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 Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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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...
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•
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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.
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•
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Lovely staff. Helpful, caring.
Lovely staff. Helpful, caring.
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Review from D S (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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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.
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•
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Very good. Friendly and understanding.
Very good. Friendly and understanding.
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Review from Samantha C (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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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.
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 Vicki T (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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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.
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 A J (Father of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Staff friendly and informative, approachable.
Staff friendly and informative, approachable.
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Great nursery. Great staff, always happy and encouraging with both children and parents.
Great nursery. Great staff, always happy and encouraging with both children and parents.
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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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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...
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 Suzanne D (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Very informative about how my child is developing.
Very informative about how my child is developing.
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Review from Fran B (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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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.
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 Review Postal Card•
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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.
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 Review Postal Card•
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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...
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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Review from Kelly M (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My son started back at nursery after the Christmas holidays and has enjoyed numerous trips to Stanwick Lakes, lots of pre-school preparation, such as collecting items with the 'weekly letter' and going on walks and spotting numbers. The nursery really seems to be encouraging my son to learn in...
My son started back at nursery after the Christmas holidays and has enjoyed numerous trips to Stanwick Lakes, lots of pre-school preparation, such as collecting items with the 'weekly letter' and going on walks and spotting numbers. The nursery really seems to be encouraging my son to learn in preparation for school in September and are doing it in a fun way that helps him want to learn. All the staff are extremely welcoming every morning and always tell me about his day and something 'positive' that he's done when I collect him.
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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2017 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My little girl loves going to nursery at Acorn (Stanwick). The staff are lovely and always give plenty of feedback about the day. The outdoor spaces are amazing, my daughter particularly enjoys Forest School as she loves the mud and crafting they do as well as the meals they cook over the open fire.
My little girl loves going to nursery at Acorn (Stanwick). The staff are lovely and always give plenty of feedback about the day. The outdoor spaces are amazing, my daughter particularly enjoys Forest School as she loves the mud and crafting they do as well as the meals they cook over the open fire.
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Review from Jess C (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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My child started the nursery in April. Both myself and my husband were really apprehensive about leaving our child with strangers (non- family members). The nursery offer 4 settling in sessions where we could stay with him. All the staff were really reassuring and supportive to the family and gave...
My child started the nursery in April. Both myself and my husband were really apprehensive about leaving our child with strangers (non- family members). The nursery offer 4 settling in sessions where we could stay with him. All the staff were really reassuring and supportive to the family and gave regular updates on how he was, including pictures. The staff didn't make us feel silly, they were really understanding. My child now looks froward to going and runs straight to his key worker with a big smile.
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Review from Nicola S (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Really happy with the nursery, the care and attention that has been given to my daughter has been fantastic, will highly recommend.
Really happy with the nursery, the care and attention that has been given to my daughter has been fantastic, will highly recommend.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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Caring, learning environment, recommended.
Caring, learning environment, recommended.
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Review from Abbi S (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2016 Submitted via Review Postal Card•
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The staff are all lovely and my son is so happy when he arrives to play.
The staff are all lovely and my son is so happy when he arrives to play.
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Meet the Team (3)
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
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