The Old Station Nursery Henley

Fairmile, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6AD
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  • The Old Station Nursery Henley, Henley-on-Thames
The Old Station Nursery is set in a rural area on the edge of Henley and is just the place for little ones who love tearing around in the great outdoors! It is a real outdoors nursery, set within its own extensive grounds and surrounded by picturesque fields and woodlands.

Henley has an enhanced focus on Organic Food is part of an engaging curriculum instilling curiosity, creativity and well-being. Children grow, tend and harvest their own produce. By doing this, the children learn the different environments plants need in order to grow, types of fruit and vegetables and how to cook and use their produce for eating. The organic food children grow and eat is highly nutritious and meets the standards of the SOIL Association and Food For Life.

Henley also has a Cookery enhancement and is equipped with specialist children’s cooking and baking equipment that are designed to be safe and have easy grip handles, ready to support the children’s culinary adventures. By exploring their senses, children build adventurous palates, and through the process of learning to cook, learn valuable skills such as; early maths skills including counting and measuring, learning to listen, concentrate and follow instructions safely, sequencing and creative thinking.

Henley offers children the chance to learn through Forest School teaching. Rather than just using classroom resources and equipment, children can use natural materials found in the woodland and enjoy activities such as collecting sticks and leaves, tying knots, making dens, handling tools, using twigs to write in the mud, jumping across stones and much more.

So there is plenty of opportunity at The Old Station Nursery Henley for your little one to explore the world around them, get up close with Mother Nature and have fun learning and growing in the fresh Oxfordshire air.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jo Head (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day £97.10 (Under 3)
    Full Day £95.20 (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

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

  • Car park on site for parents and visitors.

The Old Station Nursery Henley Reviews (57)

9.7

The Old Station Nursery Henley has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Station Nursery Henley has 57 reviews.

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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been very happy at OSN since joining full time last summer. She loves the multiple different activities organised throughout the week, with dancing and spanish, firm favourites. She enjoys spending alot of time outside in the large garden or at forest school.


