The Old Station Nursery Northfield

19 Woodland Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2HU
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  • The Old Station Nursery Northfield, Birmingham
With the setting being located in a beautiful period property, south of Birmingham, Northfield is convenient for families in the nearby villages of Bournville and Longbridge. 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 nursery has six rooms which are divided into spaces for babies, toddlers, and Pre-School children. These rooms are designed to provide plenty of space for children to explore, investigate, and learn, as well as to stimulate their curiosity.         

The baby rooms are equipped with a variety of low-level furniture to help children develop their balancing and walking skills, and the team make sure to provide natural and engaging resources, including messy play, painting, and texture exploration. These activities are incredibly valuable to the babies growth and development. The toddler rooms also offer a wide range of activities, such as exploring colours, shapes, books, music, and dance through a well-balanced curriculum that caters to individual needs.                

By encouraging them to talk about their feelings with their peers and caregivers, children in Pre-School are supported in understanding and managing their emotions and the team also help them to develop skills such as sharing, care and compassion for others and treating everyone with respect.

The nursery has strong connections with local school teachers, which is useful in ensuring a smooth transition from Pre-School. The nursery children regularly visit the local church, library, and retirement village complex to help learn about and understand their surroundings. With a perfect location for easy access to parks and woodland areas, the children can learn about nature through well-planned Forestry sessions.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Chloe Richardson (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Session £67.30


    We're making childcare more accessible to families:


    * FREE nursery childcare for siblings of registered children!*
    * Fully flexible
    * No meal, consumable or enhancement charges
    * Part & fully funded places available


    * Terms and conditions apply

  • 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 07:30-18:00
    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

  • Parking is available for convenient drop-off and pick-up.

The Old Station Nursery Northfield Reviews (19)

9.5

The Old Station Nursery Northfield has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.491) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Station Nursery Northfield has 19 reviews.

