The Old Station Day Care Nursery & Pre-school is located in the charming, characteristic train station in Dromore. The spacious rooms with high ceilings are well resourced and equipped to create a fun and stimulating learning environment.
The nursery is within walking distance of Dromore town centre and is very accessible to the A1 carriageway, making the commute to work a little easier.
Since opening in 2000, the nursery has grown from...
The Old Station Day Care Nursery & Pre-school is located in the charming, characteristic train station in Dromore. The spacious rooms with high ceilings are well resourced and equipped to create a fun and stimulating learning environment.
The nursery is within walking distance of Dromore town centre and is very accessible to the A1 carriageway, making the commute to work a little easier.
Since opening in 2000, the nursery has grown from strength to strength. It now offers a Junior playgroup, funded pre-school education (Senior Playgroup), and an After-School/summer club based in Dromore Bowling Pavilion.
The emphasis is on offering a warm, welcoming environment, with a focus on providing excellent-quality childcare and education. The nursery's ethos is “to create a nurturing, inclusive environment in partnership with parents, where each child can reach their full potential in an environment which is safe, secure, happy, healthy and stimulating".
The Old Station recognises that parents may find it difficult to choose the most appropriate childcare provision to suit their family's needs. The nursery acknowledges that every child’s needs are different, and the team caters to those individual needs.
Excellent staff-to-child ratios, attentive and caring staff, and high standards across all areas of the nursery help parents leave their children feeling happy and content with the care they receive.
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The Old Station Day Care Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.818) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Station Day Care Nursery has 59 reviews.
We moved our little boy to The Old Station Nursery last August due to a change in career. We have loved it since then! The settling-in was great and we got all the information we needed. The staff were so friendly and we felt we could phone or email at any time if we had any questions. The girls in...
We moved our little boy to The Old Station Nursery last August due to a change in career. We have loved it since then! The settling-in was great and we got all the information we needed. The staff were so friendly and we felt we could phone or email at any time if we had any questions. The girls in the toddler room work so well with the children and we saw a huge difference in our son’s development since moving him. We cannot fault any area of The Old Station Nursery and would highly recommend it to others.
My now 11-year-old and 9-year-old both attended The Old Station, and the care they received in their early years was second to none. I had no hesitation therefore in sending my youngest, now 20-months. In these very worrying times, the staff have adapted well to new procedures and restrictions and...
Although, at 20-months, my daughter cannot directly communicate her experience at The Old Station, the excitement when one of the staff collects her at the front door each morning is a very telling sign of how much enjoyment she gets from her days there. Via the 'app' I am constantly receiving updates and photos throughout the day showing the wide range of activities she enjoys.
My children love going to nursery. The staff are welcoming, friendly and provide excellent care. There are lots of activities that offer variety as well as lots of artwork being made and sent home. We are very impressed with the homemade lunches which cater to our children's dietary requirements....
My children love going to nursery. The staff are welcoming, friendly and provide excellent care. There are lots of activities that offer variety as well as lots of artwork being made and sent home. We are very impressed with the homemade lunches which cater to our children's dietary requirements. We get great communication from all staff and management and are kept up to date throughout the day using My Nursery Pal. This also includes photos of our children doing activities. Our children love going and have made great friends. It is reassuring knowing that they are happy while we are at work with staff who care for them like they are their own.
My son has attended for several months now and with the ongoing situation, we felt at real ease with the settling in process. Staff are super friendly and communication is fantastic through the use of nursery Pal app. Our wee man has such a blast and the only problem is trying to get him home.
My son has attended for several months now and with the ongoing situation, we felt at real ease with the settling in process. Staff are super friendly and communication is fantastic through the use of nursery Pal app. Our wee man has such a blast and the only problem is trying to get him home.
My son attends this nursery and is always happy to go to the girls in mornings, he learns so much and they have a great staff to children ratio in the toddler room which he is currently in. The girls who work there are so helpful with any queries I have regarding my son's care or day. I receive...
