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 Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is fabulous, I feel totally at ease leaving my daughter here. She loves the nursery and adores the staff. Both my children have attended Acorns and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend here.
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Review from Stacey G (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my daughter from a different nursery and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. The staff are really lovely, and they are extremely welcoming and warm towards my daughter. My daughter can be very clingy but she has settled in very well at Acorns Duffryn and I am extremely happy to leave her here
as I know she will be cared for and looked after. The staff have also been very reassuring to me about leaving my daughter there as I know she can be quite unsettled at times. She is always making lovely arts and craft pieces to bring home.
The nursery itself is lovely and the garden is spacious which will be great for playing outside in the summer months. The Christmas evening was great with a lovely grotto with Santa which was well decorated and festive. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. My daughter seems a lot happier here and is worn out after a day at nursery. There isn’t a thing I am unhappy with, excellent nursery.
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Review from Vicci C (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been absolutely fantastic. I was so worried about sending my first child to a good nursery but as soon as I came to see Acorns I knew it was perfect for him and I felt so much better about the whole situation. I loved that you could come and look around at any time, no appointment needed
and everything was so clean. The staff are amazing with the children and there is plenty of staff around. I was so happy that when it was my second child’s turn I had no stress or worries and was actually excited for him to experience nursery life! There is a fab level of contact and communication from the nursery and I love that they send weekly emails with pictures and updates of how your child is getting on. I was so sad when the time came for them to start school! Couldn’t recommend this nursery enough!
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Review from Emma-Marie L (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough of this nursery and the staff. From day one my children have had the greatest care, and I have been put at such ease leaving them there. For a parent that has their children in this nursery only one day a week, I cannot believe the amount they learn, achieve and feel so
welcome. The staff make sure all their needs are met, including helping out sort food for a fussy eater. My eldest child is graduating this year and I can honestly say I'm going to be heartbroken when she leaves. I might have more children to keep my connection with Duffryn.
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Review from Jodie P (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Acorns Duffryn to any potential parents. The staff are always helpful and friendly and willing to help and answer any questions. They always update me on my son's day and the activities they've been doing. The homelinks are excellent and he is doing nicely with home and nursery.
In particular, now my son has moved up to Butterflies he's settled in so well thanks to the help and patience of the staff.
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her time in nursery. I am always amazed at the things she learns and the variety of activities she takes part in. I have never had reason to question her care or experience at this nursery and am so thankful that she has received such excellent education and attention.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns are a very professional business, the premises is very clean, hygienic and safe for the little ones. The babies sleep area is temperature controlled so this gives me peace of mind. The staff are very personable and nothing is an issue, they are very attentive and it shows as the routine I have
at home has been replicated with both my son's in the nursery making life so much easier. My boys love the staff there too with is brilliant for me as a working mum.
My first son was allergic to tomatoes and my second had a milk intolerance - both were handled seamlessly in this nursery.
When I am in work I miss my boys but it is made so much easier when I can trust where they are and who is looking after them.
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with the service provided by the nursery. Our daughter is happy, confident and excited coming to nursery, which gives us the reassurance we need to know that she is happy when we leave her. The staff are kind, supportive and helpful. We couldn't ask for more from a nursery.
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Review from Gemma D (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. All three of my children come to Acorns and I highly recommend. The staff are lovely and they love the nursery.
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Review from Gail P (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery. Great staff. Would love to come here rather than work.
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Review from Ian H (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff that keep my daughter's progression going from week to week. She is always happy to go to nursery and has lots of stories to tell each day. She has formed good relationships with the other children and staff so her social skills have developed tremendously over the last two years.
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of activities each week that we copy at home, we'll be sad when she heads off to school.
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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children currently attend Acorns Duffryn (my daughter 4 and son 18 months). All the staff within the nursery have made this transition for me so easy and comfortable. I am always reassured that the children are going to have a good day.
I feel very lucky to have found such lovely ladies to
help care and look after my most prized possessions. What a team! Thank you all ladies,
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is the second nursery my daughter has attended as I was unhappy with the standard of care at her previous nursery.


At Acorns my daughter's day is well structured and well planned/thought out. She experiences a wide range of personalities from the staff and is given a high level of care. The

staff never fail to keep me fully informed of every detail of the day and my daughter thrives from the positive and comforting environment created there.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been going to Acorns for 5 months and is very happy and settled there. The staff ensure that she is settled and communication is always open and each member of staff are approachable.


The activities she participates in are appropriate to her age and ability and I find the staff

are engaging and enthusiastic with all aspects of her care. She comes home regularly with artwork and there are parents evenings available to see her progress.


I have never encountered a problem, but when something arises that needs discussion it is done in a personal manner and nothing is ever too much for them, they go above and beyond in their level of care.


I am very happy leaving my little one in their care - it is like leaving with them with family.

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter enjoys going to nursery and is happy when I drop her off and pick her up. She talks very highly of staff and comes home with a variety of artwork every week.
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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Duffryn is a fantastic nursery. The staff are very caring and have genuine affection for our children. I am extremely proud of the person my little boy has become. I am often complimented on how advanced my son is with his speech and motor skills which is overwhelming as a parent.
This is due
to the outstanding dedication and effort put in by all staff at Acorns Duffryn where key workers cater for all needs and expectations. I know my son is in the best hands and I cannot recommend Acorns Duffryn enough.
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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends Acorns Duffryn and has been for the past 2 years. I feel that she is well looked after and cared for to a high standard. My daughter always seems happy going to and from nursery and talks about it every evening after we come home.
Acorns Duffryn provide a selection of fresh meals
every day and cover a well-balanced diet.
All activities seem suitable for the age and stage of every child. I feel my daughter has come on well in development for her age.
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Review from Hamsa J (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very friendly and helpful staff. They give feedback about your child's day every day. Lots of different activities during the day and time child spends in different rooms. Also outdoor activities during summer. They do lots of arts and crafts. They also take photos of the child doing the artwork and
paste it behind the artwork before sending it home.
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Review from Gillian S (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we stepped in we knew this was our nursery. Our daughter is very happy there. We struggle to get her to leave!
She goes full time and does many many more activities than we could do at home.
The sickness policy they have is sensible (with exception of conjunctivitis) and I like that
the staff will give medication if needed. Our daughter loves the staff and I feel that they take care of her well. Will give cuddles when needed. Only concern is there seems to be a lot of staff leaving recently.
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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.

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