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There are four small, outdoor play areas and in keeping with Acorn's strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, the nursery has its own Forest School site at the nearby Howe Park Wood.
The nursery has a full-time cook and all meals and snacks are...
Acorn at Westcroft is a nursery in the Westcroft retail district, offering a spacious and well-equipped range of rooms for children to play and explore.
There are four small, outdoor play areas and in keeping with Acorn's strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, the nursery has its own Forest School site at the nearby Howe Park Wood.
The nursery has a full-time cook and all meals and snacks are freshly prepared on site. The experienced and well qualified staff team are very warm and welcoming and look forward to showing prospective parents around the nursery.
The nursery offers Forest School sessions that take place weekly for older children as well as many planned events throughout the year such as; sports days, graduations, messy stay and plays and cultural themed days. The nursery is also passionate about getting involved with the local community, regularly visiting a group of elderly people at the Shenley Parish Council building nearby; hosting visits from the fire brigade, police, dentist and vets and arranging days where parents can get involved in nursery life through reading, cooking, show and tell and joining the nursery for forest school sessions.
A home visit from the nursery manager and your child’s key person is offered to all new families as children benefit from meeting their key person in a familiar environment, before attending the nursery for settling-in sessions.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Acorn Early Years
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Katrina Lewis (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 26
Registered Charity Number
- 1145108
Total Places for Children
- 91
Age Range
- from 0 years 6 months
- to 4 years 11 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, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year
Parking
- The nursery has parking located next to the nursery, there is also ample parking within the Westcroft District Centre.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) Reviews (231)
Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) has 231 reviews.
My son has been going to that nursery for a year and 3 months and now that he is in the Squirrels room, I have the feeling he really likes it and enjoys his days. The staff is making a real effort in creating play opportunities and encouraging the kids to try out new things (which was the same in...
My son has been going to that nursery for a year and 3 months and now that he is in the Squirrels room, I have the feeling he really likes it and enjoys his days. The staff is making a real effort in creating play opportunities and encouraging the kids to try out new things (which was the same in Acorns room). I really appreciate the day summaries and pictures that are now implemented through the app.
However, I would wish a bit more care is taken to change my son's dribble bib which is often soaked when I pick him up despite me providing plenty of spares. Also, I would like to see the Acorns room shoe - free and carpeted as it is rough on non-walkers when lots of little shoes are trampling their fingers.
Thirdly and most importantly, I would like to see a better system in place that enables me to book extra sessions, especially during school holidays. I am feeling as if it is an inconvenience to arrange, so there should be clear rules on whether or not it is possible and how to book it.
Very nice and clean atmosphere. All the staff are super friendly and professional. My daughter loves to go to nursery and she learnt and developed a lot. I highly recommend.
Very nice and clean atmosphere. All the staff are super friendly and professional. My daughter loves to go to nursery and she learnt and developed a lot. I highly recommend.
Both my kids have been here and had good support from all the staff. No complaints. Recommend quite a few friends to this nursery.
Both my kids have been here and had good support from all the staff. No complaints. Recommend quite a few friends to this nursery.
My daughter has been at Acorn Westcroft since July 2015 and her last day was 30/08/18. We LOVE this nursery, the staff have always been so lovely to my daughter and have helped and encouraged her so much over her time with you. Since the new manager has come on board I’ve noticed some fabulous...
My daughter has been at Acorn Westcroft since July 2015 and her last day was 30/08/18. We LOVE this nursery, the staff have always been so lovely to my daughter and have helped and encouraged her so much over her time with you. Since the new manager has come on board I’ve noticed some fabulous changes, most importantly for me the daily updates I got on what the room had been up to and the pictures of my daughter enjoying her day. This nursery was already a fabulous place and we’ve always recommended it and will continue to do so. I feel since the new management appointment that Acorn will go from strength to strength and be outstanding. Thank you for everything that you have done for my daughter, we will always be indebted to the fantastic staff!
The recent changes to the outside space of Acorns have been very positive and the children always look like they are enjoying themselves. I hope the indoor space will also see further improvement, in particular, I would like...
The recent changes to the outside space of Acorns have been very positive and the children always look like they are enjoying themselves. I hope the indoor space will also see further improvement, in particular, I would like to see more colour and new toys as some are looking a little tired/well used.
Excellent environment with fantastic staff. My 'little one' really settled well and is comfortable with the environment.
Activities are versatile and vast for the development of children.
Able to accommodate diet requirements.
Excellent environment with fantastic staff. My 'little one' really settled well and is comfortable with the environment.
Activities are versatile and vast for the development of children.
