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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 (226)
Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) has 226 reviews.
I highly recommend Westcroft Day Nursery. I love the fact the nursery sets out new toys to play with each day, every day there is something new and exciting which my son loves. All staff are lovely and we take very good care of my son.
I highly recommend Westcroft Day Nursery. I love the fact the nursery sets out new toys to play with each day, every day there is something new and exciting which my son loves. All staff are lovely and we take very good care of my son.
My son really enjoys coming to nursery and will miss coming when he starts school in September. Staff are always helpful and I am very happy leaving him in their care.
My son really enjoys coming to nursery and will miss coming when he starts school in September. Staff are always helpful and I am very happy leaving him in their care.
We have been using Acorn at Westcrtoft for just over five years and have always been happy here. Our two children have enjoyed coming and we have got on well with all members of staff. We will be sad to leave in August.
We have been using Acorn at Westcrtoft for just over five years and have always been happy here. Our two children have enjoyed coming and we have got on well with all members of staff. We will be sad to leave in August.
Have sent both my children to this nursery. Very happy and good experience.
Have sent both my children to this nursery. Very happy and good experience.
Extremely happy with the nursery and very friendly staff. Both my boys love coming to the nursery. Never had any problems. Staff are always happy and always smiling. Only thing I would change is to have bigger garden.
Extremely happy with the nursery and very friendly staff. Both my boys love coming to the nursery. Never had any problems. Staff are always happy and always smiling. Only thing I would change is to have bigger garden.
Thanks for everything and the care you have taken all these years.
Thanks for everything and the care you have taken all these years.
Excellent. Very happy with the care and love towards my son from the last 2 years. He had good experiences, knowledge and lots of friends. He always loves to come to the nursery and he enjoys the forest school a lot. Our special thanks to all the staff and key persons for the motherly care...
Excellent. Very happy with the care and love towards my son from the last 2 years. He had good experiences, knowledge and lots of friends. He always loves to come to the nursery and he enjoys the forest school a lot. Our special thanks to all the staff and key persons for the motherly care towards our son. Good luck to you all and we will recommend Acorn to all our friends and family.
I am putting my second child through the same nursery. A great friendly environment. Great food. Love the staff. Both children have and are enjoying their time here.
I am putting my second child through the same nursery. A great friendly environment. Great food. Love the staff. Both children have and are enjoying their time here.
My son has been coming here for over 3 years and we couldn't be happier with the standard of care. He gets so much from his time at Acorns. The staff all care about the children's development and safety. We will be really sad when he leaves to start school in September.
My son has been coming here for over 3 years and we couldn't be happier with the standard of care. He gets so much from his time at Acorns. The staff all care about the children's development and safety. We will be really sad when he leaves to start school in September.
My daughter has settled in really well. The baby room staff have made me feel secure and confident about my daughter going to nursery and I appreciate the constant support from them. All the staff are friendly, and you are guaranteed to receive a smile and a warm welcoming when walking through the...
Well done to all the staff.
The staff at Acorn Nursery, Westcroft, have been instrumental in the development of my son. When my son joined Acorn in September 2015, he spoke very few words of English, used to never interact with elders at all. But his duration at Westcroft has helped his communication skills, and confidence to...
We give excellent ratings to the staff and nurses at Acorn, Westcroft. Thank you to all.
I cannot praise the staff at Westcroft nursery enough, they have been amazing over the time my daughter has been there. They always update us with her progress and send us updates on elog which is always nice to receive when you're away at work.
I cannot praise the staff at Westcroft nursery enough, they have been amazing over the time my daughter has been there. They always update us with her progress and send us updates on elog which is always nice to receive when you're away at work.
Amazing nursery and staff. All the staff are very kind and very helpful, always there if you need to talk to them. My daughter is always at nursery and comes home happy and tries to tell me about her exciting day.
Amazing nursery and staff. All the staff are very kind and very helpful, always there if you need to talk to them. My daughter is always at nursery and comes home happy and tries to tell me about her exciting day.
We have great confidence in leaving our son in the care of the staff at Acorn. It is well run and the staff are truly passionate in their work. It will always be top of my nursery recommendations to others.
We have great confidence in leaving our son in the care of the staff at Acorn. It is well run and the staff are truly passionate in their work. It will always be top of my nursery recommendations to others.
Warm, welcoming, friendly - these girls are the best. I feel the same about leaving my son with them as I do leaving hi with the grandparents. We are all family.
Warm, welcoming, friendly - these girls are the best. I feel the same about leaving my son with them as I do leaving hi with the grandparents. We are all family.
The nursery is an excellent experience for my son. He has grown in confidence and is very happy here.
The nursery is an excellent experience for my son. He has grown in confidence and is very happy here.
Great care, encouraging development.
Great care, encouraging development.
Really happy with Acorn (Westcroft). My son enjoys being there and has come along way form where he was before. Staff are really friendly and appreciate all feedback a the end of the day good or bad.
Really happy with Acorn (Westcroft). My son enjoys being there and has come along way form where he was before. Staff are really friendly and appreciate all feedback a the end of the day good or bad.
Since my daughter started attending Acorn, I have seen a tremendous change, she has developed in so many ways especially her confidence, thanks to the caring experienced teachers. I'm very pleased with Acorn Childcare (Westcroft) staff for their support and nurturing. My daughter looks forward to...
Since my daughter started attending Acorn, I have seen a tremendous change, she has developed in so many ways especially her confidence, thanks to the caring experienced teachers. I'm very pleased with Acorn Childcare (Westcroft) staff for their support and nurturing. My daughter looks forward to going into nursery every day. Also, staff are approachable and very friendly.
My son always looks forward to going to nursery. He has made lots of friends and his confidence is growing by the day. The staff are fantastic and go that extra mile.
My son always looks forward to going to nursery. He has made lots of friends and his confidence is growing by the day. The staff are fantastic and go that extra mile.
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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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