My son attends this nursery and is always happy to go to the girls in mornings, he learns so much and they have a great staff to children ratio in the toddler room which he is currently in. The girls who work there are so helpful with any queries I have regarding my son's care or day. I receive regular photos on the My Nursery Pal app and I can check in to see how his day is going. I would happily recommend this nursery to any potential parents thinking of sending their children there. They do so many activities during the day and I am so reassured he seems so content to be there.
Excellent staff. Genuinely loving and kind and feel that my kids are in excellent care. Good security, communications with parents and healthy eating promoted as well. Delighted that my toddler was offered a vegetable curry. He always comes home talking about what a good day he had. My 5-year-old...
Excellent staff. Genuinely loving and kind and feel that my kids are in excellent care. Good security, communications with parents and healthy eating promoted as well. Delighted that my toddler was offered a vegetable curry. He always comes home talking about what a good day he had. My 5-year-old was also delighted by the level of care and the amount of crafting she could do. Highly recommended.
What a fantastic, warm and caring atmosphere in this nursery. We have two children attending and they are always happy to go and I know they are treated well. Both have come on developmentally in leaps and bounds. Having them care for our most precious little people in such a loving way makes...
What a fantastic, warm and caring atmosphere in this nursery. We have two children attending and they are always happy to go and I know they are treated well. Both have come on developmentally in leaps and bounds. Having them care for our most precious little people in such a loving way makes leaving them a little easier.
The Old Station have very high standards in their care. They are very approachable and my kids have enjoyed their time here. The curriculum is very well placed and I have watched my children gain many new skills and make new friends.
The Old Station have very high standards in their care. They are very approachable and my kids have enjoyed their time here. The curriculum is very well placed and I have watched my children gain many new skills and make new friends.
I am very happy with the service provided by the Old Station Nursery. The kids love attending the nursery, the staff are very friendly and deal with any queries in a very professional manner.
I am very happy with the service provided by the Old Station Nursery. The kids love attending the nursery, the staff are very friendly and deal with any queries in a very professional manner.
My 2 children joined the Old Station just over a year ago. We have been so happy with everything about the nursery since we joined. The nursery has an atmosphere that feels like a home from home which my children thrive in. Over the last year there has been little or no turnover of staff, which for...
My 2 children joined the Old Station just over a year ago. We have been so happy with everything about the nursery since we joined. The nursery has an atmosphere that feels like a home from home which my children thrive in. Over the last year there has been little or no turnover of staff, which for me is really important and shows that the nursery is well run and treat staff well. It is obvious that all of the staff have a genuine passion for looking after children - everyone who works there knows all of the children's names and take an interest in them, whether they work in that particular room or not. All of the meals are prepared freshly each day and my children love the food. I was a bit nervous about my children starting a new nursery but the transition has been better than I could have hoped. Cannot recommend the Old Station highly enough.
Staff are excellent, our two children attend 2 days a week its such a peace of mind to know they are here. They are cared for like they are family members as are all the children. If there is a problem staff are approachable and caring, you can be assured you will only have to ask once. Nursery Pal...
Staff are excellent, our two children attend 2 days a week its such a peace of mind to know they are here. They are cared for like they are family members as are all the children. If there is a problem staff are approachable and caring, you can be assured you will only have to ask once. Nursery Pal is updated throughout the day, we can click on and check everything is OK. Activities from the baby room to the toddler room are fantastic and receiving the pieces of work which each child has completed, seeing the pride in their faces when they say 'I did that'. Staff support the parents through each stage of child development and also guide parents if needed - potty training each child is individual and loved and cared for in a way that makes me as a mother feel happy to leave my child I have recommended the nursery to everyone I know and will continue to do so as we could not ask for better all meals are cooked fresh in nursery kitchen and are wholesome and delicious and plates are cleaned.
