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Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1LQ
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05 February 2026
My son started at Acorns just before his first birthday in July 2025 and we are thoroughly impressed with it! When we viewed the nursery in June 2024 to apply, we loved the friendly, caring feeling of the place, and we now know that is absolutely true of Acorns every day.
Before he started members
of staff visited us at home, and made us feel so prepared for him to start nursery. His settling sessions were stress free and really positive, despite him spending very little time apart from me in his first year.
Over the past 7 months, he has thrived. The activities are so varied (so many different opportunities to explore messy play, painting, reading, sensory, outdoor play and more!). The staff are so sweet and caring, but very professional, I can tell that he enjoys being with them. I feel comfortable and confident leaving him at Acorns, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
02 February 2026
Our little girl started attending this nursery from November 2025. The nursery is a friendly, inclusive, caring environment with a fantastic ethos. Our daughter has settled so well and is incredibly happy there with the support of the caring staff, wide range of sensory activities, messy and outdoor
play.
The staff took time & care to really get to know our child when she started & provide person centred care, individual to her needs and routine.
The communication with care givers is excellent and helps to provide reassurance and an open culture.
The food prepared by the chefs is healthy and varied as well as clearly being delicious as our child eats so well there.
We couldn't recommend the nursery enough and feel lucky we have a space there.
28 January 2026
My 3yo & 1yo have been at Acorns since they were both 5months old. The care is excellent. Communication is great, whether face to face, messaging or through app updates.
They bonded really well with their key practitioner but I also love that all the staff regardless of whether they are the
designated practitioner or not are really invested in the children.
They are always coming home with crafts they have made with a really wide and inventive range of materials especially for special occasions eg Mother's Day. They spend a lot of time exploring the outdoors in the garden and wider grounds and have a strong eco friendly ethos which they teach the children.
The menu is healthy with variety of dishes on a 4 week rotation and full changes every term. My 3 year old is far more encouraged to try new things alongside his friends than he is at home!
I'll be really sad when they have to leave to start school, it's been a real foundation and second home for them and I'd be lost without them!
26 January 2026
Our daughter goes to Acorns nursery in Sharnbrook, she's in the youngest room and has been absolutely loving her time there. She's settled in so well, and a big part of that is down to the fantastic staff. Everyone we've met has been warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in the children. It's
clear how much effort they put into creating a nurturing, fun, and reassuring environment each day. We always feel confident that our daughter is in safe and caring hands.
We've also really appreciated the recent updates to the nursery. The new outdoor play area looks brilliant, and we're excited for her to have the chance to explore it. Inside, the refreshed layout works nicely, and we especially love the addition of the sensory room. It feels like a thoughtful space where children can engage and interact in a calm, enclosed environment suited to their needs.
26 January 2026
I could not be happier with our experience at this nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, patient and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing. It's clear they know each child as an individual and the relationships they build are so reassuring.
The environment is wonderful - a perfect
mixture of calm and chaos. One of the things I love the most is how much time they spend outside. Whether it's playing, learning or just fresh air, they make the most of every day and our child absolutely thrives because of it.
There is always so much fun happening, from creative activities to imaginative play, messy play, reading. Our child gets excited to show what they have been doing that day on each pick up. The team listen and want to learn about new developments your child has had and will encourage further learning.We are truly grateful for everything the team does. It's a fantastic nursery and would highly recommend to any family.