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great support for her and have helped us navigate key milestones like potty training.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Henley
We're delighted to hear that your daughter is enjoying her time and making the most of the varied activities on offer. It's wonderful to know that dancing and Spanish have become firm favourites!
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Review from Chloe J (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Sending any child to nursery is a big deal, but when a child is SEN and has additional medical needs it becomes even more of a challenging decision to choose an appropriate setting. From initial show round through to the present day, the manager and team have gone above and beyond to make us feel entirely
comfortable and the way in which our daughter has flourished since starting is testament to their commitment to working with each individual child to tailor their approach and develop a special bond. Our daughter is so excited to go to nursery and her development has rapidly increased since attending. We are so glad we found this nursery!
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Henley
We understand how important and emotional it can be to choose the right setting, especially when a child has additional needs, and we are truly honoured that you have entrusted us with your daughter's…read more
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Review from Eve C (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with The Old Station Nursery - The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about the children's wellbeing and development. Communication is excellent - we always feel informed and supported.
There's a fantastic variety of activities on offer, from Forest school and Spanish
to outdoor play and seasonal crafts. The spaces are vibrant and engaging, and the outdoor area is perfect for exploration and learning. Whatever the weather the children are encouraged to spend time outside, exploring and playing - there is no other nursery in the area with such a great outdoor space!
Our daughter is excited to attend every day and always talks about her carers and friends. The manager goes above and beyond to keep improving the setting, and it shows. A truly special place where children thrive.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you're happy with our nursery. It means the world to our team to know that you feel supported and that you see your daughter…read more
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Review from R S (Grandfather of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What has struck me is how nurturing the nursery is, the staff and management always make time for any questions we may have. My granddaughter loves her food which is very varied and has given her opportunities to experience different food. She loves singing the new songs she has learnt and I love viewing
her activities at nursery. Well done to the team.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Henley
The team takes time to get to know each child individually and organises activities and learning experiences to suit them, so they will be happy to read how their hard work and dedication are…read more
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Review from Dean M (Uncle of Child) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, our niece has been going for over a year and she loves it. The care and attention she gets from the team have supported her development so well in the last year. The app that's available to see her progress, what she eats, what she does is a wonderful touch. A wonderful team with a
very knowledgeable manager, great job guys, thank you.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are so pleased to read how you have seen your niece develop whilst in our care and that the app is supporting you in seeing this.
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Review from Matthew S (Father of Child) published on 2 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery has been brilliant since my son has started, the staff are very kind and supportive they encouraged him to settle in and make new friends. I love receiving photos and information of what he's done throughout the day which helps out me at the ease that he is in good care while I work.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Communication is very important and we aim to keep parents up to date with daily activities and development milestones so that they are reassured…read more
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Review from Hayley M (Aunt of Child) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend The Old Station Nursery. The staff and management are fantastic and have been instrumental in my niece's development. She absolutely loves it there and it's wonderful peace of mind knowing she how much she enjoys her time there.
We have a joke that she eats better than we
do and are constantly surprised at how high quality and varied the meals are.
I love the fact I can keep up with my nieces' progress, daily activities, meals and photos through the app. The outside space and activities provided are excellent and I would recommend to any families looking for a nursery place for their children.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Our team takes pride in offering exciting learning experiences so the children in our care can develop at their own pace, and we love to share those with…read more
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Review from Victoria S (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has been going to nursery since December 2023 and has recently moved into a new classroom. It's great to see how well she is doing through the app that the team use to send such lovely pictures of her through the day.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Henley
We take pride in our parent communications; it is so important for parents to feel reassured that their little ones are safe and happy in our care. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
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Review from Hollie A (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to this nursery! The staff are lovely and the girls are great at providing her with lots of activities throughout the day! I love seeing the photos/videos of her doing different things throughout the day on the app!
The manager is very supportive and was great when my little
one first started and is always available if I need him.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Henley
That's really wonderful to hear and we're glad you're enjoying the App.
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Review from Mike G (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff, especially the lady in pre-school, my daughter loves her.
Forest school is also great and one of her favourite activities.
She also loves the food provided.
The only issue for me as a parent is the muddy car park.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely experience joining The Old Station Nursery in Henley on Thames! The staff have been very quick in getting back in touch with us, setting up viewings, settling in, and making sure our child’s first few days were easy. The staff are amazing and everything has been so smooth and stress-free. My
son is settling well and I feel at ease dropping him off!
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Henley
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 Holly H (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been at The Old Station Nursery Henley for just over a year and he absolutely loves it there.
The food that is provided is great, he has at least one hot meal a day and updates show that he finishes most meals. The menu is varied, introducing the children to a wide variety of flavours
and textures, it always surprises me which foods he takes to and now eats at home.
The outside area is full of toys and activities and the children are outside in all suitable weather, great for a boisterous 2-year-old boy. His speech and educational progression have been amazing to watch and a huge part of that is his experience at The Old Station Nursery.
The staff are friendly, caring and confident. Our son has always bonded well with his key carers and I am confident he is well looked after with an experienced team, two members of staff, in particular, have been a real support to us and him through his first few years. Thank you.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Henley
That is very pleasing to hear, thank you for taking the time to review us.
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Review from Charlotte A (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is so professional, the safety of the children is paramount. The staff are always so cheerful and happy to see the children. The range of food is great and the activities the children do are exciting, interesting and go with the interests of the child.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you ever so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Dorota S (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, really pleased we chose it for our daughter. She's very happy there and developing well. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and support us with many challenges, like allergies.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Hi and thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have loved attending the Old Station nursery. The staff are fantastic and caring and provide regular updates on what the children have been up to. The children have really engaging play sessions and spend a lot of time in the garden areas.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two little boys at the Old Station nursery. My oldest, now two, has been there since he was six months old and my youngest, about to turn one, has been there for a couple of months. As a full-time working mum, finding a setting your children love, with people who care so much for them, is extremely
important. I am so happy with the care the nursery provides and love hearing about what they have been up to every day. Most days when I pick them up, they are outdoors playing, in their element. I am so happy I have been able to get my boys into the nursery and can't thank them enough.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Alex B (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always been delighted with the outstanding level of care, variety of activities, developmental support and happiness of the children. I couldn’t think of a better environment for our children to spend their early years.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be more pleased that we chose the Old Station Nursery for our daughter. She and we have been welcomed from day 1, with everyone we encounter being kind and friendly. She has quickly adjusted to her new setting and clearly loves the staff who care for her. They treat her with such kindness
and understanding and I feel confident leaving her in their capable hands. Thank you to the whole team for making my return to work so much easier than it could have been!
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it! We will pass your praise on to our team!
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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son clearly loves his time at Nursery. I could not be happier with the care he is receiving. The team also dealt magnificently with the recent extreme heat - It was the greatest relief that he was with them over those days.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Francesca T (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this nursery and the team who run it. Both my kids have really enjoyed and are still enjoying their time there. The staff are caring, kind and so much fun to be around. I honestly can’t fault it. The location is great with a huge garden area and forest school and parking onsite for parents is
always a bonus.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Henley
Thank you so much for your kind words, and we appreciate you taking the time to write us a review!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.731)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.731) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Henley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.874 for The Old Station Nursery Henley is calculated as follows: ( (125 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.874
  2. 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 4.857 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Station Nursery Henley is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 70 number of registered child places is 14. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.857
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Jo

Jo Head

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Jo leads the team with warmth and enthusiasm, ensuring every child receives exceptional care and early education. With years of experience in early years, she creates a nurturing environment where children feel happy, confident, and inspired to learn.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Station Nursery Henley

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

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

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

The Old Station Nursery Henley 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 Henley have capacity for?

The Old Station Nursery Henley has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is The Old Station Nursery Henley to the centre of Henley-on-Thames?

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

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