Acorns Duffryn

Almah House, Lighthouse Road, Newport NP10 8TG
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  • Acorns Duffryn, Newport
Acorns Duffryn in Newport is the perfect place for a child to learn, make friends and have a lot of fun.

Children are encouraged to learn by exploring their surroundings and immersing themselves in inventive play. The nursery provides a fun, homely environment with sensory equipment, books, trikes, a Forest School and a whole variety of other lively activities.

Staff at the nursery work to offer the same high standard of care that they would want for their own children.

Situated minutes away from the M4, the nursery is based in a picturesque Georgian building surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Children aged from one-month-old to five-years-old are welcome to join the nursery which is open Monday to Friday.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kelly Jones (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Acorns Duffryn Reviews (79)

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Acorns Duffryn has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns Duffryn has 79 reviews.

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Review from Lea-Cathrin D (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter had a truly wonderful time at Acorns Duffryn. Staff have been so caring and the individualised support and care has been fantastic. The children are blessed with good food and a wide range of activities. I particularly loved all the things my daughter made at nursery and brought back home.
She particularly enjoyed the wonderful outdoor facility the nursery had to offer and the range of caring staff. We were able to go to work relaxed knowing our child was in the best care possible. Thank you to everyone who has been involved over the past two years.
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Review from Natalie S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in Blossom Group in Acorns Duffryn in October 2024. Since starting I have been so grateful for all the love and care shown to her by all the staff at Acorns Duffryn. We love finding out about all the things she has been getting up to during the day - from arts and crafts, to playing
outdoors, to reading, singing and sensory play. We feel Acorns Duffryn was 100% the best choice for our little one.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience (mostly my child's experience) has been totally awesome. She has thoroughly enjoyed her stay in the nursery and there haven't been any issues up to date.
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Review from Stacey T (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic experience so far. My young son has really settled in well. Due to the lovely staff. Even though he's so young, he does enjoy his time in nursery.
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child started at Acorns Duffryn in September 2024 and has nothing but an amazing experience. The workers are fantastic, tentative, caring and friendly. The workers take a genuine interest in our child and are always keen to tell us about his day.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we came to view Acorns Duffryn, we knew this was the place we wanted our son to go to. Our son has settled in really well and to see his progress is wonderful. We would recommend the nursery in a heartbeat.
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Review from Jessica K (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery. We are so pleased. All of the children are always happy, content and smiling and as a parent you can't ask for anything more.
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Review from R V (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly staff really engaging with families and children. Very professionally run. Always communicate with us well if there have been any issues or problems. It's really helped our daughter's development and she always seems so happy there. Would highly recommend it to any friend or any family
members.
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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Duffryn is simply lovely. Our daughter has attended since she was 18 months old, she's now 4. She has lovely stories to tell each day and comes home with handfuls of books, crafts and other exciting activities. She adores her key carers (she calls them teachers) and is always happy to spend time
with them. She loves yoga, sports and other additional activities they do. Personally, I feel very comfortable whilst I go to work knowing my girl is safe and loved at nursery.
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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children are thriving at the nursery. It's a calm and very welcoming nursery with caring and wonderful staff. I feel that my children are safe and well looked after. They have already built amazing relationships. I feel the nursery always has my children's best interests at heart. We love this nursery.
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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Duffryn have been incredibly supportive to both of our children since they started.
The site is always welcoming, clean, friendly and staff are always approachable. Every day is different with engaging activities and adventures - and forest school especially is a brilliant offering.
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are always fed well (sometimes will request seconds or thirds!) and enjoy the menu choices.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a really positive experience at Acorns Duffryn. Staff are caring, considerate and sensitive to parents’ needs as well as the children. The settling-in process was great - we felt our little one was getting the best possible chance to familiarise herself with her key workers and the setting.
The nursery environment is always clean, welcoming and homely. We love receiving updates and photographs on the app showing the fun she’s having during her day. The outdoor space is also brilliant with age-appropriate zones and special care is made to help support children to meet their developmental milestones. The artwork and books that are brought home also enable you to feel involved in their nursery day which is lovely - I am looking forward to coming along to the Mother’s Day afternoon tea and craft session! Communication is also great, we are regularly updated via email about any changes or important information and managers are always available.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Dyffryn is in their own league as a nursery provider. I wouldn't be able to find a bad word to say. The building is beautiful and always well-maintained and clean. All the staff are exceptional. So kind and caring and genuinely believe they care for them as their own. The menu is miles ahead
