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The Old Station Nursery Faringdon

7 Park Road, Faringdon SN7 7BP
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The Old Station Nursery Faringdon, Faringdon
The Old Station Nursery Faringdon, Faringdon
The Old Station Nursery Faringdon, Faringdon

The Old Station Nursery Faringdon is an exceptional nursery located in a listed, converted 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.

As the first nursery in The Old Station Nursery Group, the setting has become a flagship for excellent childcare in Faringdon...  

Funding & Fees

Full Day Session £83.80 (Under 3)

Full Day Session £77.60 (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.

Contact The Old Station Nursery Faringdon to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Steph Dorling (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 94

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 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

Parking

  • The nursery has its own parking area, for convenient pick up and drop off.

The Old Station Nursery Faringdon Reviews (120)

9.7

The Old Station Nursery Faringdon has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery Faringdon has 120 reviews.

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Review from Steph H (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended all 3 rooms at The Old Station Nursery and has always received a positive welcome and support from the staff here. The care given is clearly genuine, and she is always very happy to go in. The staff and management are attentive and always welcome discussions surrounding the care and development and any concerns. We have always felt supported as a family and thank the entire team for this. The team always appear willing to try new approaches to help the children, and they are always coming up with fun, developmental activities for them to enjoy including lots of fun days and events as well as day-to-day.

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Review from Jemma J (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely fantastic nursery, our daughter has come such a long way since she started this nursery. Her speech has really picked up and social skills have improved dramatically. She loves and has an amazing bond with her teachers, who are wonderful. We could not recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Maja B (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has settled in so well to the baby room and has loved all the activities. I really enjoy seeing all the creative things she has been up to. The staff have been so kind and the atmosphere is always positive and upbeat. I really like the interaction with parents with photo updates, this makes me very happy at work! My daughter seems to be thriving at nursery so thank you.

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Review from Aine W (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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I was very anxious about sending my daughter to nursery 17-months ago, but the staff are just amazing with her. She now loves going in and is one very happy girl! I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely brilliant all-round, on every level. A very happy place. Great learning and development practice, fabulous outdoor space, and a great variety of activities. Very good food and brilliant communication.

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Review from Fay H (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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I couldn't recommend this place any higher. Our youngest daughter had very little social interaction (due to lockdown), so I was worried about her settling in - however, the staff in the baby room are so warm and friendly that she's been happy and content consistently from day one. Our eldest has grown massively in confidence since starting in the older room, and is kept very busy and stimulated whilst he's there. He is always happy to tell us what he's been up to in the day (and he often sings us new songs)! They're a lovely team with some great ideas.

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Review from Leanne W (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son absolutely loves going to the nursery. The girls are all lovely and welcoming and have made it nothing but enjoyable and a home from home for him.

They are always so busy doing lots of fun activities with the children... my son always has lots to say about his day!

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Review from Sinead R (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son is nearly two and a half, he has been in the baby room and toddler room, both of which he has absolutely loved. The staff have been so lovely; they listen to what I tell them about my son and always give great feedback. My son enjoys going to nursery and always seems to have fun and is cared for. He gets on very well with his key person in the toddler room; she is always very friendly, gives me good feedback, is always helpful, and my son is very comfortable with her.

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Review from Saima F (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has been a part of the nursery for about a year. The staff are extremely helpful, and my son really enjoys his time there. We have had no issues, and I will highly recommend the nursery. I love checking the log at the end of the session. I really enjoy the handover process too, and almost feel like my son is going from one family to another. All the staff are friendly and really go out of the way to make parents and children comfortable. Thank you, and keep up the good work.

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Review from Sian (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2020 Submitted via Website
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My son attended The Old Station Nursery for holiday club this year. Despite not knowing anyone on his first day, he settled in so well and I think that was mainly down to the amazing staff, who really took time to get to know him. He absolutely loved his time there and has been raving about all the different activities he got up to and singing new songs he was taught. On his last day of holiday club, he didn't want to leave and asked me straight away if he could go back at half term! As a parent, it has completely put my mind at rest that he is really well looked after there and also extremely happy. I will definitely be recommending it to others.

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Review from I D (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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We couldn’t have asked for a better nursery for our daughter to attend. They worked so hard to initially settle her in last year when she started in the baby room and made us feel so welcome, everything is done with such a personal touch.
My daughter went back to nursery in the first group after COVID 19 and the professionalism of the staff in such difficult circumstances really shows how much they care about the children. They have made it such a welcoming place to come back to, even though it’s all a bit different for the children due to the restrictions. All the staff work so hard and the personal thought, care and culture shines through still.

