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The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Longsands Academy, King's Road, St Neots PE19 1BF
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The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots, St Neots
The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots, St Neots
The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots, St Neots

The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots are set across two sites, ensuring that they are able to give children a truly unique and special nursery experience. The nursery provides full time and part time care for children aged 0-3 years old and the pre-school provides full time and part time care for children aged 3-5 years old.

Children start their journey at nursery. It follows the children’s interest, ensuring...  

Funding & Fees

Full Day Session from £80.60.

We're making childcare more accessible to families:

* No meal, consumable or enhancement charges

* Part & fully funded places available

A £100.00 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 and Pre-school St Neots to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Lisa Payne & Louise Wright (Nursery & Pre-School Managers)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 91

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

  • There are 10 parking spaces near to the nursery entrance and there is ample parking for all visitors at the Pre-school.

The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots Reviews (119)

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The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots has 119 reviews.

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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son has settled in the baby room so well. All staff are so friendly and informative.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Thank you for your positive review, Emily. We are so glad that you son has settled into the baby room and that you are happy with your interactions with our friendly team.

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Review from Akuyo A (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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A warm and welcoming nursery with caring staff who create a safe and engaging environment. My toddler settled in well and really enjoyed the activities. Communication with parents was clear and consistent. Overall, a very positive experience.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

We're so pleased your little one has settled well and is enjoying the activities. It's wonderful to know that you feel supported by our caring team and that communication is clear.

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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter attends Apricot Day Nursery, and we could not be happier with them. The facility is great, the meals are wonderful, and the staff are professional, kind, caring, and go above and beyond. Our daughter has so much fun and has advanced so much in her learning, socializing, and communication. She is always happy and loves the women who work there so much. Apricot has been so welcoming and supportive. They communicate on the app consistently and call if there's ever any illness or issues. Just a top-notch experience.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

We are delighted to read how happy your daughter is at our nursery and the wonderful progress she has made in her learning, socialising and communication. It's lovely to know that the meals, updates through the app, and the care from our team have made such a positive difference for your family.

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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at Apricots since January, and it did take him a little while to settle in, which was challenging for both of us. However, the team in the baby room have been absolutely wonderful. They showed him so much care, patience and encouragement, with plenty of cuddles along the way.
They were also incredibly supportive of me as a parent, offering reassurance and guidance throughout the settling-in process, which meant a lot during those early days.
Now he goes in happily, and I truly couldn't wish for a better place or people to leave him with. It's been such a full-on but incredibly rewarding journey watching him grow in confidence and go from strength to strength.

A few weeks ago he was poorly, and when I arrived to collect him it was so heartwarming to see him being cuddled and comforted. Knowing he is loved and cared for just as you would hope for your child means everything.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

We are delighted to read how your son has grown in confidence since starting at our nursery and that he now arrives happily each day. The team will be pleased to know that their care, patience, and support during the settling-in period have made such a positive difference to your family.

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Review from Jenna S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We honestly couldn't be happier with Apricots. After a previous difficult experience with a childminder, I was understandably very anxious about my son starting somewhere new. The team have been absolutely incredible - not just with him, but with me too.

They supported him so gently and patiently through the settling-in period, and he adjusted far quicker than I ever expected. It's clear how caring, attentive and experienced the staff are. They've made him feel safe, happy and confident, which as a parent is everything.

Communication has been fantastic, and they've always taken the time to reassure me and answer any worries I had. It's such a comfort knowing he's somewhere he's genuinely excited to go to.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

We are delighted to read that your son settled well into our nursery and that the transition felt so positive after your previous experience. The team will be pleased to know that their care, patience and communication helped both you and your son feel reassured and confident from the start.

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Review from Danielle S (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter has settled in so well to Apricot Day Nursery. All of the staff are so welcoming and approachable, and the app is fantastic in keeping parents up to date throughout the day to see how the kids have been getting on. Would highly recommend!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

We are delighted to read that your daughter has settled in so well. The team works hard to create a warm, welcoming environment, so it's wonderful to know that this has been your experience. We're so pleased that you find our app helpful in keeping you informed and connected throughout the day -...  

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Review from Jemma G (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since the moment we stepped foot into Apricots, we have felt at ease. My son had a hard time adapting to nursery, but the love and care that was shown throughout has helped my son settle in, and now he waves us off smiling. Thank you to all at Apricot.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

We are so pleased to read that your son has settled in and now comes to nursery with a smile. It means a lot to the team to know that their care and support have helped him feel happy and confident. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review.

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Review from Janet C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website
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Both my children (16 months apart) attended the setting, and the team has been fantastic - a really pragmatic team that is supportive, willing to work with the parents, and clear subject matter experts when it came to early years. I could not recommend the team and the setting enough.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

We are delighted to read that you have had such a positive experience with our team and that your children have thrived with us. Thank you so much for recommending our nursery!

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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child is fitting in more and more every week he is at nursery. The staff are very helpful and supportive. I can see my child's development.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Thank you for your kind feedback. It's wonderful to hear how well your child is settling in and that you can see his development - we're so pleased our team's support is making a difference!

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Review from Holly S (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Apricots have been amazing with my daughter. She's been here since she was 9 months and that's really bonded with all the staff. They have such a diverse range of play and promote independence and autonomy for the children. They provide the perfect blend of messy play, learning, outback activities and reading. The children eat a diet of home-cooked meals, which I'm often jealous of. Can't rate Apricots Enough!

