The outdoor activities are the best I have seen.K B(Mother of Child)
Acorn is a fantastic nursery with a really homely feel.Fran B(Mother of Child)
These facilities cannot be praised highly enoughJonathan C(Father of Child)
The outdoor activities are the best I have seen.K B(Mother of Child)
Acorn is a fantastic nursery with a really homely feel.Fran B(Mother of Child)
These facilities cannot be praised highly enoughJonathan C(Father of Child)
Acorn’s nursery in the lovely village of Stanwick offers a homely atmosphere in which children can relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with their peers.
The nursery has a team of qualified, experienced and dedicated staff, including an early years teacher, and they provide the best possible care for children in a happy and secure environment. Staff are dedicated to providing high quality care and education for children aged...
Acorn’s nursery in the lovely village of Stanwick offers a homely atmosphere in which children can relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with their peers.
The nursery has a team of qualified, experienced and dedicated staff, including an early years teacher, and they provide the best possible care for children in a happy and secure environment. Staff are dedicated to providing high quality care and education for children aged four months to four years, working in partnership with parents to help children learn and develop.
Children have use of two main group rooms, a ‘secret garden’, and a large Forest School area a short walk from the main nursery. All the nursery meals are freshly prepared in the kitchen by the nursery cook who provides nutritionally balanced meals which are both healthy and appetising.
Children have use of two large outdoor spaces, one being a private garden at the back of the nursery, which offers a woodland area, space for children to be active and a stream. Acorn also have their own forest school field a few minutes’ walk away for children to explore and discover the environment through a range of activities, including the opportunity to learn how to use tools safely and learn about fire with their in-house forest school leader.
The team strive to make the nursery a place where positive and close relationships with children and parents are welcomed and valued. They believe it is important to create a home from home experience where children feel happy, safe and secure, and as a result, thrive within their nursery.
Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) has 111 reviews.
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Review from Rachel C (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Since my child has began at this nursery she has come on leaps and bounds. She loves her teachers and all the activities offered to the children, including the outdoor play. We feel that she settled in really quickly. The regular updates are fantastic, we know our little girl is happy where and...
Since my child has began at this nursery she has come on leaps and bounds. She loves her teachers and all the activities offered to the children, including the outdoor play. We feel that she settled in really quickly. The regular updates are fantastic, we know our little girl is happy where and settled.
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Review from Jana C (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Such a fantastic nursery. My daughter absolutely loves going and has been going since she was 1 years old. The staff are all super friendly, they care so much and bond well with their key children, they become like another family to them! The unit is so lovely, clean and full of natural toys to...
Such a fantastic nursery. My daughter absolutely loves going and has been going since she was 1 years old. The staff are all super friendly, they care so much and bond well with their key children, they become like another family to them! The unit is so lovely, clean and full of natural toys to spark imagination. We feel so lucky to have got a place here for our second daughter on only wished we did years ago for our first.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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My eldest son attended acorn in stanwick and he thrived and loved coming to nursery so when we had our second son it was an easy decision to send our youngest to acorn as well. He absolutely loves coming to nursery I love seeing the updates and what he gets up to, I love how much the staff have...
My eldest son attended acorn in stanwick and he thrived and loved coming to nursery so when we had our second son it was an easy decision to send our youngest to acorn as well. He absolutely loves coming to nursery I love seeing the updates and what he gets up to, I love how much the staff have loved both our boys and know them so well and watched them grow up and provided key skills. My eldest has made good friends he is still friends with at school and my eldest who would normal struggle to adapt to surroundings adapted beautifully to school with the aid of acorn and the wonderful friendships he had made. I love acorns ethos with recycling and not using plastic toys and encouraging outdoor play areas and the forest school just fab.
I have recommended acorn to my friends who also send their children there now I could not sing their praises enough
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Review from H Y (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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The staff at acorns have always been wonderful to my children over the years, I first started using acorns In 2020 and both of my children absolutely love going.
The staff are always thinking of new ways the children can learn through play and make the whole day so much fun for my babies!
The staff at acorns have always been wonderful to my children over the years, I first started using acorns In 2020 and both of my children absolutely love going.
