The Old Station Nursery Canterbury

Really lovely nursery and a great team of carers/educators. It feels very warm and inviting whilst also very much like early education. We get updates throughout the day about all the activities the kids are up to and how this ties into their development. We were at a different nursery prior to this and immediately noticed the difference once we transferred to Choochoos Day Nursery - in the atmosphere of the nursery, the interaction with parents, the types of things the children were doing and also the happiness of our child who seems to really love it there. Highly recommend.

I think that the numbers in the classes are large and that my child has not bonded with her new key worker as readily as she bonded with previous ones. This is why I have not given an excellent rating.

My son has fun here and likes the staff. I have often felt a certain cold vibe from some staff members, but my son always comes home happy and he really loves his key worker. It is a lovely nursery inside and I love the fact that they have an outdoor area.

The nursery is full of friendly and supportive staff that want the best for children. Staff listen to worries and act on them, providing feedback. The play area for children is set in age ranges and provides open free play with lots of toys and set activities each day. I feel at ease going to work, knowing my son is safe and happy.

The nursery needs to do more for the children who have special education needs. The pre-school rooms are overcrowded. The SENCO and the manager need to take extra efforts in creating a better experience for any child. Recently two or three children left the nursery because of not-so-happy experiences. The nursery needs to stop complaining about the child and explain what additional steps they have taken to improve any behaviour which they found not acceptable. Thankfully, the parents have a chat group and discuss everything related to their child at the nursery which helps others to make the correct decision for their child's future. I am surely not keen to recommend this nursery to any of our family friends. Thank you.

This nursery did a lot for me and my daughter gets a lot of stimulation in one month in this nursery, she came back home singing and talking much more. She was very behind in the other nursery and she is always happy to go in the morning and, for me, that is so important to her feelings and improvement.

Lovely nursery with really caring staff. My daughter is very happy here and is making great progress. We get frequent updates about the activities she is doing and the nursery host lovely events which parents can also attend.

The challenges of Covid were tackled with professionalism and cool heads. A change of ownership has also been well navigated, and staff seem content in their roles. They are the greatest resource this nursery has. Thank you all so very much.

Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury is a great nursery. All the staff are very friendly, supportive and lovely. My son enjoys his time in the nursery and looks forward to going there every time. My son is bilingual and from the first day, he is very welcome and happy. I can see his progress every day. Thanks for the great support.

We love Choochoos Day Nursery, our daughter looks forward to going each week and on the two mornings she goes, from the time she gets up she is getting her bag ready to walk out the door. Staff are really friendly and always accomodating. Today they went to the park for a picnic as it was such lovely weather. When I dropped her off they checked if I was happy to either collect her from the park as they would be late back or happy to collect her a bit later. They also checked if I minded her not having a hot meal at lunchtime and instead having picnic food. She had an amazing time and was so happy when we picked her up. She has come on leaps and bounds in her learning and confidence since starting in July 2021. The outdoor area is covered so she spends time out there every day if she chooses to - which she definitely does as loves being outside. I've only put good for management as not really needed to have any dealings with them, any communications have been with her key person.

My child has formed some really close bonds with the staff at Choochoos. She often talks about them when she is at home and you can see how much she is cared for. She is progressing really well there and they have been really supportive with any transitions we have wanted help with such as potty training and moving house. Especially happy now they are starting to make journeys to the park too!

Staff are just lovely. I always feel my child is safe, happy and cared for. The manager and her deputy are fantastic and very child-focussed. My child often comes back and talks about the adults that care for her and the friends she has there.

Only negative thing is awful parking situation.

- Staff are all super friendly and down to earth.

Choochoos Day Nursery is an excellent nursery because it caters to the individual needs of each child. The variety of activities available each day are both engaging and stimulating. My child is encouraged in all areas from singing, dancing, painting, drawing, role play and outdoor play. I love the fact that my child can choose whether to play indoors or outdoors. The food offered is excellent. The staff team are always so happy, helpful and enthusiastic. Thank you.

The key persons that have looked after my daughter for the last fifteen months have all been very helpful, polite and my daughter has grown strong connections with some of the staff over this time. I know my daughter is always going to have a 'great day' at nursey and I am confident that if she is sad or poorly they always let me know as soon as they can.

Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic staff and setting! My son loves this nursery and they are all so good with him there. He has developed so much since attending and continues to enjoy himself. Such a variety of events.

My child is happy, is well looked after, making great progress across all areas of learning and has a great bond with all staff. She has made lots of friends. She often brings home art that she has created and speaks highly of her activities during the day.