The Old Station Nursery Innsworth

Imjin Barracks, Innsworth Lane, Innsworth, Gloucester GL3 1ET
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Located conveniently at Imjin Barracks, The Old Station Nursery Innsworth is a sustainable setting that provides exceptional care to local military families. 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 eco-friendly building incorporates sustainable features such as a sedum roof, solar water heating, and rainwater harvesting, promoting a greener and healthier environment.

Inside, the nursery team are dedicated to fostering and nurturing the unique qualities of each child. Babies have their own room to explore and grow at their own pace, with plenty of soft play equipment and toys to aid their development. As they become more confident, they move to the Tots room, where they experience a mix of child-led learning and structured activities.

For Pre-School children, there is a diverse range of activities designed to enrich their learning and development. The team make sure to prepare children for school to ensure a smooth transition, with ample opportunities for them to learn through play.

The nursery’s focus on eco-friendly practices encourages children to spend time outdoors, no matter the weather, in the beautiful nursery garden.

At The Old Station Nursery Innsworth, the team take pride in providing high-quality childcare, in a warm and comfortable environment while promoting sustainable practices.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alex Taylor (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 94

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Session £71.40

  • 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

  • There is a large car park on site.

The Old Station Nursery Innsworth Reviews (101)

9.7

The Old Station Nursery Innsworth has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Station Nursery Innsworth has 101 reviews.

