Acorns Day Nursery

174 Brooklands Road, Sale M33 3RA
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9.9 73 Reviews
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Acorns Day Nursery consists of five versatile play rooms that allow the provider to carry out age-specific learning goals. The aim of experienced childcare professionals is to ensure each child is happy, with their health and security safeguarded and with parents fully informed of progress.

Registered for fifty-six children, the nursery has both indoor and outdoor play areas, making an excellent contribution to learning and development, with staff up-to-date with the objectives of the Early Years Foundation Stage as well as being compliant with Ofsted standards.
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Type of Service

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

Owner

  • Christine Cambridge
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Sue Adams (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 56

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 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 & Christmas

Acorns Day Nursery Reviews (73)

9.9

Acorns Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns Day Nursery has 73 reviews.

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Review from Abi G (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so impressed with how friendly, relaxed and professional Acorns staff are. They were so understanding and accommodating when we moved house and transferred our child to the nursery. They make our lives easier and reduce parental stress knowing our child is happy and safe. Big thank you
to all the team.
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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When viewing this nursery, it felt friendly, inviting, interactive, clean and caring. This feeling has never left. Handovers are met with professionalism and an understanding of our child's needs. As parents, we recognise our child can be highly emotive and have never felt like it has been difficult
for staff to care for him. We trust that all the staff safeguard our child by completing incident forms, providing a safe and secure environment, and politely challenging any pre-existing marks (e.g. a very ominous red mark caused by juice of eating frozen berries at home). We would highly recommend Acorns Day Nursery.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns nursery for my little daughter is the right fit. She loves being there. All educators are fantastic, very caring and loving. Thank you ever so much for taking care of our little ones while we go to work. You are all amazing.
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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was nervous about sending my daughter off to nursery for the first time, but Acorns is brilliant! My daughter has a brilliant time, and the staff are absolutely lovely.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been an amazing setting to watch my child grow in both learning and confidence. The staff are excellent and take the time and care to understand individual needs of the children. At the end of the nursery day, the staff always provide a detailed report on how my child has been throughout
the day.
I am very happy with how Acorns is set up and would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Acorns for 6 months now. We are extremely happy with how she has settled at Acorns. The staff have been amazing with her and she has built some special bonds. She has grown and developed so much since starting and most importantly is very happy to go in in the morning.
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a big family and I love getting the little crafts she has made.
A special mention for the food - my little girls loves the cook and the meals.
Highly recommend Acorns for any child.
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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such a lovely nursery. My little one settled in so quickly and has loved it ever since. We love how consistent the staff are, which is really important for the children to feel settled. They all work hard to build relationships with the children and the nursery feels like a big family. Acorns
are great at meeting individual children's needs if needed (sleep etc) and the outdoor space is brilliant.
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Review from Elliott W (Father of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. Lovely staff led by the manager and another member of staff in particular. Our daughter is very happy there and has been going since 1 year old. She is now 3 and has developed significantly over the past two years being there. Top-class nursery in the area! We are very happy.
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Review from Sally C (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot recommend Acorns Day Nursery enough. My son has been going since he was 9 months old he's almost ready to leave to start school in September.
He has always enjoyed attending and has so much to tell me about the fun things he has been up to throughout the day.
The staff are all lovely and you
know your child is being cared for to the highest standard. My older son also went to Acorns and he loved it just as much.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery. My son has been going since he was 9 months old and he adores it. I felt I was in safe hands leaving my baby with them and have been so grateful for their care ever since. All the staff at Acorns are doing a fantastic job. Highly recommend.
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns have been fantastic with looking after my daughter whilst I work full-time. I know she is safe and loved while I'm away. She has so much fun each day which I can see in the app. My daughter is vegetarian and they provide her with balanced, nutritious food. I recommend them to everyone I know.
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Review from Hanifa H (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started when he was just 5 months old.
He is my only son and felt so anxious about leaving him. I didn't need to worry as Acorns has become his second home. He is so well looked after by all the staff, always smiling when we drop off and collect him. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery
to other parents.
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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled so well in Acorns which is a testament to the personal touch provided by all the care workers. She keeps asking for all the care workers by name. I think this personal touch is the best part as every care worker really connects with each of the children in the nursery.
I am
happy and would be willing to recommend Acorns to everyone.
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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Acorns since he was 10 months old, he is now in the preschool room and has loved every minute of his time there. The staff are wonderful and have become like friends to him and our family. We love the outdoor space and love that he has access to this every day, whatever the weather.
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Review from Nina G (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery my daughter really enjoys her time here. Such a warm homely feel.
I feel very secure and safe knowing she is well cared for on a personal level.
Each day they have such a range of activities and I love come rain or shine they get fresh air in great garden area. Would highly recommend
it's like dropping my daughter off with family.
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Review from Sarah O (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves going. She is very happy to be left and usually doesn't like not being with me (her mum). She has really come on since starting there a year ago. Every morning we are greeted with a happy, friendly smile. The staff are always welcoming.
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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Acorns Nursery and have always gone in with a smile and left with a bigger one!
The ladies here are so lovely and always have the children’s best interests at heart. Nothing is ever too much trouble and if anything had been raised it’s always dealt with immediately.
I would highly recommend Acorns Nursery to anyone looking for a lovely warm friendly setting for their children.
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Review from Rosemary A (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 3 children attending Acorns Nursery, twin boys and another boy who joined a few months ago. I could not be happier with their development. The staff are well trained and they work with us to establish good routines. They have created a nurturing environment and my children really love coming
to nursery. The staff are caring and supportive. We are updated on their activities, including photos and detailed descriptions of what they are doing. It is reassuring for us, when we are away for work, that such dedicated people are looking after our children. I cannot recommend a better nursery!
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Review from M V (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Acorns and I'm pleased with the care they have received.
They have both been very happy there and loved all the staff who cared for them.
My youngest has a food allergy and multiple food intolerances but Acorns staff have taken all the necessary precautions with his
meals which shows the level of care they are willing to give,
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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending now for the last 4 months and is enjoying every moment. She has settled into the baby room well and is confident with her room staff too. I am very happy with her care and look forward to watching her grow and develop further.
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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 Acorns Day Nursery 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 Acorns Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (204 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 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 Acorns Day Nursery is based on 18 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 56 number of registered child places is 11.2, which has been reached with 18 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Acorns Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Acorns Day Nursery accepts?

Acorns Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Acorns Day Nursery Open?

Acorns Day Nursery 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 Day Nursery have capacity for?

Acorns Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 56 Children.

How far is Acorns Day Nursery to the centre of Sale?

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

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