Acorns at USW Treforest

University of South Wales, Llantwit Road, Treforest, Pontypridd CF37 1DL
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9.8 109 Reviews
  • Acorns at USW Treforest, Pontypridd
The newest addition to the Acorns family, this light and airy purpose built nursery can be found on the University of South Wales Pontypridd site at Treforest. Located on Llantwit Road, 5 minutes from the A470, this nursery is perfectly placed for travel in or out of Cardiff and the Valleys.

The nursery management team have had over 20 years experience working within Acorns. Staff and student children from USW as well as children from the wider community are welcomed into the picturesque nursery setting. Each group has their own base room and access to the tree-lined garden area enabling them to freely move between stimulating activities in the indoor and outdoor environment. All equipment is of the finest quality, chosen for its play and learning potential and is age appropriate to ensure that babies and children are learning through play.

The outdoor environment means that the children can hear the waterfall behind the nursery and the birds singing all day long. The pre-school children enjoy a woodland trail walk to the dedicated forest school area The covered outdoor area and open garden ensure that learning and fun continue whatever the weather.

Now open from 7am to 6pm.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Fiona Owen (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Acorns at USW Treforest Reviews (109)

9.8

Acorns at USW Treforest has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.767) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorns at USW Treforest has 109 reviews.

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Review from Samantha L (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I think this nursery is fantastic. Very friendly and a great place to take a child. My daughter has learnt so much from being there and can't wait to go back the next day. Staff are amazing!
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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at USW Treforest since July 2019. It wasn't our first choice but we were let down. This turned out to be the best thing for our daughter. She loves the nursery and her development through the work of the staff is clear to see. The staff are caring, attentive and always cheerful
and happy to see the children.
Parents are treated with respect and listened to. The food is healthy and all clients taken into consideration. In the event of having a second child, I wouldn't think twice about sending them to USW Treforest.
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Review from Tim W (Father of Child) published on 30 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is of an excellent standard. All of the staff are amazing and treat my child and every other child with absolute wonder and brilliance. I come to work each day safe in the knowledge that Acorns, the Management team are providing the best care we could ask for - score 20/10.
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone! I have never left my daughter before so I was extremely nervous about her starting nursery but everyone that works here is so welcoming and reassuring, they are all so kind and caring. My little girl has now been with Acorns at USW Treforest for 1 month
and she loves it! She always comes home with beautiful pieces of artwork and tells me lovely stories about her day. Their Forest School is also very cool and my little girl loves being able to explore and play in such a fabulous environment.
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Review from Benedict B (Great-grandfather of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Good Day to those reading!
I simply have to speak about what a marvellous establishment exists here in this University campus. I was in the area to visit my great granddaughter who attends the University of South Wales, and to see my own Uncle's headstone, God rest his soul, after leaving the area
to fight in 1915. I volunteered to collect her son last Thursday and was greeted by the assistant manager who was so very polite, and after I gave the correct password she escorted me through the lovely clean entrance way and into the dining room where I was absolutely astonished to see these little tykes tucking into Thai green curry of all things! I saw the staff gleefully helping them with their meal, and I was shown to the Conifer room where my young lad was having a sleep. I was going to ask of the significance of the trees chosen as names but decided against. Nonetheless, my great granddaughter cannot praise this organisation enough so this review is very much warranted.
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Review from David J (Stepfather of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My stepdaughter has been attending the nursery for the last two months. The staff have been really accommodating and she loves going to nursery to see all her friends and key workers. All staff at the nursery are very friendly and welcoming and take time to reassure us that my stepdaughter will have
a lovely day. The management team has been outstanding and are able to answer any question we may have. The staff in the willow room are always really friendly and welcoming and informed me how my stepdaughters day has gone. The other day my wife or myself were unable to pick up my stepdaughter from nursery, so we rang the nursery to inform them that someone different will be picking her up. The person on the phone asked if the person knew the password we had given, as they wouldn't be able to pick her up without it. When my father picked up my stepdaughter he was very impressed with the nurseries security procedures that they had in place.
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Review from Cody M (Uncle of Child) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece has been attending the nursery for the last two months. The staff have been really accommodating and she loves going to see her key workers in the Willow room. They are always friendly and welcoming and take time to reassure my sister that my niece will have a lovely day. The management has
been outstanding and are able to answer any question my sister may have.
I went to pick my niece up one day from the nursery and I was happy to see that the member of the staff asked me who I was and then asked me for a password before I was able to pick my niece up. Which showed that they have really good security at the nursery. The staff in the willow room were really friendly and welcoming and informed me how my niece day had gone.
In a few months time, I'm going to be a father for the first time and I will be looking for a nursery to put my child in and I will not have any problem leaving my child with the wonderful staff at the USW nursery.
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Review from Marie W (Aunt of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew started at the nursery last month. I went to visit the nursery with my brother and my nephew as he wanted my opinion because I work in a school as a nursery nurse. I was very impressed when I arrived at the nursery. The manager was very welcoming and was dealing with a parent at the time of
our arrival. She asked a member of staff that was closed by if they could start to show us around the nursery and she would join us when she had finished dealing with the parent's enquiry. As we were shown around every member of staff talked to my nephew and was very warm and welcoming. Since my nephew has started at the nursery I have picked him up a few times and he never wants to come home because he is having to much fun. The staff are always welcoming and take time out to talk to me about by nephews days and answer any question I may have.
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Review from Jessi P (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was apprehensive about leaving my little girl at nursery In the beginning, but after the first couple of weeks it’s like leaving her with family!