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Review from N E (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been extremely impressed with this nursery and how much my children have developed in such a short time, they have increased their confidence and ability to do different activities. They are learning to interact with others very well and seem very happy. The staff are very friendly and our helpful
everytime. I really like the regular reports I get from them on what my children have eaten and what they are doing during the day.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
We are delighted to read how impressed you are with our setting. It is important that children feel safe and happy in our care and we aim to ensure that each child benefits from nursery education and…read more
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started this nursery at 9 months old. He is now a thriving, bubbly, very chatty 2-year-old who loves going to nursery.
The environment for the children is great for them to learn and explore. The staff have all been great and never had any problems. I would recommend this nursery to anyone and
everyone. My second child will also be starting at this nursery in May 2025.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
Thank you for recommending our setting. We are delighted to read about how your son has settled and developed.
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Review from Mandy C (Mother of Child) published on 11 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Today was my daughter's last day at The Old Station Nursery from the day we visited for a show around she instantly felt at home. The staff are nothing but amazing and supportive. As a single mum, it has been difficult at times but the staff have always had time to help me where they could. I don't
care about Ofsted inspections my daughter has come home happy every day and has grown into a confident funny and cheeky little girl. Huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in her journey so far.
Reply from Angela Bailey, Head of Customer Experience at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
We strive to ensure children feel safe and happy in our care. It is always sad to say farewell to children as they take their next steps in education and we are privileged to have been a part of your…read more
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
I wouldn't recommend! The headquarters see your children as profit and are very greedy. The billing team billed me nearly 2 weeks late into the first month, despite chasing, which created instant arrears as they want payment in advance. To keep me paying one month in advance, the billing team gave me
three days to pay half of December's bill, then the other half 2 weeks later, then January's bill 1 week after that (that's 3 months of fees in just over a month incl. what was already paid!). They even had the nerve to add a late fee when it was them who were late! I explained they were being unreasonable but they remained uncooperative and failed to acknowledge they are responsible for the issues. I had to pull my child out as they left me no other option and they couldn't care less about her. They'll come back with a crowd pleasing comment to this, to make themselves look good, but this isn't a company that cares about children (and I'm an ex nursery teacher so I know how it all works!).
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
We're truly sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. It's disheartening to know that your experience did not meet your expectations,…read more
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Review from Kate Y (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery full of staff who genuinely care for your little one and you as a family. The team make us feel as though our little boy is a real priority to them and has been instrumental in ensuring he has not just remained settled but thrived, during a difficult time for our family. In particular,
the baby room leader, has shown such care and warmth to our son and we can’t thank her enough for the time she has spent looking after him. The management team have also been fantastic and have bent over backwards to accommodate us and to ensure our little boy is happy and settled throughout our difficult time.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Old Station Nursery has provided excellent care for my children for the last 2 years. Flexible and approachable staff who really care. The children are well engaged and happy to go in each day. Highly recommend this setting to other families.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, great staff, couldn’t ask for anything more. They go above and beyond to ensure all children are well looked after and most importantly happy.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
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Review from C U (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Old Station Nursery Innsworth, have been a blessing to us! The confidence given to my boy is more than I could find words for! We love the entire team! He loves every day he spends there, and we are always welcomed in with smiling faces!
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Review from Ruth T (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have returned to work following maternity leave. My son started at around 8 months, the team are so lovely and made its very easy to return to work without worrying. My son is very happy in the setting, I do not have any other issues at drop off not wanting to be handed over. I always get a in depth
handover at pick up of all the things he has got up to in the day. The setting is so lovely with a big open space for the garden, they have a range of animals which is lovely to see and the children to be involved with. I would highly recommended this nursery.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 19 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good nursery with friendly staff and my son enjoys being there and always has something good to say about what he has done.
My son comes back on the odd occasion and said the food wasn't that nice, so didn't have much lunch.
But on the whole very pleased.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
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Review from Kyley R (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can’t praise The Old Station Nursery enough for what they have done for my son, my son has come on leaps and bounds with the help from the nursery. My son enjoys going and loves all the activities they do and all the animals that come in to visit.
A lovely and friendly nursery, all the staff are brilliant
and helpful.
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Review from Lydia H (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really pleased with the nursery and our daughter really enjoys going in. We are regularly updated on what's going on and are so pleased we found such a friendly place. We will make sure our next one is registered too!
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
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Review from Yana R (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery with lovely staff. My son absolutely loves to spend time with his favourite people there. We are happy with their food allergies adaptation for every child, me and my husband and our son are very happy with our nursery.
Professional report on what my child eats and does on a daily
basis and pictures from nursery weeks.
Highly recommend.
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Review from I B (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m very pleased with the nursery, and how they take care of my child. My child always comes back happy and is always excited to go to school in the morning, and the teachers are always friendly and explain what my child does during the day. Overall it is an excellent nursery.
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Review from Mandy A (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nearly three-year-old twins have been at The Old Station Nursery since nine months old and absolutely love it! The staff are amazing. I always feel well-informed about the twins' daily activities and their development. The independence they have already gained from attending the setting is great.
It is lovely now after pick-up hearing all about their day in their own words, always sounds like a fun-packed day! I was recommended the nursery twice by a friend and a colleague, and I would now have no hesitation in recommending how great the nursery is.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth
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Review from Ellie S (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having had my child attend for the last three weeks, I can say without a doubt, that this is a phenomenally well-run nursery. The staff in the 0-2 year rooms exude professionalism, enthusiasm and an enduring desire to ensure the quality of care of the children is at a constant high. As a first-time
mother, the friendly and encouraging advice and information the leading staff offer me on a daily basis at drop off and pick up on my child's progress and ways I can contribute is invaluable. The management team are excellent with clear, fast communication and flexibility with requests for changes to my child's nursery schedule. This nursery includes all amenities such as nappies, formula, medicine and food that my child requires making it not only extraordinarily good value for the exceptional quality of care my child receives but also an enjoyable experience for myself not having to sort out and bring all these in myself. I would highly recommend enrolling a child into this wonderful place!
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent setting.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has only been attending nursery since August, but we have been incredibly impressed so far. As first-time parents, we were both worried about leaving our son, but we needn't have been. He absolutely loves nursery and can't wait to get in when we drop him off. His key worker has been amazing,
and I know she and all the staff in the baby room take great care of him. I look forward to continuing to watch my son grow throughout his time there and would highly recommend the nursery to other parents.
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Review from Ani E (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been very helpful and supportive of myself and my child. They are happy to answer any questions that I may have. Very friendly staff who have created a great bond with my child and have nurtured her progress greatly.
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Review from Adele C (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery have been brilliant with our little one. They talked us through his settling in and both the rooms he's been in. Communication has been brilliant. They've been the best support as first-time parents. My little one has grown in confidence during his time here.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.684)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.684) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Innsworth 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.684 for The Old Station Nursery Innsworth is calculated as follows: ( (220 Excellents x 5) + (53 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (3 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.684
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Old Station Nursery Innsworth is based on 23 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 94 number of registered child places is 18.8, which has been reached with 23 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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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Alex

Alex Taylor

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

Hello, I'm Alex and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Innsworth. I am qualified Foundation Degree in Childhood Studies.


We are a very welcoming and caring team, who are dedicated to all families and children. We want to ensure that every child has the same opportunities to progress and develop in a safe and stimulating environment. We aim to give the children the best start in life and ensure a seamless progression into school.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

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