19 January 2026
We couldn't be happier with our nursery! Our son is in the youngest class (Acorns) and from the very beginning, the nursery employees have all been warm and welcoming. It can be quite a scary transition for a parent but the ladies there were reassuring and understanding. He has settled in really
well and has loved his time there so far, forming a lovely bond with his key worker Connie, who is incredibly warm, enthusiastic and caring. They have a varied and stimulating range of activities for the children, including lots of outdoor and nature-based play, which was important for us. Communication with parents is excellent, we are notified regularly regarding his day, including what he has eaten (their menu is incredible!) and photo updates! They also monitor his learning, development and communication, holding regular meetings with us and encouraging our participation. We honestly feel so lucky to have found such a caring and supportive nursery and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
19 January 2026
Acorns Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)
My son started in the baby room in September this year, prior to him starting a home visit was carried out which was really great as it gave the opportunity to meet his key worker and felt very personable. His lovely key worker welcomes him at the door in the
morning warmly which has really made his transition easy and he is always happy to go to nursery. During his time there we are kept up to date with what he has eaten and his nap schedule. Regular posts show lots of lovely photos of the wide range of learning experiences that Acorns offer. I was offered a parent meeting after his first few weeks at Acorns and feedback was given around his develop which was helpful. I have been really impressed with the high level of standard of care that he has been given. I would highly recommend this nursery.
15 December 2025
My son started at acorns in September and is absolutely thriving. He is exposed to so many experiences which I could never give him myself. The staff are so attentive and caring and I don't have to worry when I drop him off. Their communication is excellent and there is always someone on hand to
have a chat with if you need it. My son has a few allergies and I was very anxious about him starting nursery because of this, however even before he started I was completely put at ease by a phone call from the chef to discuss what he could and couldn't eat! His language is growing by the day and I honestly believe that's down to Acorns.
I love that they have a heavy focus on sustainability and time outdoors - every time I pull a muddy top out of his bag it makes me smile as I know how much fun he's had!
31 March 2025
Our daughter adores going to nursery and speaks so fondly of all the team. The children are so incredibly lucky, they are always off on adventures, exploring outside, and the room offers so much to the children and is rich with natural resources. The invitations to play are so well planned around
the children's current interests and are beautifully set out. Creativity and sparking curiosity is at the heart of everything they do, and anything the children make or create is completely independent, boosting their self esteem. My child is always so proud to show us what she has been up to.
Parents are also brought along for all the adventures through lots of daily photos on the app. This is so wonderful to be able to see during the day, as well as being a tool to help create conversations around their day at nursery. Parents are also encouraged to share their happy milestones from home too, as well as being invited in to take part in events within the nursery.
19 March 2025
The staff at Acorns Sharnbrook are so kind & helpful. Our daughter loves it here and is so excited to go to nursery everyday. She always comes home happy and can't wait to tell us everything she's done in the day.
17 March 2025
Since starting the nursery in January our son has had such a wonderful experience. It took him a while to settle with drop off's, but staff have been amazing at helping our son settle in to the nursery whilst reassuring us daily. We love the forest schools element. Our son loves being outside and
the staff are great at making it an adventure, being outside in nature and participating in different activities. We couldn't be happier with our choice in the nursery, the kind, caring nature of the staff have helped us all with the transition into nursery. We can't thank Acorns Sharnbrook day nursery enough for all they have done and continue to do!
26 November 2024
My son has attended this nursery since September and I honestly couldn't be happier with how well he has settled in, all the staff are fantastic so kind, caring and nurturing, my son is very fond of them all he is always speaking so highly of them. There are lots of different activities and fun
things for the children to do, they have great outdoor space which is full of lots of things for the children to do. The food is very healthy and nutritious even my fussy little boy enjoys the meals and majority of the time eats everything. The nursery setting is located in a lovely place very safe and secure. They have an app in which they do daily updates of what the children are getting up to, what they have eaten etc. Every parents wish is to know their child is in safe hands and being well taken care of and I don't have to think twice about this. Thank you so much to all the staff at Acorn Day Nursery for taking care of my little boy on a daily basis your all doing an amazing job.
14 November 2024
Acorn Day Nursery at Sharnbrook. My son has been going to Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook since he was 11 months old. His key worker and the team were brilliant at getting him to settle in quickly and were so lovely when he wasn't well. We've really noticed his development advance since he's been
going and he loves all the activities and the food.
