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The Old Station Nursery - Bromsgrove

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2022)
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5.0(44 parent reviews) ·The Old Courthouse, 11-13 Ednall Lane, Bromsgrove, B60 2DF · Worcestershire
Number of places
57 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2022
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

Apricot Day Nursery, situated in St Neots, is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that supports children's comprehensive development in cognitive, social, and physical aspects, boosting their confidence and independence in preparation for school. The nursery emphasises a learning-through-play approach within a cosy, home-like setting, guided by the Montessori philosophy.

Their passionate team offers diverse daily activities tailored to individual interests. " The nursery is spread across two sites, providing a specialised experience for different age groups, with a seamless transition to their pre-school setting.

They offer various clubs and enhancements such as cookery, budding movers, artists, musicians, gardeners, and scientists, fostering creativity and practical skills. Apricot Day Nursery also prioritises strong parent communication through verbal updates and a parent app, ensuring parents are well-informed about their child's progress.

They maintain rigorous safety standards, prepare fresh, nutritious meals on-site, and assign a dedicated key person to each child to support their journey. Furthermore, their "Next Stop School" programme prepares children for primary education through school activities, teacher interactions, and graduation ceremonies, even offering a £30 Clarks voucher for school shoes to departing children.

The nursery prides itself on a straightforward fee structure that includes food, enhancements, and consumables without extra charges, and offers both fully and partially funded sessions for eligible families.

Our ethos

Apricot Day Nursery is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that supports children's comprehensive development. They emphasise a learning-through-play approach within a cosy, home-like setting, guided by the Montessori philosophy. Their curriculum is enriched by the "Brighter Learning Approach," which focuses on real-life experiences, child-led learning, and holistic development.

What it's like

There is a calm, happy and sociable atmosphere at this nursery. Children have developed positive relationships with staff and their peers. Staff are attentive to individual children's needs and know them well.

Montessori approachBrighter Learning Approach curriculumEnclosed outdoor play areasFreshly prepared mealsNext Stop School programme

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am - 6.30pm, open 51 weeks a year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Old Station Nursery - Bromsgrove

Last inspected 1 June 2022

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

There is a calm, happy and sociable atmosphere at this nursery. Children have developed positive relationships with staff and their peers. Staff are attentive to individual children's needs and know them well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a broad curriculum, which is tailored to their interests.
  • All children, including children with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND), make good progress and show positive attitudes towards learning.
  • Children behave well. They play cooperatively with each other and respond well to the routines and boundaries in place.
  • Children learn about oral hygiene to extend their knowledge of healthy practices.
  • An effective key-person system supports children to form strong attachments and promotes their well-being and independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to embed supervision, training and support for the newest members of staff, in order to continue to raise the quality of teaching
  • 2consider the organisation of the outdoor environment to ensure that it meets the needs of all children.
Inspection #10236712 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that staff keep them well informed about their child's progress and communication is good

Parents are very happy with the care and education their children receive

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including children with special educational needs/disabilities (SEND), make good progress and show positive attitudes towards learning. Staff support all children's developmental needs, including those with SEND. They listen to parent concerns and seek advice promptly. They recognise and identify any concerns early on and work closely with the local authority to get additional support as needed.

Outdoor space

Children have opportunities to progress in their physical development. Young babies can pull themselves up using low-level furniture as they take their first tentative steps. Toddlers can explore the climbing frame outside and take age- appropriate risks. Pre-school children delight in playing games such as 'What's the time Mr wolf?'.

Parent Reviews of The Old Station Nursery - Bromsgrove

5.0
(44)
Nicola Sheehy
7 months ago

My daughter Freya has attended this nursery for 3 years now and I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough! The learning she does here is amazing they are always doing something new and updating their resource's. All the staff genuinely enjoy their roles there and it really shows in the care that they show to the children. I also would like to comment on the food they serve. It is nutritional and varied she eats so well and try’s lots of new foods. She loves it there.

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Chris Hancox
a year ago

This nursery is excellent. Our son has been going here since he was 6 months and recently just turned 2. He loves it. All the staff are very friendly, especially Kayleigh who my son asks about all the time! We get regular updates via an app and there’s always fun activities to occupy and educate the children. Strongly recommend.

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Phil McKeever
a year ago

I go to this wonderful nursery every Tuesday to work with the school room children, to run different sport skills. I have got to say the children are amazing and i think this is down to the dedication of the staff and all the hard work they do, especially when they get stuck in when we are doing our sports session. All the staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome when you walk straight into the building. Keep up the fantastic work that you are doing.

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Megan Jewson
4 years ago

My little girl has been going to this nursery for almost 2 years now. She settled in very quickly and has been happy there ever since. The staff all do a brilliant job and have a brilliant rapport with both the children and parents. The children seem to be kept busy with a variety of ever changing indoor and outdoor activities and I can tell that the nursery has had a hugely positive impact on my daughter's development. The app that the nursery use to keep parents updated is also invaluable. I wouldn't want to send my little girl anywhere else. I am currently pregnant and intend to send baby no 2 to my first friends, we won't even bother looking elsewhere!

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Ella Hayfield
10 months ago

My daughter attended old station for the final 2 terms and she absolutely loved it and so did i! Great staff (happy, friendly and attentive), a great atmosphere, great curriculum and just a lovely warm place. Kirsty is a brilliant manager, helped me with numerous things regarding funding. A massive shout out to Aleesha and 'Stephy' too, you girls are the best!

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Inspection history

Date: August 2016

  • June 2022Good
  • August 2016Good

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