
I’ve never regretted our decision to send both of our girls to Acre WoodHeather(Mother of Child)

The staff know the children so well and do a fantastic job of making them happyHelen(Mother of Child)

The atmosphere around Acre Wood is always one of fun, play, kindness, and careJ W(Mother of Child)

I’ve never regretted our decision to send both of our girls to Acre WoodHeather(Mother of Child)

The staff know the children so well and do a fantastic job of making them happyHelen(Mother of Child)

The atmosphere around Acre Wood is always one of fun, play, kindness, and careJ W(Mother of Child)

Acre Wood Nursery School opened in spring 2012 caring for children in a beautiful, light and spacious environment. Newly refurbished to an excellent standard, Acre Wood offers a variety of play areas, with equipment and activities for children of all ages including computers, creative spaces and its very own dance studio.
The outdoor play area offers an open space for bikes and cars, a large sandpit area, an enclosed digging and...
Acre Wood Nursery School opened in spring 2012 caring for children in a beautiful, light and spacious environment. Newly refurbished to an excellent standard, Acre Wood offers a variety of play areas, with equipment and activities for children of all ages including computers, creative spaces and its very own dance studio.
The outdoor play area offers an open space for bikes and cars, a large sandpit area, an enclosed digging and growing area as well as an expanse of soft surfaces for babies and toddlers and a beautiful tree house and slide hidden away beneath large oaky leaves.
All of the Acre Wood staff are qualified to a Level 3 grade, all first aid trained and hold Enhanced CRB certificates.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 1.5 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesPerson in charge
- Gemma King (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 19
Total Places for Children
- 61
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappy Cream, Suncream
Also provided: Wipes, Toothbrushes, Water Bottles, Formula Milk
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-19:00
- Tuesday07:30-19:00
- Wednesday07:30-19:00
- Thursday07:30-19:00
- Friday07:30-19:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£704/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
1.5 days per week
£259
3 days per week
£704
5 days per week
£1,423
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:30pm (11 hours)
- 22.8 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappy Cream, Wipes, Toothbrushes, Water Bottles, Formula Milk and Suncream
Price without government funding: £1,223 / month (£98 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £519/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 50 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 50 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.8 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Acre Wood Nursery School Reviews (66)
Acre Wood Nursery School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.938) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acre Wood Nursery School has 66 reviews.
Both our boys have been in Acre Woods care over the past few years and we couldn't have been happier with the care and support they have received from all the staff. Lots of fun and varied activities developing different skills helping to build well-rounded children, equipped for the the transition...
Both our boys have been in Acre Woods care over the past few years and we couldn't have been happier with the care and support they have received from all the staff. Lots of fun and varied activities developing different skills helping to build well-rounded children, equipped for the the transition to school. The staff are professional but with a loving, caring touch, always looking out for the wellbeing and safety of the children. The flexibility from various external events such as COVID has been great and really helpful for two working parents. Couldn't recommend them more highly and will be sad when our youngest leaves for school in a few weeks.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It has been such a pleasure to care for your boys and we will miss you all dearly. Best wishes
Excellent staff, great nursery. My son has been with this nursery for nearly 3 years, since he was a baby and now he is ready for school! He enjoyed coming to the nursery, the staff looked after him and offered him all the support he needed to transform from a caterpillar to a butterfly! I am very...
Excellent staff, great nursery. My son has been with this nursery for nearly 3 years, since he was a baby and now he is ready for school! He enjoyed coming to the nursery, the staff looked after him and offered him all the support he needed to transform from a caterpillar to a butterfly! I am very fond of the staff here, I can't say enough thank you for all the amazing work they are doing.
Thank you so much for such kind words. It has been our pleasure to care for your son and we will miss him dearly. Thanks
I would highly recommend Acre Wood Nursery. The staff are so nurturing and the care they provide all children is amazing. There are always plenty of activities, including trips out. The children all seem to be happy to be there.
I would highly recommend Acre Wood Nursery. The staff are so nurturing and the care they provide all children is amazing. There are always plenty of activities, including trips out. The children all seem to be happy to be there.
Thank you so much, it has been a pleasure to care for your children. With many thanks
I would highly recommend Acre Wood Nursery. The staff have been fantastic with looking after my daughter. She has been attending the nursery since she was a baby alongside her brother. They are so nurturing and the care they provide is amazing, which is very comforting to know as a parent....
There's always plenty of activities to do and both my children have loved it there.
They’ve grown and developed so much whilst going there.
Acre Wood holds a very special place in our hearts.
Oh, this is so lovely. Thank you so much. We were blessed to care for both of your children and we will miss you all dearly. Please do pop by to say hello. Best wishes.
