The staff are so caring towards my daughter, they spend time with her and are patient with herA K(Mother of Child)
My child has now started playing with his bike at home after learning how to in nursery.N R(Mother of Child)
I have had a good experience at this nursery, my child enjoys coming. The staff are friendlyN R(Mother of Child)
The staff are so caring towards my daughter, they spend time with her and are patient with herA K(Mother of Child)
My child has now started playing with his bike at home after learning how to in nursery.N R(Mother of Child)
I have had a good experience at this nursery, my child enjoys coming. The staff are friendlyN R(Mother of Child)
Acorn Grove Nursery is a Early Years Alliance childcare service.
The Alliance is a registered educational charity which provides flexible, affordable and quality childcare across England. This nursery is located in Cheetham Hill, Manchester. They offer 65 Ofsted-registered places.
The nursery boasts a committed, friendly and well-qualified nursery team that provides high-quality care and learning opportunities for children aged between two- and five-years-old. They also offer some availability for older children up...
Acorn Grove Nursery is a Early Years Alliance childcare service.
The Alliance is a registered educational charity which provides flexible, affordable and quality childcare across England. This nursery is located in Cheetham Hill, Manchester. They offer 65 Ofsted-registered places.
The nursery boasts a committed, friendly and well-qualified nursery team that provides high-quality care and learning opportunities for children aged between two- and five-years-old. They also offer some availability for older children up to eight-years-old in the school holidays.
The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a strong focus on learning through play. Every child has a key person who best understands how to meet each child's individual needs and interests and parents are actively encouraged to become involved in the life of the nursery.
The team establishes a culture of 'in the moment' planning which is a modern approach to planning children's development. This helps to ensure that every child feels involved, stimulated and happy whilst at the nursery.
The nursery is currently open from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday, 38 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days, usually one per term.
The nursery offers funded 15 hours childcare for qualifying two-year-old and all three- and four-year-old children. They also offer 30 hours funded childcare for three-year-old children with working parents who meet the criteria.
The nursery offers both indoor and outdoor play and gives children experiences of learning through play
Acorn grove has a on sight parking which is free for parents or visitors to use. It is a private car park.
Funding & Fees
Accepts government funding
Private fee, before any funding
£513/ month(£54 / day)
Morning sessions run from 9 am to 12 pm. Afternoon sessions run from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. An extra 30 minutes can be purchased for £5.50.
Morning sessions run from 9 am to 12 pm. Afternoon sessions run from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. An extra 30 minutes can be purchased for £5.50.
Families accessing government-funded childcare hours are not charged for extras such as consumables, learning resources, or activities. However, a contribution is asked towards snacks and meals, which is entirely voluntary for families accessing funded hours.
Snack charge: 50p
Lunch charge: N/A
Late pick-up charges are: £20 for the first 15 minutes, £10 for every additional 5 minutes thereafter
Refundable Deposit
The nursery does not charge a registration fee. However, families who are paying fees are required to pay a deposit to secure their child's place. This deposit is fully refundable and will be deducted from your final invoice, provided the required notice period has been given and all terms of the agreement have been met. Full details of the deposit and notice requirements will be provided during the enrolment process to ensure complete transparency and peace of mind for families.
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Standard chargeable day 9:00am to 4:00pm (7 hours)
Included in this price: Lunch and Snacks
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Acorn Grove Nursery has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.101) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorn Grove Nursery has 53 reviews.
Review from Misbah M (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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I was initially apprehensive about my son's transition to the nursery, as he struggled to settle in and often seemed upset. However, I am delighted with the progress he has made over time, thanks to the dedicated and caring staff. Their support has turned my initial concerns into genuine...
I was initially apprehensive about my son's transition to the nursery, as he struggled to settle in and often seemed upset. However, I am delighted with the progress he has made over time, thanks to the dedicated and caring staff. Their support has turned my initial concerns into genuine satisfaction. The nurturing environment has truly made a positive impact on my son's experience.
↩Reply from Saara Nadeem, Manager at Acorn Grove Nursery
Thank you for such a lovely review. We are happy that your son is making progress.
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Review from Sidra M (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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This is such a great nursery. The staff are amazing. So attentive and empathetic. My child is so happy here and always loves coming to nursery. The staff have ensured he is welcome and feels safe.
The nursery is always trying new activities with the children, constantly exploring with them and...
This is such a great nursery. The staff are amazing. So attentive and empathetic. My child is so happy here and always loves coming to nursery. The staff have ensured he is welcome and feels safe. The nursery is always trying new activities with the children, constantly exploring with them and teaching them new things.
The nursery has a diverse range of children and they always treat children fairly and with professionalism. I have witnessed this every time I pick up and drop off my child at nursery and for trips.
