Our Staff
Contact UsWe have a brilliant team of staff who love and care for the children like they are their own.
Our enthusiastic and well-trained team understands the fundamental importance of learning through play.
We take great pride in having a very low turnover of staff, which is a rarity in this type of industry.
The consistency in our staff allows us to maintain continuity with both children and parents and help build valuable relationships whilst in our care.
Our team have relevant childcare qualifications, are Paediatric First Aid trained and have all completed Safeguarding Training.
The Management Team
Carolyn McDonald, Founder
Position: Proprieter
Length of service: 20+ years
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? I am so proud of what we have created here at The Old Station Nursery and the family atmosphere from our dedicated staff. I am so passionate about my business and love welcoming new parents to see what we have created here. Every day is a joy to come in and see how the children are developing and learning.
Likes: I love reading cooking and dancing, but there is nothing I enjoy more than spending time with my family.
Claire
14 years service
Position: Nursery Manager
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? What I love most about my job is watching the children’s personalities grow as they move through the nursery. I really enjoy the pastoral aspect of my Manager role as well.
Likes? Being organised and spending time with my little family.
Dislikes? Spaghetti Bolognese
Joanne
17 years service
Position: Deputy Manager
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? The great team of girls that I work with and the old building we are situated in.
Likes? Spending time with my family and friends.
Dislikes? Mice
Christine
3 years service
Position: Acting Deputy Manager
What I love about The Old Station Nursery?
I love the wide range of resources and activities available to the children on a daily basis.
Likes? Gardening and anything duck related.
Dislikes? Feet! But I don’t mind little feet!
Hollie
5 years service
Position: Deputy Manager (Maternity Leave)
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? I am extremely passionate about the success of the nursery as it’s our family business. I love going to my job every day as no day is the same! The staff and children are like one big family which is lovely!
Likes? Making cookies!! My little side hustle!
Dislikes? Tomatoes!
Baby & Wobbler Room
Christine
3 years service
Position: Baby Room Leader
What I love about The Old Station Nursery?
I love the wide range of resources and activities available to the children on a daily basis.
Likes? Gardening and anything duck related.
Dislikes? Feet! But I don’t mind little feet!
Janette
20+ years service
Position: Nursery Assistant
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? I love the way The Old Station Nursery is like a home from home for the children where we have lots of fun and learn lots of new things.
Likes? Chocolate, shopping
Dislikes? Spiders
Stephanie
20+ years service
Position: Nursery Assistant
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? The family friendly atmosphere and knowing that all the children who have come through our doors have enjoyed their experiences.
Likes? Reading , walking the dogs, travelling and as I have 7 grandchildren there is always a birthday party.
Dislikes? Early winter mornings.
Alana
1 year service
Position: Nursery Assistant
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? I love working with the babies and seeing them develop their little personalities.
Likes? Exploring with my dog Luna, painting gardening and buying more house plants which I don’t need!
Dislikes? Spiders
Leanne
1 year service
Position: Nursery Assistant Relief
Toddler Room
Emma
1 year service
Position: Toddler Room Leader
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? I love working with the toddlers, watching them grow into pre-schoolers. Seeing them develop and helping them with potty training!!
Like? Going out with friends and helping on the farm.
Dislikes? Chewy meat.
Nicky
21 years service
Position: Nursery Assistant
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? I have made so many life long friends in my years here.
Likes? Reading & long baths.
Dislikes? Red Sauce
Erin
7 years service
Position: Nursery Assistant
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? I love Sylvia’s (our cook) Christmas Dinner!
Likes? Playing hockey.
Dislikes? Big onions and peppers.
Sophie
5 years service
Position: Nursery Assistant
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? It’s like one big family!
Likes? Football and playing the Tenor. drum with McDonald Memorial Pipe Band
Dislikes? Most vegetables
Pre-School & After School
Claire
14 years service
Position: Senior Playgroup Leader
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? What I love most about my job is watching the children’s personalities grow as they move through the nursery. I really enjoy the pastoral aspect of my Manager role as well.
Likes? Being organised and spending time with my little family.
Dislikes? Spaghetti Bolognese
Hollie
5 years service
Position: Deputy Playgroup Leader (Maternity Leave)
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? I am extremely passionate about the success of the nursery as it’s our family business. I love going to my job every day as no day is the same! The staff and children are like one big family which is lovely!
Likes? Making cookies!! My little side hustle!
Dislikes? Tomatoes!
Denise
11 years service
Position: Preschool/Junior Playgroup Leader
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? It’s the children’s home from home and feels like one big family
Likes? My pet pig Penelope
Dislikes? Frogs
Clara
12 years service
Position: Senior Playgroup Assistant & Afterschool Assistant
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? I am lucky as I work in the Senior Playgroup in the mornings and after-school in the afternoon therefore have the opportunity to work with children of different age groups and catering for their different needs.
Likes? Socialising with family and friends.
Dislikes? There’s not enough hours in the day.
Charlotte
5 years service
Position: Senior Playgroup Assistant & Afterschool Assistant
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? Interacting with the children and watching their personalities develop.
Likes? Morning coffee and long walks with my dog.
Dislikes? Spiders and mice
Sarah
>1 years service
Position: Nursery Assistant in Senior Playgroup & Afterschool Room Leader
Hannah
>1 year service
Position: Nursery Assistant in Preschool/Junior Playgroup
What I love about The Old Station Nurder: The staff are so friendly and it is a very homely place to work I love to watch the children learn and develop each day!
Likes: nature walks
Dislikes: being late or feeling rushed
Laura
5 years
Position: Nursery Assistant in Preschool/Junior Playgroup
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? Working as part of a team and looking after children. I also love the beach trip in the summer.
Likes? Going to Cranfield at the weekend.
Dislikes? Spiders!
Sylvia
17 years service
Position: Cook and Afterschool Nursery Assistant
Length of Service: 16 years
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? I love passing on my cooking knowledge with the children in after-school. I am very lucky to have formed great relationships during my time here and have had plenty of laughs along the way.
Relief Staff
Avril
20+ years service
Position: Relief Nursery Assistant
Length of Service: 21 years
Marion
20+ years service
Position: Relief Nursery Assistant
What I love about The Old Station Nursery? When you come in kids will run to you for hugs & cuddles. I’m known as Mad Marion and love playing jokes on all the girls. They are a great bunch!
Likes? Getting into my PJs!
Dislikes? Oysters, Squid & Mussels
Alison
9 years service
Position: Relief Nursery Assistant
What I love about The Old Station Nursery: I enjoy the planning aspect in both rooms. I can also often be seen with a drill in my hand carrying out some of the maintenance around the nursery. There’s always fun and a laugh with the girls I work with!
What Our Families are Saying
Our Keyworker System
From the very first day your child starts, they will be assigned a keyworker will spend time with them helping them to settle in. They will get to know their likes and dislikes and will observe your child’s progress each day.
Your child’s keyworker will also keep you updated about what your child has been doing that day through your own personal ‘MyNurseryPal’ account. This online portal will provide you with a timeline of their day. You’ll find out what they had for their snack, what games they played and you’ll even see photos of your child so you don’t miss out!
Your child’s key worker will also meet with you on a regular basis to keep you updated on your child’s progress and concerns can be discussed with the keyworker at any time.
We believe that our keyworker system helps to build a strong relationship while your child is at nursery.
Get in touch
Ask us anything, we love talking about our Nursery.
The Old Station Nursery
92 Church Street
Dromore
County Down
BT251AA
Opening hours
Mon-Fri: 07.15 - 18.00
t. 028 9269 8689
office@theoldstationnursery.com