Acorn Day Nursery (Kents Hill)

Wadhurst Lane, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes MK7 6JF
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  • Acorn Day Nursery (Kents Hill), Milton Keynes
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 Central Milton Keynes.

The nursery has been purpose-built in an innovative octagonal shape, offering lovely, spacious play rooms and a central atrium. Each room leads to extensive garden areas so that the children have access to a range of activities both indoors and outside. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and the children benefit from Acorn’s forest school sessions. They even help to grow vegetables and look after the nursery chickens in the extensive outdoor play area.

The key person system ensures children know there is always somebody there for them at Acorns. The team believe children benefit from meeting their key person in a familiar environment, before beginning their time at the nursery, and so home visits are offered to all new families to help establish those bonds.

All meals are freshly prepared on-site by the nursery chef and menus are carefully designed to offer nutritionally balanced and seasonal options, with something for every child's preferences and requirements.

The friendly staff team welcome visits from prospective parents, so please get in touch if you'd like to find out more.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Elena Martuccio (Senior Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Registered Charity Number

  • 1145108

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full time place starting from £1,630
    Full day from £85.50
    Morning session from £47.50
    Afternoon session from £43.00

  • 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

  • There is secure parking in the nursery grounds

Acorn Day Nursery (Kents Hill) Reviews (174)

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Acorn Day Nursery (Kents Hill) has a Review Score of 10 (9.963) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Kents Hill) has 174 reviews.

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Review from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have just started at Acorn at Kents Hill and I am very impressed by the nursery. It's very secure, the staff are all friendly and great with the children, the daily activities are great and they are going to Forest School on Monday which sounds great. Outside space is a bonus and one of
the big reasons I chose Acorns. The app to see photos and videos from the day is also reassuring.
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Review from Tony B (Father of Child) published on 4 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The environment at the nursery is conducive for children. My children (two of them) have tremendously benefited from the nursery in the area of speech, creativity and interpretation of words with other children. Confidence in the children wherever they go is incredible. In terms of progress on the website,
their progress is chronologically appreciated. Lastly, I personally, as a father, appreciate the hard working of the teaching at the nursery because, they have contributed to their quota as far as the bringing up of my ward are concerned. I do thank everyone and encourage them to keep it up.
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Review from Gayle F (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 9 month old daughter started here in April and we can't praise this nursery enough. All the staff are amazing and our daughter loves everyone, in particular her key worker who is fantastic with her. We get regular updates, videos and a diary every day. Our daughter has settled in so well and the
settling in process is great and very reassuring. The manager is fantastic and very approachable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was extremely nervous and scared to put my son in any nursery due to previous experience but Acorn at Kents Hill is just wow! My son loves it there, he is learning so much and making loads of friends. The care from the staff towards the children is amazing, I really couldn't of picked a better place!
Feedback is great, what I personally love is I get 3/4 different members of staff tell me different things that my son has done that day. I love the way they interact with all kids and not just the child's key worker. 10/10.
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Review from Aluette m (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is so happy to go to Acorn. She never has any problems and thoroughly enjoys all the activities and interactions around her, especially when it's Forest School day! We appreciate so much all staff 's helpfulness for every her/our needs.
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Review from Karina V (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! Our little boy loves going to Acorn every morning. He build strong relationships to the staff and children and always comes home really happy and excited about his day at Acorn. The staff are always brilliant, helping with any queries and the daily feedback is a lovely way to involve
parents. The food at the nursery is super. Lots of variety and our little boy started finally eating his veggies ;) But the biggest highlight are the chickens and the outdoor space. Our little boy especially likes Clucky ;)
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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with the care Acorn at Kents Hill provide for my son. He loves going so much that I struggle getting him to leave some days! Every member of staff is so friendly, helpful and keen to help my son in anyway they can. I feel they really care and take pride in the important job they
do. They do so much to entertain and educate that I could never compete at home. The food is fresh and varied regularly and smells amazing. He certainly eats well there! My son has developed leaps and bounds since attending acorn which makes it that bit easier having to leave him each day.
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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Son has been attending the nursery since he was 2 years old. He has developed significantly since starting at Acorns and has formed fantastic relationships with staff and other children. He loves attending this nursery, and I love the activities that are available for the children here. Forest School
is amazing, it is lovely that a nursery encourages children to explore the outdoors. The food is very nutritious and tasty and there is a wide variety to choose from. Each child's diets are catered too and the hygiene rating is 5* so you know your child is eating well prepared, safe food. The staff are all so friendly and loving towards the children and always smiling and welcoming. The children sing, learn, paint, make, run around outside, messy play, read, everything they should be doing in a productive day. If I was too ever have another child I would send them here too. I will be so sad when my Son leaves thus September to start school. I will miss the nursery greatly.
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Review from Penny D (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kent Hill is one of the most amazing nurseries I have ever taken my little girl too. I'm due to have another baby and will be taking her there too.
I would highly recommend the nursery for its staff, activities and facilities.
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Review from Natalie F (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, friendly helpful staff. All staff trained to a high standard, my daughter loves it here! Staff support children well with potty training, gaining independence, eating and social skills. Would highly recommend you guys! Thank you for looking after my children.
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Review from Charlie (Sister of Child) published on 23 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would definitely recommend Acorn at Kents Hill to all my family and friends. Brilliant staff, always helpful and have helped my sister so much. Her speech and confidence have improved dramatically since starting earlier this year.
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Review from Sue M (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love how the nursery takes time to invest in the children.


