The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth

54-56 Mottershead Drive, Innsworth, Gloucester GL3 1EH
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9.9 74 Reviews
  • The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth, Gloucester
The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive is a nurturing and inviting environment that offers plenty of opportunities for children to thrive. With a devoted and small team, this exceptional childcare setting provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere where children old can grow at their own pace. 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.

Each room has been carefully designed to support the growth and development of each child, with babies starting in a safe and comfortable space that encourages exploration and learning through play. Soft play equipment, sensory baskets, and musical instruments are all available for little ones to use and enjoy.

As children progress to the 2-4 room, they have free-flow access to the garden, where they can play and learn with age-appropriate resources such as a digital computer table, role play area, and arts and crafts area. The nursery also focuses on preparing children for their journey to school.

The attached garden is a lovely addition, offering ample space for outdoor play and exploration that sparks children's imaginations and love for the natural world. At the nursery, outdoor play is a priority, and children spend plenty of time in the fresh air.

Children will thrive under the high-quality care of the passionate team at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Chloe Wigley (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 46

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Session £70.50 (Under 3 years)
    Full Day Session £68.50 (Over 3 years)

  • 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 are two dedicated parent parking spaces and plenty of on-street parking.

The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth Reviews (74)

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The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth has 74 reviews.

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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you to all the staff at The Old Station Nursery, Mottershead! My son has spent a very happy 2.5 years here, where he’s developed beyond his years. Couldn’t recommend it enough! And a special thank you to his key worker! He will miss you very much.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it! We will pass your praise onto the team and we wish your son all the best!
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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves going to nursery, he has been made to feel so welcome by the friendly staff and loves his key worker. He looks forward to going every day. He has also been learning lots of new things and doing lots of varied activities, so we love the fact he is having fun as well as developing
new skills! Many thanks to all the staff at the Nursery.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your lovely comments! We are delighted to hear how well your son has settled!
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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
My son has been going to this nursery for 3 years and I can see clearly that Motterhead Drive branch dropped from excellent to satisfactory. I see a lot of chaos since the last manager left. Mixed up clothes, wet kids, fewer details about food and sleep and overall, almost no photo updates on the parents'
app. I think this branch suddenly took much more kids than they can handle. I still like this place, it just saddens me to see it different in that way. But I do still recommend it to NATO contingents, as ever.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth
Thank you for your feedback! Our team take great pride in their learning environments and so your comments will be passed on to them, so that they can improve on the tidiness of the rooms. As a group,…read more
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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have been very lucky with the key workers our son has had during his time at Mottershead Drive nursery. The keyworker was fantastic in the 0 to 2 room and the keyworker is equally amazing in the 2-4 room. Both take the time to give great feedback so we understand what kind of day he has had and how
he is developing, overall.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your lovely comments! We really appreciate it!
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Review from P L (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I always have a wonderful conservation with all the staff! They are all very informative and friendly. Looking at the pictures, my daughter seems to enjoy all the activities done in the nursery. She has learned so much.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your lovely comments! We really appreciate it! We are happy to hear how well your daughter has progressed during her time at nursery!
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Review from Nana A (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very good at their jobs and look after my child very well. I will recommend The Old Station Nursery, Mottershead Drive. My child enjoys being at preschool and can recognise numbers. My child is very independent since she has been going to preschool and I would like to extend my profound gratitude
to the teachers.
Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate it! We are delighted to hear how well your child is progressing!
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since reviewing last time, I am really happy to see some changes have been made. The staff seem happier and have time to chat. I feel they really know my little boy which I think is really important. He is always happy with the food choices and loves all the staff members who come to the door to greet
him. I feel my little boy is safe at nursery. From looking at photos on eyLog, the environment looks really inviting and he always looks like he’s having the best time. A great idea to move the big ones downstairs for more free flow outside - perfect for my outdoorsy child! I had noticed he’d been coming home with a soiled nappy but since I mentioned it, this has not happened.
Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your comments, we really appreciate it!
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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter settled in immediately and loves going to the nursery every morning. She is so happy and well cared for, and we are extremely happy with the staff and facilities at Mottershead nursery. I would highly recommend it to all!
Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth
Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for such positive comments!
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Review from Danielle H (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to the nursery. Every day she runs in with a smile on her face and not even a backward glance. The staff are friendly and approachable, always there to help with any queries and provide full details of all my child’s activities and how she’s been that day.
Reply from Jo Bamforth, Marketing Manager at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth
Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for such positive comments!
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Review from Amy A (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending this nursery since January, and I am so pleased with the decision that I made to send him to this nursery. Even though at the beginning my son was reluctant to attend nursery, he soon overcomes this thanks to your supportive and amazing staff. I can't speak highly enough of
the level of care and dedication my son receives when he is at nursery, I know he is in safe hands.
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Review from Kate P (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My has been at nursery for over a year and loves it! We chose the nursery as it was so friendly and cosy whilst having lots of space and loads to do outdoors too. I feel so grateful to the team for looking after her and making her days there so happy. I don't hesitate to recommend it to any of my friends.
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Review from Rosie M (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started nursery last month based on a recommendation from a friend and he absolutely loves it. I like that they spend lots of time outside in the garden and also you get weekly pictures and daily updates via an app with lots of detail about sleep times etc. All of the nursery staff are friendly.
Would be great if there was more parking but normally this isn't an issue (and wouldn't stop me from recommending the actual nursery).
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Review from Kate F (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Mottershead last year, having been in contact with very few people due to lockdown and not having attended nursery before. From the very beginning, the whole team have been incredibly supportive of both my son and us as parents. In all the interactions we've had, I've known them to
be genuine, kind and to truly care. The staff have gone above and beyond. Examples have included times when a comment I've made in the conversation has been thought about and used as the basis of an observation to explore the area of development more fully. It is a small nursery with a personal feel, with interactions with all members of staff feeling like they really know my son, and care about us as a family. My son is happy to go to nursery, and I have no doubt that is in large part due to how thoughtful the staff have been to go at a pace that suits him, and how empathic they are. Thank you!
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Review from Emilie S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I highly recommend The Old Station Nursery' at Mottershead Drive. We are so thankful for the amazing experience they provide for our daughter. She absolutely loves her time with them, and it is so reassuring how eager she is to run in through the doors in the morning. The activities are so varied and
stimulating, they go above and beyond to provide a wonderful environment that makes exploring, playing and learning so fun. I am really impressed with how much outdoor play there always is, whatever the weather, the forest school and the animals are amazing.


