Acre Wood Nursery School

Flint House, 197-199 Woodside Road, Amersham HP6 6NU
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  • Acre Wood Nursery School, Amersham
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.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Person in Charge

  • Gemma Coates (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 61

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • The fees are based on the sessions or days attended and range from £48.75 for a session to £88.15 for a full day place. These prices are from Birth to 5 years
    We offer 15 and 30 hour funding places to all eligible families, subject to availability. Funded fees available upon request.

  • The fees are updated every April. Please call the nursery manager for an up to date fee sheet. The fees are offered depending on the requested sessions: Weekly, Daily or Sessional and to availability

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-19:00
    Tuesday 07:30-19:00
    Wednesday 07:30-19:00
    Thursday 07:30-19:00
    Friday 07:30-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Acre Wood Nursery School Reviews (63)

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Acre Wood Nursery School has a Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acre Wood Nursery School has 63 reviews.

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Review from Maria F (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter left Acre Wood this summer to start Reception - this was hugely emotional as she had been there since she was 10 months old and had made some fantastic friendships and bonds with the staff. The team at Acre Wood threw such a lovely graduation ceremony for the leavers - in their own time
- and went above and beyond in ensuring children were as ready as they possibly could be for their transition to school. I also have a 2-year-old son at Acre Wood. As a ‘lockdown baby’, when he started, he was very shy and reluctant to leave my side. The staff have been so supportive and he has come on so much in his development and self-confidence over the past year; it is so lovely to have him now happily wave me off when I drop him off each morning, just like his sister always used to do! On a side note, I consider my son to be a fussy eater, yet at nursery, I’m always told how much he eats - he clearly loves the food provided by the lovely chef as much as his big sister used to!
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Oh wow, this was emotional reading this Maria. What a lovely journey we all have had, watching your daughter grow and now your son. It has been an absolute pleasure to have you all as part of our…read more
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Review from Karen (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased to have found Acre Wood! It has given my little one a lovely, safe, and nurturing environment to play, learn and grow. It is well managed and responsive; we couldn't ask more of the dedicated, well-trained, and friendly staff who form genuine bonds with the children. In short, our
daughter is very happy there so we are too!
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is an absolute pleasure to watch your daughter grow and learn each day. Best wishes, Gemma.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had two boys at Acre Wood, both experiences really, really good, staff were, and continue to be, responsive to my children’s individual needs, and really took the time to build rapport with both of them. The atmosphere around Acre Wood is always one of fun, play, kindness, and care.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much for your kind review. What a pleasure it has been to care for your children here at Acre Wood. Best wishes, Gemma.
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Review from Lianne (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acre Wood have such lovely and hardworking staff. They have cared for my son as both a baby and now for pre-school. The Butterflies team have gone out of their way with a subtle and gentle approach to settle my son in. The nursery has a community feel where parents and families are encouraged to engage,
which has massively helped to socialise the children.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
It has been an absolute pleasure to welcome him back to Acre Wood. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Best wishes.
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Review from Nicola (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family has been part of the nursery for 4 years now and baby no.2 has been going for a year. The nursery have been extremely accommodating when needed around my flexible working and how they have approached and managed covid has been brilliant. My eldest recently started school and was totally ready
following the nurturing at Acre Wood.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you for your kind words, Nicola. It has been such a pleasure to care for your children and watch them grow. We really appreciate your support. Best wishes.
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Review from Niha (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our daughter to Acre Wood nursery in September. The staff have been so welcoming and wonderful in looking after her and I feel very reassured when I drop her off in the morning! Would definitely recommend!
Reply from Gemma King, Nursery Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much for your kind review. It is a pleasure to care for your daughter at Acre Wood. Kind regards.
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Review from Stephanie W (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier with Acre Wood, the staff, additional activities and the care for our little girl have been amazing! We would highly recommend anyone to consider Acre Wood for their little one.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much for your kind review. It has been a pleasure to see your child grow up in our care. With Warm Regards
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Review from Martyn H (Father of Child) published on 26 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children are at Acre Wood, and we're incredibly happy with the nursery. It is a completely child-focussed and well-run facility with incredibly caring and well-trained staff. Acre Wood provides more than just childcare - especially in the older groups we've been very impressed with the educational
projects they do, and both our children are flourishing in their environment. There is lots of outdoor play, good equipment, and the food is both nutritious and always well-received by our children! They have a great online system to share progress updates, photos, and to communicate with parents so we always feel very involved in what our children have been up to. We would have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending Acre Wood.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. What a pleasure it is to provide care for your girls. Thank you so much, Kind Regards
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Review from Frances S (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a great experience settling our son into Acre Wood Nursery School. We have found the staff to be very friendly, supportive and caring. We are very pleased with the decision that we have made to send him here.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much Frances for your kind feedback. It has been a pleasure to have your little one in our care. Kind regards, Gemma King.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Acre Wood are fabulous - I couldn’t ask for more caring, fun, supportive and understanding staff. Both my boys have really enjoyed their time at Acre Wood - they’ve developed great relationships with fellow children and staff. Acre Wood has helped them gain confidence and independence as
well given them a fun environment to thrive.
It’s a small nursery but with a big heart.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback. It is an absolute pleasure to have cared for your boys.
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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons are at Acre Wood and we couldn't be happier with the nursery. Both boys love going in every day and are welcomed warmly by every member of staff. The activities they do are wide-ranging and stimulating. The most special thing for us though is that both have pretty severe dietary requirements
that were diagnosed after they joined the nursery. The nursery could not be more accommodating of them and their dietary needs. The staff go out of their way to get new food in as well as food that is appropriate for them, even though this means cooking separate meals. Everyone at Acre Wood really cares about the children in their care and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Reply from Gemma King at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much Louise for your kind words. It really is a pleasure to care for your boys and I will be sure to share this feedback with the team. Best Wishes Gemma x
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Review from R G (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We now have our second child placed in Acre Wood Nursery. The staff are excellent with the children and always keep us up to date with our child's progress and development. If there were any issues they would discuss them with us, how to overcome them both at home and at the nursery. Overall we are
very happy to recommend this nursery. They are very professional. 5-star service.
Reply from Gemma King, Nursery Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you for your fab review. It has been a pleasure to care for both of your children. Gemma :-)
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Review from Liz T (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Acre Wood since he turned one. He was very clingy to me at the start but has grown in confidence thanks to his key workers. Now in the next room up I can see his language is getting even better and he seems to be learning lots at nursery.


