Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour)

Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 7PD
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9.9 85 Reviews
  • Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour), Milton Keynes
Acorn at Cold Harbour, West Bletchley.

The nursery provides full day care and sessional places for babies, toddlers and children from four months to four years of age, and the nursery will accept funded two, three and four-year-olds, subject to eligibility.

Since taking over the Cold Harbour pre-school lease of the former children’s centre, staff have been working extremely hard transforming it. The nursery is also combined with an outdoor learning centre, building on a popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training.

This includes an outdoor holiday playscheme which will operate in the school holidays.

Please contact if you would like to reserve a place or book a show-around.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Morwenna Cullan (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Registered Charity Number

  • 1145108

Total Places for Children

  • 54

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full time place from £1,580
    Full day from £79.50
    Morning session from £45.50
    Afternoon session from £41.00

  • 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.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:15
    Tuesday 07:30-18:15
    Wednesday 07:30-18:15
    Thursday 07:30-18:15
    Friday 07:30-18:15

When Closed

  • Bank Holiday, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year

Parking

  • There is a small designated area for parking for drop off and pick up directly outside the nursery, There is also on street parking outside the nursery.

Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) Reviews (85)

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Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) has 85 reviews.

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Review from Kelly P (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love everything about this wonderful nursery. My son absolutely loves all of the staff and he really enjoys his days at nursery, I too feel very confident in the care they give my son. The staff are so engaging with the children and really take the time to learn the needs of each child. The daily
feedback we receive is brilliant, it's always a jam-packed, fun-filled day. Best nursery, highly recommended.
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Review from Z S (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a very anxious mother but I feel totally at ease taking my child to nursery each day knowing she is in well-looked-after hands. The staff are brilliant and understanding - catering to my needs as an anxious parent and reassuring me when I have concerns. The facilities are awesome, and the outdoor
space for the children is amazing. My little one loves going to nursery every day. She is usually clingy, but as soon as she sees those nursery gates she pelts full speed towards the door ready to go inside. If that isn't a testament to how good this nursery is then what is? My child comes home every day with a huge smile on her face (often covered in paint too) because she has had so much fun playing and creating and making a mess.
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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Cold Harbour for just over a year now and I couldn't be happier with her progress. She comes home and tells me new things she's learnt almost every day. She loves all the practitioners within the nursery and has made so many friends.
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Review from Chloe R (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son goes to Acorn and loves it, always goes in happy and comes home happy. Couldn't ask for much more. The staff are amazing, would highly recommend. Nothing is ever too much for them, always respond when you message them.
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Review from Kiran K (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall experience very good. I was quite hesitant in sending my daughter as she is my 1st child but everything went very well everyone there is very nice and welcoming. My daughter settled in very well and enjoys her time there so thank you ladies for all your efforts.
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Review from J C (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff, my daughter loves them and they are very attentive. It is amazing how much she has learnt over the past year. The children are always well cared for and there is a great food selection. I would highly recommend it.
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Review from Anisa K (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter always wakes up excited to go to nursery. The girls are all fantastic and always so helpful too. The app has been amazing, we love seeing all our daughter's photos of what she has been up to. The nursery has been fantastic and we will definitely be coming back with our second daughter soon.
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Review from L M (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Simply the best! Amazing nursery with such loving and caring staff. The activities (indoor and outdoor) never stop and my children absolutely love it. They’re super happy and I wouldn’t want them to be anywhere else.
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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We love the nursery and they really helped ease my anxiety in regards to going back to work. My daughter gets so excited when driving towards the nursery and can't wait to get in, she's so confident and is learning so much.
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, staff are so friendly and keep us updated via the daily app and from staff handovers. My son is so happy here and I love how much time he gets to play outside exploring nature. I highly recommended this nursery.
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is very attached to me and finds it difficult when separated from me, but the staff at Acorns have been amazing and she absolutely loves going into nursery now. She speaks about the girls when she is at home and has an amazing relationship with them all. They are very supportive and lovely
ladies, I couldn’t hope for better people to be looking after my daughter while I work. They also help me with patching her eye which has a squint and it has gone from a stressful task to something she thoroughly enjoys doing. I am always updated with photos and stories of what she has been up to. Absolutely recommend this nursery, they are amazing!
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Review from R J (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over the time period that our daughter has attended the Acorn Cold Harbour nursery (2 years and counting), she has received terrific support in her development, her personality, and her overall experience. The staff have a clear focus on the wellbeing of the child and give a detailed view through their
app regarding their meals, sleep, and overall activity. The mix of indoor and outdoor area, with large grass and play areas are what drew us to this nursery. Staff actively engage to make the children comfortable with a wide range of environments, both within the nursery grounds and the surrounding area (parks/shops/etc). Over the COVID lockdown the staff has done everything in their power to keep the children engaged and as such the development of our daughter has seen minimal impact, truly astonishing! Overall I'd wholeheartedly recommend this nursery due to the quality of staff, the freshly cooked meals and the overall joy and pleasure we see in our daughter when she comes and goes!
