The Old Station Nursery, Dollman Farm, located in Houlton, Rugby, opened in 2021 and provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, ensuring consistent care for families.
Staff at the nursery are kind and nurturing, creating a warm and welcoming environment where children quickly settle and feel secure. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned, with staff engaging children in a variety of activities tailored to their interests, such as exploring farm scenes and learning about sea creatures.
The nursery is proactive in supporting children with special educational needs, with a dedicated coordinator who works with parents and external agencies to ensure children receive the specific help they need. Children also benefit from diverse physical play opportunities, including balancing activities, wheeled toys, and sensory play with sand.
The nursery emphasises independence, encouraging children to lead their play and develop self-help skills.
Our ethos
Apricot Day Nursery operates with a home-from-home philosophy, adopting the Montessori approach to learning through play. They embrace natural resources to stimulate senses and encourage independent discovery, and emphasise strong parent-nursery partnerships.
What it's like
Children arrive happily and settle quickly due to the warm and nurturing staff. They have many opportunities to access a variety of resources, with older children leading their play and babies engaging in sensory activities like playing with sand. Staff use positive strategies to help children understand expected behaviours, fostering kind interactions and positive attitudes towards learning.
Funding accepted
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Food
Meals are freshly prepared on-site by our own cook. We use fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a variety of nutritious meals that rotate regularly. Dietary preferences are taken seriously, and we cater to all requirements, including food intolerances and allergies. No extra charge for food.
Opening hours
7.30am - 6.30pm, 51 weeks a year for full day care; early start 7:30am to 8am; late finish 6pm to 6:30pm
Term time / All Year
All_year
Session types
Full day, Early start, Late finish
Established
2021
Last inspected May 2026
Grade summary
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Category grades
Last inspected 13 May 2026
What it's like to attend
Children arrive happily and settle quickly due to the warm and nurturing staff. They have many opportunities to access a variety of resources, with older children leading their play and babies engaging in sensory activities like playing with sand. Staff use positive strategies to help children understand expected behaviours, fostering kind interactions and positive attitudes towards learning.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Inclusion & environment
Staff make early identifications when children are in need of additional support. The setting's special educational needs coordinator is proactive and communicates effectively with parents and outside agencies to seek the required help. As a result, children receive the specific help they need and make good progress from their starting points.
Children develop their physical skills in a range of ways, including walking along a balance beam, using wheeled toys, and kicking balls. Babies strengthen core muscles and practise balance by walking up low steps and down a ramp.
All staff are friendly and welcomed me into and around this purpose built nursery. In addition to each age group having their own, secure outdoor garden, the children also have access to wider outdoor spaces, local park and allotment. Children were happy and engaged in a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. I observed lovely staff interactions with the children. Some confident children approached me, asking my name and why I was at the nursery before telling me what they were doing and inviting me to join their play. I look forward to a future visit.
Read on Google
Excellent staff, very good values and what is the most important my son was happy. Thank you for taking care of Jacob.
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Staff are lovely, the place is clean and welcoming, and the kids love it.
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A warm and welcoming nursery with a friendly staff team. Children of all ages access the outdoors with garden areas specific for particular age groups.
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Date: January 2024
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