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Fire Station Day Nursery

Old Fire Station, Manchester Road, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne OL5 9BB
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I’d really recommend the nursery to any parents who are trying to chooseJessica P(Mother of Child)
Fire Station Day Nursery, Ashton-under-Lyne
The staff are fantastic and the facilities and activities they do with the kids are brilliantS H(Mother of Child)
Fire Station Day Nursery, Ashton-under-Lyne
the facilities and cleanliness of the nursery are excellentGemma J(Mother of Child)
Fire Station Day Nursery, Ashton-under-Lyne

Fire Station Day Nursery is a purpose-built nursery in Mossley, built with the care and development of children as highest priority. Housed in a restored old Fire Station which has been converted to a modern bright and inspiring day nursery with ample parking, their nursery is sure to be the right choice for you and your child.

Fire Station Day Nursery offers excellent facilities. Each room creates an environment that has...  

Funding & Fees

Basic day (09:00-16:00): £55.50 per day
Extended day (08:00-17:30): £305.00 per week, £64.00 per day
Early bird (07:30-08:00): £4.00 per day
Night Owl (17:30-18:00): £4.00 per day

£40.00 per session (Minimum of 2 sessions) 08:00-12:30 (lunch included) 13:00-17:30 (tea included)

FREE Nursery Education Grant places.
FREE funded 2, 3 and 4 year old places.

30 HOUR funded places available for working parents of 9 months to 4 years (subject to eligibility).

Contact Fire Station Day Nursery to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Sharon Cummins (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 150

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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

  • Car parking available

Fire Station Day Nursery Reviews (52)

9.7

Fire Station Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.687) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Fire Station Day Nursery has 52 reviews.

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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy has been with the fire station nursery for over a year now and we couldn't be happier with how well he is cared for, how well he has developed and overall how happy and confident he has become.
The staff are nothing short of lovely and we've had such a personal experience despite how clearly hardworking the staff are to support and care for all the children.
We are so impressed with his development and the pace at which he has achieved milestones. We also are really impressed with the food he has, it's always nutritious, well balanced and varied - it's almost always a clean plate so we think our little boy approves too!

The activities also seem to be really varied and fun, as well as educational and age appropriate to encourage key milestone development. Overall it's such a reassuring feeling knowing the level of care and attention our little boy has at the fire station.

Reply from Sharon Cummins, Nursery Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you for the lovely review i will be sure to pass this on to everyone.

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Review from Kimberly W (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy absolutely loves the Fire Station. The staff have been amazing while he's settled into the Baby Room. Everyone has been so caring and so attentive.
There's lots of different toys to keep him busy and the crafts that they do are so cute.
It's lovely to see all the pictures of him having lots of fun and it's very reassuring as a parent. Today he didn't even want to come home because he was having a ball! That's how I know it's an amazing nursery.

I would highly recommend the Fire Station to any parent looking for a safe, fun and nurturing nursery to take care of their child.

Reply from Sharon Cummins, Nursery Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review i will ensure to pass on the kind comments.

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Review from Rhiannon K (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has started nursery this month and I'm so happy I chose this nursery! I knew from my first walk round that it was the right one, I never visited anywhere else. My son has settled in really well, he's exploring his room and always looks so happy on pictures. The staff in baby room are amazing massive thank you to lily who is always so bubbly and happy to answer any of my questions. My son's key worker faith is amazing I only have to send a quick message and she's back to me as quick as she can!

Reply from Sharon Cummins, Nursery Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thankyou for the lovely kind words, i will ensure to pass this onto the staff in the Baby Room.

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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has recently started at fire station nursery, he is SEN and non verbal. The nursery are a massive help for my little boy. We have struggled to communicate with him and they have helped him learn how to use a communication board and then & now boards. The staff are so reassuring for both me and my son he's always been shy but since being there he's started to play along side other children which is a massive step for him. He's started to say little words as well. It's such a lovely happy environment he's loves to go in and has great bonds with the staff in the preschool room every single one of them are amazing and are helping with his development I cannot thank them all enough. From a mum that never thought she'd hear her child talk this nursery go above and beyond for the children.

Reply from Sharon Cummins, Nursery Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words i know how anxious you were to send him to nursery, he is settling and doing amazing.

