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Day Nurseries Owned by Acorn Early Years
Acorn Early Years Foundation is well-respected by parents and nursery professionals in the Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire areas, where the provider has been growing a steady portfolio of nurseries in order to contribute to the prospects of pre-school generations.
The professionalism of dedicated staff is enhanced by the provider's ongoing training programmes, with a variety of out-of-school activities also practiced. A personal and friendly touch has been at the core of the nurseries' success since 1989, with an emphasis on the well-being of each child throughout all education and play activities.
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"My son settled in to the nursery soo easily
He was welcomed soo well
He has been taken care of even when his key worker is not around…"
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60 Places
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Day Nursery
Acorn Early Years nursery at Kents Hill is ideally located for local families; close to the Kingston retail district and approximately four miles from Junction 13 of the M1 and four miles from ... Read more
"We absolutely love Acorn Day Nursery in Shenley Church End. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, and it shows in how happy and…"
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48 Places
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Day Nursery
Acorn’s nursery in Shenley Church End is extremely popular, and the former village primary school offers a spacious interior with well equipped, light and airy rooms. There is an extensive outdoor ... Read more
"My son started at Acorns just before his first birthday in July 2025 and we are thoroughly impressed with it! When we viewed the nursery in…"
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62 Places
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Day Nursery
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) is set in the beautiful grounds of Colworth Science Park, and offers a homely atmosphere in which your child can relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with ... Read more
"The staff at acorns have always been wonderful to my children over the years, I first started using acorns In 2020 and both of my children…"
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81 Places
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Day Nursery
Acorn’s nursery in the lovely village of Stanwick offers a homely atmosphere in which children can relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with their peers.
The nursery has a team of ... Read more
"My little one started at Acorn Stony Stratford in September last year and he is have a lovely time. The nursery was exceptional in settling…"
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40 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Situated on the site of Elizabeth House, in Vicarage Road, Stony Stratford. This nursery provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community, in a building ... Read more
"My son currently attends this nursery and I couldn't be happier. The staff are so attentive and caring. They have a Key Person and Buddy…"
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93 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Acorn Day Nursery at Burton Latimer occupies a purpose-built building on a half-acre site. The nursery has bright and spacious rooms, equipped with a full range of high quality equipment and ... Read more
"Staff at Emberton are always friendly and professional. They ensure that the children are safe and enjoy their time at the nursery. The…"
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57 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Located in Emberton, Acorn Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre is set in a previous school and has been refurbished to offer day care for children aged from 4 months to 5 years, with both full ... Read more
"All the staff at acorn have gone out there way to make me and my son feel comfortable and welcomed there always happy to talk through any…"
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38 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Acorn Day Nursery at Hedgerows offers quality day care for up to 48 children aged from 4 months to 4 years old. The nursery is conveniently located in Netherfield.
The nursery's friendly and ... Read more
"We are continually impressed with the nursery. Acorns at Westcroft has been such a good environment to nurture our son's development.
I…"
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91 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Acorn at Westcroft is a nursery in the Westcroft retail district, offering a spacious and well-equipped range of rooms for children to play and explore.
There are four small, outdoor play areas ... Read more
"We couldn't be happier with the care our little boy receives at Acorn at new bradwell. All staff genuinely care about the children and…"
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89 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Acorn at New Bradwell works in partnership with New Bradwell School and the Windmill Children’s Centre.
The nursery is small and friendly. It provides wrap-around care for children in the ... Read more
"My son looks forward to coming to nursery each day, and I always get him in a good mood.
The staff have a good rapport and are engaging…"
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54 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Acorn at Cold Harbour, West Bletchley.
The nursery provides full day care and sessional places for babies, toddlers and children from four months to four years of age, and the nursery will accept ... Read more
"My daughter is our first child, so choosing a nursery was something very new to us. Acorn worked really well location wise for us and…"
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44 Places
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Day Nursery
Acorn Day Nursery in Brafield-on-the-Green has an idyllic setting in a beautiful location, taking full advantage of its village setting. Formerly the primary school, the building has been extensively ... Read more
"We've been sending our youngster to Rowans for 2 years now and have had nothing but positive experiences. The staff are very supportive and…"
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46 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Acorn at Rowans offers up to 50 spaces on a full or part time basis for children from 4 months to 5 years old. Conveniently located in Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes, and open from 07:30am until ... Read more
"Acorn is a good nursery. The nursery has a dedicated team of ladies. My eldest stayed there until it was time for primary school, and the…"
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64 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Acorn at Jubilee Wood is situated next to Jubilee Wood Primary School, located in Fishermead, a short walk from Central Milton Keynes. It is a 64 place nursery catering for babies and children from 4 ... Read more
"We have been very pleased with the nursery and our son has flourished since starting. It was really daunting leaving him for the first time…"
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52 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Acorn at Mulberry Bear, is located in the Open University Campus in Milton Keynes.
