Food
Meals prepared on-site; no extra charge for food
The Old Station Nursery, Taplow
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
Number of places
76 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
About this day nursery
The Old Station Nursery in Taplow provides care for children from birth to four years old. It operates on weekdays from 7.30am to 6pm, closing for bank holidays and the Christmas period. The day nursery accepts government funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. In July 2025, Ofsted conducted an inspection and gave the day nursery an overall rating of 'Good'.
According to the Ofsted report, the nursery has an ambitious curriculum that uses children’s interests to support learning in all areas of development. The inspector noted that staff broaden children's knowledge of the world through activities like visiting a local care home and celebrating diverse cultures. Children are supported to develop communication and language skills through interaction and singing. All staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. To improve, Ofsted recommended that staff awareness of how to promote and extend vocabulary is enhanced.
Our ethos
The Old Station Nursery, Taplow, fosters a supportive environment where staff celebrate children's efforts and achievements, encouraging them to master skills and develop a strong sense of accomplishment. The curriculum is ambitious and engaging, broadening children's understanding of the world and their community, while also supporting individual interests and needs.
What it's like
Children arrive at nursery excited for the day ahead and are greeted warmly by staff. They enjoy learning through playful activities, building on fine motor skills and showing enthusiasm for their creations. Staff know the children well, supporting them while allowing them to master skills, and celebrate their achievements.
Montessori ApproachOutdoor LearningFlexible Funding OptionsIn-house CookNext Stop School Programme
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Old Station Nursery, Taplow
Last inspected 17 July 2025 · Nicole Odell
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children arrive at nursery excited for the day ahead and are greeted warmly by staff. They enjoy learning through playful activities, building on fine motor skills and showing enthusiasm for their creations. Staff know the children well, supporting them while allowing them to master skills, and celebrate their achievements.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders are passionate about the provision and provide training to bridge any staff knowledge gaps.
- Leaders provide an ambitious curriculum that supports all areas of development and uses children's interests to enhance learning.
- Staff broaden children's knowledge of the world around them through activities like visiting a local care home and community stone decorating.
- Staff support children to access a wide range of experiences that teach them about what makes them unique, celebrating diverse cultures.
- All staff promote children's communication and language through meaningful interaction and singing.
Areas to develop
- 1enhance staff's awareness of how to promote and extend vocabulary, including role modelling the correct pronunciation of words.
Inspection #10392291 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents express how happy they are with the nursery provision.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All staff support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to make progress. They work with other professionals to meet children's next steps in development, which supports them to close any gaps in learning.
Google Reviews of The Old Station Nursery, Taplow
4.2
(26 Google reviews)
Shane Tribe
3 months ago
My partner and i came round for a showround and from the minute Maria the manager opened the door we where greeted with friendless. When we walked around with Maria all the ladies in the rooms were super friendly and the children where very happy and the activities where lovely to see. Maria was able to answer all the questions we had no matter how big or small they where. Maria and Jade have been very quick to respond to emails and communication is excellent. We walked out feeling very happy and feel that this is the nursery for us, and have signed up our little boy to start next year. If you looking for a nursery in Taplow I would recommend popping in to The Old Station Nursery Taplow and seeing it for yourself.
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Gemma Patrick
3 months ago
My little one absolutely loves going to nursery each day. The nursery staff are all brilliant and the activities that they do each day is fantastic. The setting is immaculate and the food is a winner in our household. Better than my cooking I am told. Well done team and thanks for your assistance with this part of Niamh’s journey.
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Jo Bamforth
2 months ago
Lovely nursery, so conveniently located. A warm and welcoming atmosphere with such a brilliant team. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for childcare in Taplow!
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Ranjitha Justin
3 months ago
I have been in touch with old station Nursery since January 2026 for a place for my child. Maria , the manager, kept dragging my enquiry until One week before my return to work date (March 2026). She is courteous on calls and always promised to get back by “lunch time” but it never happened. I finally had to send an email stating my disappointment to which she immediately responds stating “no place is available”. Extremely disheartening to be let down just a week before my joining date. I would like to warn anyone looking for a nursery, to look for a different setting as Maria and her team are unreliable.
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Ceri Ewart
3 months ago
I received such a warm welcome on my visit today. All the staff were friendly, warm and happy to answer my questions. The facilities were fab and all the children were engaged and happy. Top marks!
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Inspection history
Date: January 2014
- July 2025Good
- August 2019Good
- January 2014Outstanding
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