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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2022 Submitted via Website•
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My experience with the nursery was quite good. All the staff really took good care of my son and also been quite helpful and creative in teaching throughout the session. Overall the experience was quite good and I'm happy with that.
My experience with the nursery was quite good. All the staff really took good care of my son and also been quite helpful and creative in teaching throughout the session. Overall the experience was quite good and I'm happy with that.
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Review from Sonia A (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2022 Submitted via Website•
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I am very happy and satisfied with the staff performance which is very friendly and cooperative. My daughter is also very happy and she has lots of fun and activities at the nursery. My previous experience with my elder daughter was very good that's why I choose it again for my little daughter.
I am very happy and satisfied with the staff performance which is very friendly and cooperative. My daughter is also very happy and she has lots of fun and activities at the nursery. My previous experience with my elder daughter was very good that's why I choose it again for my little daughter.
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Review from Roquia S (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Acorn Grove Nursery gorgeous have really helpful staff cannot recommend them enough for all the hard work they put in for the children. My daughter loves nursery and her friends at nursery. All the staff members are lovely and so pleasant. Thank you for all your hard work.
Acorn Grove Nursery gorgeous have really helpful staff cannot recommend them enough for all the hard work they put in for the children. My daughter loves nursery and her friends at nursery. All the staff members are lovely and so pleasant. Thank you for all your hard work.
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Review from Abdul-Rahman A (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Since our child started here we have noticed a lot of improvements in his communication and behaviour. The staff are quite helpful and give tailored support to each child. Management is great and the nursery is very child friendly and welcoming.
Since our child started here we have noticed a lot of improvements in his communication and behaviour. The staff are quite helpful and give tailored support to each child. Management is great and the nursery is very child friendly and welcoming.
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Review from Charity A (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Friendly staff always happy to receive my son and patient to explain the progress of my son with me, I am so well pleased with the nursery. Great improvements in my son, unlike his previous nursery. I highly recommend Acorn Grove.
Friendly staff always happy to receive my son and patient to explain the progress of my son with me, I am so well pleased with the nursery. Great improvements in my son, unlike his previous nursery. I highly recommend Acorn Grove.
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Review from G I (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Acorn Grove Nursery teachers are good, they are lovely and they are kind, fantastic, I would recommend you to bring your children to this Nursery, we enjoyed it and are pleased with a lot of subjects that children can learn from it.
Acorn Grove Nursery teachers are good, they are lovely and they are kind, fantastic, I would recommend you to bring your children to this Nursery, we enjoyed it and are pleased with a lot of subjects that children can learn from it.
↩Reply from Saara Nadeem, Manager at Acorn Grove Nursery
Thank you for your kind words, we hope to keep a good relationship with you.
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Review from Mehreen M (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website•
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Thank you so much for all your support for the past year. You have been a great help to my child. Especially when he started nursery. He had made good friends at nursery. He has developed a great understanding. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for all your support for the past year. You have been a great help to my child. Especially when he started nursery. He had made good friends at nursery. He has developed a great understanding. Thank you so much.
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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2022 Submitted via Website•
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It’s a nice friendly nursery, the staff always make my daughter feel welcome. There is a variety of activities for the children to do. Snacks are always provided and attention is given to each individual child based on their needs.
It’s a nice friendly nursery, the staff always make my daughter feel welcome. There is a variety of activities for the children to do. Snacks are always provided and attention is given to each individual child based on their needs.
↩Reply from Saara Nadeem, Manager at Acorn Grove Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad your daughter has settled in well.
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2022 Submitted via Website•
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The staff are friendly and easy to speak to about anything. My daughter loves her nursery days. She has excelled in her speaking skills and that’s since she started at Acorn Grove Nursery. I am happy with the care and education the nursery provides to the children in their care.
The staff are friendly and easy to speak to about anything. My daughter loves her nursery days. She has excelled in her speaking skills and that’s since she started at Acorn Grove Nursery. I am happy with the care and education the nursery provides to the children in their care.
↩Reply from Saara Nadeem, Manager at Acorn Grove Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad your daughter has settled in well.
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Review from F R (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2022 Submitted via Website•
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I’m quite satisfied with this nursery. They provide good care to all the children of pre-school age. The staff is really helpful and tells about the child's progress by giving detailed explanations of how well the child is doing.
I’m quite satisfied with this nursery. They provide good care to all the children of pre-school age. The staff is really helpful and tells about the child's progress by giving detailed explanations of how well the child is doing.
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Review from Abdulwaheed W (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website•
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I have a good experience for my first son and all the staff are good and friendly. The start sure is the best. I’m so happy to put my son in here and very easy to access with staff.
Many thanks to all of the staff.
I have a good experience for my first son and all the staff are good and friendly. The start sure is the best. I’m so happy to put my son in here and very easy to access with staff.
Many thanks to all of the staff.
