The Acorn Nursery School

2 Lansdowne Crescent, London W11 2NH
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8.7 4 Reviews
  • The Acorn Nursery School, London
The Acorn Nursery School in the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea offers high-quality childcare and early years education.

Staff at the nursery get to know each child well and thoughtfully plan activities that cater to individual learning needs. Parents are actively supported and are given practical advice on topics like potty training and preparing for school transitions.

There is a strong and supportive partnership between staff and parents at this nurturing nursery. From the moment children start, staff work closely with families to help them feel safe, secure, and settled. Children are happy, confident, and quickly form strong bonds with all members of the team.
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Funding & Fees

Termly Fee 25/26
5 full days £8,680
1 morning 4 full days £8,176
2 mornings 3 full days £7,334
3 mornings 2 full days £6,461
4 mornings 1 full day £5,557
5 mornings   £4,623
4 mornings   £3,698

*Funding available

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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Dukes Education
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Carla Rodrigues (Head Teacher)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00-16:00
    Tuesday 09:00-16:00
    Wednesday 09:00-16:00
    Thursday 09:00-16:00
    Friday 09:00-16:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

The Acorn Nursery School Reviews (4)

8.7

The Acorn Nursery School has a Review Score of 8.7 (8.690) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Acorn Nursery School has 4 reviews.

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Review from Sophia C (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn Nursery has been fantastic. The team is caring, professional, and truly dedicated to the children's wellbeing and development. The atmosphere is nurturing and joyful, and we've always felt our child was in very safe and loving hands
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Review from Kai K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our experience at this wonderful nursery! From the very beginning, the team has been warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. It's clear that the staff truly love what they do, and that makes all the difference.
Our child has grown so much in confidence, independence, and
social skills since starting here. The activities are creative, engaging, and thoughtfully planned, giving the children opportunities to learn through play in a safe and nurturing environment.
We especially love the opportunity for forest school in Mighty Oaks. It's such a fantastic experience for the children to explore nature and develop practical skills outdoors. Seeing our child come home excited about this has been so special.
Communication with parents has been excellent. We are kept informed of daily activities, milestones and any updates.
We wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, stimulating and loving environment for their little one.
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased we chose The Acorn, our child is always so happy going and leaving with a smile. The teachers are caring and fun and we love that the children learn with play as toddlers should. I think the Acorn is a wonderful community for both children and parents.
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have absolutely loved our experience at The Acorn Nursery. The staff are genuinely like sunshine each day, greeting every child with such warmth and care. The nursery has a wonderful community atmosphere and feels very inclusive. We especially love the range of activities and clubs on offer, as well
as the lunch options provided. We were also thrilled to see that there is a piano and singing in every room. It truly feels like an extension of your family, which is exactly the kind of nurturing environment children aged 2-4 need in their early years.
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Current Review Score: 8.7 (8.690)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.7 (8.690) out of 10 for The Acorn Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.7 out of 5 from 4 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 4.958 for The Acorn Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (46 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.958
  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 3.732 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Acorn Nursery School is based on 4 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.375
    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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 11.2 = 0.357
  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.

Child Vacancies

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Meet the Team (1)

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Carla Rodrigues

Job Title: Head Teacher

Since the Acorn first opened its doors over twenty years ago, its vision has been to provide a sanctuary in the heart of bustling Notting Hill for children and parents alike.


We like to think of the Acorn as a home from home. A safe place where your children can take their first steps into independence, and where you, their parents, can be supremely confident that they are cherished, secure, stimulated and, above all, happy along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Acorn Nursery School

What is the Age Range of Children that The Acorn Nursery School accepts?

The Acorn Nursery School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is The Acorn Nursery School Open?

The Acorn Nursery School is open: Monday 09:00-16:00, Tuesday 09:00-16:00, Wednesday 09:00-16:00, Thursday 09:00-16:00, Friday 09:00-16:00.

How many Children does The Acorn Nursery School have capacity for?

The Acorn Nursery School has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is The Acorn Nursery School to the centre of London?

2.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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