Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft)

4 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes MK4 4DE
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  • Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft), Milton Keynes
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.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Clare Eggelton (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Registered Charity Number

  • 1145108

Total Places for Children

  • 91

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full time place starting from £1,425
    Full day from £72.50
    Morning session from £42.50
    Afternoon session from £38.50

  • Fees are inclusive of all meals, snacks, drinks (including approved formula milk), nappies and activities.
    We do not charge registration fees, only a £100 deposit which is refunded against the first month’s fees. We don’t charge for settling in sessions, but we do expect payment for all nursery fees to be paid up front at the beginning of each month, which is standard practice for all childcare providers. We do not charge for bank holidays, our four training days each year, or for the three days closure between Christmas and New Year. We do, however, charge for days children don’t attend through illness or holidays, apart from exceptional circumstances.
    Please view the prospectus on our website for a full fees guide.

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, 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.

Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) Reviews (222)

9.8

Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10, based on 56 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) has 222 reviews.

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Review from V M (Father of Child) published on 2 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We decided to put our second child at Acorns following a decline of service at the nursery our eldest was at. We decided on Acorns following a recommendation from a friend. Acorns have more than lived up to the recommendation. We love the staff - they're lovely, good with our son and always happy to
help. It's also refreshing to see male nurses!
We love what the nursery do - there's a lot of outdoor play which we didn't get from our previous one. They do forest school too which we're looking forward for our son to attend.
The communication is on point - we can message in at any point and get swift responses. We get a daily summary of what our son ate, how much he slept etc, as well as a daily overall summary of what the kids did with pictures. The food is also good and varied.
The nursery also regularly organise parent's stay and plays.
We love that our son goes here and would definitely recommend the nursery! You get more than what you pay for!
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Review from T W (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled in very well at Acorns Westcroft - she wasn't so sure at first but the staff have made her feel at ease and she is now excited to go to nursery.
The app is updated frequently with photos and a description of their activities at the end of each day. The staff communicate well
with us and let us know if anything has happened or if they need to clarify anything. I'm really glad we decided to have our daughter attend this nursery.
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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience at Acorn for our daughter. From day one, the staff has been incredibly welcoming and nurturing, making the transition smooth and comforting for both our daughter and us as parents. Our daughter has flourished, developing new skills and forming friendships,
all while enjoying herself immensely. The nursery's facilities are clean, safe, and well-equipped, providing an ideal environment for young children to explore and grow.
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Review from Priyanka H (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with the nursery has been great. My daughter was made comfortable in Acorns Day Nursery or during the transition to Squirrels. She just loves going there. My requests for speech support are being taken into account and I can see some improvement in her speech. Would love the same support
for when she starts potty training as well.
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Review from Andrew W (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery with lots of development opportunities for my son. He loves going to nursery and spending time with his friends. Good feedback given throughout the day so we know what they've been getting up to.
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Review from M A (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Many thanks from the heart for all your hard work, love, dedication, and patience to my child and also for caring when she was not feeling well and making every day a fun environment.
The care and development for the children are brilliant, I always feel 100% confident she will be well looked after
with you.
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Review from Natalia D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been in the nursery for 3 months. He was going to another sister nursery but it had to close and we were given the option to be relocated. I didn't consider Acorn at Wescroft at first but I am so happy to have found it and chosen it now. I can see that the staff genuinely care about my son
and he always responds with a smile when someone opens the nursery door in the morning. It is a relief to know that he is enjoying his time there, playing and learning and that he has all the support he needs. Thank you, team of Acorn at Wescroft.
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Review from Kelly L (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used Acorns for a number of years for both my girls. My youngest daughter has settled extremely well here and loves attending nursery. All the staff are attentive and have been in the setting for a number of years which always fills you with confidence.
The app is always updated and photos
are taken daily of the children so you can see activities throughout the day. I love how they go around the local shops/libraries for walks.
The food is always a hit for my little one too.
Thank you again Acorns.
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Review from P S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started Acorns at Westcroft in January after moving from another nursery. I was quite anxious about him having to start somewhere new but am delighted with the way he quickly settled in. In just 2.5 months he’s come such a long way in development, speech and independence. I can see the way the
effort the staff put in each day has really helped him do things for himself. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery.
