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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...
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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Acorns Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
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
Meals Provided
YesConsumables provided
YesOpening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Acorns Duffryn Reviews (102)
Acorns Duffryn has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns Duffryn has 102 reviews.
The team have been absolutely brilliant. My little boy was quite nervous starting and the team were really supportive with extra settling in sessions as needed. Everyone is always friendly and welcoming, it feels like everyone knows you and your child.
The team have been absolutely brilliant. My little boy was quite nervous starting and the team were really supportive with extra settling in sessions as needed. Everyone is always friendly and welcoming, it feels like everyone knows you and your child.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, I will be sure to pass your kind comments onto the team.
Our little girl had a hard time leaving us initially but the team at Acorns allowed us to do as many settling in sessions as...
Our little girl had a hard time leaving us initially but the team at Acorns allowed us to do as many settling in sessions as we needed, to ensure our daughter had the best start to nursery life.
Each team member knows our daughter's name, greets us warmly every day and are always so positive and cheerful.
I've already recommended Acorns to friends, as I can't fault it.
Such a positive review, I will be sure to share with all the staff.
We are so grateful to all the lovely ladies in Acorns Duffryn for all the care and support over the past few years. Jackson has made some lovely friends, grown in confidence, independence, and curiosity, and has loved his time here. The staff have always been approachable and caring, and it's clear...
We are so grateful to all the lovely ladies in Acorns Duffryn for all the care and support over the past few years. Jackson has made some lovely friends, grown in confidence, independence, and curiosity, and has loved his time here. The staff have always been approachable and caring, and it's clear how much they value each child. We feel Jackson is leaving well-prepared and happy as he starts Welsh nursery school. He will miss you all dearly. Thank you for everything, Becky and Steve
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, it has been a pleasure looking after Jackson and we wish him well in school nursery.
Special thanks to Ellie.
Special thanks to Ellie.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a positive review.
My son had a wonderful time at Acorns Duffryn. The staff are so caring and my son was clearly happy and comfortable in their care. The food is good and there is a wide range of activities. I loved all the things my son made at nursery and bought home. We were able to go to work relaxed knowing our...
My son had a wonderful time at Acorns Duffryn. The staff are so caring and my son was clearly happy and comfortable in their care. The food is good and there is a wide range of activities. I loved all the things my son made at nursery and bought home. 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 year and a half.
Thank you for such a positive review, it has been a pleasure looking after your son.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
They...
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.
They are always fed well (sometimes will request seconds or thirds!) and enjoy the menu choices.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Always have brilliant activities and messy play.
Lovely outside space and babies are taken outside regularly.
Wonderful inside space. Extremely clean...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Acorns Nurseries Ltd
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Acorns Duffryn
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Acorns Nurseries Ltd
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Meet the Team (2)

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 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.
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