
the emphasis on natural materials and exploratory play is excellentJuliette P(Mother of Child)



the emphasis on natural materials and exploratory play is excellentJuliette P(Mother of Child)



Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) is set in the beautiful grounds of Colworth Science Park, and offers a homely atmosphere in which your child can relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with other children.
The team of qualified, experienced and dedicated staff provide the best possible care for your child within the context of a happy and secure environment.
The nursery is dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for...
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) is set in the beautiful grounds of Colworth Science Park, and offers a homely atmosphere in which your child can relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with other children.
The team of qualified, experienced and dedicated staff provide the best possible care for your child within the context of a happy and secure environment.
The nursery is 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 a large indoor nursery space, as well as access to a secure and secluded private garden at the back of the nursery. The garden is a wonderful outdoor area with plenty of space to run around and play.
The children not only get to play outdoors in a safe environment, but gain access to a host of new experiences and education about nature and the world around them, the local wildlife, and how the environment changes through the seasons.
Through active playing and exploration, children are learning skills such as problem solving, spatial-awareness and mathematical language.
Their menus have been carefully planned to be both seasonal and nutritionally balanced and tasty ensuring clean plates every time! Their cook prepares all the nursery meals and snacks onsite each day providing nutritionally balanced meals which are both healthy and appetising. Acorn only use fresh, local, ethically sourced produce to create their delicious meal and can accommodate most dietary requirements and have won several awards for their food.
You are very welcome to visit the nursery to see the facilities and meet the staff.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Acorn Early Years
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Aimee Bishop (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 24
Registered Charity Number
- 1145108
Total Places for Children
- 62
Age Range
- from 0 years 4 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Meals Provided
YesConsumables provided
YesOpening Times
- Monday07:15-18:15
- Tuesday07:15-18:15
- Wednesday07:15-18:15
- Thursday07:15-18:15
- Friday07:15-18:15
When Closed
- Bank Holidays, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year
Parking
- A large car park is located at the front of the nursery
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) Reviews (71)
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) has a Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) has 71 reviews.
Acorn Nursery at Sharnbrook has been absolutely amazing with both my boys (an acorn, and an oak). From the beginning they've been extremely supportive of how I wanted to parent and raise my boys. I have every trust snd faith in the team and I know my boys are safe, well looked after, and engaged in...
Acorn Nursery at Sharnbrook has been absolutely amazing with both my boys (an acorn, and an oak). From the beginning they've been extremely supportive of how I wanted to parent and raise my boys. I have every trust snd faith in the team and I know my boys are safe, well looked after, and engaged in the best ways. They have great relationships with their key people and the wider team as a whole.
All of the staff who work there are amazing and clearly care deeply for each child!
A fantastic nursery!
All of the staff who work there are amazing and clearly care deeply for each child!
A fantastic nursery!
Our child loves the nursery, her development has come on leaps and bounds since starting here and she is so much more confident than she used to be. She is supported in every aspect of her learning, she is always coming home having learnt something new and the staff are only eager to help...
She really is looked after as one of their own which is so comforting to know, I never have a second thought about whether she is happy and enjoying herself as I know she is loving every moment.
The care and dedication of every member of staff has been outstanding. Although she has a key worker, everyone knows her well, understands her personality and routines, and makes...
The care and dedication of every member of staff has been outstanding. Although she has a key worker, everyone knows her well, understands her personality and routines, and makes her feel safe and valued. One of Acorns' greatest strengths is its commitment to outdoor learning. The nursery makes excellent use of both its own outdoor facilities and the secure surrounding grounds, ensuring the children enjoy fresh air, exploration, and learning in all seasons. We get regular updates on meals and naps as well as photos through the day of activities.
Since joining, our daughter has grown in confidence, independence, and social skills, and she is thriving in such a caring and nurturing environment.
We are incredibly grateful for everything the team at Acorns has done for our daughter and cannot recommend the nursery enough.
What an incredible nursery. I am so happy that I chosen this nursery for my son. He is so happy. You can see the difference in his development, the staff is so attentive and helpful. They really try to do the best for your child. Love the variety of activities that they do, so much spending time...
What an incredible nursery. I am so happy that I chosen this nursery for my son. He is so happy. You can see the difference in his development, the staff is so attentive and helpful. They really try to do the best for your child. Love the variety of activities that they do, so much spending time outside! They try to do different activities every day which helps with their creativity. Love the variety of food, so many new flavors for little ones!
Before he started...
Before he started members of staff visited us at home, and made us feel so prepared for him to start nursery. His settling sessions were stress free and really positive, despite him spending very little time apart from me in his first year.
Over the past 7 months, he has thrived. The activities are so varied (so many different opportunities to explore messy play, painting, reading, sensory, outdoor play and more!). The staff are so sweet and caring, but very professional, I can tell that he enjoys being with them. I feel comfortable and confident leaving him at Acorns, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
Our little girl started attending this nursery from November 2025. The nursery is a friendly, inclusive, caring environment with a fantastic ethos. Our daughter has settled so well and is incredibly happy there with the support of the caring staff, wide range of sensory activities, messy and...
The staff took time & care to really get to know our child when she started & provide person centred care, individual to her needs and routine.
The communication with care givers is excellent and helps to provide reassurance and an open culture.
The food prepared by the chefs is healthy and varied as well as clearly being delicious as our child eats so well there.
We couldn't recommend the nursery enough and feel lucky we have a space there.
They bonded really well with their key practitioner but I also love that all the staff regardless of whether they are the...
They bonded really well with their key practitioner but I also love that all the staff regardless of whether they are the designated practitioner or not are really invested in the children.
They are always coming home with crafts they have made with a really wide and inventive range of materials especially for special occasions eg Mother's Day. They spend a lot of time exploring the outdoors in the garden and wider grounds and have a strong eco friendly ethos which they teach the children.
The menu is healthy with variety of dishes on a 4 week rotation and full changes every term. My 3 year old is far more encouraged to try new things alongside his friends than he is at home!
I'll be really sad when they have to leave to start school, it's been a real foundation and second home for them and I'd be lost without them!
Our daughter goes to Acorns nursery in Sharnbrook, she's in the youngest room and has been absolutely loving her time there. She's settled in so well, and a big part of that is down to the fantastic staff. Everyone we've met has been warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in the children. It's...
We've also really appreciated the recent updates to the nursery. The new outdoor play area looks brilliant, and we're excited for her to have the chance to explore it. Inside, the refreshed layout works nicely, and we especially love the addition of the sensory room. It feels like a thoughtful space where children can engage and interact in a calm, enclosed environment suited to their needs.
The environment is wonderful - a perfect...
