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 C M (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) is an excellent nursery. My daughter has been attending for over one and a half years and has thrived in this environment. Highly recommend Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) staff are friendly and always willing to help and they ensure my daughter is achieving her goals.
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Review from N J (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, approachable staff. Our son is very happy here, enjoys the many activities provided.
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Review from Francesca B (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have used the nursery several times, staff are helpful and supportive.
They are a bundle of joy!
Management is responsive to questions!
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved being at Acorns. The care the staff give all children is lovely and really reassuring for us parents. The outdoor activities are the best I have seen. Forest school is just amazing. I would highly recommend Acorns.
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Review from Jonathan C (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son will shortly be leaving for Reception after 2 years at Stanwick during which he has noticeably gained in confidence. The staff have been wonderful; they are a mix of ages and experience and all are kind and encouraging with the children. We have been given helpful advice on managing behaviour,
potty training, etc.


There are plenty of books, toys and activities and a weekly music/singing session which our son loves. The different age groups spend at least part of the day together including mealtimes, and the choice of food is excellent. There have been organised activities to prepare for school, e.g. collecting objects in a Sound Box (letters), bringing home a game to play (numbers/maths), and changing in and out of sports gear (PE.)


A significant part of the week is the outdoor play at Forest School and at the Secret Garden. These facilities cannot be praised highly enough, especially when compared to the barely adequate outdoor spaces which are available at other providers.

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Review from Johnathan M (Father of Child) published on 3 August 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is amazing.


Forest School sets the nursery apart from the rest. The team do all they can to make you feel welcome and both my girls are excited about going to nursery every day. Even at weekends, they ask "Daddy, is it a nursery day today. Please can I go".

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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My girls came to this nursery after their previous one closed. I was so worried about how they would settle in but I needn't have. All the staff took on my worries and made the move so easy. My girls love it and have developed no end since attending. The care and attention is excellent and I know how
happy and safe they are, which for any parent, this is all you want.
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
All the staff have been so helpful and caring. My son has loved attending Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick). He has loved the Forest School and all the activities.
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Review from Alicia M (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff. Helpful, caring.
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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been delighted with our daughter's development over this last year and is definitely ready for school. The staff have supported and challenged her to become confident. The environment is fun and stimulating. Particularly pleased that she has the opportunity to go to Forest School.
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Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good. Friendly and understanding.
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Review from Vicki T (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. The staff have always got time to talk. The children always seem happy and my daughter seems to do a real range of activities. She has had so many lovely experiences at the nursery and developed many skills and learnt lots of new ones.
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Review from Samantha C (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has been here for just over 3 years and he loves it. We've never had any issues along the way and his keyworker over the last year has been fantastic with him, particularly managing his emotions. We would highly recommend this nursery for any child.
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Review from Suzanne D (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very informative about how my child is developing.
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) since she was 9 months old. During her time at nursery, she has been happy, settled and thoroughly enjoyed herself. She has thrown herself into the Forest School activities, even in the snow and will these regular sessions. The secret garden
gives them a chance to get messy and run off some steam.
The staff, whilst they do change, have all been wonderfully supportive and work with the children who require additional activities to meet their needs when they are above their age level!
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery. Great staff, always happy and encouraging with both children and parents.
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Review from A J (Father of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff friendly and informative, approachable.
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Review from Fran B (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn is a fantastic nursery with a really homely feel. The children are well cared for by very loving staff who know the children very well. They develop well and have so much fun.
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Review from Daniel P (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The facilities for the babies are plentiful and diverse allowing for interaction with many different stimuli. The key worker and staff are friendly and informative. The variety of indoor and outdoor activities give a variety for the babies.
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Review from Kathleen S (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When my son started at Acorn Day Nursery we had been having issues with his temper and emotions.
The staff have been truly amazing and supporting in every way and my child has really come on.
It is mine and my husband's belief that this is down to the wonderful care he has had at Acorns by all staff.
Wonderful,
one happy mummy.
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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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