Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell)

Bounty Street, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes MK13 0BQ
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9.8 103 Reviews
  • Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell), Milton Keynes
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)

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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 A P (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started nursery in September. We were worried about the transition as she is very clingy to me (mum) and had never really been away from me. We could not have been more impressed with how the staff welcomed her, got her into a routine and supported with our requests and home routine. She
loves nursery, smiles when we talk about it, and runs in on her own in the morning. We are very happy parents to know she’s happy while she is away from us!
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Review from Shanniece G (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Acorn Day Nursery New Bradwell in January and has settled amazingly! All of the staff are fab and have helped my daughter integrate into the rest of the group with ease. We love how it is free flow and how our daughter has the opportunity to interact with younger children as she
is due a new sibling in the next few weeks. All in all, I cannot fault the care given to our daughter and how with regular updates from the nursery, I too have transitioned well.
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Review from Steven M (Father of Child) published on 26 December 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are friendly and engaging and above all, patient. They have helped our son progress massively and achieve things he otherwise would not. He loves all the staff and is always talking about them.
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Review from Mandy E (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes to The Millers at New Bradwell which is run by Acorn Day Nursery and she loves it so much, staff are brilliant and she loves them.
Great nursey, my son also went here too, then went up to foundation one in New Bradwell School.
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Review from Danni B (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been attending the breakfast club and after-school club since June/July when I started work.
The staff and response time to any messages has been amazing. My kids love it and never want to come home, which made me feel so much better about their long days while Im working!
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thank you enough! Lovely ladies!
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a brilliant nursery that tends to my child very well and keeps me updated even throughout the sessions on what my child is doing. The staff are always caring and understanding when dealing with my child. The staff make me feel comfortable at pick-ups and drop-offs.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find Acorn in New Bradwell lovely so far. The staff in Millers are so welcoming and understanding as well. And made me and my son feel happy with being apart for the little time he's at nursery. My son has only started in September but so far he really enjoys it and made some little friends. He really
loves 2 members of staff, in particular, they are wonderful with him.
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Review from Dana H (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolute outstanding nursery. We have four children and they have all attended Millers, time for twos. Our third child is also autistic and has many special needs. The staff, especially his keyworker supported his needs, in a most fantastic way. He was walking and extremely happy by the end of the
year. Thank you so much ladies. We really appreciate everything you have done for our children and us as a family. Our youngest child joined Millers in September of this year and is extremely happy. He wants to leave the house ten minutes early just so he gets to the nursery ASAP.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter was made to feel so welcome at breakfast and after-school club and so were we. When we drop her off, she enters with a smile and when we pick her up she is so engrossed in playing with other children, running about outside or participating in arts and crafts. Communication with parents
is fantastic too.
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Review from Holly B (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with Acorn from Nursery and loves the holiday club now that she is in the school. I can honestly say she looks forward to half term to attend the club, she always comes home having done a fun activity during the day and is excited to return. A lovely caring team who genuinely loves
spending time with the children and bringing out the best in them.
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Review from Tessa C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The boys thoroughly enjoyed their time at the Easter holiday club. I looked forward to the wonderful things they created whilst there. The staff are amazing and so supportive with all the children. Great value for money.
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Review from Hayley P (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sons (8 and 5) both attend this holiday club on a regular basis and they absolutely love it. In fact, when informed they would be doing only half days, they complained and asked for full days. The staff are friendly and flexible, food is good (so I'm informed) and the variety of activities on offer
is brilliant. The administrative team are extremely accomodating and helpful, and the fees are very competitive. All in all, thoroughly recommended (by me and my boys)!
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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children attend the holiday club and always enjoy the range of activities on offer. The food is good and the staff very friendly and helpful! My sons are 7 and 5 and enjoy playing with children aged 4-11 and always talk about their new friends!
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Review from Neil S (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends during the school holidays and loves being there. Every day my daughter comes home telling us of all the activities she did throughout the day. She gets so excited and can't wait to go back. My wife even got told off for picking up early! Staff are all friendly and it's clear they
listen to the children and help them feel very welcome and safe. We've since mentioned to other parents and they too have booked for a trial and are very happy with the service provided.
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Review from Elaine M (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son was full-time with the nursery team from the age of one when I returned to work. The team were so amazing and made the transition for me back to work as easy as it could be, it was so reassuring to know he was well cared for. He was always happy and well-occupied with educational and fun activities.
He then attended the F1 and F2 classes so we enjoyed the hybrid care offered by the team. Now my son is in year 1 we have enjoyed the benefits of breakfast club, supper club, and holiday club. The team are so warm and supportive and I always feel happy knowing he is in such good hands. Holiday clubs are really fun and he loves the variety of seasonal activities on offer. The team always make a huge effort and there are a big variety of things for the kids allowing them to mix with different ages. Would highly recommend the fantastic team at Acorn.
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Review from Nicoleta C (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My eldest boy has attended the nursery before going to school he absolutely loved the nursery. My little boy runs in every morning since he is 7 months old and he loves to go there . Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset, they are really make an effort to engage the kids
and develop them in a very individualised way. They always keep me informed about daily activities. He is very well looked after and as a mum, I feel happy knowing that he is feeling comfortable and that he is enjoying every day. Thank you all for your hard work!
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Review from B A (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending for over 2 years and he is extremely happy in the nursery. My son is always so excited to go to nursery and I get lots of updates on what he is up to by sending me photos, videos, and progress plans. The staff at Acorn are lovely and friendly and have made me very comfortable
and reassured that my son is in safe hands. Personally, I highly recommend Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) to all families and friends.
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Review from Helen F (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes to this nursery and is always so excited when she gets there in the mornings. All the staff are so lovely, my daughter has so much fun here and she always has a smile on her face when I pick her up. Very happy and pleased to have been recommended this nursery by a friend.
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Review from Clare F (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve had a great experience with Acorn nursery in New Bradwell. My eldest son attended the nursery before going to school and he loved it. My youngest son has started attending recently and the staff have made sure that he settles in well. The administration team are also great and quick to get back
to me. Thank you, everyone.
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Review from Zahara A (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn nursery is absolutely fantastic, my daughter loves to go there. Management and staff are amazing, they take good care of the children and are very helpful. Different facilities and activities to support children learning are available.
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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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