Acorns ONS

Government Buildings, Cardiff Road, Newport NP10 8XG
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9.4 62 Reviews
  • Acorns ONS, Newport
Acorns ONS Nursery is a workplace nursery caring for the children of ONS employees in Duffryn, Newport.

Babies are cared for in their own suite of rooms, all equipped to the highest standards with play equipment designed for fun times and a cot room for rest.

The gardens provide areas for children to play and learn about the great outdoors. The children love to dig in the vegetable boxes where they plant their own fruit and vegetables. The cooks then use them to create delicious home-cooked meals in the kitchen.

Regular visits by the early years teacher prepares the children for the transition to primary school and learning follows the national curriculum. The SENCO co-ordinator is on hand for any children with additional learning needs.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amanda Sanderson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 17

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 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

Acorns ONS Reviews (62)

9.4

Acorns ONS has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.413) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns ONS has 62 reviews.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns Nursery (ONS) is a home-from-home. Caring, kind and loving. It's a lovely feeling knowing how well your child is being cared for when you have to go off to work. We used Acorns for our 1st child, and it wasn't even a question where to send our second.
Reply from Amanda Sanderson, Nursery Manager at Acorns ONS
Thank you so much for such a positive review, the staff really appreciate it.
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Review from F L (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has settled in well at Acorns ONS and loves going to nursery. Staff are attentive and provide detailed info both throughout the day via the app and verbally upon pick up, providing a personal touch that is very appreciated. My sons happiness tells me all I need to know - ONS Acorns is a great
nursery :)
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children who attend this nursery and both are cared for at the highest standard and with the most care and attention possible. My eldest has recently had to wear a patch on his eye for large parts of the day and they have been fantastic at following my requests for him to wear it and adhering
to the times I've asked, his caseworkers know him so well and are able to negotiate with him about keeping it on. They do a better job than me most days. The activities are also fantastic, Yoga, sports, painting, STEM activities
Both of my children have thrived here. I wouldn't have sent them anywhere else!
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Acorns ONS nursery facility is impeccable in every aspect. The team are extremely friendly and professional, constantly striving to provide a wide variety of activities for all ages. Safeguarding and cleanliness are top priorities and this is clear to see from the moment you set foot through the
door. It is a place where your child will thrive and flourish, offering an environment that fosters learning, encourages development and exudes happiness.
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Review from E B (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've always been very impressed by the care and attention given by all staff. All staff know all children not just their key workers. There's good support and building relationships for transitions to new classes. Wide range of activities for all age groups. Excellent communication with parents. Our
child has never turned down a meal.
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Review from Joe E (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, always been very impressed with everything about their service. Always impressed with the staff, their friendliness and attitude.
Very professional too. Our daughter is very happy there.
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Review from D C (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Acorns ONS for just over a year, she is so happy and settled. She always goes in with a big smile and confidently walks off with a member of staff. The staff at this nursery have helped my child’s learning and development massively and I look forward to what’s yet to come in
the next year before she goes to school. She loves the activities she takes part in and loves telling me all about her day at collection, as well as having really in-depth handovers from the staff at the end of the nursery day.
I’d highly recommend Acorns ONS to any parent I know.
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Review from Lee P (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery and great communication and my daughter loves it there. The app is brilliant, having visibility and updates throughout the day is fantastic and puts me at ease every day. Staff are always pleasant and there to help when needed.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such an amazing nursery my child has thrived so much and come on leaps and bounds. All the staff from management all the way down to her key workers are super supportive and work so hard. The setting itself is very stimulating with so many different activities that help meet every child's development
according to their age and stage of development. I am so happy I chose Acorns ONS for my little one. She has made so many friends and is always learning new things. I would recommend Acorns ONS to everyone they are all simply amazing.
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Review from Abul H (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has really flourished since starting at Acorns ONS. She has made so many friends and has become very sociable. She will always talk about her day when she comes back from nursery and it's so reassuring. The staff are so friendly and are always happy to help. I would definitely recommend
this nursery as it is simply the best.
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our baby girl started May 2022 and it's been an amazing adventure since then, seeing how much she has grown the first time I saw her eating by herself with minimal support I had tears of joy running down. How her confidence has increased among other beautiful things. The staff is super amazing, with
great food and a good and safe environment for children to explore and learn.
I will highly recommend it.
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns ONS provided such a nurturing environment for our daughter and ensured she was well-prepared for starting school.
The staff were very supportive and got to know the children in their care.
If Acorns ran schools, we'd have applied!
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Review from Maria C (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Acorns ONS are fantastic, from day one I just got that warm feeling. My little boy runs in and doesn't look back and is always happy at pick up, having had a great day. The team focus on learning through play, great nutrition and plenty of outdoor play. He started in the baby room and has
progressed from there. Regular reports, parents evenings and family focused open days from Grandparents day to and I have seen the graduation event!