The staff are always thinking of new ways the children can learn through play and make the whole day so much fun for my babies!
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Review from R C (Foster Parent of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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The staff are always friendly, approachable and professional. They have helped in dealing with behavioural problems and also been supportive to the family when needed. We are given lots of information including photos of her progress which is lovely.
Her key worker attends the necessary meetings...
The staff are always friendly, approachable and professional. They have helped in dealing with behavioural problems and also been supportive to the family when needed. We are given lots of information including photos of her progress which is lovely. Her key worker attends the necessary meetings and helps with her progress reports including suggestions of further help.
Forest school provides the children with the adventure they need, and a garden provides opportunities to run around and explore. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Stanwick Acorn nursery to others.
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Review from Georgina T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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All three of my children have gone to Acorn, Stanwick and the nursery has only got better! The staff are all so amazing and really think out side the box to let the children explore during play! My daughter loves how much time they spend outside, the secret garden, forest school and spotting horses...
All three of my children have gone to Acorn, Stanwick and the nursery has only got better! The staff are all so amazing and really think out side the box to let the children explore during play! My daughter loves how much time they spend outside, the secret garden, forest school and spotting horses around the village!
I can't recommend Acorn enough, they really make the children feel part of a big family!
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Both of my children attend Stanwick Acorns, and we couldn't be happier with their care. Both are excited to attend nursery, and come home excited to tell us about everything they have been doing.
The staff are kind and engaging and we get very regular updates of what the children have been up to,...
Both of my children attend Stanwick Acorns, and we couldn't be happier with their care. Both are excited to attend nursery, and come home excited to tell us about everything they have been doing.
The staff are kind and engaging and we get very regular updates of what the children have been up to, alongside more detailed assessments with areas we can collectively support for further development. It feels like the staff are all fully invested in our children alongside us, and we are so grateful to have found such a wonderful nursery!
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Review from M P (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Two of our children have been through Acorn nursery in Stanwick, we have had a great experience throughout, staff are brilliant and kids love the forest school experience. Plenty of trips to the garden and local park. Would recommend wholeheartedly.
Two of our children have been through Acorn nursery in Stanwick, we have had a great experience throughout, staff are brilliant and kids love the forest school experience. Plenty of trips to the garden and local park. Would recommend wholeheartedly.
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Review from Imogen A (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Acorn Nursery are outstanding in the care and attention they provide for our children. There are opportunities each day for the children to explore outside in safe environments, village walks and forest school activities. The meals provided are balanced and full of nutrients. The staff are all...
Acorn Nursery are outstanding in the care and attention they provide for our children. There are opportunities each day for the children to explore outside in safe environments, village walks and forest school activities. The meals provided are balanced and full of nutrients. The staff are all absolutely lovely and our children settled really well from a young age.
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Review from Gianina N (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Choosing a nursery is a big decision, but Acorns Stanwick has been the perfect fit. The staff provide a gentle, nurturing atmosphere that has really helped our son thrive. We've been particularly impressed by the outdoor-focused activities, which we feel are so important at this age. Seeing him...
Choosing a nursery is a big decision, but Acorns Stanwick has been the perfect fit. The staff provide a gentle, nurturing atmosphere that has really helped our son thrive. We've been particularly impressed by the outdoor-focused activities, which we feel are so important at this age. Seeing him engage in important learning and play outside is wonderful for his development. He always tells us about the Forest School. They do so many activities across all the rooms and the children love them . The staff are professional, warm, and clearly dedicated to what they do. Our son always goes in the nursery with the biggest smile on his face in the mornings .
Couldn't be more happier with the choice we made 3 years ago when our little man started this nursery.
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Review from Peter H (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Our son Reuben has attended Acorns in Stanwick since he was an infant. 3 years down the line and we cannot recommend these guys enough. Reuben loves it and the staff are lovely.
Reuben gets all the emotional and educational support he needs. We love that they spend a lot of time outside and that...
Our son Reuben has attended Acorns in Stanwick since he was an infant. 3 years down the line and we cannot recommend these guys enough. Reuben loves it and the staff are lovely.
