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The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.894) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane) has 103 reviews.
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There's a strong emphasis on school readiness, especially appreciated for our summer-born daughter as the time is going so fast!
Everything about the Acorns exudes care, excellence, dedication, passion and a very warm and safe environment. Most importantly of all, our daughter enjoys going there.
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Janet qualified as a teacher at Homerton College, Cambridge, studied psychology at London University and has been teaching, and offering support and advice to parents ever since. Janet opened The Acorns in 1985 and still enjoys a hands-on role. She was awarded her Early Years Professional Status and MA in education from Brighton University.
Janet has a TEFL Certificate, a qualification for teaching English as a foreign language. She also holds certificates for Paediatric First Aid and Food and Hygiene. She has recently gained a Level 3 qualification in Forest School Leadership.
Janet has a passion for teaching and also for languages. Speaking fluent French, Janet is working on a language project for children. She is the author of the 'At Home with French' and 'At Home with Spanish' activity books for children published by Oxford University Press and also the 'Minilingo' range of audio products.
Christina Franks is in charge of our Lindfield nursery. She has a Higher National Certificate in Childcare and Early Years Education alongside an NNEB qualification. She also has a diploma in leadership and management.
Christina has a natural empathy with young children and has worked at the Acorns for many years, continuing to establish positive relationships with all our parents.
Sophie joined our team in October 2022 to take over the role of Nursery Administrator.
She has worked in admin for many years and brings her skill set to update and simplify our systems. She currently works three days a week.
Sophie also spends time working alongside the children at Acorns 59.
Natalie joined our team in February 2024.
Natalie works at Acorns 59.
She has a level 2 in childcare. She is an experienced practitioner who loves doing arts and crafts with the children.
Natalie plays an active role in planning activities for the children each week alongside Mrs Franks.
Gaye joined us in 2023. She is a very experienced practitioner who has worked with children for over 30 years.
Mrs Neve works in both of our settings after retiring from her role as a teaching assistant in a local school. She offers supply cover.
Naomi joined our team in November 2024. She has previous experience in other nurseries.
She is very good with the children and enjoys doing arts and crafts with them alongside free play.
Naomi has a level 2 qualification.
Jo joined The Acorns in December 2025. She has a wealth of experience from previous nurseries.
Jo enjoys doing freeplay with the children, reading them stories and setting up role play.
She has a level 3 qualification.
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