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Children 1st Acorns Nursery School is rated 'Outstanding in All Areas' by Ofsted (November 2019) and is situated within picturesque countryside and is easily accessible from the A50. The nursery has been refurbished to offer spacious, age-appropriate rooms for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. The outside space has been transformed to provide a range of outdoor learning environments for children to enjoy.
A friendly and enthusiastic team of staff are fully...
Funding & Fees
Business Days (8:00am to 6:00pm) from £74.00
We also offer Morning and Afternoon Sessions
We want to make life simple, so our fees include infant formula, milk, freshly prepared snacks, and meals. We also provide nappies, wipes, and sun cream, or parents can bring their own if they prefer
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Storal
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jessica Heasman (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 34
Total Places for Children
- 140
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 & Christmas
Children 1st Acorns Nursery School Reviews (132)
Children 1st Acorns Nursery School has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.512) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Children 1st Acorns Nursery School has 132 reviews.
I think it is a great nursery! So much space and many activities for the children. My daughter really enjoys all the staff and enjoys the outdoor space! They are very kind and polite and show understanding and give advice when needed as my daughter has an intolerance to milk.
A fantastic nursery, from start to finish. Both our children have absolutely loved coming to Children 1st @ Acorns Upper Tean. Our little girl, who is currently in the early years room, skips into nursery with a smile on her face and can't wait to tell us about all the fun things she has done that day. Professional and friendly staff, great surroundings. Can't think of anywhere else to send my child.
Both of my daughters have attended this setting and when they are not there they want to know when they can next go. That is a credit to the staff with their smiles on their faces every day and welcoming the children positively. One of my daughters role plays nursery every day at home and it's lovely to see her reading to her friends and singing all the time. The outside area/barn is amazing and what they offer isn't matching anywhere else, outstanding setting.
My son has been at the nursery for two and a half years and my daughter for one year and they both love it here. The staff are all warm, welcoming and approachable and my children have developed lovely bonds with them. The nursery rooms are bright, clean, lovely spaces and the early years barn particularly is an amazing space that my son loves. I'd highly recommend Acorns Upper Tean.
I feel so confident every morning when I drop my son off at nursery. He loves it here. The staff are so caring and loving towards him. The facilities and resources are excellent and beneficial towards the children's development. Everywhere is clean and finished to a high standard. They are always happy to support with every need and query that I may have. I continue to recommend this nursery to everyone.
Our son loves his time at nursery after a reluctant start staff supported hi to settle and he now looks forward to his nursery days. All the staff have been amazing keeping us updated on his progress.
They also enjoy the hot meals served!
Since starting Acorns my daughter has come on leaps and bounds! She has become a confident little girl and is excited every day to attend nursery-even asking to attend on a weekend. I can't praise the staff enough for being so supportive and passionate in all that they do. I would definitely recommend this setting.
I have always felt comfortable leaving my children in the care of this nursery. They have been cared for, entertained, fed well and educated. This was a safe environment for my children. This was a safe environment for my children to develop new skills and friendships. Nursery has been a wonderful foundation for my children to build on. It has helped prepare them for school and the rest of their lives and I am very grateful.
The food prep and delivery is very good as both my boys have enjoyed their meals. Well looked after setting!
Amazing nursery, all staff are very friendly and know what our child needs. Both of our children have attended and they are both much better off and well-prepared for the start of school. The staff are very caring and look out for each individual child's needs and requirements. The facilities are excellent and offer a wide range of activities to suit all types of children. Our daughter skips into nursery knowing she is going to have fun all day surrounded by people who care about her, it makes leaving our child all that much easier. Great staff, people and facilities, I can't praise Acorns enough.
Children 1st @ Acorns Upper Tean is a fabulous nursery. Very attentive, supportive and flexible. My son has seen such a development recently and that's down to the fantastic team there. Can't thank all the staff enough for all they do day in and day out.
The communication, not just from staff verbally, the amount of photos I receive of what he's been doing in addition to his diary. The amount of art he brings home.
He always comes home with new skills he has learnt. I would recommend Acorns to anybody who asked me which is the best nursery.
My little girl attends Children 1st @ Acorns Upper Tean and loves it. The staff are incredible and the outdoor experiences they have are amazing. They just had a leaving graduation and the effort put into it was heartwarming and moving. I will be truly sad when it’s time to say goodbye.
The manager is very approachable and listened to us in order to help my son settle in as easy as possible. Nothing is too much trouble for them and it is obvious that the individual child's needs come first.
His keyworker (chosen with thought and consideration) is kind, caring, very patient and understanding. She genuinely loves being at work.
All of the staff that I have met have been extremely approachable and lovely to talk to. Even other staff such as the groundskeeper man and the lovely cleaner/housekeeper.
I'm grateful that the staff have recognised my son's needs and thought of other ways to help him and to problem solve when he has struggled in certain areas.
It is clear why they have been granted oustanding by Ofsted but when you experience first-hand how much care and love they show your child, then in my eyes that is even more exceptional.
When we first arrived we had our temperature taken and signed consent forms which was very organised. The show was brilliant and the staff have put a lot of time into preparing the children. Well done and thank you for the invite!
All staff are amazing with the children and really support in their development.
My child has thrived since attending the nursery.
Thank you for everything.
Their response to the pandemic has been excellent and I am kept informed of my child's progress weekly. Would highly recommend it.
Fabulous nursery. The facilities are amazing and so are the staff. I couldn’t wish for any more for my daughters. I just love how much time the girls are outside and how active they are. I also love that they are allowed to get muddy!
My son absolutely loves coming to nursery and now we can see why! I can't imagine him being anywhere else.
This area is an absolute credit to the nursery, and the devotion and dedication of the staff shines through when speaking to them!
Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback about our Acorns nursery.
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Meet the Team (1)
Let me introduce myself, I am Dawn McCusker, Nursery Manager at Children 1st @ Upper Tean, Acorns. I started my career way back in 1993 after gaining my NNEB qualification at Stoke on Trent College. Over the years, I have gained a great deal of experience working within the Early Years sector. I also hold a NVQ Level 4 in Nursery Management and have successfully held my position as Nursery Manager since 2006.
Together, Children 1st and myself have a clear vision for the future in raising the standards for all children. I have high expectations in driving the Children 1st ethos forward, ‘Leading the way, shaping the future’ and our dedicated team are embracing the fantastic new journey that lies ahead. Here at Children 1st @ Upper Tean Acorn’s we have built good relationships with parents and the local community, where our friendly yet professional approach has always achieved success.
I consider that every child is important and that they should all receive the very best care and education available – providing fun and engaging activities for learning through play. I believe that I have the drive and vision to contribute to making a difference in this wonderful Early Years setting, providing the highest quality care, so children can reach their full potential. I feel that the dedicated, hardworking, team ethos at Children 1st would provide the perfect setting for your little one(s).
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