The staff are really friendly and offer our child a great opportunity to develop and try new experiences. He has really enjoyed the last 5 months being in their care and loves all the additional activities that the team lay on.
The staff are really friendly and offer our child a great opportunity to develop and try new experiences. He has really enjoyed the last 5 months being in their care and loves all the additional activities that the team lay on.
Thanks so much for your feedback, Paul. What a joy it has been to have him with us and watch him grow. Many thanks, Gemma.
Great nursery with very caring staff. Lots of thought goes into the activities planned for the children. Management strikes a good tone in being helpful to working parents. Our child is very happy there.
Great nursery with very caring staff. Lots of thought goes into the activities planned for the children. Management strikes a good tone in being helpful to working parents. Our child is very happy there.
Thanks so much for your feedback, it has been a pleasure to see how much your daughter has grown since being at Acre Wood. Best wishes, Gemma.
My child has been very happy at Acre Wood. I am impressed with the following of EYFS topics and the commitment to the children shown by staff. They are very good at getting to know each child and handling things like transitions between rooms expertly.
My child has been very happy at Acre Wood. I am impressed with the following of EYFS topics and the commitment to the children shown by staff. They are very good at getting to know each child and handling things like transitions between rooms expertly.
We are so pleased to hear this, thanks so much for your kind feedback. It has been a pleasure to see your child grow in our care. Many thanks, Gemma.
My daughter has been at Acre Wood for several years now and still loves it. The staff are kind and nurturing and the food is great. I've never had any issues with Acre Wood. They really do go the extra mile!
My daughter has been at Acre Wood for several years now and still loves it. The staff are kind and nurturing and the food is great. I've never had any issues with Acre Wood. They really do go the extra mile!
Thank you so much for your feedback, Rachel. It has been a joy to see her grow in our care. Many thanks, Gemma.
We love Acre Wood. Our first child went there until he was 4, so we were very keen for our daughter to attend there too. It is such a reassurance to drop your child somewhere where you know they will be cared for so well - the staff are so kind and nurturing, and really look after your child...
We love Acre Wood. Our first child went there until he was 4, so we were very keen for our daughter to attend there too. It is such a reassurance to drop your child somewhere where you know they will be cared for so well - the staff are so kind and nurturing, and really look after your child individually. The staff are very friendly and approachable. Out of all the nurseries I've visited, it has the best atmosphere because the children are just having so much fun!
It has been so lovely to welcome you back. We are so pleased you are happy with the care and long may that continue. Best wishes, Gemma.
Our son loves going to nursery every day and often asks to go at the weekend! Our newborn will attend later this year, which we are looking forward to. The staff have been caring, accommodating and supportive. I have no doubt that they have played a huge part in developing our wonderful, cheeky,...
Our son loves going to nursery every day and often asks to go at the weekend! Our newborn will attend later this year, which we are looking forward to. The staff have been caring, accommodating and supportive. I have no doubt that they have played a huge part in developing our wonderful, cheeky, lovely little boy!
Thanks so much for your feedback, it has been such a pleasure to see him grow and we are super excited for little bro to join us soon. Thanks again, Gemma.
Acre Wood is a great nursery and provides an environment for little ones to thrive. My son enjoys going in each day and has always got a smile on his face at the end of the day. His speech and confidence have come on enormously over the last few months which I am sure is a result of his attendance...
Acre Wood is a great nursery and provides an environment for little ones to thrive. My son enjoys going in each day and has always got a smile on his face at the end of the day. His speech and confidence have come on enormously over the last few months which I am sure is a result of his attendance at nursery. All the staff are so lovely and accommodating. Thank you to you all as I know you go above and beyond to make the children feel welcome and included!
Thanks so much, Fiona for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased that you are so happy with Acre Wood. Best wishes Gemma.
Absolutely love Acre Wood. Really lovely staff, nice atmosphere, nice facilities. They also offer extra activities such as music, French, etc. My son is very happy here and has made lots of friends.
Absolutely love Acre Wood. Really lovely staff, nice atmosphere, nice facilities. They also offer extra activities such as music, French, etc. My son is very happy here and has made lots of friends.
Thank you so much for your kind review. It has been a pleasure to care for your son. Kind regards, Gemma.
My youngest daughter is now at Acre Wood. My older daughter has already been through and is now at school. Both have enjoyed their time at the nursery. My daughters were always buzzing afterward. The staff have always been very approachable and friendly and I have seen the development in both my...
My youngest daughter is now at Acre Wood. My older daughter has already been through and is now at school. Both have enjoyed their time at the nursery. My daughters were always buzzing afterward. The staff have always been very approachable and friendly and I have seen the development in both my children. I would certainly recommend it.
Thank you so much for your feedback. It has been a real pleasure to care for your girls. Many thanks, Gemma.
Both my daughters attend Acre Wood nursery and I only have kind words to say about it. The staff there are absolutely wonderful and my daughters have developed so much since attending. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone who wants their children to thrive in such a lovely nursery...