↩Reply from Saara Nadeem, Manager at Acorn Grove Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we hope to keep a good relationship with you during your time at Acorn grove.
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Review from Afsha F (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website•
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The staff have been amazing. Very friendly and always helpful and my daughter has made huge progress in her development. My child thoroughly enjoys the nursery and the nursery are very professional.
The staff have been amazing. Very friendly and always helpful and my daughter has made huge progress in her development. My child thoroughly enjoys the nursery and the nursery are very professional.
↩Reply from Saara Nadeem, Manager at Acorn Grove Nursery
Thank you for your lovely comment and for taking some time out to complete a review for us.
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Review from Farrah E (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website•
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Lovely staff and nursery make me feel my children are in safe hands and children love coming to nursery every day. Helped me train my children to get out of nappies and encourage them to try new foods and activities.
Lovely staff and nursery make me feel my children are in safe hands and children love coming to nursery every day. Helped me train my children to get out of nappies and encourage them to try new foods and activities.
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Review from Aminata G (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website•
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All staff are great and very patient. They look after children. I never complain about anything. They gave a lot of information regarding children, also the app is very useful about children's evaluation.
All staff are great and very patient. They look after children. I never complain about anything. They gave a lot of information regarding children, also the app is very useful about children's evaluation.
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Review from Summon A (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website•
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All staff and key workers are supportive in any situation, they are all very supportive. I feel very lucky that we found Acorn Grove Nursery for our child.
We are really thankful to our child's key worker, she did a lot.
All staff and key workers are supportive in any situation, they are all very supportive. I feel very lucky that we found Acorn Grove Nursery for our child.
We are really thankful to our child's key worker, she did a lot.
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Review from Saima D (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website•
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I am very pleased with this nursery. It was always my first choice. You can see how the team works together and that shows in my child's progress. My child comes home very happy and every day she has learned something new.
I am so grateful to the teachers here. They mean a lot to us. They...
I am very pleased with this nursery. It was always my first choice. You can see how the team works together and that shows in my child's progress. My child comes home very happy and every day she has learned something new.
I am so grateful to the teachers here. They mean a lot to us. They really do make a difference.
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Review from Berivan S (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website•
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I really recommend this nursery. Since I registered my daughter she learned a lot with them and really loves the staff. She made friends with other children she wants to come every day. I would recommend anyone to bring their children here.
I really recommend this nursery. Since I registered my daughter she learned a lot with them and really loves the staff. She made friends with other children she wants to come every day. I would recommend anyone to bring their children here.
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Review from Aksah A (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website•
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My child really enjoys coming to this nursery. He settled in really quickly considering he had never been to a nursery before this. All the staff are very friendly and are always ready to greet both me and my child with a smile. He is also always learning something new every day.
My child really enjoys coming to this nursery. He settled in really quickly considering he had never been to a nursery before this. All the staff are very friendly and are always ready to greet both me and my child with a smile. He is also always learning something new every day.
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News (2) & Events (0)
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22 Jul 2026
In April and May 2026, we invited families at our early years settings to share their honest feedback through our Parent/Carer Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which received 325 responses,...
22 Jul 2026
Children, families and staff at Acorn Grove came together to celebrate the end of the nursery year with a wonderful Graduation Party and Stay and Play event. Over 20 children...
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Meet the Team (8)
Saara Job Title ManagerJoined 2015
Saara holds a level 3 qualification in early years. She has the role of the setting Senco and is currently working towards her level 4 in Special...
Saara holds a level 3 qualification in early years. She has the role of the setting Senco and is currently working towards her level 4 in Special Educational Needs to support this.
Saara is a designated safeguarding lead for the setting and holds a current first aid certificate.
Noshaiba Ali HussainJob Title deputy managerJoined 2022
Noshaiba is our deputy manager who holds a level 3 qualification. She has recently been appointed to this role in May 2022 and is eager to become part of the team. She has a key group that she also cares for.
Sabah YaqoubJob Title Nursery WorkerJoined 2020
Sabah holds a level 3 qualification in early years and childhood studies.
Hafsa UllahJob Title Early years assistantJoined 2021
Hafsa is an early years assistant who currently works in the preschool room.
Aesha RaufJob Title Flexible nursery assiatantJoined 2022
Aesha has been working with us for just over a year and has a small number of key children in her group. She is a mother of 3 herself and enjoys socialising and going out in her spare time.
Kulsoom ChunaraJob Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2023
Kulsoom has a level 3 qualification in childcare and currently works in the preschool room.
Shazia AliJob Title Flexible Nursery AssiatantJoined 2023
Shazia is a flexible assistant who works in the toddler room.
Hanane Al-HamdiJob Title Early Years AssistantJoined 2023
Hanane holds a level 2 qualification in childcare, she currently works in the toddler room.
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