The environment is wonderful - a perfect mixture of calm and chaos. One of the things I love the most is how much time they spend outside. Whether it's playing, learning or just fresh air, they make the most of every day and our child absolutely thrives because of it.
There is always so much fun happening, from creative activities to imaginative play, messy play, reading. Our child gets excited to show what they have been doing that day on each pick up. The team listen and want to learn about new developments your child has had and will encourage further learning.We are truly grateful for everything the team does. It's a fantastic nursery and would highly recommend to any family.
We couldn't be happier with our nursery! Our son is in the youngest class (Acorns) and from the very beginning, the nursery employees have all been warm and welcoming. It can be quite a scary transition for a parent but the ladies there were reassuring and understanding. He has settled in really...
We couldn't be happier with our nursery! Our son is in the youngest class (Acorns) and from the very beginning, the nursery employees have all been warm and welcoming. It can be quite a scary transition for a parent but the ladies there were reassuring and understanding. He has settled in really well and has loved his time there so far, forming a lovely bond with his key worker Connie, who is incredibly warm, enthusiastic and caring. They have a varied and stimulating range of activities for the children, including lots of outdoor and nature-based play, which was important for us. Communication with parents is excellent, we are notified regularly regarding his day, including what he has eaten (their menu is incredible!) and photo updates! They also monitor his learning, development and communication, holding regular meetings with us and encouraging our participation. We honestly feel so lucky to have found such a caring and supportive nursery and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Acorns Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)
My son started in the baby room in September this year, prior to him starting a home visit was carried out which was really great as it gave the opportunity to meet his key worker and felt very personable. His lovely key worker welcomes him at the door in the...
Acorns Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)
My son started in the baby room in September this year, prior to him starting a home visit was carried out which was really great as it gave the opportunity to meet his key worker and felt very personable. His lovely key worker welcomes him at the door in the morning warmly which has really made his transition easy and he is always happy to go to nursery. During his time there we are kept up to date with what he has eaten and his nap schedule. Regular posts show lots of lovely photos of the wide range of learning experiences that Acorns offer. I was offered a parent meeting after his first few weeks at Acorns and feedback was given around his develop which was helpful. I have been really impressed with the high level of standard of care that he has been given. I would highly recommend this nursery.
My son started at acorns in September and is absolutely thriving. He is exposed to so many experiences which I could never give him myself. The staff are so attentive and caring and I don't have to worry when I drop him off. Their communication is excellent and there is always someone on hand to...
I love that they have a heavy focus on sustainability and time outdoors - every time I pull a muddy top out of his bag it makes me smile as I know how much fun he's had!
Our daughter adores going to nursery and speaks so fondly of all the team. The children are so incredibly lucky, they are always off on adventures, exploring outside, and the room offers so much to the children and is rich with natural resources. The invitations to play are so well planned around...
Parents are also brought along for all the adventures through lots of daily photos on the app. This is so wonderful to be able to see during the day, as well as being a tool to help create conversations around their day at nursery. Parents are also encouraged to share their happy milestones from home too, as well as being invited in to take part in events within the nursery.
The staff at Acorns Sharnbrook are so kind & helpful. Our daughter loves it here and is so excited to go to nursery everyday. She always comes home happy and can't wait to tell us everything she's done in the day.
The staff at Acorns Sharnbrook are so kind & helpful. Our daughter loves it here and is so excited to go to nursery everyday. She always comes home happy and can't wait to tell us everything she's done in the day.
Since starting the nursery in January our son has had such a wonderful experience. It took him a while to settle with drop off's, but staff have been amazing at helping our son settle in to the nursery whilst reassuring us daily. We love the forest schools element. Our son loves being outside and...
Since starting the nursery in January our son has had such a wonderful experience. It took him a while to settle with drop off's, but staff have been amazing at helping our son settle in to the nursery whilst reassuring us daily. We love the forest schools element. Our son loves being outside and the staff are great at making it an adventure, being outside in nature and participating in different activities. We couldn't be happier with our choice in the nursery, the kind, caring nature of the staff have helped us all with the transition into nursery. We can't thank Acorns Sharnbrook day nursery enough for all they have done and continue to do!
My son has attended this nursery since September and I honestly couldn't be happier with how well he has settled in, all the staff are fantastic so kind, caring and nurturing, my son is very fond of them all he is always speaking so highly of them. There are lots of different activities and fun...
My son has attended this nursery since September and I honestly couldn't be happier with how well he has settled in, all the staff are fantastic so kind, caring and nurturing, my son is very fond of them all he is always speaking so highly of them. There are lots of different activities and fun things for the children to do, they have great outdoor space which is full of lots of things for the children to do. The food is very healthy and nutritious even my fussy little boy enjoys the meals and majority of the time eats everything. The nursery setting is located in a lovely place very safe and secure. They have an app in which they do daily updates of what the children are getting up to, what they have eaten etc. Every parents wish is to know their child is in safe hands and being well taken care of and I don't have to think twice about this. Thank you so much to all the staff at Acorn Day Nursery for taking care of my little boy on a daily basis your all doing an amazing job.
Acorn Day Nursery at Sharnbrook. My son has been going to Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook since he was 11 months old. His key worker and the team were brilliant at getting him to settle in quickly and were so lovely when he wasn't well. We've really noticed his development advance since he's been...
Acorn Day Nursery at Sharnbrook. My son has been going to Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook since he was 11 months old. His key worker and the team were brilliant at getting him to settle in quickly and were so lovely when he wasn't well. We've really noticed his development advance since he's been going and he loves all the activities and the food.
I cannot thank all the staff at Acorn enough, specifically those in the Squirells room. They have been understanding and very kind during my daughter's transition into childcare. Nothing was too much trouble and they were fantastic with communication throughout the day. They didn't rush us to...
I cannot thank all the staff at Acorn enough, specifically those in the Squirells room. They have been understanding and very kind during my daughter's transition into childcare. Nothing was too much trouble and they were fantastic with communication throughout the day. They didn't rush us to increase our hours and made sure our timetable suited my daughter's progress above all. She is now absolutely thriving, no tears and cannot wait to go to nursery and have fun. 5-star experience, fantastic team!
My daughter has been going to Acorn at Sharnbrook now since May and she's developed so much. The staff are lovely and I love the fact you can keep track of what she has been up to during the day, what has been eaten and just a general overview of her being happy. The staff always respond quickly to...
My daughter has been going to Acorn at Sharnbrook now since May and she's developed so much. The staff are lovely and I love the fact you can keep track of what she has been up to during the day, what has been eaten and just a general overview of her being happy. The staff always respond quickly to any questions and I love the atmosphere there. They are able to get stuck in, mucky, explore, dance, exercise and have quiet time too. It's a fab place and my eldest went there before as well.
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Meet the Team (3)