Really like the outside area with lots

of toys to play with. The food seems good and he enjoys the fruit and other snacks throughout the day.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much for the lovely review Liz. It is amazing to see how far your little man has come and we will look forward to continue to see him grow and learn with us. Gemma x
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Review from Daniel K (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Acre Wood since she was 6 months old. I have always been very happy with the care provided and the staff are very committed to the children. It is very reassuring to know that my daughter is in safe hands and comes home every day with a smile on her face. It certainly makes
going to work that bit easier knowing this. Thank you to all of the team at Acre Wood for all you do.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much for your feedback, Daniel. It is a pleasure to watch your little lady grow with us.
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Review from Samira F (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very nice, caring staff.
Happy children.
A lot of space and a big garden.
Yummy menu.
Reply from Gemma King, Nursery Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
What lovely feedback, thank you so much for taking the time to share this. Such a pleasure to care for your little man.
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Review from V W (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good nursery school. The management and staff are all very friendly and helpful. They have a genuine interest in my child's well-being and education. Our son has really prospered since his start at the school. He enjoys his time there. I would recommend this nursery to other parents.
Reply from Gemma King, Nursery Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. It has been a pleasure to care for your little man.
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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with Acre wood Nursery. My son is fond of his key workers and has lovely days there. He is much more talkative and confident since joining. One area we would like more improvement is in photos/reviews of his day. We are on Tapestry but feel it could be updated more often.
Reply from Gemma King, Nursery Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you, Hannah, for your review and feedback. I will certainly share this with the team to improve this area. Thank you again :-)
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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has had some difficulties settling in, however with support from her key worker, teachers and the manager, she has been able to settle in. The staff have been very open to using strategies advised to them and excellent in observing, communicating my daughter's daily emotions and interaction
skills.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much Taline. It's so lovely seeing how far little lady has come recently, and it is a pleasure to care for her. Many Thanks again for sharing your feedback.
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Review from Tania D (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
From the moment the door opened at Acre Wood Nursery School 3 years ago, I knew this was the nursery for my daughter. The staff are amazing, they have nurtured both myself as a mother and my daughter on every level from caring to teaching and the welfare of my daughter. The staff have always been extremely
helpful with advice whenever I have asked for help. I have always felt it to be a very safe and caring environment. I feel the staff really do have the best interest at heart for my child and for myself.


Acre Wood Nursery School really do have the balance of learning through play and realising the potential in all the children. Helping them grow as individuals in preparation for Infant School.

Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much Tania for your heartfelt review. It is a pleasure to care for your little lady and we will look forward to see her continue to grow. Many thanks, Gemma
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is now 3 and joined Acre Wood when he was 5 months old, he has and continues to thrive at this nursery. The staff are fantastic, there are lots of additional activities available and he has continued to learn and develop. I can often identify what the children are working on at nursery as my
son is keen to share it with me and I then encourage him from home. In all the time he has attended, we have had nothing but positive experiences, he has developed some lovely relationships with his key workers, who all take pride in his development. It's reassuring to know, not only is my son happy here but that the staff are proud of him when he learns something new, and then continue to build on it. My son is not the most confident child but his confidence has grown and he is so much better now, no doubt the staff have helped him with this. I would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Gemma King, Manager at Acre Wood Nursery School
Thank you so much Sarah for your lovely feedback. It is a pleasure to care for your little man and we are so excited to see him grow and develop with us here at Acre Wood.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.950)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10 for Acre Wood Nursery School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.950 for Acre Wood Nursery School is calculated as follows: ( (228 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.95
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Acre Wood Nursery School is based on 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 61 number of registered child places is 12.2, which has been reached with 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Amanda

Amanda Massey

Job Title: Nursery Owner Joined: 2012

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

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