08 November 2024
I cannot thank all the staff at Acorn enough, specifically those in the Squirells room. They have been understanding and very kind during my daughter's transition into childcare. Nothing was too much trouble and they were fantastic with communication throughout the day. They didn't rush us to
increase our hours and made sure our timetable suited my daughter's progress above all. She is now absolutely thriving, no tears and cannot wait to go to nursery and have fun. 5-star experience, fantastic team!
01 August 2024
My daughter has been going to Acorn at Sharnbrook now since May and she's developed so much. The staff are lovely and I love the fact you can keep track of what she has been up to during the day, what has been eaten and just a general overview of her being happy. The staff always respond quickly to
any questions and I love the atmosphere there. They are able to get stuck in, mucky, explore, dance, exercise and have quiet time too. It's a fab place and my eldest went there before as well.
31 July 2024
Our son has been at Acorn Nursery in Sharnbrook since April this year and absolutely thrives here.
The fact that he just walks in with no fuss when dropping him makes it a lot easier to go to work for the day.
All the activities indoor and out, it's not surprising.
The amount of updates and
pictures are great to see what he's been up to.
Highly recommend to any parent, especially those with an active child and wanting to be outdoors as much as they can.
31 July 2024
Our daughter loves Acorns! She's been going since she was 10 months old and can't wait to get there each morning. The staff always have something exciting and intriguing for the children to do, and we've noticed our daughter's development really benefiting from their carefully curated activities.
The food is nutritious and sometimes they get the children to help prepare some of the snacks and meals. Our daughter's social and physical development has skyrocketed and we love the observations that staff make on the app, categorising which areas of development we're focused on. The communication with the nursery through the app is amazing, we love seeing what they're up to! I'd highly recommend Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook to anyone thinking about enrolling their child. I can't fault the staff and their friendly, attentive attitude towards the children and parents.
31 July 2024
My daughter has been at Acorn Nursery in Sharnbrook for four months now. I was so nervous about starting her at nursery, but she has settled in so well, she loves the staff there and walks in with no problems at all. We have seen her confidence grow since she has been there. The way she plays with
other children now I have a lot to thank the staff at Acorn for. When I collect her I can see how much fun she has had, few occasions she hasn't wanted to leave. The staff have been fantastic with her and are continually helping her to develop. The setting and activities they do with the children are great, my daughter loves the outdoors and Acorn at Sharnbrook Forest School is brilliant!
04 April 2024
Both of my daughters (6 and 3 years old) have attended Acorn Sharnbrook since they were 6 months old. Both of them have loved their time here and have been so happy. As parents, we have been really impressed with the care they have received and the activities they have been able to engage in. Both
of our girls have really loved the Forest School sessions and I have loved seeing their journey through the app. We especially love the way they do so much cooking, often making their own snacks, and making their own playdoh daily. We really don’t have a bad word to say about Acorn at all. Thank you for all that you do for our girls!
08 March 2024
As a first-time mum, I was so nervous to take my baby to a nursery but the team at Sharnbrook were and have continued to be an amazing support throughout a tricky transition!
My baby has loved every minute of being there and has developed far quicker than I thought he would - he loves all the
activities they do and the staff are fantastic with him, I could not recommend this nursery enough!
Latest Reviews for Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)
05 February 2026
My son started at Acorns just before his first birthday in July 2025 and we are thoroughly impressed with it! When we viewed the nursery in June 2024 to apply, we loved the friendly, caring feeling of the place, and we now know that is absolutely true of Acorns every day.
Before he started members
of staff visited us at home, and made us feel so prepared for him to start nursery. His settling sessions were stress free and really positive, despite him spending very little time apart from me in his first year.
Over the past 7 months, he has thrived. The activities are so varied (so many different opportunities to explore messy play, painting, reading, sensory, outdoor play and more!). The staff are so sweet and caring, but very professional, I can tell that he enjoys being with them. I feel comfortable and confident leaving him at Acorns, and I'd recommend it to anyone.
