Opening hours
7:30am - 6:30pm, 51 weeks a year. Full day: 8am-6pm, early start: 7:30am-8am, late finish: 6pm-6:30pm
The Old Station Nursery in Uxbridge
Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2022)
Number of places
67 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2022
Local authority
Hillingdon
About this day nursery
Apricot Day Nursery in St Neots provides a nurturing and intimate environment focused on early childhood education, drawing on the Montessori approach. The nursery aims to foster cognitive, social, and physical development, building confidence and independence in young children.
They offer a flexible benefits package for families, including fully funded and part-funded sessions and no additional charges for food, enhancements, or consumables. The nursery is split across two sites for optimal learning experiences, with a dedicated pre-school setting a short walk away.
" Children participate in various activities and clubs such as cookery, music, and gardening. Meals are freshly prepared on-site, catering to all dietary needs.
The nursery also has a "Next Stop School" programme to prepare children for primary school, offering a £30 Clarks voucher for school shoes to families of graduating children.
What it's like
Children feel happy and safe in this nurturing environment, forming warm relationships with key persons and exploring engaging activities with confidence. Staff and leaders value each child as an individual, supporting their learning at their own pace with tailored curriculums and small-group work.
Montessori approachOutdoor learningEnriched curriculumFreshly prepared mealsNext Stop School programme
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare15 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
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for The Old Station Nursery
Last inspected 31 August 2022
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 feel happy and safe in this nurturing environment, forming warm relationships with key persons and exploring engaging activities with confidence. Staff and leaders value each child as an individual, supporting their learning at their own pace with tailored curriculums and small-group work.
Inspector highlights
- Children show that they feel happy and safe in this nurturing environment.
- Staff and leaders value each child as an individual who learns and develops at their own pace.
- Children have many opportunities to further develop their physical skills using the outdoor area.
- Communication and language are well promoted in the baby room, with rich back-and-forth interactions.
- Partnerships with parents are central to the nursery practice, with active encouragement for families to contribute.
Areas to develop
- 1further develop children's language skills through rich discussions in order to best prepare children for the next stage in their learning
- 2strengthen how staff teach and explain risk-taking to support the children's understanding of learning from their mistakes.
Inspection #10237548 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff talk about and celebrate children's achievements, with particular reference to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
Children have many opportunities to further develop their physical skills. They use the outdoor area to throw, catch, balance and run. Children are given opportunity to take risks in their play when playing outside.
Parent Reviews of The Old Station Nursery
4.4
(27)
Raluca Davidescu
10 months ago
I am beyond grateful for everything my daughter has learned during her time at the nursery. I truly cannot thank the team enough for the incredible care, support, and kindness they have shown us throughout this journey. From the early days of potty training and learning to brush her teeth, to helping her grow into the confident little human she is today – ready to step into the next chapter with courage – it has all been built with their help, guidance, and love. Thank you for being such a special part of her early years. We will always remember you with warmth and appreciation. 💛
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Angela Wright
a year ago
We love The Old Station Nursery! The care and attention that both our children receive is second to none. After struggling to settle in another environment, our eldest now happily strolls in to nursey every morning. The team have been amazing at catering to his needs. He has experienced some speech and language delays, but the team at the old station nursery have been more than helpful with supporting his needs and helping him with his all round development. Our youngest joined in January and in just over a month of attending is happy when we hand her over to the lovely staff and enjoys her days filled with great crafts and activities and tucks into a variety of different foods at meal times. We love seeing daily updates on the app, including photos of what both children have been upto, what/when they’ve eaten, and when they’ve slept. All the team are welcoming, kind, caring and knowledgeable. Exactly what you expect from a nursery environment ☺️
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Sonia Wray
a year ago
I am so grateful for the positive impact the nursery has had on my son's development. It’s truly a place where children can grow, learn, and have fun in a caring, supportive and homely environment. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a place where their child will thrive! The management team are great too and incredibly supportive.
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Chloe
11 months ago
My son has attended this nursery since he was 2 years old and we have both loved it. The staff are friendly and cater to his needs really well. Management are really friendly and supportive if I need anything. Would recommend this nursery to anyone who is looking for childcare.
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scott steeples
11 months ago
The staff at this nursery are warm, caring and attentive. and my son is always excited to go in. He has learned so much and is thriving in a safe, fun and nurturing environment.
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Inspection history
Date: July 2010
- October 2022Good
- August 2022Good
- November 2016Good
- October 2016Good
- April 2015Good
- March 2015Good
- April 2014Requires improvement
- September 2013Good
- April 2013Good
- July 2010Good
Frequently asked about The Old Station Nursery
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