Old Station Nursery has been the nursery we have used since our little girl was 9 months old. We are now planning to send our Newborn baby boy too once I go back to work. The girls are all very caring and genuinely want to help as best they can. They are also very accommodating and are very...
Old Station Nursery has been the nursery we have used since our little girl was 9 months old. We are now planning to send our Newborn baby boy too once I go back to work. The girls are all very caring and genuinely want to help as best they can. They are also very accommodating and are very attentive to our toddler's needs.
Credit must be given to the staff for encouraging her and helping...
All aspects of her care is a credit to a great, dedicated team of staff who provide outstanding care to all the children. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Thank you to everyone.
Always there to help with anything. They have helped my 2 children so much and get them ready for school. My 2 children have problems with certain food and they couldn't do enough to help keep them on their food diaries. They are worth their weight in...
Always there to help with anything. They have helped my 2 children so much and get them ready for school. My 2 children have problems with certain food and they couldn't do enough to help keep them on their food diaries. They are worth their weight in gold. Thank you all.
The Old Station Nursery is very well run by a team of people who understand the value of family. My two girls settled in very quickly as the staff were fantastic with them. The meals are well balanced and there is a great variety of food. My girls are taught to be friendly and courteous at all...
The Old Station Nursery is very well run by a team of people who understand the value of family. My two girls settled in very quickly as the staff were fantastic with them. The meals are well balanced and there is a great variety of food. My girls are taught to be friendly and courteous at all times which means so much as a parent.
If you are considering this nursery I would recommend you speak with the nursery manager and you will instantly know that your kids will be well cared for.
The Old Station offers my children a safe, warm and caring environment for them to enjoy, play with friends, new experiences and activities. All staff are dedicated to ensuring the children are able to engage fully in all activities and they have a genuine passion for caring for children. It's a...
The Old Station offers my children a safe, warm and caring environment for them to enjoy, play with friends, new experiences and activities. All staff are dedicated to ensuring the children are able to engage fully in all activities and they have a genuine passion for caring for children. It's a real home from home feeling.
The staff at The Old Station are fantastic. My experience has been excellent. My daughter has learned so much at playgroup and she finds learning there interesting and fun. She has developed her independence with the help of the girls in playgroup. She thoroughly enjoys her snacks and lunches and...
The staff at The Old Station are fantastic. My experience has been excellent. My daughter has learned so much at playgroup and she finds learning there interesting and fun. She has developed her independence with the help of the girls in playgroup. She thoroughly enjoys her snacks and lunches and loves the vet corner, the hospital corner and the shop corner. She is very happy here and I would highly recommend to any parent. Staff in the after playgroup room are fab too.
My son has attended The Old Station since he was 5 months old. Aged 3, he still loves going to "school" and talks about his "friends" who include the other children and the excellent staff. The Old Station offers excellent opportunities for learning and skill development, including lots of messy...
My son has attended The Old Station since he was 5 months old. Aged 3, he still loves going to "school" and talks about his "friends" who include the other children and the excellent staff. The Old Station offers excellent opportunities for learning and skill development, including lots of messy play.
All food is wholesome and freshly prepared. This is important to me and the factory that swayed my decision when choosing a childcare option. As parents, my husband and I are delighted with all aspects of our son's care and how the staff have worked hard to foster his independence at key milestones.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this nursery. Always a step ahead thinking about the development of children and understanding the concerns/fears of the children as they hit developmental milestones or periods of transition. I have 2 children at this nursery and each child is treated as an individual and not just...
The nursery has an experienced management team and will try and accommodate you as a parent juggling daily life and work commitments whenever possible.
From the moment I first visited the nursery to have a look around I knew this was where we would send our son for care. Staff are absolutely fantastic and go above and beyond to make sure my son is cared for to the highest standards while having plenty of fun and doing lots of different educational...
Cannot recommend old station nursery Dromore highly enough!
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Before opening the Old Station Nursery, I worked as a qualified nurse for 10 years, working with both babies and small children. I then went on to...