Able to accommodate diet requirements.
We like the nursery. Food quality is very good.
We like the nursery. Food quality is very good.
My daughter really enjoys her time at the nursery. She's made friends well and is always happy when she is there. The staff are all very friendly and as my son when to the same nursery, I had no hesitation in sending my daughter as well. There are many toys to play with to keep her occupied and the...
My daughter really enjoys her time at the nursery. She's made friends well and is always happy when she is there. The staff are all very friendly and as my son when to the same nursery, I had no hesitation in sending my daughter as well. There are many toys to play with to keep her occupied and the food is very healthy with lots of variety.
Acorn is an amazing nursery. Lovely staff and lots of fun activities planned for the children throughout the week.
Acorn is an amazing nursery. Lovely staff and lots of fun activities planned for the children throughout the week.
My child is full-time and loves every day of nursery. Forest school is a great activity and breaks her time up really well. I feel lucky to have chosen a nursery with forest school. She has never had a boring day. Her confidence and language have developed so well under the care of the Acorn team....
My child is full-time and loves every day of nursery. Forest school is a great activity and breaks her time up really well. I feel lucky to have chosen a nursery with forest school. She has never had a boring day. Her confidence and language have developed so well under the care of the Acorn team. Thank you for looking after her so well. She's excited for school.
Overall good experience. My children always seem happy. Have made good relationships with the staff. Plenty of activities going on.
Overall good experience. My children always seem happy. Have made good relationships with the staff. Plenty of activities going on.
Fantastic place for my little one to learn and develop. Staff are very helpful and the feedback we receive is outstanding. Our daughter loves coming to nursery so much, sometimes, she doesn't want to leave.
Fantastic place for my little one to learn and develop. Staff are very helpful and the feedback we receive is outstanding. Our daughter loves coming to nursery so much, sometimes, she doesn't want to leave.
This is a very pleasant nursery with very friendly staff. Staff offer information upon collection about my daughter and her day, which is nice to hear. My daughter enjoys going there and she loves her teachers in her room. They make her feel happy and welcome. She always tells us about her day and...
This is a very pleasant nursery with very friendly staff. Staff offer information upon collection about my daughter and her day, which is nice to hear. My daughter enjoys going there and she loves her teachers in her room. They make her feel happy and welcome. She always tells us about her day and what fun she’s had.
We have never met such a wonderful bunch of people who are so caring and friendly.
We are always made to feel valued and important.
The nursery itself is laid out well, making good use of the space they...
We have never met such a wonderful bunch of people who are so caring and friendly.
We are always made to feel valued and important.
The nursery itself is laid out well, making good use of the space they have and all the children always look happy when we drop off my granddaughter.
My daughter started nursery in January 2018 and the friendly and welcoming nature of this nursery made this transition very easy. The staff are all so friendly and warm, my daughter does have her favourites but she speaks fondly of everyone she's encountered there. The admin lady is very...
My daughter started nursery in January 2018 and the friendly and welcoming nature of this nursery made this transition very easy. The staff are all so friendly and warm, my daughter does have her favourites but she speaks fondly of everyone she's encountered there. The admin lady is very knowledgeable and friendly, and happy to assist with any queries. My daughter is always bringing artwork home, and I can tell she's learning new skills from her pictures. I would recommend this nursery to anyone as I can't fault it.
Good caring staff. My child really enjoys going to nursery. They have learnt to be independent.
Good caring staff. My child really enjoys going to nursery. They have learnt to be independent.
Excellent, no issues. My son loves it here. Staff are brilliant and polite. My son loves it, his social skills, language and behaviour is brilliant.
Excellent, no issues. My son loves it here. Staff are brilliant and polite. My son loves it, his social skills, language and behaviour is brilliant.
We always find Acorns a real pleasure and our child loves his time here.
We always find Acorns a real pleasure and our child loves his time here.
Fantastic family atmosphere, staff are friendly and helpful. My son has settled in really well.
Fantastic family atmosphere, staff are friendly and helpful. My son has settled in really well.
I'm very satisfied.
I'm very satisfied.
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Acorn Early Years
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Acorn Early Years
- 15 Apr 2024Recipient: Acorn Early Years
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Meet the Team (3)

Katrina began her journey working within a private nursery setting as an unqualified practitioner. She went on to gain her Level 3 status, becoming a...
Katrina began her journey working within a private nursery setting as an unqualified practitioner. She went on to gain her Level 3 status, becoming a qualified practitioner. She later moved into mainstream schools, working within their early years departments. During her time in schools, she achieved a Degree in Applied Education and studied Linguistics.
She eventually returned to the private sector to better support her study schedule, this time stepping into the role of deputy manager, and she has remained in management for the past six years.
Katrina chose to pursue a career in childcare and education because she enjoys working with children and finds it rewarding to watch and be part of their growth and development.

Deputy Manager

Senior Administrator
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