of other nurseries, my daughter has eaten such a variety of meals and food due to this. My daughter has developed so much in her time at Acorns. She runs in delighted to see the staff and her friends, who she has such a close bond with. She even waves and knows the names of the nursery staff who don't care for her, which shows the impression the staff make on the children. I couldn't recommend the nursery enough and when she goes to school it will be such a loss to us for her not to attend anymore.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Settled our daughter when we were very nervous. Offered extra settling-in sessions and recommended extra time to settle her.
Always have brilliant activities and messy play.
Lovely outside space and babies are taken outside regularly.
Wonderful inside space. Extremely clean and
tidy.
They have a chef, gardener and housekeepers (this means the nursery workers don't have to clean up).
Very communicative and kind staff.
I call each lunchtime on the day my daughter goes in and they're always happy to update.
Now have an app with updates for their day and photos.
She always comes out clean and tidy and all her stuff is kept clean and tidy.
Our daughter always enjoys her food.
More expensive than other nurseries but is worth it.
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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one is coming on leaps and bounds here. Great communication with all staff when I've needed it. Fabulous spaces for all groups. Modern communication for parents to be updated at all times on activities. One of the best in the area.
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I viewed quite a few nurseries when my son was needing to attend and Acorns Duffryn was our favourite by far. The cosy, large house setting with separate rooms for each of the different groups was much more preferable to us than the other nurseries that just had one giant room with a separation in between.
Another amazing feature was the chef on-site! We were amazed at the menu and variety of food all the children were exposed to. My daughter now attends, from 7 months, and there was no hesitation in us putting her in here as the staff are so lovely and professional, the children do so many fun activities and I feel my son is getting very well prepared by them to start school in September.
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Review from Katie E (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started here a few months ago and is excelling. She adores all the staff and is very happy and content here. They do a brilliant job.
They keep parents well informed of their children's progression throughout the day which is a great asset.
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Review from Sandi B (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been really impressed with Acorns Duffryn Nursery. It’s such a big decision to trust your child to the care of strangers following maternity leave and the staff at the nursery have been amazing. My son attends Blossom group and he has been thriving since attending. His key workers are brilliant
and clearly care very much about the work they do. The communication between the nursery and home is fantastic, all staff within the nursery are approachable and they offer a variety of activities and sensory play to keep little ones engaged. If I have ever had any queries/concerns about my son they are very responsive and will follow up any routine changes in nursery to provide consistency. The facilities are great, it really does put your mind at peace to know that your child is being well cared for. More recently we have had an opportunity to keep up to date through an app which has worked really well, particularly the learning logs and pictures.
Would highly recommend the nursery.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Acorns Duffryn since August 2023. After visiting a few nurseries in the local area I am so pleased we chose Acorns Duffryn. All the staff were welcoming on this visit and his settling sessions and continue to be each day he is there. I can’t thank the staff enough for their amazing
work with all the children. My son found attending nursery difficult in the first few months having been at home with me for the first 12 months but each day the staff were so kind and caring, he now walks in with no worries and has the best time while he is there. I would recommend Acorns Duffryn to anyone who is looking for the perfect nursery. Thank you all for your continued amazing work and the support you provide not only to the children but to parents/guardians too.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Acorns since she was 6 months old, she is now 3 years old and she loves nursery and has attended full time. She loved all of the staff at Acorns Dyffryn and is super happy to attend nursery every day, some days she doesn't want to leave and wants to carry on playing with all
her friends. Acorns Dyffryn really is a home away from home for my daughter and she loves all of the activities, messy play and especially the garden play. The activities are so well structured and educational, since starting in the Oak group her vocabulary and skills have flourished. She loves the themed activities (especially the Halloween party) and went on about a pumpkin party in the nursery all week. Acorns has been so supportive, compassionate and caring and truly is a fantastic nursery. I know whenever I go to pick my daughter up in the evenings she has had a fantastic day and is always happy and feels at home.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.952)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10 for Acorns Duffryn 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.952 for Acorns Duffryn is calculated as follows: ( (217 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.952
  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 Duffryn is based on 19 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 19 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 (2)

Brenda

Brenda Ford

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 1993

Brenda has worked for Acorns since July 1993. She loves art and craft activities with the children and loves walking her dog on weekends.

Kelly

Kelly Jones

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2005

Kelly has worked for Acorns since 2005 and works alongside Brenda as Nursery Manager. Kelly enjoys story time with the children and spending time with her own children.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorns Duffryn

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

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

What Days & Hours is Acorns Duffryn Open?

Acorns Duffryn is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Acorns Duffryn have capacity for?

Acorns Duffryn has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Acorns Duffryn to the centre of Newport?

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

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