The Old Station Nursery - Bridgetown Preschool and Out of School Club

About this day nursery

The Old Station Nursery - Bridgetown Preschool and Out of School Club in Stratford-upon-Avon, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023, provides a nurturing environment for children aged 3-4 years during term time. 45am to 9am and 3:10pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Children arrive happy and form close relationships with staff, feeling safe and secure in this inviting setting. The nursery prides itself on a well-thought-out and stimulating environment that encourages independence and choice, helping children to build confidence.

The curriculum is designed to support good progress for all children, and staff are described as excellent role models who teach children the nursery rules through kind and respectful interactions. The setting celebrates diversity, reflecting its community by welcoming and appreciating all children, their cultures, festivals, and families.

While children enjoy being active and playing outdoors, including putting on their own coats and wellingtons, the nursery is working to enhance its support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by providing staff with further training on targeted interventions. Parents are encouraged to engage with the nursery, which shares information and pictures of their children's activities.

Strong links exist with the local school, with teachers visiting the nursery and holding meetings with reception teachers to ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to school. Communication and language development are well supported, with staff encouraging children to talk and share their ideas, particularly during story time.

The nursery also focuses on self-help skills, with children confidently selecting activities, tidying up, washing hands, and serving their own meals.

What it's like

Children arrive happy, they form close relationships with staff and make friends. This helps them to settle, and feel safe and secure in this inviting, nurturing setting. Children thrive in this well-thought-out and stimulating environment, which enables them to be independent and make choices, building their confidence. All children behave well, are motivated to learn and make good progress.