Train Station Day Nursery

50-52 Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 1WS
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9.9 91 Reviews
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Train Station Day Nursery is a purpose-built nursery in Radcliffe, built with the care and development of children as highest priority. Built into a modern bright and inspiring day nursery with ample parking, the nursery is sure to be the right choice for you and your child.

Train Station Day Nursery offers excellent facilities. Each room creates an environment that has been designed with a focus on the unique needs of children.
There are a number of additional features that enhance Train Station's nursery facilities including a Sensory Theatre and a large indoor adventure play area, designed especially for their older children and not forgetting their babies and toddlers, they have a purpose designed soft play area.

To complement their facilities, they also have an imaginative toy town, where their children's imagination has no boundaries, an area for parents to relax and have refreshments while visiting, and ample parking and drop-off zones.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Danielle Aitken (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 150

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

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).

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

Train Station Day Nursery Reviews (91)

9.9

Train Station Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.851) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Train Station Day Nursery has 91 reviews.

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Review from Lily M (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery with fantastic staff! Each member of staff has been brilliant with my daughter these last two years. They have been patient, friendly, and helped to develop her to the wonderful little person she is today.
The nursery itself is a wonderful building with the rooms clearly
tailored to the age ranges.
Train station is a wonderful place and I will miss sending my daughter here.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you very much for your review. It has been a pleasure taking care of your daughter over the past 2 years. We hope she enjoys her next adventure at school.
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Review from Jess H (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Have to say my little girls graduation was the cutest thing ever!
Could not be more thankful for everyone at Train Station Day Nursery for everything they have done over the years! My daughter loved it, she's flourished & made some friends for life! But also built some incredible bonds with the staff
too, who are all just amazing & take the time just to even ask how you are & interest in life outside of nursery!


Graduation itself the staff have gone above and beyond, the songs were so cute! All the decorations & activities & there little leaving bags'
Just cannot thank everyone enough, don't get enough credit for how amazing you all are & have been throughout her time at Train Station. It's never easy leaving your child, but knowing she's so happy & looked after makes it so much easier.
The staff are always reassuring & keep you updated. They notice the little changes & celebrate all the milestones with you.
Also to two members of staff for helping make the flexible days work so wel!
Thankyou!

Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your feedback regarding our graduation I am glad you all enjoyed it. Thank you for choosing our nursery as it has been lovely watching her learn and grow into who she is today!…read more
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What can I say, the staff, the setting, the whole environment has been a joy to send our child too. The manager has truely blossomed into her role, with support, guidance and true team player when required.
Our child has cherished her time at Train station day nursery, she has made great developmental
strides and has grown into a confident young child.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It has been a pleasure taking care of your daughter and watching her grow over the years.
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff, lovely teams, they care for my daughter so well and the SEN staff are also brilliant. My daughter has made amazing bones with peers and staff. Going to miss them when she leaves! Highly recommend Train Station xx
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. We really enjoy watching your daughter develop and learn new skills daily.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have/are attending train station since 2020, never had any issues.
Always great communication from staff, and not to mention the support from staff as a friend rather than "just a child's parent"
I can go to work and know my children are in safe hands, thank you to the wonderful
staff at Train Station!
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you very much for your lovely comments. It has been wonderful caring for all of your children here at our setting.
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Review from Heather B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Train Station since November 2024 and we have been blown away by the nursery and all the staff from the moment we stepped foot in there. Staff cannot do enough for you and really seem to care about the children they look after. Communication is amazing and the atmosphere is
always positive! Our son's confidence and speech has come on so much in such a short amount of time and we 100% feel that this is because of the nursery and the staff in his room. Thank you so much to everyone involved for making us feel so comfortable leaving our child in your setting and for everything you do! 100% recommend your nursery.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is a pleasure caring for your son at our setting and watching him develop.
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Review from Shannon R (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Train Station for several months now. I was able to get my child in on short notice and staff have been incredibly helpful and supportive with their transition. The staff in my child's room are wonderful, not only do I feel safe to come to them with any questions or concerns,
but I also feel comfortable enough to enjoy a conversation and share a laugh with them! So far, I couldn't recommend this place enough, my child is happy, thriving and I'm enjoying watching their confidence grow day by day! There has been so much growth in all areas of development, talking, independence and social skills, in such a short amount of time! Thank you team, for your hard work and dedication!
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is a pleasure having your son at our setting and watching him develop.
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Review from Ana-Maria C (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is very happy when she is there. The staff are very nice and always smiling. The prices are according to all that the nursery offers. We are happy to leave her there and we know that she is safe.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. It is a pleasure to have her at our setting.
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Review from Steph D (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my first child, so I wanted the best nursery. I viewed every nursery in Radcliffe and Whitefield and really liked the Train Station Nursery. My little boy struggled to settle when first starting nursery which I didn't expect as we would go to groups daily so he was building up his social skills
and he was very confident. The staff in the under 2s and the manager really helped me and my little boy during this difficult time. I sent in family pictures which he could look at when he wanted, a blanket and some other home comforts. After several weeks my little boy settled and it was so nice to see! I can not thank the staff enough for keeping me updated and being honest when he was unsettled and for caring and looking after him. He now keeps you all on your toes being his cheeky little self. Thank you.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your review. It is a pleasure to have him at our nursery and watch his personality grow.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Train station nursery has been a really positive experience for my child. They have come along in strides since starting nursery. The staff are all really caring and attentive and ensure the best environment for the child. I frequently get updates on how they are doing.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure having your child at our setting!
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Train Station Day Nursery for nearly 1.5 years, and our experience has been very positive. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the facilities are great. My son enjoys his time there and often talks about his friends and the staff he interacts with.
The nursery provides
a good balance of play and learning, evident in the new skills my son has developed.
The nursery app is a great tool, keeping parents informed about their child's activities and progress. There is also open communication on here with staff. This gives peace of mind, especially when your child is initially starting out and new to the setting.
I do think the new drop-off and pick-up method needs refinement, and it would be helpful to have more detailed updates on daily learning or play activities, perhaps as short notes or bullet points in the app. This would help parents keep up to date on the full range of fun and educational activities offered, and support these alongside at home.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review and we will take onboard your feedback.
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Review from Shelley H (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful nursery, my son was so happy here and this was down to all the fantastic caring staff. The nursery is run exceptionally and professionally and every room has staff that go out of their way to make sure your little one is happy and well looked after. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend
this nursery to anyone and will be sending my next child here. Great place with lovely passionate people.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your review. It has been a pleasure taking care of your son over the past 2 years.
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Review from Lyubomir K (Father of Child) published on 12 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were extremely happy and privileged to have attended such a beautiful event not only for our daughter but for everyone to be able to witnessed children in that age, how remarkably and quick have grown up and reached into the next stage- graduation!
We also would like to thank and huge applause to
everyone who made this incredible event real!
Thank you to all the nurses and support staff for your hard work, decorations, banners, play area, and food supplied to the children, everything was just amazing!
Thank you.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We all have enjoyed being a massive part of your daughters journey at the nursery.
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff have been amazing, and I honestly don't have a bad word to say about the nursery or the way my son has been looked after. He always comes home happy and excited to tell me about his day and what he's been doing. His confidence in all aspects has grown so much since starting here last year.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure taking care of him at nursery.
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Review from Cathryn B (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Train Station Nursery since she turned 6 months old. Her development and confidence through going to nursery is amazing and watching her reach milestones with the help of the nursery staff has been great. She thrives in everyday life and enjoys seeing her friends at nursery.
The app gives you updates and information which puts my mind at ease whilst I'm not with her. I would definitely recommend the nursery as our experience over the last 2 years has been nothing but a joy.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your review. We have enjoyed watching her develop since she started our setting.
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Review from Mary N (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful experience our child had at this nursery! The nurturing and caring environment provided by the staff made a significant impact on our child's development and happiness. We'd highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, and loving place
for their child.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review! It is our pleasure to care for your son; he is a delightful little boy.
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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole nursery from the day that my son started has been beyond amazing. My son has come on so much since being here, he is happy every single morning coming to nursery to ''see his friends''. I appreciate everything that the nursery has done for my son and also would like to thank the manager for
all of her help with my son's EHCP applications. My son has a good bond with everybody at the nursery and it is going to be very sad that he has to leave. Thank you all so, so much.
Reply from Danielle Aitken, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review! It is our pleasure to care for your son; we will miss him when he leaves.
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Review from Jade C (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enrolled my son 4 weeks ago now and I love the setting and the staff. The nursery is so child-friendly and bright compared to others I had seen. The staff are all lovely and really do make you feel at ease. My son goes full-time (5 days per week) and is settling in so well and really enjoys going!
I am glad I have chosen The Train Station for my son’s nursery journey.
Reply from Julie Shepley, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review! It is our pleasure to care for your son, he is a delightful little boy!
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Review from L A (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Incredible setting, my daughter goes 4 days a week and loves it. The team are exceptional. My daughter enjoys going here and the parents being invited in to watch how they play is so good as you can see how your child interacts every day.
Reply from Julie Shepley, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review! We really enjoy our days with your little one, watching her grow and develop!
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Review from Steph T (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery where staff have genuine connections with the children. The nursery is clean and bright with good quality toys and equipment. The soft play area is great and a real highlight for my daughter. My daughter struggled to settle but the staff worked hard to help her adapt and she now loves
attending.
Reply from Julie Shepley, Nursery Manager at Train Station Day Nursery
Thank you for your amazing review! Your daughter is a pleasure to care for - she really brightens up our day!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.851)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.851) out of 10 for Train Station Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 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 4.951 for Train Station Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (309 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 324 Ratings = 4.951
  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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Train Station Day Nursery is based on 27 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 150 number of registered child places is 30. 27 Positive Reviews ÷ 30 = 0.9
  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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Danielle

Danielle Aitken

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2016

Hi, my name is Danielle, I have been part of the Kids Zone family for 8 years. I am extremely passionate that the children in our care have the very best nursery experience we can offer, I have a wonderful team that ensures the children reach their potential and enjoy every day in our care.

Frequently Asked Questions about Train Station Day Nursery

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

Train Station Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Train Station Day Nursery Open?

Train 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 Train Station Day Nursery have capacity for?

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

How far is Train Station Day Nursery to the centre of Manchester?

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

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