy has made some good friends who he looks forward to seeing.
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What we love most about Choochoos Day Nursery is that our child feels truly loved and has developed an amazing bond with all his caregivers. The activities are clearly tailored towards the interests of the children and staff are open to letting the child lead and create new activities around this. The pedagogic approach at ChooChoos allows the children to develop their independence and their own character. The staff lovingly guide their behaviour and work with the parents to create a consistent approach.
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Amazing support for my son. Personable staff who keep us informed with photos and updates. Our son has thrived since being there. He was very shy and anxious when he started and with care and patience from the staff, he now strolls in confidently and has learnt so much since being there. Communication is open and any questions or queries are responded to promptly.
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Our daughter has been coming to Choochoos Day Nursery since she was 6-months-old. The level of care and nurturing is exceptional and we are so pleased and proud of what a happy and engaged child she has become. The range of activities and the diversity of the festivals celebrated are so wonderful and it is so nice to hear about everything our child gets up to during the day. Thank you for all the amazing work you do!
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Have been really impressed with Choochoos Day Nursery since my son started there. I feel they are extremely thorough and the safeguarding of children is at the heart of what they do, which is exactly what you want as a parent. There is excellent communication and all members of staff are friendly and kind.
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We have always been extremely pleased with Choochoos Day Nursery. Both of my boys have loved the nursery! The staff are all lovely and helpful. We have been in the nursery system for the last four years and we’ve been happy that we chose that nursery.
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We are given regular updates on her learning both via teacher-parent conversations and through the app.
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He started at a very difficult time when his mummy was diagnosed with a serious illness which was terminal. All of the staff have bent over backwards to support both my son and me.
He looks forward to going, has made some fantastic friends and I’m so, so pleased with his development from the age of 6 months to the present (he’s now nearly 4).
I couldn’t recommend Choochoos more. It’s been a loving, nurturing, and supportive environment for my son’s first steps in his journey and I couldn’t have done without it!
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your positive feedback! We are deeply sorry to hear of such a difficult time within your life, but we are pleased to hear your son has been making such good progress! Our staff constantly work above and beyond to provide the best care and support!
Child Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (14) & Events (0)
- Posted: Monday 27 Apr 2026We are delighted to share that The Old Station Nursery has once again been recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in the UK by Daynurseries.co.uk for 2026....
- Posted: Wednesday 08 Apr 2026Our 1-minute school-readiness check-in, created by Early Years (EYFS) professionals, gives you a helpful snapshot of how prepared your child is to start school. Once you’ve completed it, we’ll send...
- Posted: Wednesday 17 Dec 2025The Old Station Nursery is proud to announce that it has raised £11,971 for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity during the first year of its official charity partnership, strengthening connections across...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- Recipient: The Old Station NurseryDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: The Old Station NurseryDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: The Old Station NurseryDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
Meet the Team (1)
Hi! I'm Harriet and I'm the Nursery Manager here at Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable.
Our highly qualified and experienced team of practitioners ensure children cherish their time at Choochoos, making the most of our stunning outdoor learning environment.
We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!
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