Every day at Railway Day Nursery Epsom is filled with opportunities to play, explore, learn and grow. Take a look through our gallery to see some of the activities, experiences and special moments our children enjoy with us.
Choosing a nursery is an important decision. We want you to feel comfortable, informed and confident from your first visit through to your child’s first day.
Come & See Us
Visit our nursery, meet the team, explore our learning spaces and ask any questions about your child's care and daily routine.
Getting Everything Ready
Once you've chosen Railway Day Nursery, we'll guide you through registration and take the time to understand your child's routine, interests, individual needs and preferred sessions.
A Gentle Start
Settling-in sessions help children become familiar with their new surroundings, meet the team and begin building relationships at their own pace.
A New Beginning
We'll give your child a warm welcome as they begin exploring their new environment, meeting other children and joining in with age-appropriate activities and play.
There is plenty of free and messy play at Railway Day Nursery Epsom, giving children the freedom to explore their interests, use their imagination and learn through hands-on experiences.
Alongside play, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and introduce children to age-appropriate learning experiences, including letters, sounds and numbers.
Our aim is to help children enjoy learning while developing the skills and confidence they need for their next stage.
We support children’s wider development too, helping them build:
Pastoral care and social education are an important part of nursery life.
During daily group times, we talk with children about our nursery ethos and the behaviours that help everyone feel happy, safe and respected.
We call these our Golden Rules:
These simple principles help children develop positive relationships and important social and emotional skills.
Treat others with care and consideration.
Show care, empathy and consideration for others.
Understand and respect that everyone is different.
Give others the opportunity to speak and share their ideas.
Understand that people can have different thoughts and opinions.
Every day is different, with activities adapted to children’s ages, interests and stages of development.
A typical day may include:
Time to explore, experiment and follow individual interests.
Stories, songs, conversations and activities together.
Painting, modelling and other hands-on experiences.
Age-appropriate activities involving letters, sounds and numbers.
Imaginative play that encourages communication and social interaction.
Time in our courtyard for play, exercise, gardening and exploring nature.
Opportunities to enjoy books and spend time in a calmer environment.
Learning about keeping ourselves fit and healthy, including eating and drinking well.
Our nursery has different areas that give children opportunities to explore different types of play and learning.
A dedicated space for painting, modelling and creative activities.
A calm area for reading and activities such as early letters and numbers.
A larger space where children can use their imagination, play together and take part in group activities.
A place for outdoor play, exercise, planting seeds and discovering nature.
Children can observe bugs, plants and the world around them through hands-on outdoor experiences.
Every child is different, and we take time to understand their personality, interests, routines and individual needs.
Some children settle quickly, while others need more time and reassurance. Our team works with each child and their family to make the transition into nursery as positive and comfortable as possible.
We also value communication with parents, because working together helps us provide consistent support between home and nursery.
If you have questions or concerns about your child’s experience, our team is always happy to talk.
Every day is different, with activities adapted to children’s ages, interests and stages of development.
A typical day may include:
Time to explore, experiment and follow individual interests.
Stories, songs, conversations and activities together.
Painting, modelling and other hands-on experiences.
Age-appropriate activities involving letters, sounds and numbers.
Imaginative play that encourages communication and social interaction.
Time in our courtyard for play, exercise, gardening and exploring nature.
Opportunities to enjoy books and spend time in a calmer environment.
Learning about keeping ourselves fit and healthy, including eating and drinking well.
Children enjoy a mixture of free and messy play, group activities, creative experiences, early learning, role play, outdoor play and quiet time. Activities vary according to children’s ages and interests.
Yes. Children are introduced to age-appropriate letters, sounds and numbers alongside the wider EYFS curriculum.
Yes. Free and messy play is an important part of children’s nursery experience and gives them opportunities to explore and use their imagination.
We place strong emphasis on pastoral care and social education. Children are encouraged to be kind, tolerant and respectful while learning to listen, share and care for others.
Our Golden Rules encourage children to be kind, be tolerant, listen, respect different views and take care of each other.
Yes. Children can enjoy outdoor play, exercise, gardening and exploring nature in our courtyard.
Every child settles differently. Our team provides reassurance and works with parents to help children become comfortable and confident in their new environment.
We’ll let you know what your child needs before they start. This may include spare clothes, suitable outdoor clothing and clearly labelled belongings.
Choosing childcare is a big decision. The best way to understand our nursery is to come and experience it for yourself.
Meet our team, explore our learning spaces, see where children play and learn, and ask any questions you may have.
