Acorn Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre (Emberton)

Our son has been at Acorns coming up for 2 years now and even from the first emails we had to arrange visits whilst in the middle of a stressful house move we knew this was the setting for him. Every single staff member genuinely cares about the children and their development. We saw our son's verbal communication come on leaps and bounds within a matter of weeks of starting and his confidence and independence grow. The team's values and approach to child development align so much with ours and it really does feel like he is with family when he's there. They have also helped us navigate trickier parts of raising a toddler so that we can best support him as he learns his way through the world. I can't thank the team enough for everything and I recommend Acorn Emberton in a heartbeat to anyone needing childcare.

Everything that my child does is logged and tracked using an app which they also log her learning journey and photos on which we can see at the end of the day, it’s lovely to see what she’s been up to and enjoyed whilst at nursery.

My daughter has been attending this nursery for over a year and I cannot recommend it enough! Before starting at this nursery my daughter didn't eat any fruit or vegetables, now she eats most vegetables and some fruits, her favourite at the moment being watermelon, which is what they had for a snack at nursery today! Everyday she wakes up asking if she is going to nursery, even on the weekends, which just goes to show how incredible they are! When my daughter arrives at nursery all the staff make an effort to say good morning to her before she goes to find her favourite grown-up for a cuddle. This nursery thrives on being outdoors in all weather, which is what I love. They have a big open field for the children to explore and when I pick her up and she is really muddy or has a wet bag full of clothes, that is when I know she had had a really good day! The staff are all welcoming and always tell me about her day when I pick her up at home time. Keep up the great job guys!

Also, their app is very good, allows the parents to see what their child ate or to see some pictures of what they were playing that day.

Beautiful setting, very good staff, my daughter enjoyed her time here and always came out smiling. Forest School is another great addition. Lots of play activities and dancing, messy play etc, great outdoor space and a huge field.

We thoroughly recommend this nursery!

The Emberton Nursery was brilliant. The staff were all very caring but also imaginative and creative and helped shape activities to our son’s interests. The team encouraged the children to be outside as much as possible, which also really suited our son - and helped burn off lots of energy! I highly recommend it!

My daughter has been attending the nursery for almost a year now. She absolutely loves being outdoors, and the Emberton Nursery has the most wonderful outside spaces. Im also a fan of the level of independence my daughter is given; it gives me hope she will be more than capable when it comes to school. They always seem to be doing lots of fun and different activities, e.g. police officer visits and going on walks outside of the nursery, to name the most recent. The staff are amazing, and my daughter loves going in each day. Highly recommend!

Our daughter has attended Acorn Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre (Emberton) since April and we have been very impressed with the nursery. The settling-in process was well organised and worked well. The staff are all very caring towards our child and she seems to have a lovely time whilst there. They serve nutritious meals and snacks which is important to us. The children spend a lot of time outside playing getting fresh air and have lots of activities and toys to choose from. We would not hesitate to recommend Acorn Day Nursery to any parent looking for a nursery setting for their little one.

Due to the size of the nursery, everything feels like a personal experience for your child rather than a number or name in a larger setting. Plus the countryside setting and focus on nature is also such a great part of the Acorn ethos, teaching an appreciation for the outdoors from an early age. I can't recommend Acorn Emberton enough!

The staff at Acorns Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre, Emberton, go above and beyond to make my child feel safe and happy, she's gaining more and more confidence since attending the setting, when children are poorly they check in to make sure they're okay, I cannot fault this nursery so far. The staff are fun, exciting and engaging in all elements. Couldn't recommend this setting enough!

What an amazing nursery Acorn Day Nursery Emberton is! Before my son started at Emberton, he was at home with me. We came for a visit to the nursery, and he felt so comfortable straight away! All the staff were welcoming, calming and positive. They made us feel excited and relaxed about my son starting nursery. When my son started at the nursery and was settling in, the staff went above and beyond to make sure he was happy, comfortable and settled. He loves going to nursery and will regularly ask to go to nursery on our days off! My 2-year-old son's development has progressed so much since starting at Acorn Day Nursery Emberton. He is trying to talk in small sentences and is counting and identifying colours. Having a child born during the Covid lockdown, he has developed great social development skills. The staff are informative and supportive, making sure they keep us updated regularly and will adapt to the needs of my son without any hesitation.