Acorn Day Nursery (Burton Latimer)

Burton Park, Polwell Lane, Burton Latimer, Kettering NN15 5PS
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Acorn Day Nursery at Burton Latimer occupies a purpose-built building on a half-acre site. The nursery has bright and spacious rooms, equipped with a full range of high quality equipment and resources.

The nursery is well-known for building close relationships with parents, through daily verbal communication, regular newsletters and social events, which are particularly popular, helping to forge strong links with the whole family.

One of the nursery’s most attractive features, and extremely popular with the children, is its wonderful outside play areas and gardens, including a sensory garden. The staff are warm and friendly and welcome all prospective parents to visit the nursery.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Helen Coulter (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 43

Registered Charity Number

  • 1145108

Total Places for Children

  • 93

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full time place from £1,490
    Full day from £75.50
    Morning session from £44.50
    Afternoon session from £40.50

  • Fees are inclusive of all meals, snacks, drinks (including approved formula milk), nappies and activities.
    We only charge a £100 registration deposit which is refunded against the first month’s fees. We don’t charge for settling in sessions, but we do expect payment for all nursery fees to be paid up front at the beginning of each month, which is standard practice for all childcare providers. We do not charge for bank holidays, our four training days each year, or for the three days closure between Christmas and New Year. We do, however, charge for the days children don’t attend through illness or holidays, apart from exceptional circumstances.
    Please view the prospectus on our website for a full fees guide.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:15-18:15
    Tuesday 07:15-18:15
    Wednesday 07:15-18:15
    Thursday 07:15-18:15
    Friday 07:15-18:15

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is a large car park shared with the football club, for parents to drop off/collect

Acorn Day Nursery (Burton Latimer) Reviews (157)

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Acorn Day Nursery (Burton Latimer) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Burton Latimer) has 157 reviews.

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Review from Eileen C (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter attend Acorn nursery and they both love it there. It has fantastic staff who are friendly, enthusiastic and professional - this gives me great peace of mind knowing that my children are safe and happy. The outdoor area is great and there is always a variety of activities for
your child to take part in, such as Zumba and Music Man. They also bring various animals into the nursery, such as puppies and newborn chicks, which my son loves (and I am sure my daughter will too when she is a little older). I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery since August, he moved from a much smaller nursery and I was worried about how he'd settle. I had no reason to worry, he loves it! His speech has developed so much and he eats much better at nursery than he does at home. He has made so many friends and all of the staff
are great with him. He does so many different activities each day, the only complaint I have is how filthy he manages to get!
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Review from Hayley C (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had 2 children at acorn nursery over the last 3 years. We have had great pleasure in watching our children flourish with the help of the kind, friendly and helpful staff at the nursery. We have always found the nursery to be a bright and happy place in which our children have always felt comfortable
with a lovely big garden and plenty of outdoor activities.
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Review from Valerie A (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whilst attending Acorn nursery my grandson has had tremendous fun and through activities and a wonderful staff ensuring children are happy as well as learning through play has acquired interactive personal skills and competencies that will benefit him on starting school in September. Activities with
parents and grandparents inclusion are also looked forward too. Staff are always welcoming and smiling children are a great testament to a happy atmosphere and environment. My grandson will enter school with confidence acquired through his attendance at Acorn nursery.
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Review from Kirsty B (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! My daughter settled here better then we ever could have hoped for and has made lots of friends. The staff are helpful, kind, innovative and fun! Food is of a good standard and choices are healthy but suited to children's tastes, my daughter always asks for seconds! Activities are
varied, my daughter particularly enjoys the Music Man who comes in and Forest School. They have a great outdoor space which they utilise effectively and the children love playing outside, recently they had some baby turkeys! Overall I would highly recommend this nursery, it is run and managed to an extremely high standard and the children are happy and well cared for.
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Review from David K (Grandfather of Child) published on 13 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson really enjoys coming to nursery, he attends every morning. His key person is always helpful and supportive. We love that we can all submit home observations to his learning journal and also view photographs of activities he has been involved in.


The outside space is fantastic and my grandson

really enjoys going offsite on a weekly basis to forest school at the local pocket park, where the children take part in activities within the natural environment.


My grandson's confidence has increased rapidly since attending Acorn and this will help support him when he moves on to school.

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Review from Josh (Brother of Child) published on 13 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother loves his days at this nursery, he has made lots of friends that he talks about constantly. The staff are caring and attentive providing a secure base for the children.


The food variety is fantastic! Offering freshly cooked meals prepared on site by the nursery cook.


The garden is by

far the best area, it is HUGE!! The children have so much space to explore and enjoy!!


Would definitely recommend this nursery to anybody!!!

