Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft)

4 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, Milton Keynes MK4 4DE
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9.8 222 Reviews
  • 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)

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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 J (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, very caring staff. My daughter started in January and has settled in really well. They update every bit of information on the app and give daily picture updates too so you are rest assured that your child is happy. Love the fact that they take the babies out to the shops or playground
- something I've never come across in other nurseries! She seems to be learning and developing so much since starting. She also seems to be having a wide variety of food and is loving the menu! Would highly recommend.
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Review from Aleksandra S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending the nursery for a while and I've just registered our second child as well. The staff are just amazing! Always child-centred, responding quickly and so welcoming for children and parents as well. Huge variety of activities for children, excellent care and well-trained staff.
Would definitely recommend.
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Review from A P (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son comes back absolutely happy here compared to his own nursery. No question/request is ever too much and we as a family feel very welcome. They also try to do activities with parents as a bonus without any additional charge.
The premise is within a very busy area however I feel secure knowing
my son is safe as they really take care of who is at the door on entry etc. Very pleased. So pleased that we have recommended it to others who have also since joined and share the same opinion.
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Review from Shakira D (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Acorn Nursery in October 2023. Since starting she has thrived and has engaged very well. The staff have been excellent with her, she has additional needs and the nursery has used the resources in order to help with her development. The staff are very supportive and knowledgeable
in regard to child development and care. We receive thorough feedback after each session which is very helpful. They all do an amazing job and my daughter really enjoys her time there.
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Review from Omolola A (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started going to nursery and so far his transition has been good. We have gotten daily updates and can see how he is adjusting to the environment and people. His key person has been very on top of this which alleviates our anxiety. Thank you, Acorn.
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Review from A E (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is really good, they are so understanding. Really supportive and overall it’s such a good nursery. My son really enjoys going to nursery, the staff are lovely, they always do such good things with the children for example taking them to the park, the library and to the shops.
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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't have asked for a more loving, nurturing environment for my son. He loves going to nursery and I feel comfortable knowing that he is well looked after when he's there. The staff are professional, the facilities are excellent and there is plenty of variety in the food that the children are given.
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Review from Jennifer H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Acorn Nursery at Westcroft. Our son has been attending for 1.5 years and has really flourished in the nursery setting. The staff are brilliant and clearly care for the children and their development. The children are often taken out of the nursery into the local area which is brilliant. We would
absolutely recommend Acorn Nursery.
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Review from V A (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been going here for a year and had a hard time settling in, so the staff supported him gently easing in. I’m grateful that they had the experience and patience to handle this while also reassuring us as parents. Once settled in he started learning and engaging with us a lot more. They also
regularly check in to know his interests to learn how to engage with him at nursery. More recently he has shown a lot of enthusiasm to go back to nursery after weekends/breaks, and it shows how comfortable they have made him feel there. They also supported potty training and were very encouraging of his efforts. All in all great care, thought and effort is put in by all the staff and we’re very happy with Acorn at Westcroft.
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a very good experience with Acorns. My son moved from the baby room to Squirrels in October last year. The team supported the transition very well. We get regular updates about my son which is great. The team has been excellent in supporting other aspects like potty training, learning, communication
etc. Children get a lot of variation in food and snacks. I'd highly recommend the nursery for other children.
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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Acorn Nursery is the best in terms of staff who take care of our child. They are very friendly and make an effort to know the parents to make taking care of kids more intuitive. My 2-year-old is completely at ease when he comes into the nursery as the staff more than compensate for our absence during
the day.
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Review from Samson V (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall, I am happy with the care that my son has been receiving at the nursery. The staff seem really good at looking after the kids, involving them in various activities and teaching them good habits. Since my son started going to the nursery his independent play time has improved at home and he has
picked up quite a few good habits. I am also very happy with the way my son is taken care of when he is in a bit of distress (when I drop him off at the nursery).
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Review from Sharan N (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff members are really nice and caring. My child settled in so well into her class. The app is lovely and a good way to see what my child has been doing at nursery. Days outside of the nursery are really good; it helps with my child’s development, and she loves the buggy bus. Thank you, Acorn
Westcroft.
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Review from Scarlet S (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves her days at nursery!
I feel at ease to know that she is being so well taken care of and having lots of fun.
She often speaks about her teachers at home and tells me how much she loves them.
Forest school and hot chocolates are her favourite days! It’s great to be able
to see all that she’s been up to on the app!
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery setting with staff who are engaged and driving the children to learn new things with every session they attend. My child has gone from going one day to 2.5 days per week, and the change in her has been phenomenal to see.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with all aspects of Acorn Day Nursery (Westcroft), the staff are great and always give good feedback at the end of the day. I like that Acorn invites parents in for stay and play sessions too. I recommend Acorn to other parents/carers.
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Review from C N (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is so happy to come. Staff are caring, helpful and always willing to listen to our concerns. The place is very clean and safeguarding is excellent.
I am quite happy with this nursery and I recommend it 100%
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Review from C H (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery - since my children have joined the staff have helped to settle them with ease. They work hard to develop the children through different daily provisions. They promote plenty of outside play as well as weekly forest school activities, yoga and ad hoc trips to productions. Daily photos
and frequent observations are made, helping to connect their nursery experience with home life. Stay and play sessions allow us to see firsthand how much fun they have!
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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been at Acorns since the age of 1. Staff have been amazing from the start and always give great care. They are warm and help the children settle to feel safe and secure in their space. We get regular feedback from key staff on our little girl’s development and the photos they share
each day give us a lovely insight into their activities. They have a wide variety of activities and encourage the children in exploring these. We are very pleased we chose acorns and would recommend them to other parents.
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Review from Jordan S (Father of Child) published on 14 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience and daughters have been nothing but brilliant! I must say the staff are so polite and care for the children's welfare. The environment is so clean and I cannot praise everyone enough for what they are doing at Acorn Nursery.
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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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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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