Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

St Georges Church Hall, 98 Pinner View, Harrow HA1 4RJ
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  • Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori), Harrow
Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori offers an environment where children benefit from a combined approach of the Montessori principles and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

Based in St George’s Church Hall, an architectural gem in Pinner View, the nursery has stunningly spacious rooms with beautiful features, where children from 3 months to 5 years can grow and play under the guidance of qualified nursery practitioners.

A key person is assigned to each child and family, becoming an integral part in ensuring positive parent partnerships and building consistency between home and nursery life.

At Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori, the team encourage children to explore, take risks and learn from the world around them. They want children to be big learners and to prepare them for big life!
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Prachi Patel (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call us to request pricing and availability.

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) Reviews (40)

9.5

Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.450) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) has 40 reviews.

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Review from Caroline T (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Harrow Day Nursery for a year now and has settled in so well there. His primary caregivers always go above and beyond to make sure he is happy and comfortable in his environment and developing well. The staff are excellent, always happy and create a safe and loving environment
for my child to learn and develop.
Reply from Sid, Senior Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our nursery. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to review us.
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Review from Daljit A (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are amazing at looking after and caring for my son. He is always happy to be there. I’m 100% confident that my son’s physical and emotional needs are met at the nursery. The management team and staff do a super job of caring for our son.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Thank you for the review and we love taking care of all the children, and helping them to grow and develop.
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby started at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori a few months ago and I could not be happier with how he has settled with thanks to the staff who are kind and welcoming. For me to see my baby excited to see his key worker and other members of staff at the start of the day is lovely and reassuring.
The building is spacious and clean and staff have lots of activities going on. After being obviously very nervous about my baby's start to nursery, my experience at Harrow Day Nursery has been nothing but positive.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Thank you for the review and lovely to have your baby with us at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori.
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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been attending Acorn Montessori since he was 11 months. From day one he settled in so well with the baby room staff. They made me feel so relaxed and kept reassuring me. He is now in the toddler room which is a busy room. He talks so much now about the things he has done. He loves
the nursery and enjoys his time there. He talks about how much he loves his teachers and hearing him say how they help him, is so nice to hear.
Reply from Natalie Hunt, Head of Marketing at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear your son settled in so well and that the staff made you feel relaxed and reassured during this time. We are pleased your son loves nursery and the…read more
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Review from T J (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves going to nursery, marching in, and skipping out. The key worker is lovely, giving out lots of cuddles and giggles. This is our 2nd child through Acorn, and we are very happy with our experience.
Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
So great to hear your little one is enjoying their time at Acorn. Thanks for your review.
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Review from P G (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn is a wonderful nursery with a brilliant set of staff and key workers. My daughter enrolled at Acorn 3 months ago at the age of 11 months. They are always available to help and answer questions. They go out of their way to ensure that the babies are settled, exploring, and enjoying their days.
Reply from Gemma Craig, PLT Manager at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
So lovely to hear your daughter is enjoying her time at Acorn Nursery. Thank you for your review.
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Review from G D (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has been attending Acorn for 1 year now, he started when he was 11 months old. We have seen him blossom, learning new words every day. He is not even 2 yet and tells us what he’s been up to at nursery. He loves it so much, happily saying bye in the mornings and not wanting to go home. Staff
are so loving and caring.
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Review from Jana M (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family is very happy with Acorn Montessori Nursery. The staff is friendly and both my kids learned so much there. It is really a great way to prepare the little ones for school. My children enjoyed the time there, especially the garden play area and doing arts and crafts. Thank you all from Acorn
Montessori.
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Review from Radhika M (Aunt of Child) published on 13 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece really enjoys it there. The staff are very good. Dealt with the deputy manager a few times - totally amazing. They have so much to do in the nursery and my niece really likes it. The activities and the interaction have been amazing.
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Review from Sayjel (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children currently enrolled at Acorn Montessori and am delighted with the time they spend there. Not only do they engage in fun and exciting (and messy!) activities that keep them happy and engaged, they are learning a tremendous amount. They get to play in the large garden with lots of toys
when the weather is suitable, which I am sure they love. They come into nursery happily; my toddler walks in confidently to his key person, whilst my baby gets a cuddle from his. The children come out clean and tidy, and fully evident of having been properly looked after. The staff are truly lovely with the children and they have formed secure attachments. I was always wary of nurseries after my experience of several with my oldest child - Acorn Montessori was sadly full at that time. However, since sending my two little ones to Acorn, I can honestly say I think it is a fabulous nursery and I am so glad I can send my younger children here.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Hi, thank you for leaving a review, it is lovely to hear you have sent your two younger children to Acorn and that they are happy.
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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn is a wonderful nursery and I would highly recommend it. My son loves it there and has developed into a confident, chatty toddler. He frequently comes home singing songs he's learned there and tries to teach them to us! The staff are great, incredibly caring, and were instrumental in helping him
build his confidence when we started toilet training.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Hi, thank you for saying we are a wonderful nursery and it is great to hear your son loves it here and has become a confident little child.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn is a wonderful nursery and the staff are great with the kids. My daughter has progressed so much here and learns a lot from her days at nursery.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Hi, thank you for saying Acorn is wonderful and that the staff are great!
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Review from Stephen K (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience of the nursery has been very positive - caring and thoughtful staff. Our daughter has attended since 10 months and has transitioned from the baby room to the toddler room in a seamless manner.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Hi, thank you for leaving a review. It is great to hear you have had a positive experience.
