Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick)

Unit 18a Blands Yard, Church Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9 6PS
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9.9 108 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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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)

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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 Damien B (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent childcare provision in a loving and nurturing setting. I feel very fortunate that there’s such an incredible nursery near to where we live. Our daughter really enjoys going and it has really set her up for starting school in September.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my girls have flourished at Acorn Stanwick! They've become so confident and happy. All staff are so welcoming and kind and always put the children first, going up and beyond! I’ve recommended the nursery many times to friends. I couldn’t ask for a better nursery for my children.
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It was my first visit to forest school with my 3-year-old - it was amazing to see how much he loves being outside and he was delighted in showing me everything he gets up to!
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Review from Adam (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Had the pleasure of visiting the nursery during an open day when the parents were invited to accompany their child to forest school and see what they get up to. All I can say is it was brilliant! The children loved being outside and running wild with all the tools and toys they could ever need. Water
play, mud piles, mazes, and when the staff cook on the open fire the children loved it, so happy me and my wife decided to send our child here and his little brother will be following in his footsteps. The kids are well looked after and have lots of experiences. If they’re not in the forest school then they go to the secret garden or to the allotments or on walks around the village to see the horses - they are never bored.
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Review from Tara H (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased with the care that my son receives at the nursery. It’s a lovely atmosphere inside and there are always plenty of activities for the children. They cater very well his nutritional needs and have a very diverse menu. The staff are always very welcoming and happy to chat with me if I have
questions. They have a garden that they take the children to and they have the first school which is a short walk away. I’ve been invited a few times on a parent-child activity morning to the forest school and it’s amazing! The aspect of my son going there and doing lots of outdoor activities was one of the many reasons I chose the nursery. I love the app communication system where I can see updates of my sons day, his overall progress at different milestones and they update the news feed with pictures of what they have been doing. I couldn’t recommend Acorn enough. A very lovely nursery.
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Review from Susan (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn Day Nursery in Stanwick is an all-round exceptional nursery. The staff go above and beyond to provide fun activities for the children. We particularly like the learning bags that have been introduced for the children to take home and complete with their family. The food provided is varied and
healthy and our daughter has tried lots of different things through encouragement from the nursery staff. The children also get outside in the fresh air and have lots of fun at the secret garden and at the forest school. I feel so lucky to be able to send my daughter here and know that she is safe and having a lovely day learning and having fun. The staff always provide feedback and are very responsive to any messages or concerns that we may have. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Andrea M (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would thoroughly recommend Acorn Nursery in Stanwick. The care that my son receives is first class, the staff are wonderful and I feel secure that he is receiving a great experience at Acorn. I receive regular updates on progress and can contact the nursery at any time to discuss this. My son went
to a different nursery for a year before he moved to Acorn and everything about Acorn is vastly superior to the previous care he received.
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Review from Philippa A (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are friendly and approachable and always supportive. My child struggled with being dropped off for an entire year and the nursery were able to support him and us in that with trying different settling techniques (he loves to pick his breakfast!) and letting us know how he's getting on with a post
and photos on the app or having a telephone conversation with us if he had a bad drop off. He now has no problems.
My child has progressed so much in his time so far at Acorn, other family and friends comment on how well he uses cutlery, his development in terms of communicating with us and talking as well as socially with playing well and being good at sharing.
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Review from Kim B (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Friendly staff, professional at all times. I love that they take any opportunity to go outside to the Forest school and secret garden.
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Review from Helen T (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves nursery, he chose it as the staff were so friendly and made him/us feel so welcome after viewing other nurseries they were not a patch on Acorn.
Having a child with special dietary needs, the staff could not be more accommodating. They show such care, consideration towards the children.
If ever my son is upset or feeling under the weather the staff go out of their way to sooth, reassure and support any way they can. Highly recommended.
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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn Day Nursery (Stanwick) is a wonderful nursery. My daughter is very happy here which is the best endorsement. They are excellent with allergies which has been a huge relief for us. I couldn't rate the staff enough from the activities to the care. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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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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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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