Reuben gets all the emotional and educational support he needs. We love that they spend a lot of time outside and that all the toys are made of natural materials and not cheap plastic.
They are also open during term time so we dont have to worry about taking time off or child chare during these periods.
Being a not for profit organisations the fees are also affordable.
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Acorns is a wonderful, caring nursery with brilliant outdoor learning (we love the forest school element) and a lovely range of activities and meals. Our daughter loves it here and has made a lot of great friends. We feel totally reassured knowing she's in such a safe, nurturing place.
Acorns is a wonderful, caring nursery with brilliant outdoor learning (we love the forest school element) and a lovely range of activities and meals. Our daughter loves it here and has made a lot of great friends. We feel totally reassured knowing she's in such a safe, nurturing place.
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Review from Khyati J (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We are extremely happy with this nursery and couldn't recommend it more highly.
The staff are kind, patient, and genuinely care about each child's wellbeing and development. I especially love that the children are taken outside every day, whatever the weather, and the forest school is absolutely...
We are extremely happy with this nursery and couldn't recommend it more highly. The staff are kind, patient, and genuinely care about each child's wellbeing and development. I especially love that the children are taken outside every day, whatever the weather, and the forest school is absolutely amazing. It's wonderful to see how much confidence, independence, and curiosity this builds in the children. The environment is safe, welcoming, and stimulating, with plenty of activities that support learning through play.
Communication with parents is excellent, and it's so reassuring to know our child is happy, settled, and well looked after every day.
Thank you for all the hard work and dedication you all put into caring for the children's.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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I cannot recommend this nursery enough. My daughter has attended the squirrels room and is now in Oaks - she absolutely loves going to nursery and her confidence has just come on leaps and bounds since attending. I was so nervous sending her to nursery but after viewing and meeting all the staff...
I cannot recommend this nursery enough. My daughter has attended the squirrels room and is now in Oaks - she absolutely loves going to nursery and her confidence has just come on leaps and bounds since attending. I was so nervous sending her to nursery but after viewing and meeting all the staff all my fears disappeared and I'm so so glad I chose this one. Every single member of staff I've come across is absolutely lovely and you can tell they truly love and nurture the children. They get to explore so much - one of the reasons I chose this nursery was for the forest school aspect as my daughter loves being outdoors and I'm so impressed with how much the children learn and get to experience, the crafts they get to do etc. The app updates are extremely thorough and really shares an insight into what the children get up to in the day. I would recommend this nursery to anyone and am looking forward to my son attending this year :)
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Review from Hollie S (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2026 Submitted via Website•
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We absolutely love this nursery and everything they do for our boys. It truly feels like a home from home. Every single member of staff is so kind, caring, and genuinely invested in the children. We especially love the outdoor element - both of our boys thrive being outside, and the addition of...
We absolutely love this nursery and everything they do for our boys. It truly feels like a home from home. Every single member of staff is so kind, caring, and genuinely invested in the children. We especially love the outdoor element - both of our boys thrive being outside, and the addition of forest school for our eldest has been amazing. He has absolutely loved the campfires and outdoor adventures. It really is such a lovely nursery, and we feel incredibly lucky that our children get to go here.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website•
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I honestly couldn't love this nursery any more! I have one child currently in the oaks room, but have been using the nursery for the past 7 years as I have an older one at school. The nursery facilities are fabulous, both my boys love forest school, the secret garden and the allotment.
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I honestly couldn't love this nursery any more! I have one child currently in the oaks room, but have been using the nursery for the past 7 years as I have an older one at school. The nursery facilities are fabulous, both my boys love forest school, the secret garden and the allotment. Being outside was a huge part of the choice of nursery for us and this has not disappointed one bit. The staff are wonderful! From the team the looks after the children, through to the lovelies in the office, they are all kind and helpful and willing to go the extra mile. Making the decision to leave your child somewhere "alone" is not easy, but I honestly couldn't felt more relaxed and happy knowing how well he is cared for.
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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Both our son and daughter having been going to Stanwick nursery since they were around 1 year old. They settled well into the baby room and all the ladies in there are brilliant at supporting the transition into nursery and providing all the cuddles that are needed.