She loves the staff and often talks about them at home.


There is always a lovely atmosphere, warm welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Would highly

recommend!
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Review from Kayleigh P (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves going to crèche. He always enjoys telling us what he has been up to. He always mentions staff which reassures me he is comfortable.
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Review from Arron P (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
When my daughter started at Acorns, she was very attached to mum and found it hard to settle with other people. The girls in the baby toom made sure they got to know her routine to help her settle quickly. By her third day, my daughter was very happy to be left in their care.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended USW Acorns since she was one year old.
She is now three and absolutely thriving.
Thanks to the efforts of the staff and the stimulating activities the children undertake, she is social, happy and as bright as a button.
I truly believe that my daughter will have an easy transition
into school because of her time at creche although she will miss her friends and the staff at USW Acorns.
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Review from Daniela J (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the standard of the nursery. My child is very happy there. Staff are friendly and approachable.
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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves coming to this nursery. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. It's like home from home.
The staff give my little boy so much attention and care that it's obvious to see on his happy face when I drop and pick him up.
Keep up the hard work!
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Review from Sean W (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't ask the staff to do more emotionally or physically for us, as parents, or our child. Complete support and transparency with everything.
Always happy staff, ready to talk and discuss the multitude of activities they have done today, upcoming events and special days.
Could not be happier with
this nursery.
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing, I've never met a friendly bunch.
They are so understanding and really engaging with the children.
My little one has excelled since attending this nursery and has learnt so much. The activities they do really help the children learn key skills but they have fun at the same time.
Excellent nursery, I couldn't fault it.
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Review from P R (Father of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are good.
Management is excellent.
Our little one is very happy at the nursery.
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff that are involved with my son are welcoming and are very warm.
My son is happy and trusting towards them which gives me peace of mind and happy to leave him. I am happy with the environment in which my son is left and up until now, am very happy with his care and well being.
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Review from Sarah K (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has improved immensely since attending Acorns at USW. Her speech, concentration, gross motor skills have come on in leaps and bounds. She has had a problem with her skin and all the wonderful staff have been so supportive in offering advice and helping to change her diet. Any little
query is no trouble.
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Review from Alice R (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have already recommended and they have taken up places at this nursery. Really pleased with staff and facilities. Can’t wait for my son to use the forest school too.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.767)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.767) out of 10 for Acorns at USW Treforest 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 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 4.942 for Acorns at USW Treforest is calculated as follows: ( (147 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.942
  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 4.825 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Acorns at USW Treforest is based on 13 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 = 3.825
    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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 13 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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Fiona

Fiona Owen

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2009

Fiona enjoys creating a home-from-home environment at the nursery and making sure everyone is happy and cared for. She enjoys getting to know the families at Acorns USW and being there for whatever they need.

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