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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.
Both of my children attend the nursery, in two different groups divided by age. They are very happy there, and we're happy as they not only play all day, they learn a lot too. It's a great place to get your child well prepared for school. The daily updates we get via the app with the photo and an...
Both of my children attend the nursery, in two different groups divided by age. They are very happy there, and we're happy as they not only play all day, they learn a lot too. It's a great place to get your child well prepared for school. The daily updates we get via the app with the photo and an update of how a child is doing is awesome! I'm always informed on what they did on the day and if there was any problem etc. They go to the local forest on a weekly basis, learn a lot about nature and names of the trees, leaves and different grasses. Overall, an amazing place to get the little ones excited about learning through play.
We have started going to the nursery this year with our 2-year-old daughter and we are very happy with the service provided and the staff. The communication and reports are really good and best of all, our daughter likes to be there.
We have started going to the nursery this year with our 2-year-old daughter and we are very happy with the service provided and the staff. The communication and reports are really good and best of all, our daughter likes to be there.
Staff are extremely friendly and professional. My children learn a lot and enjoy going to nursery so much. I have never doubt safety or worry about my child while he/she is in nursery. Highly recommended.
Staff are extremely friendly and professional. My children learn a lot and enjoy going to nursery so much. I have never doubt safety or worry about my child while he/she is in nursery. Highly recommended.
My son has been attending this nursery since February 2018 and has always been well looked after and stimulated. He is about to leave for school and I can't recommend the nursery and its staff highly enough. My son continued to attend through lockdown as my husband and I are both key workers and...
My son has been attending this nursery since February 2018 and has always been well looked after and stimulated. He is about to leave for school and I can't recommend the nursery and its staff highly enough. My son continued to attend through lockdown as my husband and I are both key workers and the nursery were supportive and safe throughout the whole pandemic situation. My son is leaving the nursery a confident, articulate and polite young boy ready for the next chapter in his life. Thank you all and see you next year with my daughter who will be starting.
Both our children attend the nursery and couldn't be happier. Staff are great - really friendly and engaging and we think it is really good value for money. We highly recommended it to any local parents.
Both our children attend the nursery and couldn't be happier. Staff are great - really friendly and engaging and we think it is really good value for money. We highly recommended it to any local parents.
Fantastic nursery. Really feel they put the children first. Our kids head in already with a smile and excited. The app updates on food are helpful, pictures too. They are alert and caring and I would recommend.
Fantastic nursery. Really feel they put the children first. Our kids head in already with a smile and excited. The app updates on food are helpful, pictures too. They are alert and caring and I would recommend.
My daughter has been attending since Sept 2018 and started at 8 months old. My son joined in January 2020 at 4 months old. Care and communication is unfaultable, both children enjoy their time there and can't wait to return.
My daughter has been attending since Sept 2018 and started at 8 months old. My son joined in January 2020 at 4 months old. Care and communication is unfaultable, both children enjoy their time there and can't wait to return.
Our son has been attending the nursery since he turned 1 year old. Staff at the nursery have been great with him and he has been loving going to the nursery since the very first day. We are very happy with all the aspects of the nursery and the support our son receives, so we definitely consider...
Our son has been attending the nursery since he turned 1 year old. Staff at the nursery have been great with him and he has been loving going to the nursery since the very first day. We are very happy with all the aspects of the nursery and the support our son receives, so we definitely consider for our baby girl to attend the nursery in a few months time.
We like the nursery. There are a lot of different activities and our daughter enjoys going.
We like the nursery. There are a lot of different activities and our daughter enjoys going.
I am very pleased with Acorn Day Nursery, especially now that my son goes to forest school, he loves it. No matter the weather they get to go out and get fresh air.
I am very pleased with Acorn Day Nursery, especially now that my son goes to forest school, he loves it. No matter the weather they get to go out and get fresh air.
First month of full-time nursery. My son has been looked after so well and settled in well. He has got into a great routine and has made so many friends. He loves having hugs with his key workers. We also love the family App, it gives extra reassurance that he is eating and sleeping well, and we...
First month of full-time nursery. My son has been looked after so well and settled in well. He has got into a great routine and has made so many friends. He loves having hugs with his key workers. We also love the family App, it gives extra reassurance that he is eating and sleeping well, and we look forward to the daily photo update.
The children have so many opportunities to go out and develop different skills. I am particularly impressed by Forest School. The many opportunities for imaginative and creative play are great. Staff are caring and friendly and enjoy their work. I am always happy to send my children to nursery as...
The children have so many opportunities to go out and develop different skills. I am particularly impressed by Forest School. The many opportunities for imaginative and creative play are great. Staff are caring and friendly and enjoy their work. I am always happy to send my children to nursery as they enjoy themselves and have a lot of fun.
The staff are very creative and attentive with the children. They are always doing new events and days out with the children and family. Lovely nursery and staff all-round.
The staff are very creative and attentive with the children. They are always doing new events and days out with the children and family. Lovely nursery and staff all-round.
The centre is very organised and loving carers!
The centre is very organised and loving carers!
The staff are so friendly and caring. They know the children well and encourage and teach them so many different things. Each day there are many activities and the children are given the opportunity to try and choose which activities they take part in. All three of my girls have loved going to the...
The staff are so friendly and caring. They know the children well and encourage and teach them so many different things. Each day there are many activities and the children are given the opportunity to try and choose which activities they take part in. All three of my girls have loved going to the nursery and have thrived here.
This nursery is amazing so helpful with me and my son and supportive when payment was overdue, they did not make threats they helped and supported me every step of the way. They are the most welcoming bunch ever.
This nursery is amazing so helpful with me and my son and supportive when payment was overdue, they did not make threats they helped and supported me every step of the way. They are the most welcoming bunch ever.
My little boy loves Acorns. He is really happy to go in and see the staff. He loves all the activities that they do including Zumba and the Gruffalo trail in the woods, he talks about them at home. Acorns are great at making such an effort to include him and make him feel at home in the nursery....
My little boy loves Acorns. He is really happy to go in and see the staff. He loves all the activities that they do including Zumba and the Gruffalo trail in the woods, he talks about them at home. Acorns are great at making such an effort to include him and make him feel at home in the nursery. They have great activities and toys for him to interact with, a visit to the library is always a highlight for him. I cannot praise Acorns enough for all that they do for my little boy and all the children.
My grandson attends this nursery and I collect him most days, he seems very happy and the staff are lovely. We have had a bad experience with another nursery and as soon as we put in Acorns he has started talking and playing with other children. I love the fact he tries new things, messy play etc....
My grandson attends this nursery and I collect him most days, he seems very happy and the staff are lovely. We have had a bad experience with another nursery and as soon as we put in Acorns he has started talking and playing with other children. I love the fact he tries new things, messy play etc. Very happy with the whole set up.
My daughter enjoys going to nursery every day. The set up in the nursery is very natural and kids enjoy their activities all the day. They love going out for walking in the woods. The caretakers know about their kids and they look after them like their own kids. I feel safe to leave my daughter in...
My daughter enjoys going to nursery every day. The set up in the nursery is very natural and kids enjoy their activities all the day. They love going out for walking in the woods. The caretakers know about their kids and they look after them like their own kids. I feel safe to leave my daughter in their safe hands. The food served is the best in the nursery. The daily updates we receive is up to the mark.
My son loves going to Acorn Day Nursery and the staff are all super friendly.
My son loves going to Acorn Day Nursery and the staff are all super friendly.
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: 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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