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...
Funding & Fees
Full day from £76.50
Morning session from £44.50
Afternoon session from £41.50
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 (Sharnbrook) to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Care
Group/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
Opening Times
- 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
When Closed
- Bank Holidays, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year
Parking
- A large car park is located at the front of the nursery
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) Reviews (66)
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) has 66 reviews.
The staff work really hard to provide you with daily updates on progress and forest school is a real highlight where the children learn skills outdoors. They also have Singing Starlets once a week which is another highlight and very interactive for the children.
This nursery was a refreshing change from other local nurseries as everything is included, e.g. nappies, wipes and food is cooked on site. They are great with fussy eaters and really try to encourage the children to eat new things.
My daughter has met some good friends at the nursery and extra days/sessions can usually be accommodated. This nursery has prepared my daughter well for school and I know she will really miss going here every day.
New and exciting activities await my boy every day he attends Acorn Nursery. He is learning so many new skills and has a lovely group of little friends. Staff are always enthusiastic and happy. We will be sorry to leave when the time comes.
The nursery has good outdoors provision and is situated in lovely grounds, so it's nice to see the children able to make use of them. I'm sure my little one will really enjoy the Forest School sessions when he moves into the Oaks pre-school room. The meals provided are varied and balanced, and all cooked on site.
My little one really enjoys the additional music sessions from Singing Starlets and sharing stories with his carers, an activity which is really encouraged within the nursery.
They have been able to accommodate his dietary requirements even when it changed weekly!
They look after his needs and encourage his learning. Couldn't be happier.
Easily the best nursery in the area. Real emphasis on social skills and learning through creative play and crafts with natural materials. A real highlight is forest school half day a week where the children are encouraged to explore and take risks. The whole place oozes positive energy: our girls have really blossomed in confidence and cannot wait to go to nursery in the morning. Also, a real community feel, with staff and parents knowing each other well. Healthy food and a good approach to developing good food habits and introducing a wide range of different foods.
A great nursery in amazing surroundings! The staff are friendly and very helpful and our son is extremely happy there. He loves the activities which range from painting to singing starlets and his favourite "Forest School". He never comes home hungry either as the menus are varied and of high quality.
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Awards / Recognitions (14)
- Recipient: Acorn Early YearsDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: Acorn Early YearsDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
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, 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 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.
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