Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick)

Unit 18a Blands Yard, Church Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9 6PS
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  • 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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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.

Contact Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) to get a personalised quote.

Contact Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) to get a personalised quote.

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

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 (108)

9.9

Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) has 108 reviews.

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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
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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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Review from Traci R (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been at Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) since he was 10-months old, he is now 4-years-old and will be going to primary school in September. We have never had any issues with the staff and any concerns we had about situations amongst the children were sorted promptly. Our little boy has
always been very happy to go to nursery and has always been excited to tell us about his trips to forest school, the park and the allotment. His teachers support him well and have built lovely bonds with him. They keep us well-informed about activities he has done during the day and they encourage him to try new things. His learning and development have been supported well and he has absolutely thrived in Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick).
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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has loved all the outdoor activities they do, he’s always busy doing something outside and there is lots of learning through play, both indoors and outdoors. The staff are understanding and supportive in managing behaviour and accept each child for who they are without judgement. Lots of singing
and reading stories as well.
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Review from Claire I (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) are great and are very enthusiastic about getting the children to engage in a wide range of activities. They are easy to talk to if you have any concerns and inform you about your child’s progress.
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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been amazing with my daughter, as a Covid-19 baby l was worried about how she would be but they have been soo good with her. She has come a long way with her language skills and she absolutely loves going there.
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Review from Jade U (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter loves attending Acorns! She is reluctant to leave me but she always has an amazing time and she’s in such a happy excited mood when I collect her. They definitely help her with her confidence and many aspects of her development.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy sending our daughter to Acorn nursery in Stanwick. She is always happy to go and the staff there are amazing! We love hearing about all of the activities she gets to take part in and are so glad that she spends lots of her time outside exploring nature. We have found the nursery great
at communicating with us and we love reading detailed observations about her time there. We are very pleased that we chose Acorn and feel our daughter has gained such a lot from attending the nursery.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn is a wonderful nursery that I cannot recommend enough to any prospective parent who is considering applying for a place. The staff are so wonderful and they immediately put you at ease. I never have any worries when I drop off my child for the day and it is total peace of mind knowing that they
are being well looked after and are always getting engaged with the range of activities that is provided for them. Our child also has additional sensory needs and Acorn have been so hands-on with helping us get the help they need with so much patience and ease it’s been truly refreshing. The support is really amazing that the staff have provided and continue to provide and we are completely reassured that they are getting the best care. From outings to forest school and gardens to engaging indoor activities, it really is a well-rounded educational setting that has something for every little one to really help them thrive.
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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children attend this nursery setting and both are thriving within the nursery. I am overall very happy with this nursery and would recommend to other parents that are looking for a family feel nursery. They are able to cater for all needs and are understanding for any special care your child
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.939)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.939 for Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) is calculated as follows: ( (293 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 311 Ratings = 4.939
  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 26 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 26 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.

Paula

Paula Walker

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 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 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

Becky

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2011

Becky - Administrator

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