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're so pleased your daughter has built such strong bonds with the team and is thriving with the variety of activities, from messy play to outdoor fun and reading. We're glad you love the home-cooked meals too - the children certainly do!

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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son loves his time at nursery. His confidence has grown so much. Each of the girls in his room are so friendly and helpful, creating a warm, safe, caring environment.

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear how much your son enjoys his time with us and that his confidence has grown so much. It's wonderful to know that our team has created a warm, safe and caring environment where he feels happy and supported. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the staff in his room - they'll be so pleased to hear them.

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Review from E T (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Staff are very friendly and clearly take great care and pride in the children they are looking after. My daughter is always happy to go in and looks like she is having a great time! The updates via the app are very useful to see what she's eaten and what activities they are doing in the room.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to read that your daughter enjoys her time with us and that our updates help you feel connected to her day.

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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We really appreciate all the time and effort put into my child's time at the nusery. Not only have they/you made her happy and settled, you have made us feel confident and relaxed, even with all her complex needs.
You provide such a wide range of activities that help stimulate her, keep her engaged and active and the food/meals are second to none.

Thank you for all you've done and that I know you will continue to do. A special shout out to one of the staff for all her time and effort with my child, we have really seen the change in her progression and confidence.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

It is incredibly rewarding to read how happy and settled your daughter is. Supporting each child as an individual, especially those with additional or complex needs, is something we are incredibly passionate about. To know you feel confident and relaxed with her care means everything to us.We're...  

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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OUr son has really deveoped with Apricot, becoming more talkative, trying new foods & making friends.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

It is great to hear how much your son's speech and interests have developed during his time with us! Thank you for reviewing our nursery.

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Review from D T (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter started at Apricot preschool in Jan2025 and from the settling in days till now we've been so happy with the care. The team clearly love what they do and have a very good relationship with the kids. The space is lovely and we love how large an outdoors space the kids have, they go outside multiple times a day. The other major point is the communication. The team proactively provides a lot of feedback on the activities and mood during the day, also the standard feedback on food, nappies etc and we get a photo (or sometimes more) per day which helps a lot with feeling comfortable that our kid is having a good day taken care of.

Thanks to the whole team and a special thanks to tow of the ladies for showing so much care to our daughter!

Reply from Hannah, Marketing Business Partner at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so glad your daughter has settled in well and that you appreciate the care, outdoor space, and regular updates. Your kind words mean a lot to our team-thank you!

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Review from M Y (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Apricot, both the nursery and Pre-school are excellent. Both our children have been through and we've seen all staff and rooms. Our youngest is currently in the pre school 1 room. The managers, and the whole team are so caring and supportive of the kids and of us as parents. I especially rate the diversity of food, and the activities. Over the past year and a bit, the thought going into the early years education has come on a lot, and more external activities such as baby zumba and sports have been introduced.

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

We're so happy to read that both your children have had a positive experience with us. It's wonderful to know that the care, diversity of activities, and focus on early years education our team is dedicated to delivering is making a difference to your family.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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All the staff at Apricot nursery are fantastic. They are welcoming, take genuine care over my child, friendly, and create exciting play set-ups to allow him to explore. I never worry leaving him there!

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so pleased that you feel confident leaving your son in our care.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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The staff at Apricot Nursery and Pre-school has always been great, lately they've really gone the extra mile to make my little one feel Included in the activities and they supported us parents in doing our bit

Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Thank you for your positive feedback, we're so happy to hear about how our people have made a difference in yours and your little one's learning journey.

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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has been at Apricot Day Nursery for 9 months. I love hearing about all the activities he has done and things he has learned. They have changed their toys/equipment a few times so there is usually something new. The staff are also great when I have a concern about my child, and helping with skills he needs to work on.

Reply from Hannah Nabil, Marketing Business Partner at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we're thrilled to hear about your son's progress and your appreciation of our staff. We look forward to continue caring for your little one throughout his learning journey.

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Review from Niomi P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Since my daughter joined in September 2024, she has really flourished in her personality and learning. She comes home saying new things that's she's learnt at nursery. All the staff are so lovely and friendly.

They always do special activities to mark various holidays and send my daughter home with Cards she's made for Christmas or valentines. She has made some really good friends and it's so nice to see her growing in a safe and fun environment

Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that your daughter has blossomed and is enjoying her time at nursery. It's lovely to know she's making great friends and developing her learning, and we're thrilled that you both enjoy the special activities.

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  • Posted: Thursday 11 Jun 2026Apricot Nursery and Apricot Pre-school have officially been refurbished and rebranded as The Old Station Nursery St Neots and The Old Station Nursery Pre-school St Neots, marking an exciting new...
  • 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...
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Meet the Team (2)

Lisa Payne Job Title: Nursery Manager (Nursery) Joined: 2018
Lisa Payne

Qualifications: Level 5 Leadership for Children’s and Young People’s Workforce

Lisa Payne Job Title: Nursery Manager (Pre-school) Joined: 2021
Lisa Payne

We look forward to welcoming you to our Pre-School!

Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots

What is the Age Range of Children that The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots accepts?

The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots Open?

The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots 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 and Pre-school St Neots have capacity for?

The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots has capacity for a total of 91 Children.

How far is The Old Station Nursery and Pre-school St Neots to the centre of St Neots?

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

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