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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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The staff are wonderful and really care for my baby as if he's their own. They are excited to see him, and to tell me all of the things he gets up to in his day. There are lots of opportunities to get involved with activities at the nursery and some also include parents. It's a lovely nursery and I'm so glad both of my children have been here. I think it says a lot that the same staff from when I first went are still there now.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little girl attends Fire Station Day Nursery, I honestly couldn't be happier that we chose this particular nursery.

My daughter has developed so much hitting her milestones and beyond. The nursery team are second to none, they keep you informed with photos, they debrief at collection and genuinely are some of the nicest people you can meet. My daughter genuinely loves nursery and is thriving. The care they give my daughter is like the care you would give family members, nothing is ever too much trouble. The nursery is clean & tidy and the facilities are great- Especially toy town! Not only have they been superb with my daughter but they have helped me out on multiple occasions by being so accommodating with early drop-offs or late pick-ups. I'd highly recommend Fire Station.

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Review from D C (Father of Child) published on 18 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Amazing staff in Woddler room, excellent key workers making me feel my child is in the best hands. My daughter loves coming to nursery, the roon provide great activities to keep her occupied and engaged.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter absolutely loves her days at nursery and it is all down to how wonderful the staff are. They are very attentive to my daughters needs and seem to really know her well. She enjoys the daily activities, indoor and outdoor play and even the food! My daughter is beyond her developmental milestones and I must give credit to the nursery staff for helping her to achieve this. Thank you for you continuing hard work and support.

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely, kind words. I will pass this on to the staff. It's great to hear that your daughter loves attending nursery and that she is reaching beyond her developmental milestones.

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Review from Vicki K (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our 2nd child that we have currently going through this setting and we wouldn't want to go anywhere else! Both my daughter (who is now at school) and my son is currently in the baby room, both of them have thrived at nursery thanks to the hard work and dedication of the staff and manager. The staff in every room are wonderful, they are so caring and warm and the activities they come up with to engage the children are fabulous. Both of my children have felt safe at nursery and have enjoyed every day. My son gets so excited when he sees the staff in the morning, and he usually can't wait to greet them. The nursery is clean and tidy, the artwork on the walls is always well presented and clearly put up with care and pride. Communication between staff and parents/carers is brilliant. Not a single complaint.

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely words. We are so happy that you and your child are happy with the care and activities we provide. We aim to make sure we provide the best care we can for the children and to make you as parents/cares feel comfortable. We strive to make sure we meet the developmental milestones for all of the children and that they have a fun filled day.

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Review from Michael H (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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One of the most significant decisions is where to place your child. I'd consider a nursery equally as responsible for a child's development after the age of one, and I am so grateful to the staff at the Fire Station nursery.

The staff engagement, facilities, activities, food-everything is excellent. My child always has a smile on his face whenever I peek through the door during collection, and he knows the practitioners by name, saying he loves them all.

From the moment you're sat down with the manager, reviewing the facilities and signing the documents, to the day your child starts (and beyond), you feel so welcomed as a family, and nothing is too much trouble.

The safeguarding in place is thorough, which we recently experienced when my mother-in-law collected our child - the requirements were beyond a minimum expectation, and ensured that only the allowed and notified people are able to enter the building.

I'm so thankful to everyone at the Fire Station nursery.

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, this does mean a lot to all of our staff team. We are so happy that you are happy with the provision for your child. We strive to do the best we possibly can to help the children develop to their milestones and to make the environment the best it can be for all of the children.

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Review from Claudia T (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter thoroughly enjoys her days in nursery. She is well socialised and happy in the nursery environment, and her nutritional intake is great. I love the updates via the app during the day as to nappy changes, feeding times and nap times - this is a great feature which reduces my anxiety whilst not with her. The staff are lovely and I can see that they really do enjoy working with the children. The nursery is clean and well presented, the outdoor areas are great and the selection of toys available in the age-specific rooms are very well chosen.

It makes me happy to know that my daughter is happy and well looked after!

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your kind words, this does mean a lot to all of our staff team. We are so happy that you are happy with the provision for your daughter. We strive to do the best we possibly can to help the children develop to their milestones and to make the environment the best it can be for all of the children.

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Review from Joe L (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Overall the nursery and staff are fantastic. My child seems happy, confident and comfortable there.

It would be good to see more detailed information on day to day / learning. Understanding what the children are learning and doing to prepare them for school

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your honest review, it's great to know your child is thriving in the nursery and is happy and safe there. Please speak to the staff if you require any further information about your child's learning, the staff will be happy to speak with you. Thank you.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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I have two children who attend the nursery. Both absolutely love attending and have developed so much since starting.

