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Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)

Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK44 1LQ
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the emphasis on natural materials and exploratory play is excellentJuliette P(Mother of Child)
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook), Bedford
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook), Bedford
Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook), Bedford

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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

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

Yes

Consumables provided

Yes

Opening 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

Full time place starting from £1,470
Full day from £76.50
Morning session from £44.50

Afternoon session from £41.50

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.

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Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) Reviews (70)

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Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.944) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) has 70 reviews.

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Review from Sarah F (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card•
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We have had an excellent experience with our daughter's time at nursery. She is clearly happy and excited to be there and seems to have formed strong bonds with her teachers and peers. She enjoys the food and we are thrilled it is homemade and healthy. Additionally, I love the focus weeks where we are able to see how she is developing and where we can continue to help her learn.

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Review from Kirsty G (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Excellent nursery. My son loves going in, in the mornings, and doesn't want to leave in the evenings. Food is very great, and staff are very welcoming and friendly.

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Review from Ryan Y (Father of Child) published on 5 June 2018 Submitted via Website•
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My little girl gets really excited when I mention her nursery, she talks alot about her key person and her friends. The learning environment suits my little girls needs as she loves to be outdoors in all weathers. Her confidence has grown and she is happy to be dropped off at nursery and gets stuck in with a book and a cuddle from her key worker. When I go to pick her up she has the biggest smile on her face and the staff tell me all about her day and we talk about it in the car journey home.

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Review from Geraldine (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Website•
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I have one child in the preschool room and one in the baby room. The staff here are friendly, caring and attentive, and the nursery is a wonderful facility. The range of activities on offer is excellent, with lots of opportunity for outdoor play and interaction with nature, as well as arts and crafts, baking and singing - and a strong emphasis on reading. There is a very welcoming, community feel here. The nursery is also very good at communicating with parents, keeping us up to date with what the children have been doing and involving us in activities and special events. I would highly recommend it.

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Review from Louise E (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Website•
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A great nursery set in a village just off the A6 from Bedford to Rushden.
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.

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Review from Jane M (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2018 Submitted via Website•
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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.

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Review from Juliette P (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Both my children have attended the nursery, which is situated on Colworth Science Park. My youngest is currently in the Squirrels toddler room. We've been really happy with the excellent care provided by the staff throughout. The changes introduced since Acorn began running the nursery last year have been really positive, the emphasis on natural materials and exploratory play is excellent.
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.

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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Our son has been at this nursery since he was 10 months old. They have cared and loved him.
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.

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Review from P D (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2018 Submitted via Website•
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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.

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Review from Ian O (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2018 Submitted via Website•
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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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Meet the Team (3)

Aimee Bishop
Aimee BishopJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2007

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 Dix
Julie DixJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2001

Julie - Deputy Manager

Anna Wills
Anna WillsJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2025

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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