Staff at the setting are committed to providing high quality childcare and education for all its children through ... Read more
"My son has been attending Acorn Castlethorpe since he was just nine months old, and he absolutely adores it there. The staff are incredibly…"
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36 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Acorn Day Nursery in Castlethorpe is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. The former chapel has been completely refurbished to create a homely but ... Read more
"My son has been attending this nursery for quite a few months now. He absolutely loves attending, wakes up every morning asking if it's a…"
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78 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Acorn Day Nursery (Wolverton Mill) provides care for up to 78 children aged from 4 months to 4 years.
The nursery provides children with a caring, challenging and stimulating environment. ... Read more
Acorn Day Nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building.
The nursery specialises in the under-three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age.
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Acorn Early Years Reviews (1589)
9.8
Acorn Early Years has a Group Review Score of 9.8 (9.812) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Acorn Early Years must have a Review Score.
from H Y (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The staff at acorns have always been wonderful to my children over the years, I first started using acorns In 2020 and both of my children absolutely love going.
The staff are always thinking of new ways the children can learn through play and make the whole day so much fun for my babies!
from V B (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My grandson has been with Acorns since he was a baby and he starts school next September! Throughout this time going to nursery has always been exciting and educational. He has never not wanted to go. Thank you to everyone who has helped with his development, especially in the field which seems to be
his natural habitat! He has a great experience at Acorns during this formative time.
Reply from Amy Moulton, Manager at Acorn Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre (Emberton)Thank you for you lovely words. We love learning and exploring outside. :)
from A B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My chikd has been at the nursery for 3 years and we love it!
They have a wonderful outdoor learning facility and the children can run free everyday with access to forest school activities, nature, wooden climbing frames, log circles and a cosy den for clod/wet weather.
This along with the delicious
food are our favourite things at nursery.
Staff are always so caring and available, it's like a family.
Reply from Amy Moulton, Manager at Acorn Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre (Emberton)Thank you for your kind words. We have loved seeing how impactful Nature Kindergarten and the outdoor environment has been for not just your child but all our children. :)
from K M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son loves the nursery especially going to the forest school field, he comes home having done different activities every day! The staff are great always understanding and adaptable to ever changing needs of a toddler.
Reply from Amy Moulton, Manager at Acorn Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre (Emberton)Thank you for your kind words. We love doing what we do. Its always rewarding seeing how impactful the outdoor environment is to our children. :)
from R B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Staff at Emberton are always friendly and professional. They ensure that the children are safe and enjoy their time at the nursery. The addition of the big field is great and the children gain so much from learning in the outdoor environment.
Reply from Amy Moulton, Manager at Acorn Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre (Emberton)Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot to us that what we do is being recognised by our families. :)
from N G (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My little one started at Acorn Stony Stratford in September last year and he is have a lovely time. The nursery was exceptional in settling him in, with several sessions at different times of day to familiarise him with the surroundings. He loves the focus on outside play, including playing in the garden
with the chickens. Most importantly, the care he has received has been exceptional. He is always happy to go to nursery and the team pay close attention to him and have clearly taken the time to get to know him well.
from Lene C (Grandmother of Child) published on 18 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
This is by far one of the nicest and welcoming nursery I have picked up or dropped off a grandchild at. The staff are caring and so engaged in the children and their well being.
It is professional in its running and safety of everything and everyone. They do wonderful activities and have themed days.
The outside area is relatively small but it's full of fun and space to let of steam It's truly a gem in Stony Stratford
from C C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My toddler has been at this nursery for over a year and thrives in the environment! Great communication and care from staff, a variety of activities for the children to get involved with or simply make use of all the toys and spaces on their own/ with their peers. The team has fully supported with my
toddlers toilet training, nap dropping and exposure to a variety of nutritious foods while in their care. 10/10 would recommend.
from Thomas U (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Acorn Day Nursery in Shenley Church End. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, and it shows in how happy and confident our boys are every day. They take the time to understand each twin's personality and needs, and the level of communication with parents is always reassuring
and thoughtful. The nursery environment is welcoming, well organised, and full of creative activities that keep the children engaged and excited to learn. Our children particularly enjoy the outdoor area and all the creative, messy, and exploratory play they get to experience. It's clear that a lot of care goes into planning engaging experiences for them.
