Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick)

Unit 18a Blands Yard, Church Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9 6PS
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9.9 97 Reviews
  • Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick), Wellingborough
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.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Travers (Manager)

Admission Information

  • 81 place setting

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Registered Charity Number

  • 1145108

Total Places for Children

  • 81

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full time place from £1420
    Full day from £74
    Morning from £43
    Afternoon from £39

  • Fees are inclusive of all meals, snacks, drinks (including approved formula milk), nappies and activities.
    We do not charge registration fees, only a £100 deposit which is refunded against the first month’s fees. We don’t charge for settling in sessions, but we do expect payment for all nursery fees to be paid up front at the beginning of each month, which is standard practice for all childcare providers. We do not charge for bank holidays, our four training days each year, or for the three days closure between Christmas and New Year. We do, however, charge for days children don’t attend through illness or holidays, apart from exceptional circumstances.
    Please view the prospectus on our website for a full fees guide.

Opening Times

  • 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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • On street parking is available for parents to drop off/pick up children

Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) Reviews (97)

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Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) has 97 reviews.

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Review from Jessica D (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending now for 6 months and is enjoying every moment. She settled in great, the staff are amazing, they really have a brilliant bond with the children. The whole team provides excellent care, always happy to answer any questions.
The facilities are brilliant especially the
outside secret garden and the forest school.
The staff have really helped my daughter with her speech and can see huge improvements in her development since she started. We are delighted with the nursery.
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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend Acorn in Stanwick enough! They have been great with both of my children in all 3 of their rooms. Their staff are all kind and caring and everyone goes the extra mile to ensure the children are not just cared for, but taught and happy. The office staff have always been so accommodating
with changes to bookings and extra sessions and their facilities are amazing! My kids love the forest school and secret garden and always do a range of activities that they talk about at home. A super environment for kids to thrive in!
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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Acorn Day Nursery since September 2022 and has grown in confidence since going. All staff are welcoming and approachable, you can tell they all care for each individual child and their development and wellbeing. The communication throughout the nursery from admin to nursery
staff is great. Regular observations and daily updates on the app is brilliant. A great range of activities and toys inside and out. A perfect environment for my son to grow, learn and most of all have lots of fun.
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Review from Adam J (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing nursery with amazing staff and facilities, so happy our children will both go here. Staff are friendly and welcoming and really feel our little one is safe here, thank you to everyone at Acorn Day Nursery!
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Review from Sara A (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have loved everything about this nursery. We love how welcoming the staff are, the flexibility with the hours and the kindness and compassion shown by the staff.
Our little girl only took a week to settle in and I truly believe this is due to the safe and fun environment she was going into. She
now runs in without looking back and as her mum, it's so reassuring to see!
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Review from M B (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child was welcomed from the very beginning. I have always felt relaxed and comfortable that my child is exposed to activities and people assisting in the development all round as a whole. One of the reasons I wanted my child to attend Acorn was because of their outdoor activity options, with walks
to the local allotment, the garden onsite and the forest school.
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Review from Rebecca E (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Acorn Day Nursery, Stanwick since he was 7 months old and has loved being there from day one. The manager and her team provide excellent care and are extremely supportive. The facilities are brilliant, especially the outside space and access to forest school. We couldn't be
more delighted with the experience we've had so far.
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Review from Edita F (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started Acorn Stanwick nursery in September 2021. He was a very shy and not confident boy. And here comes his last day at nursery before he starts school. Amazing transformation, thanks to all the staff he has grown so much, full of confidence and 100% ready for school. Highest recommendation
from our family. Nursery and its environment is great, staff are great and very caring, forest school is amazing. Only good things!
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children started nursery before they were 1. They seem to really enjoy going and I very rarely have any concerns about their well-being. They always come home happy and tired out. We often notice new skills in our children and realise that this is something we can thank the nursery for teaching
them.
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Review from B S (Father of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorns have been looking after my son for the past six months. I’ve always found the staff welcoming, well-informed and helpful. The environment is well equipped for supporting the early development of key skills.