During this time, it's been so hard to get the socialisation and breadth of activities for her, which has made the time at nursery all the more valuable. The staff are all amazing; they take so much interest in your child and love sharing their successes of the day when you collect. I am incredibly grateful for all their hard work, which is shown in all the developmental changes our daughter is making. Thank you so much!

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Review from Christie L (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in December 2020. I was very nervous about her starting because she had at the point had very little interaction with anyone other than the people in our house. The nursery staff were very welcoming and understanding of me being slightly anxious, but they have done an amazing job
with helping my daughter settle, and she is happy; I love seeing the photos that get posted up. A few times, I have called up, as my daughter has been poorly, and even then, they have said, if I need anything, then to let them know. I can't thank them enough for the amazing work they do and for helping with my daughter, who I thought was going to be screaming and crying every day. She so settled there that she even falls asleep on staff members! Thank you to the Mottershead team for all their hard work, it does not go unnoticed.
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Review from Loveness C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with dedicated staff that genuinely care about the children's development. An inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes confidence and independence. Arising concerns are quickly and effectively addressed. Highly recommended!
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Review from David M (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very caring and passionate, really helping my child to settle in with introductory sessions. My child loves going to nursery, and that must be due to the staff and the great facilities and varied activities that are provided. They pack a lot into the day. All requirements are catered for,
and it's easy to get hold of staff members by phone, email or face to face at the beginning/end of the day.
The app is a little clunky to use but holds a wealth of detailed info on your child's day, including some usually amusing photos.
Hope the direct debit issue gets resolved soon and would love a tour once able again.
Thank you to all staff.
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Review from Izabela D (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is brilliant; lovely, caring and professional staff. They are a great support to my son and me. The place is fantastic with amazing facilities and activities, including forest school. They offer a lot of outside/inside activities and learning opportunities. Small classes allow staff to
focus on children and encourage their development and independence. 
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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has provided our daughter, who has additional needs, with a safe and caring environment in which she has gained so much confidence. We know that she will have the time and attention she requires and that staff really know and understand her. The coordinator is beyond excellent with skills,
knowledge and huge amounts of experience. Communication is excellent, and without this nursery, I wouldn’t have been able to cope throughout this very difficult period.
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Review from Natasha W (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery that has provided care for my son since he was 18-months-old. Provided him with excellent opportunities and learning experiences. Also developing his skills and have been helpful with any queries or assistance that I’ve needed.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.891)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10 for The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.891 for The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive, Innsworth is calculated as follows: ( (313 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 348 Ratings = 4.891
  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 Mottershead Drive, Innsworth is based on 29 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 46 number of registered child places is 9.2, which has been reached with 29 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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Chloe

Chloe Wigley

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2018

Hello, I'm Chloe and I'm the Nursery Manager here at The Old Station Nursery Mottershead Drive. I am qualified BA(Hons) Early Childhood Studies with EYTS


We are a small, friendly nursery with a great team. Bursting with opportunities to give each child the opportunity to find their own unique natural talents and interests.


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!

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