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Review from Karin H (Mother of Child) published on 13 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn Nursery are very helpful and supportive in the care of my daughter with special needs. The staff are wonderful, caring and my daughter has developed greatly since started with them 4 months ago. They are working along side other health professionals to give her the best possible care.
My 3 year
old son has grown in confidence during his time at nursery and particular like the big outdoor space area that is being used most days. He enjoys the home cooked food and is always happy when I come and collect him.
I couldn't recommend this nursery highly enough.
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Review from Ben W (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to nursery, the staff are all welcoming and she has built a fantastic bond with her key person. The nursery itself is lovely and has a wonderful outside area. She is always excited to come into nursery.
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Review from Sarah (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Love this nursery - our little one has been here nearly two years, and his brother was here before that. Staff are always kind and friendly - it's not a pristine show home of a nursery but our boys have always been happy, stimulated and confident in the environment. The garden is a great outdoor space
and really well used in nearly all weathers, which is very helpful for an active toddler. The nursery is supportive and has always tried very hard to accommodate extra childcare requests.
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Review from Shaun J (Father of Child) published on 9 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery since April and has settled in really well! She loves playing in the garden in all weathers and has learnt so many new skills from the activities the staff provide. Her key person has been great with her as well as all the other members of staff. She regularly
chats about what she has done and enjoys singing all the new songs she has learnt. The nursery offers lovely freshly prepared meals and encourages independence, letting my daughter pour her own drinks, serve her own snacks and meals. She looks forward to going and we are excited to see her develop and learn more the longer she attends the setting.
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Review from Charlotte (Sister of Child) published on 8 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother has been attending Acorn since January of this year. He settled very quickly with the support of his kind and caring key person.
The home visit really helped with the smooth transition as it provided an introduction within his own environment.


The outdoor area is really big and has so

much to offer, the children play outside in all weathers wearing their welly boots and mud suits.


My brother is always keen to tell us about his exciting days at nursery and he has formed some really strong friendships with other children who he will miss greatly when he moves on to school in September.

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Review from Lisa P (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm really pleased with Acorn Nursery, I've never had a bad word to say against them. Every time I've asked them for information or asked to get me something they have always done it. My child loves all the staff at Acorn, the only thing that was hard for him was having different key workers, if staff
leave but that's the only problem, which is not Acorns fault at all. The staff are all polite and friendly and always there to help answer questions.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one loves going to Acorn, she can't wait to get there in the morning. I have to persuade her to come home. The staff are always amazing. Feedback is really good and I know she is being looked after well. Overall I am very happy with the nursery and would recommend it to everyone.
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Review from Kathleen A (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this nursery! They make all of the food on site, always fresh and no processed food. They let the children play and get messy. They are always thinking of new ways for the children to explore and learn. They constantly update me on special things my daughter and son have done or said, often
with pictures or craft projects to go with it. My daughter asks about school all the time and is so excited to start her day. I know all of the staff love my children and treat them like their own. In addition, they focus on her education, she loves to read books, she knows her numbers and is learning her letters.
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Review from Jason C (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Acorn in Burton Latimer since January of this year. He has settled in fantastically with the support of his key person, who is always on hand to offer feedback and support our son with his developmental needs.
My son is due to start school this year and he will most certainly
miss Acorn as will we. He will definitely be attending Acorn holiday club care!
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Review from Lauren (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest started at this nursery today in Squirrels and I am already amazed to see the difference in her happiness there compared to her previous nursery!
She instantly went off to play without crying and has never done that before despite being at her previous nursery for 2 and a half years!
I believe
this is down to the enthusiasm amongst all staff and how they all work together for the children! Thank you Acorn :)
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.940)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10 for Acorn Day Nursery (Burton Latimer) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.940 for Acorn Day Nursery (Burton Latimer) is calculated as follows: ( (282 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 299 Ratings = 4.94
  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 Acorn Day Nursery (Burton Latimer) is based on 25 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 93 number of registered child places is 18.6, which has been reached with 25 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 (3)

Helen

Helen

Job Title: Senior Nursery Manager Joined: 2015

Helen has worked at Acorn for over five years and has a real passion for childcare.


She has two sons and a daughter and until recently lived in Burton Latimer, so knows the area very well. She qualified with her NNEB level 3 in 1997 and completed her Bachelor of Arts, integrated working with children and their families in the early years in 2015.


Helen is also Burton's Designated Safeguarding Lead, so if you ever have any concerns or would like to chat about anything safeguarding-related, please visit or call the nursery and ask to speak to Helen directly - alternatively, the setting can provide a direct email address for her.

Jo

Jo Carlisle

Job Title: Senior Administrator Joined: 2014

Jo - Senior Administrator- joined Acorn in June 2014 on a part time basis as the Nursery Administrator. This evolved into a full-time position, and she is now a Senior Administrator, based at Burton Latimer but helps throughout the organisation.
Every day at nursery is very varied and different, one of the key points Jo likes about her job is seeing the children progress through the nursery, growing into unique and confident little humans. Jo also covers in the kitchen and the rooms when required adding variety to her role

Lucy

Lucy Curchin

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

Deputy Manager and Forest School Leader. Lucy joined Acorn in March 2022 as the Out of School Manager at Barton Seagrave. Lucy still oversees the out of school club as well as her role at Burton Latimer.

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