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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.
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...
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).
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...
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
I am quite happy with this nursery and I recommend it 100%
I am quite happy with this nursery and I recommend it 100%
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...
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
My daughter has been in the nursery since the age of 2 and has loved every day. I can't be any more happier with the nursery and everything they do and have done with her. We are so happy we picked Acorn Day Nursery.
My daughter has been in the nursery since the age of 2 and has loved every day. I can't be any more happier with the nursery and everything they do and have done with her. We are so happy we picked Acorn Day Nursery.
Great nursery, my kids are well-loved and cared for here. All staff are lovely too.
Great nursery, my kids are well-loved and cared for here. All staff are lovely too.
All the staff are so friendly and helpful and make you feel at ease leaving your child in their care.
All the staff are so friendly and helpful and make you feel at ease leaving your child in their care.
Amazing staff, they give special attention to my kid and always do observations on her which is so good to read. Overall, great nursery!
Amazing staff, they give special attention to my kid and always do observations on her which is so good to read. Overall, great nursery!
My child is having an amazing experience in her nursery, she is always happy in the morning to come here.
My child is having an amazing experience in her nursery, she is always happy in the morning to come here.
My child has been a lot happier since starting at Acorn Day Nursery.
My child has been a lot happier since starting at Acorn Day Nursery.
Cleanliness is "satisfactory" because on a few occasions, I have noticed the toilets were a little unclean as the day goes and after the children use them. Could be...
Cleanliness is "satisfactory" because on a few occasions, I have noticed the toilets were a little unclean as the day goes and after the children use them. Could be checked more frequently.
The nursery offers so much provision to develop many skills. My daughter loves Forest School days, especially the hot chocolate heated on the fire. The staff are amazing, and everyone knows my child. The food is fantastic, and we love that we can track what she has eaten on the app. They provide...
The nursery offers so much provision to develop many skills. My daughter loves Forest School days, especially the hot chocolate heated on the fire. The staff are amazing, and everyone knows my child. The food is fantastic, and we love that we can track what she has eaten on the app. They provide many parent and child events to get involved in too. A wonderful nursery!
My child has learnt a lot since he came to Acorn in 2020. He loves going to nursery, especially when it is Forest School day.
My child has learnt a lot since he came to Acorn in 2020. He loves going to nursery, especially when it is Forest School day.
My son recently joined Acorn, and he has been provided with excellent care. The nursery staff are always happy, polite and informative on how he is getting on. I really like the app, which also keeps me updated.
My son recently joined Acorn, and he has been provided with excellent care. The nursery staff are always happy, polite and informative on how he is getting on. I really like the app, which also keeps me updated.
Good facilities.
Good facilities.
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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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