Acorns Aviva

Aviva Bristol, Brierly Furlong, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SW
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  • Acorns Aviva, Bristol
Acorns Aviva provides on-site childcare for employees of this insurance firm.

Located in Stoke Gifford, Bristol, this modern building has all the toys, equipment and activities designed to nurture and stimulate tiny minds and provides a wonderful environment for children.

The popularity and reputation of this nursery is reflected in its extensive waiting lists. Dressing up, sensory play, outdoor trips and walks are just some of the activities available to children.

The nursery's stay and play days, enable parents to see how their child enjoys their day at nursery. As well as enjoying family fun in the nursery, parents can see their child’s assessments, chat to key carers and other mums and dads.

Regular visits by a early years teacher provides the children with Foundation Phase and stage learning. The nursery enjoys its links to home with graduation ceremonies, Christmas concerts and parents evenings.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kayleigh Horwood (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 33

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Acorns Aviva Reviews (45)

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Acorns Aviva has a Review Score of 10 (9.962) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns Aviva has 45 reviews.

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Review from Sandeep G (Father of Child) published on 18 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been to other nurseries before we got lucky with Acorns Aviva admission. She never settled in the other nurseries. It made us really sad to see her scream and cry and never settle even after few months.
Once my office moved into Aviva it was possible for me to get admission to acorns
(Inside Aviva).
The teachers and carers there are amazing. They are experienced and know what they are doing.
My daughter has now moved to school but we loved every bit of her time there.
Lovely people, always caring and great learning for kids.
Thank you for all the efforts that goes into getting kids future ready.
Reply from Kayleigh Horwood, Nursery Manager at Acorns Aviva
Thank you so much Sandeep for writing such a lovely review.
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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Acorns Aviva nursery. It's big enough to ensure there's space for all the children to have fun, but small enough to allow real personal care for each child. The staff know my child nearly as well as I do and she has settled in there really well. They treat her as an individual, not just a number
and have really assisted with the extra needs my child has, both with her and me! They have really helped us with accessing SENCO services and helping us to understand processes and procedures. I would highly recommend them to anyone, especially if you find yourself requiring a really personal experience for your child. The food always looks and smells real good and my daughter eats so much more there than she does at home! The outside space is great. The enclosed area straight off the nursery is great for burning off energy and the forest school area is great for learning and exploring.
Reply from Kayleigh Horwood, Nursery Manager at Acorns Aviva
Thank you so much Emma for taking the time to write such a positive review.
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Review from Celia W (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really impressed with Acorns Aviva. The staff are really friendly and caring, and keep us well-informed about what has happened during the day. The updates on the app are regular and reassuring, and our child seems very happy at Acorns Aviva after two months. Thank you!
Reply from Kayleigh Horwood, Nursery Manager at Acorns Aviva
Thank you so much for writing such a lovely review. We really appreciate it.
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Review from David F (Father of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have both our daughters at the nursery and they both love it there. As parents, it's great to see how friendly the staff are and how they get to know all the children. It's great knowing our girls are safe and happy while they're there.
Reply from Kayleigh Horwood, Nursery Manager at Acorns Aviva
Thank you so much for a lovely review. It means the world to all the staff.
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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Aviva is a fabulous nursery. The staff are so caring to the children and given the small size of the nursery the staff know all the kids and the kids know all the staff.


There are lots of special events to bring families in to the nursery and lots of themes for the kids to engage with. I

