Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell)

Bounty Street, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes MK13 0BQ
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9.8 103 Reviews
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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 school’s nursery class. It offers after-school and holiday care for children in the main school. There are also free sessional places for eligible two-year-olds.

The nursery is light and spacious, with a homely and child-centred focus and also has an enclosed outdoor play area. As with all Acorn nurseries, the fees are fully inclusive of all meals, snacks, drinks (including approved formula milk), nappies and activities. The friendly staff welcome visits from prospective parents.

The nursery is open-plan, with a variety of different activity areas to support all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, providing a holistic environment which nurtures children’s curiosity and learning. Being a small nursery, it enables children of all ages to play alongside each other, with babies and toddlers being able to learn from the older children, while also enjoying their own space and time with their key person.

Younger children benefit from the support of the older children and the older children grow in confidence as they role model new skills. The carefully planned environment enables children to keep the same key person throughout their nursery experience. The children's key person develops the environment and activities to spark the children’s curiosities and interests as they learn through play.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Aimee Pawlak (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Registered Charity Number

  • 1145108

Total Places for Children

  • 89

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full time place starting from £1,425
    Full day from £72.50
    0Morning session from £42.50
    Afternoon session from £38.50

  • Fees are inclusive of all meals, snacks, drinks (including approved formula milk), nappies and activities.
    We do not charge registration fees, only a £100 deposit which is refunded against the first month’s fees. We don’t charge for settling in sessions, but we do expect payment for all nursery fees to be paid up front at the beginning of each month, which is standard practice for all childcare providers. We do not charge for bank holidays, our four training days each year, or for the three days closure between Christmas and New Year. We do, however, charge for days children don’t attend through illness or holidays, apart from exceptional circumstances.
    Please view the prospectus on our website for a full fees guide.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • On the street parking is available.

Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) Reviews (103)

9.8

Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10, based on 57 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) has 103 reviews.

