Acorn Day Nursery (Shenley Church End)

Both my girls have attended this nursery, the first from 2021 and the second from 2024. There was no hesitation in choosing Shenley Acorns for my second as I have consistently been impressed by the caring yet professional attitude of staff members. The children always have fun and varied days. The relational and flexible approach to supporting children and meeting their needs as individuals is wonderful and shows just how well they care for them. The garden and time spent there is especially impressive.

We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery! All of the staff go above and beyond, from keeping us so well informed to supporting our child with settling in and potty training. They are always so friendly, welcoming and happy to see the children. We love all the fun activities and trips they organised, and it's been amazing to see how many new skills our child has developed since starting a year ago. They clearly put so much thought and care into everything they do. We would absolutely recommend the nursery to anyone. Thank you so much to everyone who works there for all your care, support and hard work!

I can't recommend Acorns at Shenley highly enough! Helen leads a spectacular team of nursery practitioners who are passionate and dedicated to early years education. The nursery is a home away from home environment for children where both children and parents become part of the Acorns family. It is a nurturing environment where children thrive. My child has had the most incredible nursery experience and the staff have gone above and beyond to create memories to last a lifetime. By far the best nursery in Milton Keynes!

My children adore going to Acorns Shenley Church End, the staff are kind and caring. All members of staff know all the children and get to know their families. They take advantage of the local community and will take trips out to different places. They offer a healthy menu for the children and quickly adapt this to suit different allergies, no matter how bizarre! Acorns provide a range of different activities to suit the children's age and stage of development. The continuous provision and environment are nurturing for the children and is adapted to suit children's likes/dislikes and needs. There's usually a weekly update of pictures so you can see what your child(ren) has done throughout the week.

We've had such a positive experience with Acorn Nursery in Shenley. The staff have been incredibly caring, kind and understanding towards my son, always taking the time to understand his individual needs and make sure he feels comfortable and supported.

It's clear that the team genuinely care about the children and go above and beyond to create a warm, nurturing environment. Knowing that my son is happy, cared for and understood while he's there gives me such peace of mind.

I'm really grateful to the whole team at Acorn for all their support and would highly recommend them to any parent looking for a caring and welcoming nursery.

Thank you to the entire team!

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.

I couldn't recommend Acorns highly enough. Our daughter absolutely loves going and all the staff are so lovely and all make such an effort with all of the children. We get regular updates on our child's development and it's clear that she loves going and enjoying all the activities that she partakes in at the nursery. Our daughter recently moved up to the next class and the staff have done everything possible to make sure she is comfortable and happy in her new surroundings. We've noticed a massive change in our daughter's development since being at Acorns and are so pleased she loves it so much!

We couldn't be happier with Acorns Shenley nursery - From the very first day, the staff have been incredibly friendly, supportive, and attentive, helping our little one settle in with such care and reassurance. The regular updates throughout the day are so appreciated and keep us informed about the small details that really matter to parents. We absolutely love the strong family and community feel that the nursery promotes, and the team are always speedy and helpful when answering any questions we have. It's such a comfort knowing our child is in such a caring and responsive environment

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the nursery to anyone.

Absolutely love the Shenley team and staff! They put so much love and care into a child's development. They are fully invested in spending time and attention on the child rather than doing activities and putting it only on social media! Observations are an important part of feedback which helps parents know their child's behaviour in an external setting - sharing those makes more difference vs what did the child eat and that's what sets Shenley apart! Love it!

We are also vegetarian and they cater well for dietary requirements.

I highly recommend Acorn to any parent looking for a nurturing and fun environment for their child.

My older child attended Acorn Shenley several years ago and we didn't hesitate to sign up our youngest as it is such a fantastic nursery. All the staff take such care over the children, and know all the children even ones in different rooms to the one they work in. There are a wide variety of activities for my son to explore everyday and he gets to spend lots of time outside. He is always happy when I pick him up, so I know he has had a great day.

Lovely nursery that cares for, entertains, and teaches the children with great attention to individual needs. The experience given to our current child and a previous one is so crucial as part of their development. And we have had some great memories to go with it!

My daughter has been attending Acorn Shenley for 7 months now. She regularly experiences fun activities and trips including forest school, swimming, and trips to the local area. She has made some good friends at Shenley and gets on great with the staff. The team sends regular updates, showing me everything she is learning and enjoying during her time at nursery.

Overall, I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for their child.

Enrolling both my kids in this nursery has truly been a fantastic choice for our family. From the moment we enrolled our eldest to when our youngest joined in October, we've been consistently impressed by the care and dedication of the staff. They go above and beyond to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive. What sets this nursery apart is not only their commitment to education but also the variety of activities they offer. From arts and crafts to outdoor play and music sessions, there's always something exciting for the kids to engage in. Plus, the food menu is exceptional, providing nutritious and delicious meals that my kids love. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our experience here and highly recommend it to any parent seeking a nurturing and stimulating environment for their children.

All three of my children have attended Acorn, Shenley Brook End. My third child is currently in the Oaks Class. I was initially attracted to Acorn because of the amazing outdoor space, the clear passion of the staff, and the care I saw being taken of the children. Since that time I have found my initial opinion to have been spot on! Although in the 6 years that have passed since that first visit some of the staff have changed, I have found that the nursery has continued to attract excellent staff and maintained a curriculum based around play. I also love the extra things they participate in forest school, and swimming (in the oaks class). The food looks balanced and tasty! In regards to management, I am always given fair warning about staff holidays, and my invoice is sent to me far in advance of the due date. I find the place to be clean and tidy. Overall I am extremely happy with my choice! My kids have been well cared for and allowed to blossom under the care of the staff at Acorn!

In Oct 2023 my journey with Acorns Shenley began as I sought a suitable place for my son to commence his nursery experience in Sept 2024. From the outset, I was thoroughly impressed by the level of communication extended by the establishment. Upon visiting for a nursery tour alongside my husband and son we were met with a warmth and engagement from the staff that left a lasting impression. Amidst multiple nursery viewings elsewhere stepping into Acorns, I immediately sensed it was the perfect fit for my son. Now 2024 and Acorns has exceeded my expectations in accommodating my last-minute request for an earlier start date for my son. Throughout his three settling-in sessions the staff in the Squirrels have displayed an exceptional level of support not just for my son but for myself as well. With his official start date looming at the beginning of April I find myself continually impressed by the nursery's dedication and professionalism and I'm confident this positive impression will endure.