love how diverse these celebrations are.
Reply from Kayleigh Horwood, Nursery Manager at Acorns Aviva
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Aviva is a great nursery. My daughter has thrived here in the few years she's been attending. She is clearly very happy on arrival and pick up and always speaks highly of the nursery staff and her friends there. She has a varied, healthy menu of food here. She spends a lot of time both outdoors
and indoors. There's lots of fun and learning and crafts. The nursery are easy to get a hold of when needed. The nursery is a cosy, warm environment. I'd recommend this nursery to anyone. I have seen great leaps and bounds in her development since attending. I am confident she's had a great start to life with thanks to attending here.
Reply from Kayleigh, Nursery Manager at Acorns Aviva
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
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Review from Linda N (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was worried about my daughter starting nursery but surprisingly she loves going to the nursery now. The staff are warm and friendly. I love the activities they engage the children in helping with their developmental growth. The updates I receive on the app during nursery keep me informed of my daughter's
day without being with her. I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a nursery for their child.
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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to Nursery at Acorns Aviva. She settled in quickly and has made lots of friends with similar aged children grouped together.
We are always impressed with the range of activities they get up to during the day, and are regularly surprised with the verbal and physical development
we see in her. The updates via the app are great for information and peace of mind.
The food included is an impressive seasonal menu with a good dietary variety, and the staff have always made us parents and our daughter feel welcome and listened to.
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 1 year old has recently started here and he has settled in very well. Staff have made the transition easy, I was worried how my child would take to it but he is happy and so am I. Key worker provides updates throughout the day on parentzone. Really pleased with how it's going so far.
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Review from Jasmin L (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so happy to have both our children cared for at Acorns Aviva. The nursery is a small, warm caring community where all the staff and children all know each other. The building is bright, warm, spotless and well equipped. The staff genuinely know and care about each child as an individual.
The food is freshly cooked on site each day, varied, nutritious and our children love it. Parent communication is excellent, and all accident/safeguarding processes appear to be very well set out and followed. The creative activities bring huge joy to my children. My children have grown in confidence, knowledge and life skills and ability through the care and support of the nursery. The fees are good value for this area with no added extras (food, nappies etc. All included in the fees, full 8-6 day). I feel 100% confident each day that they are being well looked after away from me, and I am so grateful to the nursery team for all that they do.
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Review from N F (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children are very happy in the nursery. Every effort is made to ensure children settle in well and routines are always followed. Staff members are professional and work hard to make sure our children feel happy and safe. They always have time to talk to parents. Parents evenings are appreciated
and feedback in meetings show staff know children well. However, next steps aren't necessarily always appropriate. Learning goals could be made clearer. Children engage in a range of activities and these are always shared with parents but learning isn't always shared.
The nursery environment is welcoming, clean and engaging. And outdoor space is used.
We would absolutely recommend the nursery to others.
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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Acorns in September 2024 and since we have noticed such a change in her development which we partly put down to nursery and the different things she does there. She used to be really un-keen on anyone that wasn't immediate family but since coming to nursery this has changed for
the better and her confidence in general things has definitely grown. All of the staff here are so lovely and kind and make us feel so reassured when our daughter is a bit upset at drop-off time. We know she's so well looked after. The nursery itself is always immaculate and tidy. Thank you all so much for being so lovely and looking after our daughter so well.
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Review from Yasmin Y (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys his time at Acorns. They do so many arts and crafts and they are really lovely. All the staff are so welcoming and friendly and my son has thrived here. The food always sounds delicious and my son has such a good relationship with food which I put down to the varied menu.
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Review from P M (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a very positive experience. The staff are wonderful, very friendly, enthusiastic and approachable. Our daughter settled in very quickly and enjoys going to nursery. The facilities are very good and they do a lot of activities, which is having a noticeable impact on our daughter's development.
I'd definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Seb V (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has additional needs and the staff there go out of their way to make him feel secure and looked after, catering to his needs wherever possible. The senior nursery nurses are very good at their job and have a wealth of experience.
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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fantastic. Everyone is so friendly. My daughter loves going to the nursery. She is developing so well. I could not ask for more from a nursery. I fully recommend the nursery and plan to keep my daughter there long-term.
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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves the nursery and all the staff. The team are exceptionally attentive and really care for the children. Lots of activities and we are kept up to date at pickup or through the app. Can't recommend enough.
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Aviva is a fantastic nursery. Both our children have loved coming here and it is great to see them literally jump with joy as they see their friends each morning knowing how happy and cared for they will be throughout the day. The team put on a wide variety of activities for the children, both
indoors and outdoors, and the freshly cooked food is healthy and varied. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Matthew E (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely environment for my son to thrive within. All of the staff are so friendly and he is very happy walking into the Nursery. He doesn't even have time for a cuddle goodbye anymore. The range of tasks he completes has really brought on his development. He adores all the staff and knows most of their
names. He often comes home with nice drawings and they always make an effort to celebrate all the major events in the UK and the world. Mother's day cards and Birthday present for him help make the personal touch. I would highly recommend and have encouraged other new parents to take their child also.
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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves going to Acorns, she has made lots of friends and enjoys all the different activities put on. There is always something fun/different going on and the nursery is always lovely decorated/bright. The staff are always supportive and helpful.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.962)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.962) out of 10 for Acorns Aviva 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.962 for Acorns Aviva is calculated as follows: ( (151 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.962
  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 Acorns Aviva is based on 13 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 33 number of registered child places is 6.6, which has been reached with 13 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 (1)

Kayleigh

Kayleigh Horwood

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2012

Kayleigh joined Acorns Nurseries 2012 in Acorns House, before continuing her career at Acorns ONS and Acorns Whitchurch. She became Assistant Manager in Acorns Henbury, Acorns Oakfield Street and Acorns Whitchurch before becoming Nursery Manager at Acorns Aviva. Kayleigh is also a qualified Forest School Leader.


Kayleigh especially enjoys nurturing the children and watching them grow.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorns Aviva

What is the Age Range of Children that Acorns Aviva accepts?

Acorns Aviva accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Acorns Aviva Open?

Acorns Aviva is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Acorns Aviva have capacity for?

Acorns Aviva has capacity for a total of 33 Children.

How far is Acorns Aviva to the centre of Bristol?

4.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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