We did start at another nursery in a totally different area but loved ONS so much whilst waiting for availability we moved him full time to ONS. He's so settled.


Highly recommended.

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Review from Fiona R (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is bright, spacious and clean. The rooms are really lovely and full of interest for little ones with plenty of toys and different spaces for them to explore. There is also a lovely outside area and the children seemed to have plenty of opportunities to do crafts. The menu is amazing and
my son loved the food, the dining area is really well set up with little tables and chairs for the babies and toddlers rather than traditional high chairs. The staff were fantastic, particularly my son's key worker. Everyone was so warm and welcoming and we got really detailed feedback at the end of the day.
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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good, could upload more photos of the kids on the app.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has really enjoyed her time at Acorns ONS Day Nursery. There is a great variety of activities and opportunities for learning. She has learned a lot through these activities and grown her confidence. The management team and key carers are very approachable and accommodating of all the children's
needs. The environment is always kept clean and tidy and safe.
I would definitely recommend Acorns to family and friends. We will miss all the staff and her classmates now she is leaving for school.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending since November 2022 and is so happy there. It’s a lovely bright, clean nursery with lovely quality toys. The food also looks delicious. She gets to enjoy a variety of great activities, and all the staff are very friendly and happy- she loves it!
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Review from Sian R (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started in this nursery in March. Prior to starting we had plenty of communication to answer all of my queries and make me feel reassured. All staff (not just his key workers) know my son's name and greet us with a warm hello and smile each day. I have regular feedback of what activities
have been done, what he's eaten and how he's slept. We receive photographs via an app showing lovely updates of the fun things they are doing that day. His keyworkers are amazing and have built lovely bonds with my son. He is beaming when I pick him up at the end of the day. I am so pleased we chose this nursery, we have nothing but praise for all the staff.
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Review from Sian C (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What can I say? If you want your child to be kind, polite, and friendly; if you want them to enjoy going to nursery; if you want the people looking after your child to care for them almost as much as you do then send them here! Acorns ONS is a quiet peaceful space where children can feel as if they're
in their own home and not in a nursery. There are no loud toys and crazy children running around. All the children are playing kindly with each other and having fun learning and exploring. (As well as the odd "dance party" and "circus skills". They go outside often, no matter the weather and have a lovely park close by. The food is nutritious, balanced and of a fantastic quality. They have cooks, gardeners and cleaners who care as much for the space and the children as the carers (also freeing up the time for the carers to actually care for the children). All the staff are friendly and genuinely care for the children and take an interest in their overall well-being and development.
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Review from Megan M (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Acorns ONS since May 2022 and we have been really impressed so far!
The staff have been so welcoming and friendly, with everyone taking the time to get to know both my daughter and I. They have been very accommodating to my daughter's allergy and we have been pleased
with Acorns processes around safeguarding.
We feel confident that our daughter is safe, is cared for and is enjoying and thriving in these crucial and important points in her childhood.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.413)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.413) out of 10 for Acorns ONS 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 11 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 4.955 for Acorns ONS is calculated as follows: ( (127 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.955
  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 4.458 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Acorns ONS is based on 11 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 120 number of registered child places is 24. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.458
  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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Amanda

Amanda Sanderson

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2001

Amanda is an experienced Manager and has managed multiple Acorns nurseries for the last 16 years. Outside nursery, Amanda is a Team Manager for Risca Youth Rugby and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorns ONS

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

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

What Days & Hours is Acorns ONS Open?

Acorns ONS 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 ONS have capacity for?

Acorns ONS has capacity for a total of 120 Children.

How far is Acorns ONS to the centre of Newport?

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

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