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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.
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.
My son has been for 4 years, he has had such a great time and has learnt so much. The staff are caring, attentive and keep us fully informed of progress updates via the family app. I would fully recommend this nursery as a place to get your child ready for school and life in general. Keep up the...
My son has been for 4 years, he has had such a great time and has learnt so much. The staff are caring, attentive and keep us fully informed of progress updates via the family app. I would fully recommend this nursery as a place to get your child ready for school and life in general. Keep up the fantastic work.
We have 2children in this setting and continue to be impressed by the variety of resources and activities made available to the children. Management genuinely listen and feedback is taken on board. The staff in this setting appear to really enjoy their work and are energetic, even at the end of a...
We have 2children in this setting and continue to be impressed by the variety of resources and activities made available to the children. Management genuinely listen and feedback is taken on board. The staff in this setting appear to really enjoy their work and are energetic, even at the end of a long day.
Sports day was great. Was well organised and staff were great. All the children were well behaved. Great team and kids.
Sports day was great. Was well organised and staff were great. All the children were well behaved. Great team and kids.
Forest school is a real bonus.
Forest school is a real bonus.
My daughter has been going to the nursery for nearly a year and a half and she absolutely loves it. All the staff are fantastic and very helpful. She has blossomed since starting last year and her English has improved dramatically. I would definitely recommend this nursery to all parents, who would...
My daughter has been going to the nursery for nearly a year and a half and she absolutely loves it. All the staff are fantastic and very helpful. She has blossomed since starting last year and her English has improved dramatically. I would definitely recommend this nursery to all parents, who would like their children to get their hands on various activities from arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities to messy play, all the things children love.
Acorn nursery is an all-rounder in all fields. Nursery staff are very humble and helpful. This nursery also organises different events related to children and they try to develop all aspects of the children.
Acorn nursery is an all-rounder in all fields. Nursery staff are very humble and helpful. This nursery also organises different events related to children and they try to develop all aspects of the children.
Absolutely the best decision to move my daughter into Acorn from another nursery. She has been there nearly 18 months and in this time she has developed fantastic relationships with the staff and other children. I love the emphasis on outdoor play and other activities that allow her to get out and...
Absolutely the best decision to move my daughter into Acorn from another nursery. She has been there nearly 18 months and in this time she has developed fantastic relationships with the staff and other children. I love the emphasis on outdoor play and other activities that allow her to get out and integrate with the real world. The nursery has really helped to prepare her for school in September. Special mention to all the ladies in her room, they go above and beyond to ensure the children are safe and have an enjoyable time whilst being there.
Since my daughter started at Acorns in January, she has thrived and grown in confidence. Her verbal and interaction skills have come on also due to the teachers taking the time to encourage her. All the carers are lovely and my daughter gets excited every morning. She gets to go to Acorns. Thank...
Since my daughter started at Acorns in January, she has thrived and grown in confidence. Her verbal and interaction skills have come on also due to the teachers taking the time to encourage her. All the carers are lovely and my daughter gets excited every morning. She gets to go to Acorns. Thank you to you all for making it a lovely and safe environment for the children to be.
As grandparents, it was a privilege to be included in our grandson's Christmas activities. We attended the Christmas Fair all the staff were present on a Saturday morning! All so kind and obviously well liked by the children (Well organised too!) We also attended a Christmas Play. The dedication...
As grandparents, it was a privilege to be included in our grandson's Christmas activities. We attended the Christmas Fair all the staff were present on a Saturday morning! All so kind and obviously well liked by the children (Well organised too!) We also attended a Christmas Play. The dedication and efforts made by the staff were evident. We felt welcome and very comfortable in such a pleasant atmosphere.
I want to thank Senior Manager of this great nursery, who, along with the Deputy Manager and the teachers helped my child to integrate so fast in just 2 months, by speaking with her, both in English and her mother tongue and also they were next to us for different issues, regarding the baby. My...
The staff is great and as long as my baby is happy, I am too!
Thank you all for making my baby happy!
The updates on the app on my son's development are very specific and provide a great indication of where he is.
The informativeness of staff changes is highly valued and great to keep parents engaged.
The...
The updates on the app on my son's development are very specific and provide a great indication of where he is.
The informativeness of staff changes is highly valued and great to keep parents engaged.
The images and videos of what is done on the app is a great way to see what my son is doing and what activities they are partaking in.
The app is an amazing tool for parents to get info on our son. Great, especially as Nanny picks up so I can check before she collects him and notify her on everything that he has done that day, i.e. naps and nappies.
Staff are excellent at distracting my son if he is ever clingy at drop off.
Staff speak so kindly and friendly to my son. Their compassion and affection always shine through.
The ad-hoc events (Halloween crafts) are great with including my son, even if it's on days he isn't usually enrolled for.
Both Kalla and Tyssen are very happy at nursery and as a parent, I am at ease when I leave them in the capable hands of the staff. The staff are always professional and friendly.
Both Kalla and Tyssen are very happy at nursery and as a parent, I am at ease when I leave them in the capable hands of the staff. The staff are always professional and friendly.
My daughter has been going to Acorn for over a year and a half and the progress of her development is amazing, along with the support of the staff. It so relieving to see her going in so happy and seeing how much she enjoys herself throughout the day with the app.
My daughter has been going to Acorn for over a year and a half and the progress of her development is amazing, along with the support of the staff. It so relieving to see her going in so happy and seeing how much she enjoys herself throughout the day with the app.
Lovely staff and great atmosphere! Children are learning lots of new skills through play with lovely natural and versatile equipment. My child seems to enjoy his sessions at nursery and has a connection with the staff.
Lovely staff and great atmosphere! Children are learning lots of new skills through play with lovely natural and versatile equipment. My child seems to enjoy his sessions at nursery and has a connection with the staff.
The staff are very nice.
A great mobile app that updates parents on what the children get up to.
A lot of events involving parents.
Very happy with the nursery.
The staff are very nice.
A great mobile app that updates parents on what the children get up to.
A lot of events involving parents.
Very happy with the nursery.
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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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