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

59 Denmans Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 2JN
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The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane), Haywards Heath
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane), Haywards Heath
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane), Haywards Heath

The Acorns Nursery and Forest School is dedicated to quality childcare and early years education, rated highly with regulators and combining a 'forward-thinking' vision with traditional values.

A well-equipped interior, with numerous play and learning activities made possible, is complemented by an emphasis on outdoor play and a curriculum that incorporates forest school adventures.

The aim of the service to help children achieve their early years potential before a smooth transition into infant school and beyond.

Type of Service

  • Nursery School

Opening Schedule

Open term time

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Christina Franks(Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Total Places for Children

  • 21

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday08:00-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays (open for 4 weeks holiday playscheme in the summer)

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9.9

The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane) has 105 reviews.

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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017 Submitted via Website•
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The Acorns is a wonderful educational nursery. Both of my two children have had a very happy and memorable time. The staff are all very warm and caring. The children get up to a wide range of activities and spend lots of time exploring the outdoors and go on outings in and around the setting.

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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2017 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has been at The Acorns almost a year now and loves it. She is always very happy to go and settled in very quickly. All the teachers are such a comfort to her and have made her so happy to go.
She has developed so much since starting Acorns and I can't fault them. The setting is a lovely home from home with a large range of stimulating activities including lots of outdoor play.
My husband and I have been very happy and would recommend this setting to anyone.

She starts school this year and Acorns have prepared her well for this transition.

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Review from Paul S (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2016 Submitted via Website•
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This is a great nursery, we have two children there and they love it. The staff are friendly, the children all seem happy and make lots of friends. They are great on the three R's and the children are learning lots at Acorns, highly recommended!

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Website•
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My children love The Acorns and are always keen to go in. It is a lovely home from home setting which makes the children feel secure and relaxed. The children have a great time and are always learning new things. The Acorns recognises individuality and the staff work hard to support each child.

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Review from Anna A (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2015 Submitted via Website•
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Acorns is a caring environment which nurtures children alongside bringing out the best in them. My daughter attends both the Lindfield and Westmeston settings and really enjoys her time at both. The staff know her well and support both her and us as parents. I like that they encourage children to play outside, especially at Westmeston, and have a traditional ethos.

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Meet the Team (7)

Janet Irwin
Janet IrwinJob Title:Headteacher and FounderJoined: 1985

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
Christina FranksJob Title:Lindfield ManagerJoined: 2014

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 Mundy
Sophie MundyJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2022

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 Drake
Natalie DrakeJob Title:Early Years PractitionerJoined: 2024

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 Neve
Gaye NeveJob Title:Early Years PractitionerJoined: 2023

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 Njie
Naomi NjieJob Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2024
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.

Joanne Creasey
Joanne CreaseyJob Title:Nursery PractitionerJoined: 2025
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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