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Moorcroft, Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK11 2BD
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Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans), Milton Keynes
Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans), Milton Keynes

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...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Rita Lemos(Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 21

Registered Charity Number

  • 1145108

Total Places for Children

  • 46

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

Yes

Consumables provided

Yes

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday07:30-18:00

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

Funding & Fees

Full time place starting from £1,400
Full day from £72.50
Morning session from £43.50

Afternoon session from £39.50

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 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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Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.812) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans) has 74 reviews.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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My 13 month old daughter has been with Acorn @ Rowans for a little over a month. As she has only been there a short while, she is only just fully settling in as expected. Her key person is great with her and always gives detailed feedback about how her day went in person and on the app.
Staff are friendly and always welcoming,
it's a lovely nursery with great potential to be even better

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Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your daughter.

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Review from Beata L (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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I am incredibly happy with Acorn at Rowans nursery. The staff are exceptionally kind, caring, and always available to help and answer any questions.

The nursery's mobile app is a fantastic and helpful tool. It allows me to see all the important details of my son's day in one place, including what he ate, how long he slept, and his daily activities. I especially appreciate the developmental progress updates, which provide great insight into his growth.

The nursery itself is beautifully designed with various play zones.

My one year old son is always happy and content when I pick him up, which is the best reassurance a parent can have. Also the staff successfully taught him how to drink water from a cup, something I was struggling with at home.

I was initially hesitant about sending my child to nursery at such a young age, but Acorn at Rowans has been instrumental in helping him thrive.

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you for leaving us such a positive review, it is a pleasure to look after your son.

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Review from Emily P (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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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

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you for leaving us such a positive review, it is a pleasure to look after your daughter.

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Review from Dennie W (Father of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Website
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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

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you for leaving us such a positive review, it is a pleasure to look after your daughter.

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Review from D K (Father of Child) published on 11 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your daughter.

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Review from M I (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website
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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

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your child.

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Review from Debbie L (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Staff are excellent, really friendly, warm and clearly care about the children. They make sure the nursery feels like a welcoming place from the minute you walk in the door.
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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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your children.

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Review from Joanne C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your son.

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Review from Elora D (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

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!

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Review from I M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely amazing nursery with wonderful caring staff.
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!

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your children.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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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.

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your daughter.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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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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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your son.

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Review from Roksana S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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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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Review from Rose S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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The ladies at acorns know my child so well. Every day I come in and they tell me something specific he's done or achieved. I love the personal level of care he gets and I really get the feeling he's well loved and taken care of. In fact it looks like all the children are well loved and cared for. I cannot express how much peace this brings to our minds!

Thank you for being fabulous.

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your son.

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Review from Eleanor M (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website
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Really friendly nursery and great with multiples (twins or more) understanding the unique challenges that come with it - treating each child as an individual and never comparing them to their sibling.
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!

Reply from Chloe Morgan, Deputy Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It is our privilege to look after your children.

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Review from A K (Father of Child) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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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.

Reply from Rita Lemos, Nursery Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your son

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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Website
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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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Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your daughter.

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Review from Shelley P (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our son started at Rowans in May and we have been so impressed with how well he has settled in. This has definitely been down to the staff. We feel like they really made an effort to get to know him and this really helped him build great connections with the team.
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.

Reply from Chloe Morgan, Deputy Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Rowans)

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is our privilege to look after your son.

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Review from T C (Father of Child) published on 23 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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We have had our twins at Acorns (Rowans) since 11 months old full time and have nothing but positive experiences.
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.

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Review from Victoria O (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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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.

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Meet the Team (3)

Rita Lemos
Rita LemosJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2023

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 Morgan
Chloe MorganJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2022

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 Waller
Faye WallerJob Title:Senior AdministratorJoined: 2022

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.

With a lot of previous experience in administrative duties, Faye enjoys supporting parents as their little ones start nursery for the first time. She also thrives in helping with organisation and managing administrative tasks within the nursery.

Outside of work, Faye is kept busy with her two young children and loves spending quality time with her family.

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