The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)

The manager is devoted to the learning and welfare of our children, and the teachers are incredible!

My little boy loves going and enjoys being outdoors. They’ve started walks and have great adventures. The learning is lovely, and the homely setting is very reassuring for the children while also getting them ready for school.

and bounds. Her confidence and independence grow each day. She can’t stop talking about her teachers and the new friends she has made each day.

Lovely environment.

You couldn’t wish for a better experience for your child’s early years than The Acorns! The incredible staff, from the owner to the manager and everyone who works there clearly love what they do. Having been a very shy, anxious child who had struggled at three nurseries beforehand to the point of refusing to speak, we moved to The Acorns, and our son is now a happy, confident boy who plays with his friends and gets stuck into everything. Not only are the staff incredible caregivers, but they build confidence till it oozes out of the children, setting them up for school in the best way possible. The setting is homely, with a focus on outdoor learning, crafts, cooking, music... our son regularly joins in with kitchen creations - wild garlic pesto from scratch then gobbled down for lunch with pasta - or reciting new songs that the specialist music teacher has been encouraging. This experience feeds your child in every way possible. Our only regret is not moving our son there sooner!

The Acorns is an absolutely fantastic nursery, and our daughter loves it there. The staff have been amazing with her – really focussing on her needs and helping her grow in areas that need development. She happily bounds through the door without looking back and clearly is learning a lot while having a lot of fun too. I couldn't rate The Acorns highly enough.

We chose Acorns because it is such a homely nursery, and seems to have the best garden space of all the nurseries in the area. They have a really lovely range of activities and really consider what each child loves to do. Our boy has made really strong friendships there. He wakes up every morning and says, “is today a nursery day?” hoping that it is.

I'll be very sad to see him leave The Acorns, but I know he'll be well prepared for primary school!

The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School, Lindfield is simply wonderful. It offers an incredibly warm, friendly, home from home environment, where the children thrive – they’re learning so much but have a whole heap of fun at the same time. My son has made some really strong friendships and runs through the door every morning without looking back or waving goodbye. I wanted somewhere where the day would be varied, with lots of outdoor time to explore – the nursery offers this and more with regular walks to the village, duck pond and playground. The staff are so welcoming, kind and caring, and so invested in the children's development and school readiness. I thoroughly recommend the nursery and can’t wait for my youngest to start next year.

The staff are focused on the development of each individual child and encourage independence. This has really helped to grow my daughter's confidence - she would quite happily do everything for herself if we let her! Thank you, Acorns.

The staff are warm, friendly, attentive and supportive to both her and my needs. I am grateful for the contribution and influence they have had on her development in her formative years.

The standard of care is exceptional. My daughter is growing into an independent, young girl with bags of confidence.

Acorns is a one in a million nursery. First-class care and creative provision for the children. They can’t wait to get in through the doors in the morning and don’t want to come home at pick up! It’s pure childhood magic.

I am so grateful that we have managed to find such a caring, nurturing and adventurous nursery. Having moved to the area just under two years ago, our daughter attended The Acorns for a couple of terms before moving up to school, and our son is currently attending. The staff are absolutely fantastic and spend quality time with each child to help them progress, working with parents on any concerns they might have, all to help each child get the best start. The children take part in a wide range of activities, such as arts and crafts, cooking, outdoor play and walks in the local area. The Acorns is a warm home setting with an amazing outdoor space. My daughter loved every minute of being there, and they really prepared her for her transition to school. My son is always asking "Is tomorrow and Acorns day?" (I try not to take it personally) and always has the biggest smile on his face when I pick him up. I can't recommend The Acorns enough!

A superb nursery. My son couldn’t be happier. I feel he is known, appreciated, cared for and supported in every dimension. Everything - from the indoors and outdoors space to the meals, to the music sessions, and walks around the village - are thoughtful and just what I would want for my son. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.

Acorns is a wonderful, nurturing nursery. My son is very happy here, and he loves to excitedly tell me about his day when I pick him up. All the staff are very friendly, caring and passionate about early years education. There is excellent communication and support between the nursery and parents, so I feel very involved in my child's development.

We have been so lucky to watch our two children thrive and grow in confidence while at Acorns in Lindfield. Both the children love Acorns and run inside each morning without barely saying goodbye. There are always tons of stimulating and creative activities available, as well as plenty of opportunities for free play, exploring nature, climbing and being adventurous in the beautiful garden. The staff are always very friendly, motivated and are fully engaged in the children's education and welfare. I highly recommend The Acorns.

My daughter absolutely loves going to The Acorns. The staff provide a friendly, encouraging environment, and my daughter has absolutely thrived at The Acorns, growing more confident of herself. I especially commend how the staff takes a keen interest in the growth, potential and areas of improvement for each child, individually. The Acorns is the most excellent foundation for building a child's future.

The nursey provides a delicious warm lunch meal every day. My daughter has thrived at Acorns; they spend a lot of time outdoors, planting, playing and discovering nature.

I never fail to be impressed with the meticulous preparation and detail presented to us that goes into each day and I enjoy reading about all the activities in the blog. The regular reports help parents to work in collaboration with the nursery on their children's development and the ethos of learning, caring and enjoyment shines through it all.

Our daughter has grown enormously in confidence since attending The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School, Lindfield. The staff are wonderful. Each child has a staff member dedicated to recording their progress and developing their skills to the next level. Parents have termly parents evenings to keep up to date with the child's progress. The owner and her team genuinely care so much for each child and its clear to see the kids have so much fun at The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School, Lindfield. It's a home away from home environment. We love it.