Thank you so much and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery in the Faringdon area.

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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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Our son has attended the nursery since he was five months old. We could not be happier with the wonderful care and fantastic atmosphere at the nursery. They are so committed and innovative with the opportunities for play and learning that they provide. Continued investment in the facilities in recent months has created fresh new spaces, but even before that, it is just a lovely environment to send your little ones.

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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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As a former childcare worker myself finding the right nursery setting for my children to attend was very important for me. I had a show round at several other nurseries prior to The Old Station Nursery but from the get-go they had me won over.

I was very impressed by not just the setting itself but also the incredibly caring staff. I found the activities available fantastic and my children thoroughly enjoy the likes of cheeky monkeys and French lessons as well as regular trips into town/the hairdressers etc to learn about their interests and further their education. My eldest has now been at the nursery for 2 years and youngest joint last year too and I would certainly recommend to anyone else looking for childcare - in fact, I have done so previously!

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Review from Vic S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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The Old Station Nursery in Faringdon is fantastic. My daughter has been attending for the last 18 months and gets to do things that she doesn’t get to do at home. Each child has a key worker which has been extremely beneficial to my daughter in creating relationships and gaining confidence.

The food is top class and the community events make it so enjoyable to meet other parents and the children my daughter talks about. I shall be very sad when she leaves to go to school. Fantastic staff, activities, food and facilities.

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Review from Louise P (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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When it came to choosing a nursery for my little boy to attend, I was extremely nervous. He had never attended one and when I first started looking he was just over two. I didn’t know what to expect and I’m not sure whether I was more nervous regarding that, or whether it was regarding if my little boy would adjust and enjoy himself in new surroundings. I couldn’t recommend a better nursery than The Old Station Nursery. Not only does it provide an amazing environment for children to develop and explore new things, but it also has amazing staff. Management and their team are genuinely lovely people and care and want the best for every child at the nursery. Not only do they support the children but also the parents. I’ve noticed a huge change in my son since he has started attending and the extra support from his key worker and another carer has been so beneficial for him. It’s truly a wonderful nursery and wonderful staff.

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Review from Melissa (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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I couldn't imagine sending my children to any other nursery. There is so much care and attention given to each child, and regular updates so parents can have an insight into their child's day. They cater for planned activities specifically suited to the children's own interests. I have never had a moment of doubt whether this was the best place for my child.

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Review from Mariah (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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We looked at a number of nurseries for our daughter (2yrs old). We chose The Old Station Nursery for a number of reasons. The staff are amazing, updates on the app to let us know what our daughter has been up to, with updates on her development too. At every pickup, our daughters day is relayed to us with things she enjoyed and food she had eaten (which is different every day). The staff are very bubbly and easy to talk to. Our daughter loves going here and waves at everyone as soon as we come through the gates, she always runs in to see her little friends and the staff always welcome her with such joy and love. I couldn't imagine her going to any other nursery. Thank you Old Station Nursery for helping our daughter grow.

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Review from Jasmine (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2020 Submitted via Website
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What strikes me most about the nursery is the warmth and friendliness of the staff. They bring a very homely feel to the place that is also professional. They all demonstrate a strong awareness of the needs of my child and give examples each day of how they are progressing. It is a comfort to know they are paying attention to my child.

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Review from Natalie H (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2018 Submitted via Website
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The ladies of The Old Station Nursery are very welcoming and the standard of care speaks for itself. My kids absolutely adore the staff. The progress my eldest has made is remarkable and it's all down to the teaching standards. My youngest who is only 1 loves seeing the ladies first thing. And more importantly, I can go to work and feel relaxed and comforted by the fact they are very well taken care off.

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Review from Liz S (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2018 Submitted via Website
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The staff are really friendly and engaging with the children. The kids often come home with new ideas and conversations that they have clearly picked up from a broad range of experiences. The freshly prepared foods seem to be a hit with kids. The secure online daily updates for parents with photos and observations of what the children have been up to means you are always kept in the loop.

Highly recommended.

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  • 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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Steph Dorling Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013
Steph Dorling

Hello, I'm Steph and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Faringdon. My qualifications include a BA Hons, Early Childhood Development.

Faringdon was our first nursery and has seen many children develop and grow over the years. We offer great care and education and many local schools comment on being able to tell a Reception-aged child who has come from The Old Station Nursery.

We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

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