
The nursery is very inclusive and welcoming and the staff are always cheerfulE S(Mother of Child)

As a first time mum, the staff at The Old Station Nursery were amazing at welcoming my sonSophie M(Mother of Child)


The nursery is very inclusive and welcoming and the staff are always cheerfulE S(Mother of Child)

As a first time mum, the staff at The Old Station Nursery were amazing at welcoming my sonSophie M(Mother of Child)


The Old Station Nursery Oxford, located at the heart of Oxford Science Park, caters to local families, as well as those who work within the grounds. It is ideal for working families, with easy access to the offices at the park and convenient transport links via local buses or footpaths. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes,...
The Old Station Nursery Oxford, located at the heart of Oxford Science Park, caters to local families, as well as those who work within the grounds. It is ideal for working families, with easy access to the offices at the park and convenient transport links via local buses or footpaths. 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 building is spacious, with a bright interior and a beautiful outdoor play area. It comprises of three distinct rooms, each designed to support the developmental needs of children in different age groups.
The qualified and passionate nursery team is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages the growth and development of every child.
For children under two years, a secure and comfortable room is offered, with soft play equipment, mirrors, musical instruments, and other educational toys to facilitate exploration and learning. Activities are tailored to the individual needs, interests and abilities of each child. Toddlers can progress to a slightly more structured room with age-appropriate resources, such as books, painting materials and a 'home corner' play area.
As children approach Pre-School age, they advance to a dedicated room where the team help them to prepare for primary school. The nursery has established relationships with local schools to facilitate a smooth transition for children and parents alike. The recent implementation of the 'Brighter Learning Approach', supports in school preparation, enriching the core curriculum provision by encouraging natural curiosity and cultivating key skills, knowledge, and attitudes that promote lifelong success and happiness.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- The Old Station Nursery
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Charlotte Dagg (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 18
Total Places for Children
- 77
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- There is designated parking outside the nursery for convenient drop off and pick up.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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The Old Station Nursery Oxford Reviews (101)
The Old Station Nursery Oxford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.876) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Station Nursery Oxford has 101 reviews.
Lovely staff and very good at what they do. My son enjoys his time at nursery and learns lots of new and important things that will ultimately benefit his life skills moving forward. Thanks to everyone involved.
Lovely staff and very good at what they do. My son enjoys his time at nursery and learns lots of new and important things that will ultimately benefit his life skills moving forward. Thanks to everyone involved.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your positive feedback! We really appreciate it!
I am extremely satisfied by the service provided by The Old Station Nursery, Oxford. My daughter had been going to another very reputed Nursery at Milton Park. However, we were not very happy with their service. But The Old Station Nursery has exceeded our expectations. Special thanks to her...
I am extremely satisfied by the service provided by The Old Station Nursery, Oxford. My daughter had been going to another very reputed Nursery at Milton Park. However, we were not very happy with their service. But The Old Station Nursery has exceeded our expectations. Special thanks to her keyworker, she had been amazing. Shout out to the other team members too. Thanks a lot for loving our child so much.
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your positive feedback! Our staff will be delighted with your comments!
Both my girls love the place. When they are off, they continuously ask when they will come back. They feel like it is a second home. I can see great progress in my girls' development and language skills (we are from non-English language background). Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Never...
Both my girls love the place. When they are off, they continuously ask when they will come back. They feel like it is a second home. I can see great progress in my girls' development and language skills (we are from non-English language background). Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Never had any issues. Management is always open to conversation. What more could you wish from a nursery?
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your positive feedback! We really appreciate it! We are delighted that your girls are making good progress!
I like this nursery, the management and staff are very responsive and I am happy with my son's key carer. I am pleased with their attitude and I will bring my youngest one in a year's time as well. Thank you for taking care of our children!
I like this nursery, the management and staff are very responsive and I am happy with my son's key carer. I am pleased with their attitude and I will bring my youngest one in a year's time as well. Thank you for taking care of our children!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, and we are delighted that your son has settled well!