Our kids look forward to going in, and we can genuinely see how much they're growing and developing. We feel completely confident leaving them in such a safe, supportive setting, and we couldn't recommend Shenley Acorn more highly.
from S T (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We are so impressed with Acorn Stony Stratford! We recently moved our daughter to here from another local nursery.
Acorn Stony Stratford has a focus on development and we've been really happy to see the teaching of independence skills such as culterly use, putting on coats etc.
The day-to-day activities
are varied and include regularly taking the children out. Our daughter has enjoyed trips to the library as well as walks around Stony Stratford.
The consistent approach to key workers is reassuring and has allowed our daughter to settle quickly.
The food menu is also varied and caters for our daughter's dietary needs.
Overall, we think it's great!
from J C (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff, that put 100% into everyday. My child loves attending and comes home everyday having done some fun and educational activities. They keep the days engaging and fun for the kids!
Can't speak highly enough about them!
from Karen D (Grandmother of Child) published on 18 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The staff at Acorn are truly vested in the interests of each child. My granddaughter started nursery there this year and is absolutely thriving. She is exposed to so much stimulation as far as play and other activities are concerned, and is enjoying trying different foods. We get regular updates and
child safety and security are stringently adhered too. That said the staff are all so approachable and easy to chat with. I also have experience of a grandson who graduated from this nursery and he absolutely thrived here.
from Shelley C (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son has just moved up to Oaks, so I wanted to review his time in squirrels. He has had such an enriching experience this past year, and has continuously amazed us with the things he's learned (and retained!) from nursery. Louise built an incredible relationship both with our son and us as his parents.
She completely understands our little man, his quirks and how to best manage his behaviours in a nurturing (and humorous) way. And all the staff go over and above on a daily basis to provide clear and detailed feedback throughout the day as well as upon collection. Both my children have absolutely loved their time with Acorns. Our only regret is that it's not suitable for big kids like my husband and I.
from Stacey T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Fantastic location, setting and atmosphere for my children. I always feel safe and comfortable leaving my children. Since attending, my children have developed in leaps and bounds thanks to the support and care they receive from the team. The staff are very professional and always open to feedback,
which I really appreciate as a parent. The practitioners are amazing and genuinely treat my children as their own. I'm very greatful for the care and dedication they show every day.
from R C (Foster Parent of Child) published on 17 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The staff are always friendly, approachable and professional. They have helped in dealing with behavioural problems and also been supportive to the family when needed.
We are given lots of information including photos of her progress which is lovely.
Her key worker attends the necessary meetings and
helps with her progress reports including suggestions of further help.
Forest school provides the children with the adventure they need, and a garden provides opportunities to run around and explore. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Stanwick Acorn nursery to others.
from Georgina T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have gone to Acorn, Stanwick and the nursery has only got better! The staff are all so amazing and really think out side the box to let the children explore during play! My daughter loves how much time they spend outside, the secret garden, forest school and spotting horses
around the village!
I can't recommend Acorn enough, they really make the children feel part of a big family!
from S B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attend Stanwick Acorns, and we couldn't be happier with their care.
Both are excited to attend nursery, and come home excited to tell us about everything they have been doing.
The staff are kind and engaging and we get very regular updates of what the children have been up to, alongside
more detailed assessments with areas we can collectively support for further development. It feels like the staff are all fully invested in our children alongside us, and we are so grateful to have found such a wonderful nursery!
from Melissa M (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
All the staff at acorn have gone out there way to make me and my son feel comfortable and welcomed there always happy to talk through any questions concerns or issues and are happy to come up with any solutions to make it easier for you my son is really happy and settled and looks forward to nursery
days
Reply from Laura O'Neill, Nursery manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Hedgerows)Thank you very much! We really appreciate your feedback!
from A C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Acorn is a good nursery. The nursery has a dedicated team of ladies. My eldest stayed there until it was time for primary school, and the youngest is currently there. Would recommend without hesitation.
from Fran P (Grandmother of Child) published on 12 March 2026
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Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Toby is my 2nd grandchild to go to the nursery. The staff fill the children's days with such fun & educational activities from weighing ingredients for pancakes, making a fire outside to cook them & trips to parks, library, on the bus & of course, the allotment.
I remember Toby eating peas with his
rice dinner from last years allotment crop.
So a wide range of challenging experiences & treats eg hot chocolate sat on logs outside in nursery garden !!
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