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Review from Rosie (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Acorn (Cold Harbour) since she was 9 months old. Over the last 6 months, we’ve had nothing but great experiences. They give us lots of updates and pictures - her diary/log for the day has everything I would want to know on it. My child adores all of the staff and it makes
it so much easier to leave my child with people I trust so much. She has learnt so much from them so far. Would recommend this nursery to anyone! They have a lot of space outside and are constantly coming up with new activities for the children to do.
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Review from Stephanie M (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don’t think I can accurately get across how much I love this nursery! My daughter started at 2 1/2 years old having never been in a childcare setting before and understandably took some settling in. The staff were brilliant and supportive and kept me updated at all times, as well as adapting the settling-in
sessions according to what worked for us. She is so happy and settled there now and looks forward to going! Their child-led approach is so wonderful - the practitioners have activities and equipment set out for the children but if the children show a particular interest in something they aren’t afraid to run with it, meaning the children are captivated and have lots of fun. The way the staff at the nursery communicate with parents via the app is excellent and I feel very much in the loop at all times and I love receiving pictures and updates about my daughter’s day. The staff were also incredible at giving our children some normality in 2020 and for that, I will always be so grateful.
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Review from Kat M (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery! We kept our daughter at this site even though it’s not our most convenient, because the quality is so high. The staff are genuinely caring and engaging, and really helped her through a rocky start when she was uncertain about being away from home for the first time. The manager is
very diligent and responsive, and our daughter genuinely loves all the staff who interact with her daily. They have also been brilliantly inclusive about the fact that she has two mums. The quality of the food is also very high; she is far better about eating everything presented to her than she is at home!
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Review from Eulalia L (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started last September and he loves going to nursery to play and have fun with other children. The carers are amazing and he has developed a good understanding of the world and friendship thanks to the guidance of the carers in this nursery
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Review from Kyrene P (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so so happy with the care that my son receives at Acorn Cold Harbour. The team are such lovely practitioners who care about the children. My son's key worker has been wonderful, always has a smile and my little boy has grown so much in confidence in the time he has been there! I was worried
about how he would transition back to nursery after the lockdown however they settled him back in so well, at a pace that worked for all of us and he was absolutely fine. Management are lovely and responsive and the outdoor space is just amazing. I would 100% recommend this nursery to others. I leave my son there feeling confident that he is in safe hands and that is so important to me as a working mum.
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since September 2020 and they have been brilliant. We chose initially for their outside space and we haven't been disappointed. My son has the freedom to choose what area of the nursery he plays in, he has grown in confidence and at pick up time he always tells me about how
much fun he's had. The staff always keep me updated with the app and are always posting pictures for me as well. Their always so friendly there and my son loves going in every day.
Would 100% recommend this nursery.
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Review from Heather L (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and her team are just amazing. My son started here in August 2020 (toddler room) and settled so quickly and happily - the settling-in process is was so well organised that it made it so smooth. The team take such care in getting to know the children and really do know them as individuals.
The child-led, play-based approach is just perfect for my son to thrive and care in terms of toileting, meals, etc also excellent. The outdoor environment is also amazing and I love that my son comes home happy, muddy, and content. Cannot recommend this nursery highly enough!
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Review from Sarah I (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Acorns Cold Harbour for 7 months and we are very happy with the care he has received. We were initially drawn to the nursery because of its large spacious rooms and good-sized outdoor areas especially in comparison to some others we visited. As our son is so energetic this was a must
for us. The nursery staff are all extremely friendly and welcoming and my son is always so happy to go to nursery, he literally runs in. One staff member, in particular, has been brilliant at helping my son with some of the areas he struggles in and is always available to talk through any of our concerns, provide feedback and update us on how his day was. We would highly recommend Acorn at Cold Harbour.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.889)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10 for Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) 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 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.889 for Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) is calculated as follows: ( (369 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 407 Ratings = 4.889
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) is based on 34 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 54 number of registered child places is 10.8, which has been reached with 34 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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Meet the Team (3)

Morwenna

Morwenna Cullan

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Morwenna plays a key role in supporting our early years settings, bringing strong leadership, a nurturing approach, and a deep understanding of early childhood development. With a focus on creating safe, inspiring environments for children to thrive. working closely with staff and families to ensure every child receives the highest standard of care and education. Her dedication helps foster a warm, inclusive atmosphere where both children and team members feel valued and supported.
Morwenna is also Cold Harbour'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 Kate directly - alternatively, the setting can provide a direct email address for her.

Jordan

Jordan Taylor

Job Title: Nursery Administrator Joined: 2023

Jordan Taylor

Lauren

Lauren

Job Title: Senior Practitioner Joined: 2020

Lauren - Senior Practitioner

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