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The Old Station Nursery, Iver

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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4.6(40 parent reviews) ·62 High Street, IVER, SL0 9NG · Buckinghamshire
Number of places
65 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Buckinghamshire

About this day nursery

Apricot Day Nursery, situated in St Neots, is dedicated to fostering cognitive, social, and physical development in children, while also boosting their confidence and independence in preparation for school. The nursery adopts a Montessori approach within a nurturing, home-like environment, where learning is primarily play-based and tailored to individual interests.

The curriculum is enriched with a "Next Stop School" program to ensure a smooth transition to primary education. The nursery operates across two sites, with a separate pre-school setting for older children.

They offer a range of activities and clubs, including cookery, movement, art, music, gardening, and science, all designed to enhance their bespoke Brighter Learning Approach, which goes beyond the standard Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. The nursery prioritises clear communication with parents, provides freshly prepared meals on-site, and assigns a dedicated key person to each child.

They also offer a supportive community for parents through baby clubs and open days.

Our ethos

At Apricot Day Nursery, we believe that nursery education significantly benefits children's development across all domains. Our philosophy is rooted in providing a nurturing environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and collaboration through child-led and hands-on learning experiences. We aim to develop capable learners and communicators, preparing them for a smooth transition to school and fostering a lifelong love of learning. We also value strong partnerships with families, offering flexible benefits and comprehensive support to meet individual needs.

What it's like

The managers and staff successfully create an environment where each child's physical and emotional well-being are prioritised and expertly nurtured. The calm, consistent and very caring approach of staff supports children to understand and manage their emotions extremely well. Children benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum that staff implement well, providing activities that intertwine individual curiosities and tailored next steps in learning.

Montessori ApproachPlay-based LearningHome-like EnvironmentNext Stop School ProgrammeEnriched Curriculum

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2007

Waitlist

fully funded places

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Old Station Nursery, Iver

Last inspected 10 December 2024

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

What it's like to attend

The managers and staff successfully create an environment where each child's physical and emotional well-being are prioritised and expertly nurtured. The calm, consistent and very caring approach of staff supports children to understand and manage their emotions extremely well. Children benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum that staff implement well, providing activities that intertwine individual curiosities and tailored next steps in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide excellent opportunities for families to share information about their cultural identity.
  • Children are confident communicators and develop a love of reading.
  • Managers support staff to ensure they can plan and deliver an ambitious curriculum for all children.
  • Dedicated managers have high ambitions for the nursery and put a high emphasis on staff's well-being.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air and develop their physical skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1further staff skills to consistently provide children with explanations about the impact of unwanted behaviour.
Inspection #10367986 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Managers support staff to ensure that they can plan and deliver a good curriculum that is ambitious for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff know what children have learned and what they want to teach them next and why. This helps all children receive good support that meets their learning needs.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They develop their physical skills as they ride on bikes, climb up the climbing frame and go down the slide. Children learn to take controlled risks.

Parent Reviews of The Old Station Nursery, Iver

4.6
(40)
Jo Bamforth
a year ago

I’m absolutely thrilled with this nursery! The settling in process was smooth and made my child feel at ease from day one. Communication is fantastic, with regular updates and a real sense of involvement. The level of care is exceptional, and I always feel confident my child is in safe hands. The team are incredibly friendly and approachable, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The learning activities are both fun and educational, helping my child thrive. The food is delicious, nutritious, and always well received. I’m so happy with the care and attention my child receives here - definitely recommend!

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Georgiana Neculita
a year ago

The Old Station Nursery in Iver is an excellent facility with patient and positive staff. My son has been attending for only two months and absolutely loves it. He always goes in smiling and comes out wanting to return. He enjoys the activities offered, such as story reading and baking, and I can see his development in various skills. I'm really happy that we chose this nursery and highly recommend it.

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Stephanie Aitken
a year ago

Yamuna and her team are simply the best. My son loves attending nursery and its because he has such a wonderful time when he is there, and is so well looked after. He started when he was 11 months old, and although I was worried to leave him in a new environment at such a young age, i need not have. The team in the baby room are so lovely and you can tell they truly love what they do. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for a setting that is full of love and fun for their child. The actual space is also really great, large spacious rooms that are light and full of toys and learning equipment. Always clean and tidy (not sure how with so many kids running around!) Thank you all at Old Station Iver, we appreciate you!

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J E
8 months ago

My granddaughter loves this nursery. She has been attending since she turned one. She enjoys all the different activities and is developing and learning a lot. We can see her improvements every day. She is growing in confidence and we are so grateful for the team, Yamuna, Manjit, Chloe, Jas, Cerys, Amy and Zahra for helping our little one grow and learn. Thank you for everything! From A’s grandma!

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Bianca Hayward
2 years ago

Our daughter attended this nursery and has loved every single day she spent there. She has felt right at home from the start and from our very first visit we could tell the staff has the best interest of the children in mind. Everyone was very attentive , caring and we felt very informed about how our daughter spent her days at the nursery. We received updates and lovely pictures in the parent app and felt like good communication with the parents is a priority here. The nursery has created a nurturing and encouraging environment that helps the children to learn new skills and fosters their creativity. From growing potatoes to sports day, celebrating different cultures and special events , the curriculum will keep the children interested and entertained while fostering their love of learning. We watched our daughter become a confident ,curious and friendly child and we are very grateful to everyone for making her nursery experience so joyful. We highly recommend the Old Station Nursery Iver to anyone.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2008

  • December 2024Good
  • March 2019Good
  • March 2016Good
  • October 2012Requires improvement
  • July 2008Good

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