Both my daughters attend Acre Wood nursery and I only have kind words to say about it. The staff there are absolutely wonderful and my daughters have developed so much since attending. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone who wants their children to thrive in such a lovely nursery setting.
We have enrolled all three of our children at Acre Wood and couldn’t be happier with the nursery. The staff are so caring and look after the children with so much love. We always know that when we pick them up they will be full of smiles and wonderful stories of the fun they have had all day. Our...
We have enrolled all three of our children at Acre Wood and couldn’t be happier with the nursery. The staff are so caring and look after the children with so much love. We always know that when we pick them up they will be full of smiles and wonderful stories of the fun they have had all day. Our children have made friends for life at Acre Wood, as have we with other parents. We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone with little ones.
Both my daughters have attended Acre Wood and have always felt so well cared for. The teachers and carers form such special bonds with the children and feel like extended family. The crafts and activities they provide keep them well entertained. The teaching helps set them up for school life well...
Both my daughters have attended Acre Wood and have always felt so well cared for. The teachers and carers form such special bonds with the children and feel like extended family. The crafts and activities they provide keep them well entertained. The teaching helps set them up for school life well and the chef has been declared the best chef in the world by my youngest daughter which is high praise indeed! I’m already sad thinking about saying goodbye this summer when she moves onto school.
I would highly recommend Acre Wood Nursery. A great family-friendly nursery filled with love, laughter, and happiness. If you want a nursery where the staff have so much love and time for your child then Acre Wood is for you. Our little boy has been going since 12 months old and is now 3. He is...
I would highly recommend Acre Wood Nursery. A great family-friendly nursery filled with love, laughter, and happiness. If you want a nursery where the staff have so much love and time for your child then Acre Wood is for you. Our little boy has been going since 12 months old and is now 3. He is extremely happy and loves going. The staff are all very helpful and knowledgeable and really know each child, their personalities and interests and they have regular focus weeks on each child. His days are so varied, we get lots of photos and videos of what he is up to. We have a child with food allergies so knowing all the food is made fresh on-site gives us a lot of reassurance and the menus are always changing/varied. The children get taken on outings to the park and to explore nature which our little boy loves. Thank you Acre Wood Team!
We have been absolutely delighted with the care that our daughter has received at Acre Wood Nursery. She’s been there since she was four months old and all the staff there have helped her grow and develop. You can really feel their love for all the children there. The food is fantastic and our...
We have been absolutely delighted with the care that our daughter has received at Acre Wood Nursery. She’s been there since she was four months old and all the staff there have helped her grow and develop. You can really feel their love for all the children there. The food is fantastic and our daughter really enjoys the amazing outside space. We’re excited to see her develop more and make use of their other great facilities and exciting classes. Pick up and drop-offs are very practical as they have a generous parking area and it always goes smoothly. I know many of the other parents, all are very friendly, it’s a great family atmosphere there, even under the difficult circumstances of the past year and a half they’ve excelled in keeping it a friendly and inviting haven for our children. Quite simply, we love the place.
Acre Wood Nursery School is absolutely fantastic with caring and friendly staff who you can really trust to look after your children. Both my boys always come back so happy after a day here. They are always so accommodating particularly during the pandemic and the various lockdowns, they continued...
Acre Wood Nursery School is absolutely fantastic with caring and friendly staff who you can really trust to look after your children. Both my boys always come back so happy after a day here. They are always so accommodating particularly during the pandemic and the various lockdowns, they continued to provide exemplary care during this difficult time.
Thank you so much for your feedback Sindu, we really appreciate it. It has been an absolute pleasure to care for both of your children and watch them grow, so thank you. Best wishes, Gemma.
I’ve never regretted our decision to send both of our girls to Acre Wood. From the start, I had a good feeling about the nursery and my instinct has been spot on - they’ve been amazing with both our daughters and met their individual needs in countless different ways. It’s very evident that they...
I’ve never regretted our decision to send both of our girls to Acre Wood. From the start, I had a good feeling about the nursery and my instinct has been spot on - they’ve been amazing with both our daughters and met their individual needs in countless different ways. It’s very evident that they really care about the children and that they want them to do well, but also that they want to develop all parts of their personality, their caring sides, their cheekiness, their creativity. Every day they come home tired but very happy and I’m going to be really sad when they move on to big school! Thank you Acre Wood, to the manager and all the wonderful staff.
Thank you so much Heather for your heartfelt feedback. How pleased we are that we are the lucky ones to care for your girls and watch them grow. Thank you again for your continued support. Best wishes, Gemma.
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Meet the Team (2)