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Review from Sebastian B (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff members are always thoroughly polite, friendly and professional. My daughter currently attends and has a wonderful time. My other children also attended this nursery. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Review from Anna J (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery for the last three and a half years and it has been instrumental in her development. All the staff are caring and welcoming and create a lovely atmosphere for the children. I receive detailed reports about her development and how she is doing day to day which is
great. They do a range of activities to keep the children learning and engaged and all staff have a real passion for what they do. Any issues are also discussed and actioned which is always reassuring as a parent.
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Review from Bianca A (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since September 2023, when my daughter (1 year and 4 months) started nursery at New Bradwell, we have seen so many changes in her behaviour. She talks more, she is much more sociable and a lot more confident. She plays a lot and she understands so many things for her age, it's unbelievable. The nursery
has definitely built up her confidence and she is so relaxed when she is there. Sometimes I think, she's struggling on the days she's at home, as she can't wait to go back. To be honest I'm not surprised, the nursery is very welcoming and she feels very happy when she is there. The staff are absolutely amazing and they put their effort in everything they do. I love their approach, it's more like a warm family home approach than rather a cold strictly institutional approach like other nurseries have. Honestly, I would recommend this Nursery 100% to any future parents or parents who are looking for a nursery. We couldn't be happier with how she's developed so far.
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Review from Lauren C (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has had a fantastic experience settling in to this nursery. His key worker is so lovely and has clearly made a great bond with him already. All the staff are so friendly and clearly love working with all the children. The app is fantastic for getting updates on what he's been doing and
keeps me reassured throughout the day. My little boy is always so happy to go there which, in turn, makes me happy to send him. Overall, a great nursery!
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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have worked hard to form strong attachments with my children, ensuring they are happy, confident and ready to learn. My children are always excited to go to school because they know there will be lots of fun things to do and I know that everything is planned to support their learning and development.
This is a great setting that really helps children to thrive.
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Review from J B (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not be any happier that I have found Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell), my little girl absolutely loves it there and so do I. The team here are amazing, very professional and so welcoming. The whole setting is full of positive energy and is devoted to giving the highest standards of care and
you can tell that instantly as soon as you walk in.
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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters have attended Acorn Day Nursery in New Bradwell for the past few years, all the staff have been lovely and really engaged in the activities with the children and post them on the app. All staff are really helpful with any questions or issues regarding anything and respond very quickly.
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Review from Kate M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the Acorn Day Nursery at New Bradwell since she was around 6 months old. They have been fabulous from the very start. The initial communication with the nursery administrator in organising her booking patterns was fantastic and has continued to be throughout my daughter’s time
at the nursery - she will answer all your questions in a helpful and timely manner. The nursery manager is wonderful - she knows all the children so well and their recent Ofsted report absolutely sings her praises! All of the staff are so caring and lovely and have played such an instrumental part in my daughter’s development, particularly her key person who knows her so well. I love seeing all the photos of what my daughter gets up to each day via their communication app. The many settling-in sessions my daughter attended when she started really made her feel safe and happy when she started doing full days.
I really can’t rate them highly enough - I’m so happy my daughter attends, as is she!
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Review from R T (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had both our boys placed at Acorn Day Nurser (New Bradwell). One who is now 5 and has now left for school reception, the other is 3 and has been diagnosed with global developmental delay and autism.
I cannot emphasise enough the positive impact the team have had on their development. They
are professional, caring and supportive, which reassures my wife and I, knowing that our children are in good hands.
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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t fault Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell), they are professional, warm and attentive. My son was only 11 months when he started going to nursery and he settled in so quickly. He has such a lovely bond with the staff and they are always willing to have a chat about his development. We are kept up-to-date
with photos on the app which I love. I also appreciate how relaxed the environment is, the kids all play together which is fantastic for social development and the outdoor space is great for messy play.
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Review from Yvonne B (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter loves it there and the people that work there are so lovely and friendly. I wouldn’t put her anywhere else, they have a lot of play activities, go on walks and they help with learning activities I couldn’t be happier with them.
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Review from SaifUllah G (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you for providing an opportunity to share the reviews about the nursery.
In my experience over the last two months, I can safely say that the staff are very knowledgeable, professional and organized.
My little one is getting better and that's all because of the staff’s efforts.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) is the perfect environment for my two children, aged 1 and 3. I love that it’s a small setting, so the older children mix with the younger ones. As a result, my children have formed a bond with all the staff, who do a great job of caring for them, teaching them and entertaining
them two days a week. The youngest in particular has come on leaps and bounds. We’d recommend the nursery to anyone looking for a place for their child(ren).
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Review from P G (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are welcoming and supportive and the children seem to be happy around the nursery setting and that makes me as a parent feel great. The children explore lots of learning tools and toys and I believe it’s helping them a lot, they are also learning how to interact and play with each other which
is a good thing.
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Review from Louise B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with New Bradwell has been nothing but positive. My child and I have been made to feel so welcome she has slotted into the 'family' with ease. Communication is exceptional from the administrator to all staff. Quick responses when mailing and face-to-face keeping me up to date with how
my child is doing, updates all throughout the day on the app with different activities she has been up to and what she's been eating. My son also attended this setting before starting school and I recommend this nursery to everyone. Thank you team keep doing what you're doing.
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Review from Rosalia M (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn Nursery at New Bradwell are amazing. I always recommend them to friends who have children. My daughter who's 3 years of age and is attending Acorn absolutely loves going to nursery and always talks about her day. All the members of staff are absolutely amazing, caring and so kind to my daughter.
She has learnt so much going into nursery and she loves the food they give her. The staff always look professional and are great with all the children. Thank you Acorn for making my daughter so happy every day and going above and beyond.
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My little one goes there and so did my son when he was younger.
Never had any issues with the nursery staff or anything whatsoever. The staff are brilliant with the children and they do a lot with them too. They look after our children very well. Would highly recommend it.
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Review from Iuliana R (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our journey at Acorn at New Bradwell has been extremely pleasant.
My son attended the same nursery, and he had a great time there.
Our daughter attends Acorn now, and she is a lockdown baby and did not have much opportunity to meet people and socialize, as expected, she was extremely agitated to
be left with someone different from us. However, the team showed patience and dedication to help her settle. The staff are very friendly.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has a wonderful time four days a week at Acorns Nursery New Bradwell. She started when she just turned two and the staff are great and all welcomed her with open arms as they do every day, they made myself and my daughter feel so comfortable with her in their care, she has really grown her
character attending the day Nursery and I believe it’s all coming from her learning and new skills that she has picked up from nursery. Two staff members have done great with building my daughter's confidence and positive attitude towards life, she is now on her journey towards school in September and I am sure she will miss the team at Acorns terribly when the day comes to leave.
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Review from Z C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children that attend this nursery. I waited for a space for my second, as I love it here. It has such a real family feel to this setting.
I could not ask for more from this setting.
My children are extremely well cared for, their personal needs are met to high standards and above.
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this setting is the best I have experienced, my children thrive and have progressed hugely, using numbers and different vocabulary, becoming happy, independent little people.
The whole team are smiling, friendly, approachable and happy to help in any way they can.
The outside play is fantastic. My children thrive and thoroughly enjoy their time here.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.849)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10 for Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 57 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 56 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.849 for Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) is calculated as follows: ( (593 Excellents x 5) + (75 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 682 Ratings = 4.849
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) is based on 56 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 89 number of registered child places is 17.8, which has been reached with 56 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Aimee

Aimee

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013

Aimee has been working in Early Years for over fifteen years and holds the Early Years Professional Status. Aimee joined Acorn in February 2013 as Nursery Manager of New Bradwell. Aimee has completed an MA in Education, using action research to develop the practices of the nursery. Aimee works closely with the local school and children’s centre to meet the needs of the local community.


Aimee is also New Bradwell's Designated Safeguarding Lead, so if you ever have any concerns or would like to chat about anything safeguarding related, please visit or call the nursery on 01908 870352 and ask to speak to Aimee directly - alternatively, the setting can provide a direct email address for her.

Natasha

Natasha

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2019

Natasha - Administrator

Louise

Louise Peters

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Louise started with Acorn in June 2024., having worked in Early Years since leaving college over 23 years ago. During that time, Louise has worked in nurseries as well as Childminding and Nannying. Completing both Level 2 and Level 3 in Early Years. Louise has almost completed Level 5 on Leadership in the Early Years (April). Outside of this, Louise has also completed OU courses 'Learning and Teaching in the primary years' and 'Introduction to Childhood Studies and Psychology'. Louise is absolutely passionate about early years!

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