Aimee is a dedicated and experienced professional who takes great joy from overseeing the development of all the children within the nursery and,...
Aimee is a dedicated and experienced professional who takes great joy from overseeing the development of all the children within the nursery and, most importantly, seeing the smiles on their faces each day. She, along with Deputy Manager Julie Dix, takes great pride in the nursery and the team who make it all happen.
Aimee is also Sharnbrook'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 Aimee directly - alternatively, the setting can provide a direct email address for her.

Julie - Deputy Manager

Anna joined Acorn in March 2025, having spent the previous 10 years working both as a scheme manager, working with the elderly and vulnerable for the...
Anna joined Acorn in March 2025, having spent the previous 10 years working both as a scheme manager, working with the elderly and vulnerable for the local authority and also some time working as part of social services in the community.
Whilst it was new to be working within a new sector, Anna was able to bring some of the skills and knowledge from her previous roles and apply them to the admin role within an early years setting.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)
What is the Age Range of Children that Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) accepts?
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) accepts Children aged from 0 years 4 months to 4 years 11 months.
What Days & Hours is Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) Open?
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) is open: Monday 07:15-18:15, Tuesday 07:15-18:15, Wednesday 07:15-18:15, Thursday 07:15-18:15, Friday 07:15-18:15.
How many Children does Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) have capacity for?
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) has capacity for a total of 62 Children.
How far is Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) to the centre of Bedford?
7.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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