Amanda has been working with children for over 25 years. Qualifying in 1989 and working as a Nanny for a number of years before moving in to the...
Amanda has been working with children for over 25 years. Qualifying in 1989 and working as a Nanny for a number of years before moving in to the nursery sector where she progressed to nursery deputy before making a decision to open up her own nursery school.
Amanda has owned her own nurseries since 2001 and has seen many children thrive within this time.
Qualifications:NNEB
ADCE
Continuous training in:First Aid
Safeguarding
Behaviour Management
Safer Recruitment

I joined Acre Wood at the very beginning in 2012, when we opened our red doors to the community of Amersham. Over the last 14 years, it has been a...
I joined Acre Wood at the very beginning in 2012, when we opened our red doors to the community of Amersham. Over the last 14 years, it has been a pleasure to see so many families attend our setting. From settling in as tiny babies to leaving our care as thriving pre-schoolers. Throughout my time as the Nursery Manager, we have celebrated many successes such as our Millie's Mark award for the last 7 years and Good grading with Ofsted. I am very lucky to work with a great team, many of whom have worked with us for over 5 years.
We are very much a home-from-home setting, and we work very closely with our parents. Your family becomes part of ours, and we strive to make you feel welcome at every step of your child's journey.
As for my qualifications and experience, I have worked in Early Years for 26 years. I gained my Diploma in Childcare in Education (Level 3), then I went on to gain my Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) in Early Years Education (Level 6). I have loved every minute of working with Early Years and have had the pleasure of managing settings for 20 years.
I am a mother of 2 children, and they have both been a part of the Acre Wood Family. Being a mother has really strengthened my experience and knowledge of what families need from a nursery setting. It has been a lovely journey here at Acre Wood, and I have loved being a part of the setting's story.
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