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Review from Kelly O (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am delighted with how well my son has settled into the nursery, leaving us happy to leave him in their care. He is happy to go to the staff every day and they all seem genuinely pleased to have him. The staff have also been particularly supportive of his feeding issues and have worked closely with
us around this. I have also appreciated their flexibility around my work.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both our children have been to Acorn in Stanwick. I am always confident when I leave them knowing they will be well cared for and will have a great time.
The staff set up a wide range of fun activities which also encourage the children with their learning and development.
We love seeing the updates
on the app which include photos and a written description of what the children have been doing and how they are progressing.
Pre covid it was always lovely to be invited in for activities/events and to join the children at a forest school session.
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Review from Iona S (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn nursery have been incredibly welcoming and accommodating since my son started with them last summer. From the admin team to the chefs and on the ground staff, everyone shows real care and enthusiasm for their job. My son’s key worker is brilliant and has been incredibly supportive of him during
his time there. I also know that he is in safe hands when she is not there as the other team members know him well and are regularly involved in his care. How they have coped during the pandemic has been admirable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to others.
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Review from H J (Father of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have trusted Acorn with both our children, the eldest has now moved up to school and our youngest is still in the nursery. We love the outdoors activities they do with the kids and the fantastic walks and activities inside the nursery as well. The staff are just fantastic, both our kids have loved
going, so that really speaks volumes about the relationships they build there.
Also the detailed information and photos the staff put on the app, mean you can enjoy a bit of what the kids have been up to as well. I would recommend Acorn Day Nursery to anyone.
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Review from Lucy G (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier with how Acorn have nurtured both our daughter and son. The outdoor provisions, combined with the creative indoor learning activities are thoroughly engaging, educational and lots of fun for any child. Our little ones have enjoyed every day of their time there, feeling safe and
happy. Our youngest gets separation anxiety whenever we have to leave him somewhere but Acorn deal with this sensitively and it takes no time at all for our little one to become immersed in his day there. It speaks volumes that both of our children have always returned home from Acorn with massive smiles on their faces and stories to tell. I would 100 percent recommend the nursery.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the staff in my son's room. They are always friendly, approachable and have the time for you. The management/admin team are always quick to respond to any questions I have and are always willing to accommodate. I will miss the nursery and staff when my son starts school in September.
Thank you!
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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of the nursery has been a fantastic one. When our son began there in the Squirrels at age 3-years he wasn’t able to talk much but fast forward to now being an Oak, he never stops talking and is very expressive. He learns so much there and is doing very well. The staff are absolutely fabulous
and have worked wonders with him, he thoroughly enjoys his days there which is comforting to us as parents, we are very grateful for all that they do.
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Review from Chloe W (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves the nursery, she is always excited to go and is full of beans when I pick her up.
The staff at the nursery are brilliant and go out of their way to help my child feel happy and safe. I'm so pleased I choose this nursery for my child and would definitely use it again.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to this nursery, they have lots of activities, including forest school and playing in the garden. The kids learn through play without knowing it. They have a good individual approach with the children, tailoring the activity to the child's ability. Experienced staff make a big difference.
My son also loves the food and sitting down together to eat it.
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children love going to Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick). They have a brilliant bond with both the other children and the staff. As parents, we love the activities that the children get involved in, especially forest school as we think it is incredibly important for children to learn and be in the great
outdoors. The staff are always quick to respond to messages, incredibly flexible and create a great environment for the kids. Thank you all at Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick).
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.897)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.897) out of 10 for Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.897 for Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) is calculated as follows: ( (237 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.897
  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 Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) is based on 22 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 81 number of registered child places is 16.2, which has been reached with 22 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 (3)

Sarah

Sarah Travers

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 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 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.

Barbara

Barbara

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2011

Barbara - Deputy Manager

Becky

Becky

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2011

Becky - Administrator

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