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Review from Jessica K (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy and settled at nursery. She enjoys attending and telling me all about the activities she joins in with. She is growing in confidence and has grown Social skills making new friends.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We are delighted to read that your daughter feels happy and settled with us. It is wonderful to know that she is enjoying the activities, growing in confidence and making friends. Thank you for taking…read more
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has a wonderful time at the old station. The staff are caring, kind and communication is great. Children have lots of different activities, including cooking and plenty of time outside.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We are delighted to read that your little girl enjoys her time with us. It is wonderful to know you feel supported by our caring team and that she is thriving with the mix of activities and outdoor…read more
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Review from S m (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 8 month old daughter has just started here and I was scared to leave her but the staff have been so welcoming and supportive and kind to her which has helped me massively with going back to work. I fully appreciate and support all the staff.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
It can initially feel daunting, but we are delighted to read how welcomed and supported you have felt during your daughter's transition to nursery. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My child has been attending this nursery for nearly 2 yrs.Initially prior to the old station taking over I was impressed by the family feel, outdoor space & activities the children were participating in and i felt secure knowing the majority of staff there had been there for the majority of their whole
careers. Unfortunately in the last year I have seen a huge decline in activities being set for my child who is due to start school in Sept. There have been little to none outdoor activities/trips or even visitors coming into the nursery to aid learning and interest. staff turnover has been shocking (currently standing at 15 members leaving in 1 year or less) & basically in my opinion it is down to poor leadership and management. I have maybe said hello to the new manager approx 2 times in the space of 6 months & my child wouldn't know who she was. The app updates & communication have been very inconsistent & sadly I wouldn't recommend this nursery. The recent ofsted is also very telling.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. There is some really helpful information here, and we'll certainly consider your comments to enhance our services and provide a better experience…read more
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son had delayed speech being a Covid 19 pandemic baby. Four particular members of staff and the whole team have welcomed our son and looked after him well, he has thrived and grown confident. I cannot commend this place enough. A truly hidden gem!
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
Thank you for recommending our nursery. We are delighted to care for and support your son in school preparation!
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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are thrilled with the nursery and bay room team. The care and thought they put into everything is wonderful and the app updates make us smile knowing my child is enjoying their time here so much. My son is so excited during morning drop-off and understands the consistent routine offered here. They
understand my son's individual needs and wants and get his personality and humour.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We love his personality and humour! Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us.
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Review from A F (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a brilliant nursery, very caring and really care for our daughter. We know how well she is looked after and all the staff members know her and we don't worry at all about her learning, having fun and enjoying it.
We will send future children here and really like the smaller feel. The staff
are brilliant and our daughter knows them all by name and comes home very happy.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We're delighted that you and your daughter enjoy our environment.
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Review from D R (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son recently moved to The Old Station Nursery and we love it. He is always happy to attend and has developed really well.
The staff and facilities are fantastic. I can't recommend it enough. Thanks.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We are so glad you and your son love coming to us!
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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great use of the app to keep updated on daily activities accompanied with pictures. My child loves the activities, especially bubbles during water play.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We love bubbles! Great to hear that you are enjoying daily updates via the App.
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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent small nursery where staff are personable and well-invested in the development of our child. Two staff members in particular are fantastic in the baby room. Always happy and friendly.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We'll be sure to pass your kind words onto the team, they will be really pleased to read this
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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t recommend The Old Station Nursery enough, being a very anxious first-time mom, I felt very supported throughout our transition.
Contact and updates have been great.
I’ve always felt able to speak to staff about any concerns I have had.
It’s a lovely homely environment with genuine,
child-centred staff and a great outdoor space.
My son is coming on leaps and bounds here. He takes part in a variety of creative activities and is well cared for.
Thank you to all the wonderful staff in the baby room for helping my son settle in so well!
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We're delighted that he settled in so well, that's great to hear.
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Review from Nadir A (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very grateful to the manager and the team for being amazing. The staff have taken great care of my son. He has settled in very nicely. There is a great deal of individual attention that they provide, and I would grade them second to none. He was going to a very renowned private school nursery before,
but I'm very happy that we've taken him out and put him in The Old Station Nursery. Thank you.
Reply from Joanne Wright, Chief Marketing Officer at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We're so pleased he's settled so well. The team will enjoy reading this thanks.
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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery.
My son started in September, and he come along so much, he also loves going.
Would defo recommend.
Their outside space is really good too, with lots of space for the kids to run around.
The care for kids is really great too.
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Review from Liz G (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is thriving at Old Station Nursery. He is settled and socialised with his peers who he often talks about at home along with naming the staff. He is happy on arrival and pick-ups especially when he is in the garden playing with the toys/equipment (usually found on bikes/trikes/scooters. All staff
are kind and friendly on approach, always smiling and engaging with children (often seen singing, dancing, serving snacks). My son particularly enjoys all the different play/creative activities - dressing up, arts and crafts, water play, and garden activities and it is lovely to see all the local area trips to parks, ponds, train and fire stations via photos on the parent app. He is on track with his learning and development which is monitored and recorded through the app. He sleeps and eats well at the nursery, in a good routine so I would recommend the nursery to any future child.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your son is thriving and enjoying his time at The Old Station Nursery. Our dedicated team takes pride in creating a positive…read more
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Review from Joy O (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good nursery, friendly staff, a good choice of food, and plenty of interactive activities for children. Management is very well structured and informative. The app is very good as it allows you to see what your child has been up to throughout the day, however, it is not always updated regulary.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We appreciate your positive feedback about the nursery, the friendly staff, food options, and interactive activities for children. It's great to hear that the management is well-structured and…read more
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really great staff never had any issues or concerns. My son enjoys going to nursery and is always happy. Staff are welcoming, pleasant and are quite engaging. My son is developing nicely and confidently.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our staff and that your son enjoys his time at the nursery. It's wonderful to know that he is developing nicely and confidently. We greatly…read more
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery with a caring team of employees and managers. My daughter has enjoyed her time at the nursery with the many daily activities whether on site with members of the nursery team, or staff brought in for dance and football sessions, or off site with visits to the fire station, train station
and library to name a few. Lots of focus on development and socialising with peers. A great all round experience topped off with the lovely cook who spoils the children with her culinary creations, and the most caring and thoughtful manager, who really wants the best for the children at the nursery. The classes are small which I preferred, as it was less daunting for my daughter and I felt she had a better nursery experience because of it. Well done nursery!
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
Thank you for your review! We really appreciate your comments!
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Review from T G (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Loving and friendly staff who nurture the children. The settling is lovely with lots of activities and lovely interactive garden.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My kid is so happy here and the staff are quite literally the loveliest people. Dropping your baby off (especially when they can’t talk) for the whole day is so stressful and anxiety provoking but here I can get on with my day knowing she’s happy and busy and snacking (her favourite) all day.
I come
to pick her up and she is beaming every time.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Northfield
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.491)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.491) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Northfield is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 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 4.658 for The Old Station Nursery Northfield is calculated as follows: ( (120 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 152 Ratings = 4.658
  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 4.833 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Station Nursery Northfield 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.833
  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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Chloe

Chloe Richardson

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Hello, I'm Chloe Richardson and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Northfield.


In my role as a Nursery Manager, I am passionate about creating exciting and fun learning opportunities for all children. I believe that hands-on experiences such as baking bread, planting vegetables and exploring our outdoor spaces provide a good foundation for future learning and success.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Station Nursery Northfield

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

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

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

The Old Station Nursery Northfield is open: 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.

How many Children does The Old Station Nursery Northfield have capacity for?

The Old Station Nursery Northfield has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is The Old Station Nursery Northfield to the centre of Birmingham?

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

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