Acorn Day Nursery (Stony Stratford)

Just a brilliant nursery. The ethos of all the staff is superb and they are really dedicated to finding activities for the children that help them learn about the world in a fun way. The woodland garden that the children have access to helps them connect to nature and I love how the children all mix in one big room once they graduate from the baby room.

My daughter's confidence, progression has really shone the last 6 months at Acorn. The staff have become friends as well as professional carers, and I can't thank them enough. The activities and facilities at Acorn are outstanding, particularly forest school, it is my daughter's favourite time of the week.

My little one started at Acorn Stony Stratford in September last year and he is have a lovely time. The nursery was exceptional in settling him in, with several sessions at different times of day to familiarise him with the surroundings. He loves the focus on outside play, including playing in the garden with the chickens. Most importantly, the care he has received has been exceptional. He is always happy to go to nursery and the team pay close attention to him and have clearly taken the time to get to know him well.

It is professional in its running and safety of everything and everyone. They do wonderful activities and have themed days. The outside area is relatively small but it's full of fun and space to let of steam It's truly a gem in Stony Stratford

My toddler has been at this nursery for over a year and thrives in the environment! Great communication and care from staff, a variety of activities for the children to get involved with or simply make use of all the toys and spaces on their own/ with their peers. The team has fully supported with my toddlers toilet training, nap dropping and exposure to a variety of nutritious foods while in their care. 10/10 would recommend.

Overall, we think it's great!

Can't speak highly enough about them!

The staff at Acorn are truly vested in the interests of each child. My granddaughter started nursery there this year and is absolutely thriving. She is exposed to so much stimulation as far as play and other activities are concerned, and is enjoying trying different foods. We get regular updates and child safety and security are stringently adhered too. That said the staff are all so approachable and easy to chat with. I also have experience of a grandson who graduated from this nursery and he absolutely thrived here.

My son has just moved up to Oaks, so I wanted to review his time in squirrels. He has had such an enriching experience this past year, and has continuously amazed us with the things he's learned (and retained!) from nursery. Louise built an incredible relationship both with our son and us as his parents. She completely understands our little man, his quirks and how to best manage his behaviours in a nurturing (and humorous) way. And all the staff go over and above on a daily basis to provide clear and detailed feedback throughout the day as well as upon collection. Both my children have absolutely loved their time with Acorns. Our only regret is that it's not suitable for big kids like my husband and I.

Fantastic location, setting and atmosphere for my children. I always feel safe and comfortable leaving my children. Since attending, my children have developed in leaps and bounds thanks to the support and care they receive from the team. The staff are very professional and always open to feedback, which I really appreciate as a parent. The practitioners are amazing and genuinely treat my children as their own. I'm very greatful for the care and dedication they show every day.

So a wide range of challenging experiences & treats eg hot chocolate sat on logs outside in nursery garden !!

Communication with parents is excellent, giving real peace of mind. I couldn't be happier with the nurturing, positive start they've given our children.

She can be a bit funny going in but the staff make handovers in the morning so easy a reduce any mum guilt I may have.

We love that they have so much access to the outside and have 2 designated play spaces to use. There is always such a range of activities throughout the day to keep her busy.

My son loves his time at Acorn Nursery. We very rarely have have any trouble at drop off - he obviously feels very happy and safe there. The staff are friendly and cheerful, as all seem to have a genuine affection for the children. The ethos of the nursery, with lots of outdoor time, creative play and fun activities really aligns with our values. The children are well supported in their development, and we receive regular writeups in addition to the information we get at evening handover.

Two grandsons have attended this nursery. Both have blossomed in their attitude and confidence thanks to the staff and the variety of activities both indoor and out. They love going each day and look forward to seeing their peers.

My two children have been attending Acorn at Stony since they were both 10 months old. My son is now 4 years old and still thoroughly enjoys going to nursery. He especially loves Forest School, the woodland garden, and all the messy activities thoughtfully set out by the staff.

My daughter, who is nearly 2, walks into nursery happily every single day without any upset. Both of my children have built such wonderful relationships with all the staff. We truly appreciate everything they do and couldn't be happier with the care, support, and nurturing environment they provide for our children.

Our child has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Acorn Stony Stratford. They have learned so many new skills and love going every day. They love to be outdoors so the forest garden and forest school are their absolute favourite. It is the best choice we could have made for them!

We have had a brilliant experience at stony Stratford nursery Both our children have learned so much. Staff have always been extremely professional our children have a lovely bond with their teachers and feel safe. Great to see their development progress. They have also tried new foods at nursery which they wouldn't touch at home and loved it.

Both kids have now attended Acorn and they absolutely love it there - my just turned 4 year old can tie a knot by himself! Love the Acorn ethos, the staff and everything about the group. Would HIGHLY recommend.

We're so happy with this nursery. The team are caring, attentive, and really focused on our child's individual needs, with lovely updates on his development. The outdoor space and freshly cooked food were big positives for us too. After 18 months, from baby room to big room, he's thrived in such a fun, nurturing environment. We feel very lucky to have found it.