





Acorn at Rowans offers up to 50 spaces on a full or part time basis for children from 4 months to 5 years old. Conveniently located in Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes, and open from 07:30am until 18:00pm all year round, it's a perfect choice for busy families.
The nursery staff aim to deliver a home from home environment, where children feel safe and comfortable to explore and play in a...
Funding & Fees
Full day from £72.50
Morning session from £43.50
Afternoon session from £39.50
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 do not 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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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Acorn Early Years
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Rita Lemos (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 20
Registered Charity Number
- 1145108
Total Places for Children
- 46
Age Range
- from 0 years 6 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening Times
- Monday 07:30-18:00
- Tuesday 07:30-18:00
- Wednesday 07:30-18:00
- Thursday 07:30-18:00
- Friday 07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year
Parking
- Plenty of parking is located at the front of the family centre and nursery
Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans) Reviews (72)
Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.801) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans) has 72 reviews.
We're so happy with the progress our daughter has made in just 4 months. She's grown so much in confidence, language, and social skills, and she absolutely loves the staff, often talking about them at home. The team is incredibly caring and nurturing, and we can see how invested they are in each child's development. It's such a relief knowing she's in such good hands, and we're excited to watch her continue to thrive in their care
Thank you for leaving us such a positive review, it is a pleasure to look after your daughter.
I participated in a stay and play on Monday! My first real time getting to see the nursery and all of the staff! What and amazing bunch of people you have working there! The care they give for my little girl is second to none! A few stand out members that my little girls obsessed with, but I for one couldn't fault anyone or anything there I feel say knowing my little girl is in great hands! You feel the warmth and love when you enter the building loads of happy little humans growing with the assistance of the staff at Acorns! Thanks again
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My daughter started nursery when she was just one year old. At first, it was a challenge for her to settle in, but the nursery staff were incredibly supportive and found gentle ways to help her adjust. Now, she absolutely loves going to school. Every morning she runs into her teachers' arms with a big smile. I also really appreciate the school's app; it keeps us well-informed about her daily activities and progress, which gives us so much peace of mind.
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My daughter really love the nursery, she feel safe and happy . All staff member are approachable and looking after the kids very well. Me as a parent I really recommend the nursery to anyone. I always know she is been looking after and her needs. She accomplished load of milestone within the nursery and being more dependent and social. I believe she will really miss the nursery. They always adjust around her needs . Alway have new displays for the kids to expand their knowledge and motor skills
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The children are always engaged in activities and are obviously happy to be there and I feel safe leaving my children there.
The only negative is the outdoor space, which is satisfactory but not great.
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My child has been with Acorns nursery since I returned to work when he was 11 months old he's 3 now.I highly recommend them to anyone thinking about using them. The staff are AMAZING, extremely supportive and great communication. The food menu is diverse and inclusive (my child has some intolerances). I cannot fault the care and learning my child receives.
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Acorn have become like family to me and my son. They are always so welcoming and comforting and ready to listen to any concerns or thoughts I have. I always feel like my son is given the upmost care and this shows by how close he is to quite a few members of staff. Occasionally for work I have had to request to move sessions or a different pick up time and each time it's been done to assist me which I have been very grateful for. As my son is leaving now to attend a school pre-school closer to home we will miss all of the nursery staff.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was our privilege to look after your son and wish you all the best for the future. You will be missed!
Thank you for everything you do to stimulate learning and genuinely care for the children.
The staff are hardworking and friendly, my children always look forward to going to nursery!
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I have been really pleased with our experience with Rowans. My child settled very well when she was just 10 months old because the staff were so caring, attentive and loving to her. We have been impressed by the improvements made over recent months, including the development of the outdoor garden which our daughter really enjoys. The varied meals on offer are great also as they ensure or daughter is exposed to a regular variety of nutritious foods.
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My son is really happy at Acorn Rowans. The staff are lovely and caring and he always comes home smiley and calm. They do a range of fun activities, including lots of things we don't do at home, such as messy play with paints and other concoctions. His development is really coming on and they make an effort to understand his likes and dislikes to tailor his learning experience.
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The staff is very nice and helpful with everything. My son love to stay here and he not really wanna back home. He is excited to walk into the nursery he enjoys the forest school garden. And all the messy play.
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Thank you for being fabulous.
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My children always come home messy, but happy and full of stories about what they've been up to. Usually involving plenty of time outdoors.
A transparent fee structure is a massive bonus!
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Extremely happy with the nursery and the staff, always very helpful, and my son just loves being there. Have already recommended the nursery to quite a few people who are/were looking for a good setup.
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Our daughter has been attending Rowans since September. It has taken her a little while to settle in but she is doing really well. We find all the staff friendly and approachable. We also like seeing the updates of what our daughter is up to throughout the day on the app.
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There is always such a variety of activities going on each day, and the staff make sure to tell you about them at handover which is always great to hear. They seem to spend lots of time outdoors or at least ensure the children have the option to go out if they want - we think this is great.
Any concerns or worries we've had have been dealt with very quickly and professionally, all the team are very approachable and keen to support and reassure.
Our son absolutely loves nursery, and we're happy parents! Thank you so much to the team.
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One of the twins has allergies, which the nursery fully accommodates.
All the staff are very genuine and seem to care deeply for all the kids.
Facilities are modern and food is of good quality and variety.
This is a great nursery for my 7-month-old baby now I’m back to work. They have a lovely team of caring staff who I feel at ease leaving my baby with. My son enjoys his time here at Rowan's Nursery two days per week.
You can feel the love and care when you walk in the nursery. Loads of amazing activities to keep your little one busy and most importantly, happy. My daughter settled really quickly and became very independent under the support of her key person and buddies in her room.
Our two boys adore going to nursery here. One started at 2 years old and they helped him settle brilliantly. My other little boy was less than a year old and the staff were really supportive and eased my nerves about him starting so young. They always do a wide variety of activities every week and bring home lots of art. The staff always give us informative feedback at the end of the day and it's great seeing photos of what the kids have been up to.
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Awards / Recognitions (13)
- Recipient: Acorn Early YearsDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Acorn Early YearsDate: Monday 31 Mar 2025
- Recipient: Acorn Early YearsDate: Monday 15 Apr 2024
Meet the Team (3)
Rita Lemos - Nursery Manager
I have been working in the early years sector for over 15 years now.
Originally from Portugal, I moved to the UK at a young age and am fortunate enough to be fluent in both languages.
I hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification, as well as studying at the University of Southampton, specialising in BSc Education, shortly after beginning my leadership and management career in a variety of roles in Central London. Upon starting a family, we chose to move to Milton Keynes, as the area to settle and grow together. And this is where my journey at Acorn began.
I enjoy supporting my team in providing the best learning outcomes for the children in our care, in particular learning and exploring around language development and its impact on cognitive abilities. I also hold a Level 3 SENCo qualification.
Chloe - Deputy Manager
I joined Acorn in 2022. I have been working in child care for over 10 years. I have a level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and a level 5 in leadership and management.
I am passionate about encouraging children to have a strong 'can-do' attitude. I love nothing more than getting hands-on with the children's learning through offering a variety of activities based on their interests and development!
Faye joined Acorn in November 2022, initially working at one of our other nurseries and returned to Rowans after maternity leave following the birth of her second child.
Outside of work, Faye is kept busy with her two young children and loves spending quality time with her family.
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