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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son settled into the nursery quickly. I know that he is having a lovely time there because he is normally smiling when I pick him up. There are plenty of things they do with him every day. I like that they go out to shops, parks and the library.
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Review from Kirsty S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my boys have settled into their new rooms really well, lots of updates and always really good feedback of how their days have been, any issues we are either contacted at the time to be made aware or at the end of the day if it isn’t major. Lots of opportunities to speak to the boys' key workers
too.
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Review from C B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had a great experience at the nursery. My toddler loves it and the staff are very attentive to their needs and development. Children engage in a lot of different activities. Staff are very patient and caring both with children and parents.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 2-year-old daughter has been going here for about 2 months now for full time. The teachers and the staff are amazing. Their communication is fabulous and are always there to help with any questions you may have. I love the safety measures they have in place and feel super safe with my kids being
here. They always make us feel welcome at pick up and drop off. We would highly recommend this daycare as a great place.
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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the nursery for approx 18 months since she was 1 year old. The staff are compassionate when she has found things tricky, guided her through learning new skills and made great bonds with the children. The admin staff are very helpful when we have had questions surrounding
funding, payments or scheduling. My daughter has great fun during her nursery days, she eats well each day and her communication has soared during her time there. Would definitely recommend!
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter settled into the nursery quickly and loves it. She enjoys going each day and has made many new friends and often comes home saying the names of staff and lists them amongst her friends at nursery. She enjoys the trips out to the shops, library and park and has started to take part in some
forestry activities. The fact our daughter really enjoys it and looks forward to going makes my overall rating excellent.
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Review from Yolanda S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve moved my child from another nursery to Acorn Day Nursery Westcroft following various recommendations. It was a real change not only for my daughter but also for me as a parent. Coming from a bad experience to this, it was a real relief. There are daily updates on the activities that children do
and their development. The fact that I can personally take my daughter and interact with her friends makes my day. In the previous one, I had to wait for my daughter to be brought to me which was a little bit odd. I am really happy with the overall experience and especially that they are ready to answer to any question that I have and don’t need to wait or insist. Coming from an awful previous experience, I really appreciate it even more. Definitely recommend it.
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Review from A O (Father of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has loved going to nursery and I’ve seen a lot of improvement with his development. The staff at the nursery have been really supportive and make him feel comfortable. The environment is also child friendly which gives me confidence that my child will always be safe.
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Review from Anisa M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m so glad I decided to go ahead with Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) for my son five years ago. Now my daughter goes there as well and she loves it.
Wonderful place. Staff are amazing.
Lots of activities during the day.
Would definitely recommend.
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Review from Naseeha A (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm extremely pleased with Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) Nursery and the staff. From the very first day, my daughter settled in effortlessly. Thanks to the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the friendly staff. The team's dedication in making the kids engaged with various learning and fun-filled
activities is really appreciated.
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Review from P S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one just moved up to the older group and the team has been amazing with the transition and supported her during this time.
She enjoys spending time at the nursery and the team makes it so easy for parents to be part of it all by organising various events - in February we had stay-and-play
sessions where we could just join our kids for some fun time and explore the resources they use every day to play and learn.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.848)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.848) out of 10 for Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 56 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 56 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 4.848 for Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) is calculated as follows: ( (572 Excellents x 5) + (85 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 665 Ratings = 4.848
  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 Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft) is based on 56 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 91 number of registered child places is 18.2, which has been reached with 56 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 (3)

Clare

Clare Eggelton

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Clare Eggelton has worked in Early Years for over 35 years, and gaining her Bachelor of Arts with Honors Degree was one of her proudest moments. During her career she has worked in a number for roles ranging from an unqualified practitioner, nursery manager and an area manager overseeing a number of nurseries. She is committed in providing a safe and a secure environment, where children can thrive and reach their full potential and is passionate about providing a rich environment where children can extend their learning in a natural environment to gain first hand experiences.

Hiral

Hiral

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

Deputy Manager

Sabiha

Sabiha

Job Title: Senior Administrator Joined: 2022

Senior Administrator

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