My children love The Old Station Nursery. They both attended since they were 12-months-old. My daughter is in school now but still misses nursery. My son enjoys his time in the toddler group very much. The staff are lovely and look after the children very well. There are fun activities all the time.
My children love The Old Station Nursery. They both attended since they were 12-months-old. My daughter is in school now but still misses nursery. My son enjoys his time in the toddler group very much. The staff are lovely and look after the children very well. There are fun activities all the time.
My daughter has been at the Oxford nursery since she was 10-months-old (now 3-years). She has loved her time in each of the 3 rooms, and once settled, has formed strong bonds with her key person and other staff in each, and she looks forward to seeing them. The nursery administration was...
My daughter has been at the Oxford nursery since she was 10-months-old (now 3-years). She has loved her time in each of the 3 rooms, and once settled, has formed strong bonds with her key person and other staff in each, and she looks forward to seeing them. The nursery administration was particularly great through the most difficult periods of the pandemic, keeping us updated regularly, even when closed. My daughter enjoys her time at the nursery, and comes home happy and tired out, ready to tell me about space week/Easter crafts etc or to sing me a new song she's learnt.
Our child has been attending The Old Station Nursery 3 days a week in the toddler room since the end of January this year, and he loves it! We are very happy with the nursery, and I drop off my son knowing that he will be well looked after.
Excellent nursery with great facilities, amazing...
Our child has been attending The Old Station Nursery 3 days a week in the toddler room since the end of January this year, and he loves it! We are very happy with the nursery, and I drop off my son knowing that he will be well looked after.
Excellent nursery with great facilities, amazing management and the staff are great, always with positive energy. I would highly recommend this nursery.
This is a brilliant nursery. Staff are so friendly and committed to giving children the best possible care and start in life. They are always smiling and positive, and my children look forward to going every day.
This is a brilliant nursery. Staff are so friendly and committed to giving children the best possible care and start in life. They are always smiling and positive, and my children look forward to going every day.
The care and support he receives are like no other I’ve witnessed in Early Years providers.
Our son looks forward to his days at nursery, and he has developed...
The care and support he receives are like no other I’ve witnessed in Early Years providers.
Our son looks forward to his days at nursery, and he has developed tremendously well, because of the fantastic staff here.
As a full time working mum, it’s so reassuring to know my son is in a setting he adores, as well as a setting that provides excellent opportunities for growth and development.
My daughter is always happy coming from the nursery. She absolutely loves it. I think it's one of the best nurseries around and people must know about it. Strongly referred to anyone that is looking for an excellent nursery.
My daughter is always happy coming from the nursery. She absolutely loves it. I think it's one of the best nurseries around and people must know about it. Strongly referred to anyone that is looking for an excellent nursery.
They provide lunch, which is something a lot of nurseries for under-fives do not provide. They require parents to send packed lunches. It helps working parents when...
They provide lunch, which is something a lot of nurseries for under-fives do not provide. They require parents to send packed lunches. It helps working parents when kids are given hot healthy meals and snacks.
The Old Station Nursery has been consistently supporting and nurturing, COVID or no COVID. The staff are responsive to parents and maintain a happy place for my child to want to attend every morning. Individual needs of the child are taken into consideration and applied for example, food and sleep...
The Old Station Nursery has been consistently supporting and nurturing, COVID or no COVID. The staff are responsive to parents and maintain a happy place for my child to want to attend every morning. Individual needs of the child are taken into consideration and applied for example, food and sleep patterns. Communication is key and positive emails and helpful advice are constant. We love the weekly updates of photos regarding educational challenges and milestones. Help with organisation of payments has been superb. I really cannot fault The Old Station Nursery for their approach and ethos; it’s relaxed and professional, kind and efficient.
We feel their support has been invaluable to us as a family.
The nursery embraces diversity, and this is so important to us as a family.
Our oldest had a fantastic start to school because we...
We feel their support has been invaluable to us as a family.
The nursery embraces diversity, and this is so important to us as a family.
Our oldest had a fantastic start to school because we believe her time at nursery helped so much with her head start at school.
They have been so supportive during the pandemic.
Would highly recommend it.