I recommend the nursery to everyone. We do travel from another area to the nursery only about 10 mins drive but it's worth it in our opinion you can tell the staff actually care for your children.

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words. These do mean a lot to us. We are so happy that you have seen the growth in your child's developmental milestones. We strive to provide the best learning environment for each child.

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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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The twins love going to nursery and accessing all of the learning facilities within the nursery. The staff in Pre School 2 their current room are fantastic and helped them come on in all areas of their learning and development.

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words. These do mean a lot to us. We are so happy that you have seen the growth in your children's confidence and learning. We strive to provide the best learning environment for each child to help them develop in their milestones.

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Review from Colette H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My 2-year-old has been with Fire Station Day Nursery since he was 4 months old. He has truly thrived and developed within the nursery and I find him coming home learning and saying new things every day. The nursery nurses are great and cater to each child's needs. I can't recommend the nursery enough we have had no problems in the last 3 years. Very friendly and accommodating.

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words. These do mean a lot to us. We are so happy that you have seen the growth in your child's development, we strive to provide the best learning environment for each child to help them develop in their milestones.

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Review from Chris J (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My little girl has come on leaps and bounds at nursery and the Toddlers team are really helpful and caring and have her best interests at heart. She loves coming to nursery and it is great to see her climb the stairs and run to the door to go in. Thanks to all the team and everyone at the Fire Station Nursery for your ongoing care and support

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words. These do mean a lot to us. We are so happy that you have seen the growth in your daughter's learning and development, we strive to provide the best learning environment for each child to help them develop in their milestones. I will pass your kind words on to the staff, thank you.

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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Staff at Fire Station Nursery are brilliant. They really know and care for the children, I can see that the activities and environment at nursery help the development of my son.

We chose Fire Station nursery because when we visited we felt it was a caring atmosphere, our experience has been nothing but positive.

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words, these do mean a lot to us. We are so happy that your child enjoys his time spent with us. We strive to provide the best learning environment for each child to help them develop in their milestones.

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Review from Lucy G (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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We've had the best service from Fire Station, from the nursery staff to management to accounts. Everyone is super helpful and responsive. The nursery itself is secure, clean, bright, welcoming and engaging. Our daughters love going to nursery, learning new skills, playing with new things and love the outdoor space. The food choices are balanced and the girls have tried new things whilst being at nursery. We would recommend the nursery to anyone.

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words, these do mean a lot to us. We are so happy that your children enjoy their time spent with us and enjoy trying new things. We strive to provide the best learning environment for each child to help them develop in their milestones.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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I absolutely love the fire station nursery and so have my 3 children that have been going for a number of years now. The staff have all been fabulous with our children, they take the time to understand and adapt to each child, ensuring their needs are met. I have had no problems at all for the whole 5 years I have been sending my children. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words, these do mean a lot to us. We are so happy that your children enjoy their time spent with us. We strive to provide the best learning environment for each child to help them develop in their milestones. We love that we have returning families and can be part of their early years journey, thank you.

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Review from Stephan H (Father of Child) published on 30 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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We knew from the start that our daughter would be going to the Fire Station Day Nursery as all of my nephews and nieces have also attended there when they were growing up. When our daughter actually started we got to meet a lot of the staff, who are just brilliant and that goes for them all as our girl is now in preschool 1! The staff have always helped us out whenever we've needed to adjust things, even at last minute, very professional and friendly, as for our daughter she's doing amazing with her growth in all aspects, always happy and smiling whenever we drop her off or picking her up, and it is all down to the amazing staff at the Fire Station Day Nursery, I would HIGHLY recommend this nursery to everyone without question!

Reply from Sharon Cummins, Nursery Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery

Thank you for the lovely feedback we really do appreciate it.

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Awards / Recognitions (3)

  • Recipient: Kids Zone NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
  • Recipient: Kids Zone NurseriesDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
  • Recipient: Kids Zone NurseriesDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024

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Sharon Cummins Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008
Sharon Cummins

Hi, my name is Sharon and I am the Nursery Manager at Fire Station Day Nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fire Station Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Fire Station Day Nursery accepts?

Fire Station Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Fire Station Day Nursery Open?

Fire Station Day Nursery 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 Fire Station Day Nursery have capacity for?

Fire Station Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 150 Children.

How far is Fire Station Day Nursery to the centre of Ashton-under-Lyne?

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

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