The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth

Most importantly, we know he is happy, safe and understood at nursery. The team have taken the time to understand how he communicates, what interests him and what helps him feel comfortable. Seeing him build trusting relationships with the staff has been incredibly special. Thank you to all!

Thank you so much already, we're only three months in and we look forward to the next two years!

Our son started in January and has settled in really quickly. The staff are friendly, caring and really get to know each child. Our son has a lovely relationship with his key worker, so it puts our mind at ease knowing he is in good hands. He has grown in confidence and seems to learn something new each week. We love the app that keeps us up to date through the day and we are so glad we chose this nursery to care for our child.

Such a home from home, friendly and welcoming nursery. The staff are all so lovely and are so attentive with the children. They always make time for the parents if you have any queries or concerns - I never feel rushed. I also love the App they use and all the pictures and observations they send. My daughter loves all the staff and has made some lovely friendships there. Her learning has come along so much too - it's been lovely to see. The food also always smells amazing at drop off! Overall I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone.

We are delighted with our daughter's nursery. She has been there 7 months now since she was 9 months old and it's been fantastic to see how they have helped her grow and develop over this time. She settled in so quickly and doesn't look back when I drop her off! I love the pictures they take and can see she's clearly having fun with the activities they put on. The nursery ensures they have outdoor time, even if it's a bit wet, which I think is really good and our daughter loves being outside. The menu is brilliant, she eats almost everything they give her! They have been very accommodating in our use of reusable nappies and early potty training. The staff are incredibly friendly and you can tell they genuinely care about the children; when our girl has learned something new they are genuinely excited when they tell us. The manager greets you at the door at drop off every morning and she is bright and bubbly and our daughter has a big smile for her when we arrive.

Brilliant nursery, they are so understanding and supportive. They have always listened to concerns and reassured me if needed, and they work with parents to better support the children. My little one loves nursery so much she will randomly get her little backpack on days she's not attending nursery and walk to the door.

Since my son has started in July 2025 we have had such a positive experience and he has settled in very well. There is always a welcoming hello and smile to greet him when I drop him off. The staff are so friendly and genuinely caring. If I have any questions or want to know how he is doing I know the lovely manager/deputy manager is just a phone call away. He eats well whilst he's there and always asks for more. He loves all the activities the staff prepare (especially any cooking and seeing the guinea pigs). It's so nice the nursery has a garden as he loves being outside! The daily updates on the app are good and we look forward to seeing the photos they have taken of him during the week. We're very pleased with the care and support they provide and feel he is well looked after when he attends. We are excited for him to carry on his journey all the way to preschool!

This is my frist child and frist ever nursery. Im pleased that my little girl is so happy at Mottershead and seeing how settled she is in the baby room. She's forming new relationships, its lovely to see with all the staff. They are very helpful, will go above and beyond to make you feel confident to leave your child in there care. Such a lovely nursery the team are so welcoming and very friendly.

We have been attending since Oct 25, our experience has absolutely surpassed expectations. A smaller setting with a genuine home from home feeling. Consistent, attentive signals have built my trust and confidence here; stay + play to build familiarity early, extra support during settles, open communication + flexibility to help me adjust, how they share specific learning and anecdotes about my daughter at handovers, the patience shown when I called daily to check on her + the same reassuring, trusted staff that I drop her off to every day. The updates received at the end of every week are brilliant and I see my daughter doing a huge range of creative, indoor and outdoor activities, engaged + smiling. Chloe the manager is exceptional + makes Fiora smile every time she sees her! She leads a truly wonderful team who demonstrate they care deeply, they have made it easy to trust them. Fiora now gets excited when we arrive, thank you for keeping her so safe + for looking after her so well.

My daughter has been attending Mottershead nursery since late August (specifically the baby room). I can't praise this nursery enough. I have found the 'return to work' transition quite difficult. My daughter was with a previous nursery and I felt anxious for most of the day. We changed nursery to Mottershead and I feel at total ease. The team are incredibly friendly, caring and understanding. The nursery feels like an extension of our family - truly amazing. My daughter loves exploring outside and she eats better than we do! It feels like home and we could not be happier. What a fantastic nursery, thank you!!

We also really appreciate the day-to-day updates through the app. It's great to see what he's been up to and gives us real peace of mind. The handovers at drop-off and pick-up are always thorough, and we feel fully informed and confident that he's in good hands

As a first-time mum, the anxiety of leaving your baby with either people is undescribable. Old Station Nursery was the only place after viewing I felt that anxiety ease. I knew straight away it was the place for my boy to start with his journey. They are friendly, supportive, understanding and show my little boy kindness. I have no regrets choosing Old Station Nursery.

Before choosing this nursery I visited 7 other childcare settings and this one was by far my favourite.

The new space outside is great, and my preschooler loves how much outside time there is!

Since joining, our son has absolutely thrived and his confidence has grown. He's made wonderful friendships, and he's learning so much every day. The activities are always engaging and well thought out, and it's clear that the team genuinely cares about the children's happiness and development.

The building itself is fantastic, both inside and out, providing a safe, bright, and stimulating space for the children to learn and play.

Communication with the nursery is excellent, and as parents, it's so reassuring to know he is in such safe and loving hands.

We highly recommend this nursery.

All staff know her on a personal level & she has developed so much since being at the nursery.

She eats well & interacts well.

Fab nursery.

Outstanding Nursery - Highly Recommended!

Our daughter has thrived at The Old Station Nursery at Mottershead Drive. The communication with parents is exceptional, with regular updates and full transparency. The nursery is clean, safe, and secure, with caring, approachable staff who genuinely prioritise the children's well-being.

Since joining, our daughter has come on leaps and bounds, thanks to fantastic social interaction with staff and children. The new garden with wood chippings provides a great, safe outdoor space. The structured routine includes healthy meals, regular nappy changes, and flexible drop-off/pick-up times.

A special shout-out to the manager and our daughter's primary learner for their incredible care and support! Staff qualifications are easily accessible, and while cost is average, the care is worth it. If I had to nitpick, a small improvement would be local CCTV for staff use only to improve reassurance. that aside l, Highly recommend this nursery!

I was very nervous about leaving my little Velcro baby to begin with as we had never spent a day apart. The settling sessions offered were a brilliant help and within just a couple of weeks, she had really started to adjust to nursery and being without mummy. Her relationship with all of the ladies in the baby room has continued to grow ever since and she is now super confident with all of them and cannot wait to get through the door to see them all and her friends. Especially her key worker who is her absolute bestie!

My 3 year old has been attending this nursery since 2024. Before he joined he didn't really speak much but his speech has came on amazingly! He's such a little confident boy now because of nursery. The staff are so lovely and I don't think there is a better nursery out there.

My son has been at Mottershead Drive for almost a year now in the baby room & he has always been so settled and always happy to go in - the happy, smiley greetings from the staff at the door every morning also go a long way! He talks about all of the baby room staff at home & his speech has come along so much recently. You can really tell they spend the time to carefully plan the activities around each individual child's interests to help them develop. He will be settling in the older room over the next few months, so I just wanted to say thank you to the AMAZING baby room staff for everything you've done! :)