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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.
My child always comes home very happy and full of stories of all the things they have been doing. He learns new things every day with the support of staff and is enjoying making lots of friends.
My child always comes home very happy and full of stories of all the things they have been doing. He learns new things every day with the support of staff and is enjoying making lots of friends.
Acorns at Westcroft is a fantastic nursery. My child has come on leaps and bounds. It's really put him in good stead for primary school.
Acorns at Westcroft is a fantastic nursery. My child has come on leaps and bounds. It's really put him in good stead for primary school.
Acorn nursery is an amazing nursery. My child has come a long way since starting in September thanks to all the staff in his room (squirrels). I am glad he comes here, I'm very happy and so is he. I would 100% recommend Acorn nursery (Westcroft).
Acorn nursery is an amazing nursery. My child has come a long way since starting in September thanks to all the staff in his room (squirrels). I am glad he comes here, I'm very happy and so is he. I would 100% recommend Acorn nursery (Westcroft).
We are extremely happy with the care our son receives in his nursery. The staff are amazing and the kids are having so much fun. It’s absolutely reassuring and good to see him smiling and running to meet his friends when we drop him in the morning. He is learning a lot and also having a good time....
We are extremely happy with the care our son receives in his nursery. The staff are amazing and the kids are having so much fun. It’s absolutely reassuring and good to see him smiling and running to meet his friends when we drop him in the morning. He is learning a lot and also having a good time. We are very happy he attends Acorns. Well done to the amazing staff for the great work they do to keep our babies happy.
I am very happy leaving my 2 children at Acorns every day. They are very happy here, well looked after, they eat well, there are varied daily activities and good outdoor space. I am kept up to date with what's going on through the app and can see daily photos. Any questions or concerns are dealt...
I am very happy leaving my 2 children at Acorns every day. They are very happy here, well looked after, they eat well, there are varied daily activities and good outdoor space. I am kept up to date with what's going on through the app and can see daily photos. Any questions or concerns are dealt with efficiently.
I love this nursery and the staff. The Squirrels room has been outstanding in looking after my high-spirited, super independent child and ensuring she has a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities to explore. They helped me tremendously in her potty training too - which is no small task. Love...
I love this nursery and the staff. The Squirrels room has been outstanding in looking after my high-spirited, super independent child and ensuring she has a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities to explore. They helped me tremendously in her potty training too - which is no small task. Love that they actively encourage the kids to be social with each other and do both organised and free play. My daughter loves the food at her nursery - often comes home with a full tummy. Highly recommend.
My daughter has been attending this nursery for 18 months and I can’t speak highly enough of it. All the staff and management are wonderful, so helpful and friendly. My daughter has recently gone through a very clingy phase and they were so good with her and gave me lots of advice on how to handle...
My daughter has been attending this nursery for 18 months and I can’t speak highly enough of it. All the staff and management are wonderful, so helpful and friendly. My daughter has recently gone through a very clingy phase and they were so good with her and gave me lots of advice on how to handle it. The food is great too, she eats much better at nursery than she does at home! They also have forest school lessons which she absolutely loves. Really recommend Acorn at Westcroft for anyone looking for daycare.
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Both of my kids enjoy their time in nursery a lot. They are properly looked after by the practitioner in the nursery. They care so much love and care. The nursery also host brilliant events for parent involvement. Must not forget to mention the daily activities being arranged for the kids are...
Both of my kids enjoy their time in nursery a lot. They are properly looked after by the practitioner in the nursery. They care so much love and care. The nursery also host brilliant events for parent involvement. Must not forget to mention the daily activities being arranged for the kids are brilliant fun.
Amazing nursery. My child has developed very fast and well. Very much needs the social interaction.
Amazing nursery. My child has developed very fast and well. Very much needs the social interaction.
Excellent all round nursery. Kids love it.
Excellent all round nursery. Kids love it.
They are kind and helpful and look after the kids amazingly. I trust them completely.
They are kind and helpful and look after the kids amazingly. I trust them completely.
My little daughter loves to go to the nursery. They have lots of different activities, games and fun. The food is good and the staff is very nice with children and parents.
My little daughter loves to go to the nursery. They have lots of different activities, games and fun. The food is good and the staff is very nice with children and parents.
Meals could be updated here accurately on the app as sometimes when we look they are missed off.
Clothes could be better organised, sometimes staff say they can't find coat, bag etc.
Meals could be updated here accurately on the app as sometimes when we look they are missed off.
Clothes could be better organised, sometimes staff say they can't find coat, bag etc.
My daughter has only joined Acorn Day Nursery since July and in such a short time she had settled in so quickly, has her arms for the girls to take her which has helped me settle too! She gets a wide variety of food and she loves playing here. Thank you so much!
My daughter has only joined Acorn Day Nursery since July and in such a short time she had settled in so quickly, has her arms for the girls to take her which has helped me settle too! She gets a wide variety of food and she loves playing here. Thank you so much!
Acorns have been so good for my son, he's become so much more confident in himself and with other people. We love that he gets such a varied diet, especially as it takes the pressure off dinners at home!
Acorns have been so good for my son, he's become so much more confident in himself and with other people. We love that he gets such a varied diet, especially as it takes the pressure off dinners at home!
Lovely staff. Amazing food menu. My child loves going to nursery and settled in very well. He loves it; he loves the staff. I feel my child is very safe.
Lovely staff. Amazing food menu. My child loves going to nursery and settled in very well. He loves it; he loves the staff. I feel my child is very safe.
Acorn has helped us with taking...
Acorn has helped us with taking such good care of our little one and guiding and teaching values and making her a wonderful person. Thank you Acorn Team at Westcroft.
My little girl was sick at nursery. As she had vomited the staff called me and I arranged for a relative to collect her as they could arrive quicker. They told me that when they arrived the staff in the baby room were being exceptionally kind and gentle with a very poorly little girl who wasn't...
My little girl was sick at nursery. As she had vomited the staff called me and I arranged for a relative to collect her as they could arrive quicker. They told me that when they arrived the staff in the baby room were being exceptionally kind and gentle with a very poorly little girl who wasn't feeling her normal self.
This was lovely feedback to hear but I am pleased to say it doesn't surprise me at all. It is the feature I prize the most about Acorn Day Nursery at Westcroft that the staff are consistently kind, gentle, and respectful to the children. I feel safe knowing my children are looked after as I would at home.
My little one loved mud kitchen and Forest...
My little one loved mud kitchen and Forest School, Zumba, dance, yoga etc.
We as parents we get regular feedback on our little one's progress and daily activities. Really appreciate all the hard work and big thanks to Acorn Team!
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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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