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Review from Edith (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Acorn Montessori have been absolutely fantastic with my two boys. Since they started here I have noticed that they are much more articulate in their speech, their knowledge has improved with my 3-year-old learning new words and using the words in context such as 'mummy I am generous' when sharing food
with his 18-month-old brother. My 18-month-old sings the alphabet from A to Z regularly and is able to use words such as 'share it' 'thank you', 'sorry' all in context and appropriately. They are very happy here. The nursery workers are always happy even at the end of the day. They are genuinely patient and appear to enjoy what they do. As a professional, I have noticed that the manager and all the workers are professional in their approach yet approachable, caring, compassionate, and really kind. They always seem to have and make time for you as a parent and nothing ever seems too much of a bother when it comes to them caring for your child. I highly recommend!
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Hi, thanks for leaving a review and it's great to hear your two boys are developing so well. We love what we do and really do enjoy playing and working with the children.
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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is currently at Acorn Nursery upstairs in the Preschool room and she is absolutely loving it. They do lots of cooking, planting, and creative activities. The outdoor mud kitchen is always a favourite of hers too! The team are super kind and available to speak to, we always know what they
have been doing and what we can do to help as parents. The online system in place works really well. Our eldest son also attended the Nursery and we have felt the change of ownership since his departure has been dealt with professionally and sensitively. The ethos is still very much child-centred which we feel passionately about and we would still recommend this Nursery to other families.
Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Hi, thank you for leaving a review, it's great to hear your daughter is loving nursery! We really do care about every child!
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Review from Shereen R (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel genuinely lucky to have found this wonderful nursery. I had no idea how hard it would be to leave my 2-year-old son and the staff have been very understanding of this. The manager and deputy manager are such positive and supportive people, who radiate warmth towards the parents and children.
My son’s key person is kind and sweet and has really taken the time to help him settle in at his pace. The 2-3 year old room is big, bright and clean and the outside play area is spacious and very well equipped. I am also very impressed with the variety and cleanliness of the indoor toys. There is something very special about the premises and the staff at this nursery and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Reply from Catherine Isted, Sales & Marketing Manager at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Hi Shereen, thank you very much for spending the time to leave such lovely words! We're thrilled that you agree that our nursery is something special.
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Review from Madalina N (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone is really nice and they take interest in helping my child's development. My son is really happy when I take him to nursery in the morning. His key person does different, interactive activities with him and I’m noticing he’s more keen to learn new things.
Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Acorn Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of…read more
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Review from Anisha T (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Acorn Montessori since he was fifteen months old and I've been very happy with the nursery. It is difficult to leave your child in the hands of strangers, but Acorn Montessori has become like family to us and I really appreciate the way they have cared for my son. They do a range
of activities and my son has always come home smiling and full of knowledge. He has turned into a remarkable young lad and I have no doubt that Acorn Montessori has contributed to this. As an NHS doctor, I have been impressed with the handling of the nursery during the pandemic. Thanks, Acorn Montessori team! My daughter will be the next to arrive and I'm sure you will give her the same level of care and love.
Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Acorn Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of…read more
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Review from Deepa A (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter, who is now 7, started off at The Harrow (Acorn) when she was 1, before leaving for school at 5. My son who is 4 is still currently with Acorn. We have been very happy with the care provided to both our children. In particular, 2 of the managers who have managed the nursery impeccably ensuring
the children are happy and comfortable. They have also attained the highest level of communication with parents, so as to build a sense of trust and ‘family feeling’ within the nursery. We have felt very comfortable in being able to call or attend the nursery with any doubts and they have in turn made all information available. Both my children have loved going to nursery and settled very well. They have learnt to a high preschool level, due to the attention given by the key workers and teachers. The work done by these 2 managers is highly commendable and I would recommend this nursery to all my friends and family.
Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Dear Deepa, Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Acorn Montessori Nursery. The managers and team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through…read more
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Review from Hemesh V (Father of Child) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would rate Acorn Montessori as an incredible outstanding nursery. Having a lockdown baby has been very difficult, the nursery has made sure our child is happy, this has built great trust for the staff we leave our child with. Knowing the staff and your baby is happy is the most important thing. Seeing
that support between parents, management and staff you know there is a great team behind them. Highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)
Dear Hemesh, thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Acorn Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.450)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.450) out of 10 for Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 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 4.700 for Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) is calculated as follows: ( (134 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.7
  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 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) is based on 15 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.75
  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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Prachi Patel

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Prachi Patel and I am a very happy, compassionate, and understanding person with many years of childcare experience I hold a degree in early years education.


I support and encourage all my staff in their career aspirations and aim to create a positive environment with a structured plan to help them achieve their goals and provide outstanding quality childcare.


I come from a very cultural background, love to travel and create memories and am passionate about sharing different international celebrations within the nursery.

Raveena

Raveena Dhir Vaghela

Job Title: Deputy Manager

My name is Raveena Dhir Vaghela and I am the deputy manager. I have been working in childcare here at Acorn for 10 years. Over my years I have studied health and social care, childcare as well as healthcare, and I am able to speak 5 languages.


I have a son who is almost 2 years old and he attends Acorn with me. I feel so proud knowing he is so happy here and learning new things each day.


My goal is to give children the best possible foundation for their education. The Health and well-being of our children are our top priority. I believe we can do this by having great relationships with our parents working together and seeing our children blossom.

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