Before opening the Old Station Nursery, I worked as a qualified nurse for 10 years, working with both babies and small children. I then went on to complete my BTech in childhood studies, while also working as a classroom assistant for 4 years in a primary school. During the time that I working as a classroom assistant, I became more aware of the need for a good quality daycare nursery in the Dromore area. I took the brave decision of leaving my job as classroom assistant and began working on my new project of opening The Old Station Daycare Nursery which opened in April 2000. Within 9 months of opening the nursery, we saw the need for expansion and obtained a modular building to facilitate the demand and doubled our capacity.
I feel I am well qualified to understand the needs of children and I am able to provide a safe, secure and caring environment in which your child will grow as an individual.
I am also a wife and a mother of two grown up girls and when not running the nursery there is nothing I enjoy more than spending time with my family.
I have been part of The Old Station team since 2004 and, over the years, have gained experience working across all areas of the nursery. In 2018, I...
I have been part of The Old Station team since 2004 and, over the years, have gained experience working across all areas of the nursery. In 2018, I became Nursery Manager and I also lead our Senior Playgroup.
I also love getting involved in baking, crafts and messy play with the children – it gives me the perfect excuse to be a big kid every day! More importantly, these activities provide so many opportunities for children to explore, be creative, build confidence and develop new skills while having lots of fun.
One of the most rewarding parts of my role is supporting children with their behaviour and emotional development. I enjoy finding positive ways to help children understand and manage their emotions, build confidence and develop the skills they need to make positive choices. It is incredibly rewarding to see the progress they make overtime.
The Old Station has been a huge part of my life since I was eight years old, when my mum first opened the nursery. After completing my degree in...
The Old Station has been a huge part of my life since I was eight years old, when my mum first opened the nursery. After completing my degree in Business, I knew I wanted to bring my skills and knowledge into our family business, and in 2017 I joined the team as Office Administrator. Wanting to develop my understanding of childcare as well as the management side of the nursery, I went on to complete my Level 3 qualification in Childcare, followed by my Level 5 in Management. I am now proud to manage The Old Station alongside my sister, Claire. Being part of a family-run nursery means so much to us. We share a genuine passion for creating a happy, nurturing environment where children feel secure, confident and able to thrive. Seeing the children grow and flourish during their time with us is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do.
I have been part of The Old Station team since 2004, when I first joined the Pre-School room, and I have loved being part of the nursery’s journey...
I have been part of The Old Station team since 2004, when I first joined the Pre-School room, and I have loved being part of the nursery’s journey ever since. I hold a CACHE Diploma in Childcare and have continued to develop my knowledge and skills, completing my Level 5 qualification in Management as part of my progression to Deputy Manager.
As Deputy Manager, I love that I can still work within the rooms and be actively involved with the children. Building relationships with the children and their families is such an important part of my role, and I enjoy being able to watch the children grow in confidence and independence throughout their time with us.
Having worked at The Old Station for so many years, I have seen the nursery grow and develop while still maintaining the warm, welcoming and homely environment that makes it so special. I enjoy supporting the staff team and sharing my experience, while still getting involved in the day-to-day fun of nursery life. For me, the most rewarding part of my job is seeing happy, confident children enjoying their time at nursery and knowing that we have played a part in helping them learn, develop and prepare for their next steps.
I joined The Old Station team in 2022 as a Playgroup Assistant and soon progressed to become Deputy Manager, joining the nursery’s management team....
I joined The Old Station team in 2022 as a Playgroup Assistant and soon progressed to become Deputy Manager, joining the nursery’s management team. As The Old Station continued to grow, our After School provision moved to a new location, giving me the exciting opportunity to take on the role of After School Manager. With a degree in Early Years, I have a strong knowledge and understanding of children’s development and am passionate about using my experience to create a happy, nurturing and engaging environment. I really enjoy being part of The Old Station team and supporting the children in our care to learn, grow and thrive.
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