Would highly recommend it.
We have had two children come to The Old Station Nursery past and present, and they have both loved it. Both of our children have fitted in so well to the warm, friendly and caring environment that the team provide every day and always come home saying they’ve had the best day. All the staff there...
We have had two children come to The Old Station Nursery past and present, and they have both loved it. Both of our children have fitted in so well to the warm, friendly and caring environment that the team provide every day and always come home saying they’ve had the best day. All the staff there have been so welcoming and do such a fantastic job. I couldn’t be happier with the service we have received and really appreciate all the hard work that goes into making everyday fun and full of great learning experiences.
My son spent three months in the baby room and was very well looked after by the team, especially the team leader, who treated my son extremely well and he looked forward to going to the nursery every day and didn’t give me a second look on his way in every morning! My son then moved to the toddler...
My son spent three months in the baby room and was very well looked after by the team, especially the team leader, who treated my son extremely well and he looked forward to going to the nursery every day and didn’t give me a second look on his way in every morning! My son then moved to the toddler room where he is having an equally lovely time doing arts and crafts and enjoying all the activities that the team provide.
The staff go above and beyond and make it a lovely homely place for her...
The staff go above and beyond and make it a lovely homely place for her to attend, which makes me ease knowing she is happy and safe.
As she will be going into her final year in the preschool room, I know the staff there will settle her in well and get her ready for starting school in 2022.
The activities and learning they thoughtfully put into everyday nursery life, my child comes home telling me all the things she has learnt and explored!
Excellent nursery! The carers are lovely, approachable, professional, and genuinely care about our child’s well being and development. They regularly send us photos and give detailed daily updates. Our child bonded very well with them.
Excellent nursery! The carers are lovely, approachable, professional, and genuinely care about our child’s well being and development. They regularly send us photos and give detailed daily updates. Our child bonded very well with them.
This is an amazing nursery. My daughter has settled in so well that she can't wait to go every day. She has bonded with her key person, and I can see how her social skills have been developing. The children are involved in a variety of activities, including math, art and exercise. It is a relief to...
This is an amazing nursery. My daughter has settled in so well that she can't wait to go every day. She has bonded with her key person, and I can see how her social skills have been developing. The children are involved in a variety of activities, including math, art and exercise. It is a relief to see your child being happy in an environment outside your home.
The staff seem to enjoy their jobs and I am particularly impressed by their attention to detail. The nursery staff are always...
The staff seem to enjoy their jobs and I am particularly impressed by their attention to detail. The nursery staff are always friendly, polite and are happy to take time to detail your child’s day. They can always tell me exactly what my son ate, played with, how long he slept for, which clothes needed changing and so forth. This always impresses me and gives me confidence in leaving him there. I also enjoy looking at the photos of my son they post on their app so I can see in real-time while he is there what he is up to. The photos always make me smile and give me an insight into his day.
When I pick him up, sometimes he is enjoying a cuddle with one of the team, which is always nice to see and it seems he would be quite happy to stay there longer. Thanks again for all the great care you give my son.
Child Vacancies
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News (14) & Events (1)
- 27 Apr 2026
We are delighted to share that The Old Station Nursery has once again been recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in the UK by Daynurseries.co.uk for 2026....
- 08 Apr 2026
Our 1-minute school-readiness check-in, created by Early Years (EYFS) professionals, gives you a helpful snapshot of how prepared your child is to start school. Once you’ve completed it, we’ll send...
- 17 Dec 2025
The Old Station Nursery is proud to announce that it has raised £11,971 for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity during the first year of its official charity partnership, strengthening connections across...
- 06 Oct 2026Organiser: The Old Station Nursery Oxford
Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: The Old Station Nursery
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- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: The Old Station Nursery
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Hello, I'm Charlotte and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Oxford. I am qualified BA Hons in Early Years.
We have a really...
Hello, I'm Charlotte and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Oxford. I am qualified BA Hons in Early Years.
We have a really friendly team here in Oxford and enjoy following the children’s interests in all that we do. We are really convenient for parents who work on the Park, but we also welcome all local families
We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!
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