Filkins Nursery (The Old Station Nursery)

About this day nursery

Filkins Nursery, part of The Old Station Nursery Ltd, is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. The nursery embraces a 'Brighter Learning Approach' which underpins its curriculum, focusing on developing confident communicators, early mathematical skills, healthy self-concepts, and a love for reading.

They also encourage an understanding of the natural and wider world through various activities. The nursery places a strong emphasis on healthy lifestyles and provides a key carer approach to ensure personalised attention for each child.

Recognising the importance of preparing children for their next educational steps, Filkins Nursery incorporates 'Next Stop School' initiatives. Furthermore, they offer a range of enhancements to the children's learning experiences, such as organic activities, language exposure, cookery sessions, Montessori-inspired methods, and Forest School programmes, fostering a holistic development.

Our ethos

The nursery’s ethos is built around its ‘Brighter Learning Approach’, a unique curriculum designed to foster well-rounded development in children. This approach focuses on developing essential skills like communication, early maths, reading, and a healthy self-image, while also encouraging exploration of the natural world. They prioritise healthy lifestyles, a personalised key carer system, and dedicated ‘Next Stop School’ preparation, augmented by special enhancements like Forest School and Montessori-inspired activities.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle quickly into the nursery's familiar routines, making strong attachments with staff, especially their key person. Staff know and understand the children very well, who demonstrate good levels of independence as they explore the nursery environments. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and use consistent and effective strategies to promote positive behaviour, which helps to promote children's self-esteem and confidence.

Pricing & funding