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Both our son and daughter having been going to Stanwick nursery since they were around 1 year old. They settled well into the baby room and all the ladies in there are brilliant at supporting the transition into nursery and providing all the cuddles that are needed. My eldest will be finishing his nursery journey at the end of August to start school. He has loved his time at acorns and has always gone into nursery with a big smile on his face and skip in his step. We have found the team in the oaks room truly incredible, they have nurtured and supported learning in a fun and exciting way and spend lots of time outdoors, which is much needed for an energetic little boy. He has really enjoyed the forest school sessions which he has attended much more since being in Oaks. The office team are fantastic and very fast to respond to any queries.
I think a really positive sign of a nursery is seeing longstanding staff and a varied age of staff with many years of experience.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website•
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What a wonderful nursery!! Our little boy have been attending for over 3.5 years and loves it! All the staff are very friendly, caring and the level of communication that we receive following from each session is very informative.
All facilities of the nursery are great, and the outdoor space...
What a wonderful nursery!! Our little boy have been attending for over 3.5 years and loves it! All the staff are very friendly, caring and the level of communication that we receive following from each session is very informative.
All facilities of the nursery are great, and the outdoor space they use is brilliant and always get the children involved in growing/ building various things which our little boy loves to do!
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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website•
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All staff are friendly, happy to help and have connected well with both of my children at Acorns. My eldest leaves the setting in August and I feel the nursery has prepared him well for School in September.
All staff are friendly, happy to help and have connected well with both of my children at Acorns. My eldest leaves the setting in August and I feel the nursery has prepared him well for School in September.
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Review from Connor C (Father of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Our experience with Acorn nursery has been excellent, Our daughter has been here 3 days a week since 1 years old moving into school this year and it's transformed her into a clever , confident amazing little girl . I cannot praise the staff that has looked after her through this time enough ....
Our experience with Acorn nursery has been excellent, Our daughter has been here 3 days a week since 1 years old moving into school this year and it's transformed her into a clever , confident amazing little girl . I cannot praise the staff that has looked after her through this time enough . Professional , clean and welcoming environment , brand new room recently that is very impressive . Very secure and safety of the child in mind .
Very pleased with where she has been for a very critical stage of her life to set her up for school
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Sarah TraversJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 2007
Sarah is the Manager of the nursery in Stanwick. She has a daughter and son and has lived in the village for 23 years.
She started he career as a...
Sarah is the Manager of the nursery in Stanwick. She has a daughter and son and has lived in the village for 23 years.
She started he career as a primary school teacher and has worked in early years since 2007 when her son attended the nursery. She has progressed from being a part time practitioner to a Senior manager . She has a passion for early years and works hard to create an environment which is nurturing and welcoming to all children and families in the local area.
Sarah is also Stanwick's Designated Safeguarding Lead, so if you ever have any concerns or would like to chat about anything safeguarding-related, please visit or call the nursery and ask to speak to Sarah directly - alternatively, the setting can provide a direct email address for her.
Paula WalkerJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2023
Paula began her life with Acorn in March 2023 and is now the deputy manager at Acorn Early Years in Stanwick.
Paula has previously run her own...
Paula began her life with Acorn in March 2023 and is now the deputy manager at Acorn Early Years in Stanwick.
Paula has previously run her own childminding business, managed a small committee-run pre-school and worked in primary schools. Paula is married with 2 sons and has lived locally for 20 years.
Paula is passionate about taking a holistic approach to nurturing children, focusing on personalising their care and development and embedding an appreciation of the natural environment by spending quality time engaged in outdoor learning.
Becky CarterJob Title Senior AdministratorJoined 2011
Becky - Senior Administrator
Frequently Asked Questions about Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick)
What is the Age Range of Children that Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) accepts?
Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 4 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) Open?
Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) is open: Monday 07:30-18:15, Tuesday 07:30-18:15, Wednesday 07:30-18:15, Thursday 07:30-18:15, Friday 07:30-18:15.
How many Children does Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) have capacity for?
Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) has capacity for a total of 81 Children.
How far is Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) to the centre of Wellingborough?
6.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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