My little boy has been at the nursery just over two months, and has already experienced numerous valuable experiences through the normal run of nursery life, play both inside and outside, cooking, storytime and meal times etc. However,

he has also had the opportunity to explore other experiences through - mini-strikers, trips to the library, forest schools, meeting dogs for the blind and now he's looking forward to meeting the police.


Thank you to the team for making all this possible and investing in my son's and other's lives in this way. I really appreciate all that you do.

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Review from Gail (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at this nursery since she was 8 months old. She has now moved up to the pre school room and continues to love it here! She has formed strong bonds with all the staff, loves the activities like Forest School and Mini Strikers. She really enjoys the outside space and caring for the
chickens, and generally has a fantastic time here. Compared to other nurseries we have used and are aware of, this nursery is a cut above, and I always strongly recommend it when people are looking at childcare options.
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Review from Kathy L (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has a lovely open garden with lots of outdoor activities. The girls are friendly and patient with my boys and encourage them to join in with playing and activities. On the educational side, my boys are encouraged to draw and write and learn how to read the time on the clock. Excellent food
cooked by the chef and my boys often have two helpings of lunch.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.963)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.963) out of 10 for Acorn Day Nursery (Kents Hill) 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 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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 4.963 for Acorn Day Nursery (Kents Hill) is calculated as follows: ( (416 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 430 Ratings = 4.963
  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 (Kents Hill) is based on 36 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 36 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)

Elena

Elena Martuccio

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager Joined: 2011

Elena worked in the Early Years sector for many years and has been part of the Acorn team since 2011.


During her time at Acorn, she completed her Foundation Degree in her Early Years and progressed from Deputy Manager to Senior Manager. She is passionate about creating a nursery environment which allows all families, children and staff members to feel happy and welcome on a daily basis.


As a Senior Manager, Elena strives to share her knowledge with other practitioners, supporting them to achieve and reach their personal goals and qualifications.


She is also Kents Hill'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 and ask to speak to Elena directly - alternatively, the setting can provide a direct email address for her.

Sophie

Sophie Rodwell

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2007

Sophie - Deputy Manager has worked in Early Years for many years and joined Acorn in 2007. She is qualified to level 6 and has an Early Years Degree and Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). Sophie enjoys being outdoors and has completed her Forest School training.

Julie

Julie

Job Title: Senior Administrator Joined: 2016

Julie - Senior Administrator

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