02 February 2026
Our little girl started attending this nursery from November 2025. The nursery is a friendly, inclusive, caring environment with a fantastic ethos. Our daughter has settled so well and is incredibly happy there with the support of the caring staff, wide range of sensory activities, messy and outdoor
play.
The staff took time & care to really get to know our child when she started & provide person centred care, individual to her needs and routine.
The communication with care givers is excellent and helps to provide reassurance and an open culture.
The food prepared by the chefs is healthy and varied as well as clearly being delicious as our child eats so well there.
We couldn't recommend the nursery enough and feel lucky we have a space there.
28 January 2026
My 3yo & 1yo have been at Acorns since they were both 5months old. The care is excellent. Communication is great, whether face to face, messaging or through app updates.
They bonded really well with their key practitioner but I also love that all the staff regardless of whether they are the
designated practitioner or not are really invested in the children.
They are always coming home with crafts they have made with a really wide and inventive range of materials especially for special occasions eg Mother's Day. They spend a lot of time exploring the outdoors in the garden and wider grounds and have a strong eco friendly ethos which they teach the children.
The menu is healthy with variety of dishes on a 4 week rotation and full changes every term. My 3 year old is far more encouraged to try new things alongside his friends than he is at home!
I'll be really sad when they have to leave to start school, it's been a real foundation and second home for them and I'd be lost without them!
26 January 2026
Our daughter goes to Acorns nursery in Sharnbrook, she's in the youngest room and has been absolutely loving her time there. She's settled in so well, and a big part of that is down to the fantastic staff. Everyone we've met has been warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in the children. It's
clear how much effort they put into creating a nurturing, fun, and reassuring environment each day. We always feel confident that our daughter is in safe and caring hands.
We've also really appreciated the recent updates to the nursery. The new outdoor play area looks brilliant, and we're excited for her to have the chance to explore it. Inside, the refreshed layout works nicely, and we especially love the addition of the sensory room. It feels like a thoughtful space where children can engage and interact in a calm, enclosed environment suited to their needs.
26 January 2026
I could not be happier with our experience at this nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, patient and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing. It's clear they know each child as an individual and the relationships they build are so reassuring.
The environment is wonderful - a perfect
mixture of calm and chaos. One of the things I love the most is how much time they spend outside. Whether it's playing, learning or just fresh air, they make the most of every day and our child absolutely thrives because of it.
There is always so much fun happening, from creative activities to imaginative play, messy play, reading. Our child gets excited to show what they have been doing that day on each pick up. The team listen and want to learn about new developments your child has had and will encourage further learning.We are truly grateful for everything the team does. It's a fantastic nursery and would highly recommend to any family.
19 January 2026
We couldn't be happier with our nursery! Our son is in the youngest class (Acorns) and from the very beginning, the nursery employees have all been warm and welcoming. It can be quite a scary transition for a parent but the ladies there were reassuring and understanding. He has settled in really
well and has loved his time there so far, forming a lovely bond with his key worker Connie, who is incredibly warm, enthusiastic and caring. They have a varied and stimulating range of activities for the children, including lots of outdoor and nature-based play, which was important for us. Communication with parents is excellent, we are notified regularly regarding his day, including what he has eaten (their menu is incredible!) and photo updates! They also monitor his learning, development and communication, holding regular meetings with us and encouraging our participation. We honestly feel so lucky to have found such a caring and supportive nursery and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
19 January 2026
Acorns Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)
My son started in the baby room in September this year, prior to him starting a home visit was carried out which was really great as it gave the opportunity to meet his key worker and felt very personable. His lovely key worker welcomes him at the door in the
morning warmly which has really made his transition easy and he is always happy to go to nursery. During his time there we are kept up to date with what he has eaten and his nap schedule. Regular posts show lots of lovely photos of the wide range of learning experiences that Acorns offer. I was offered a parent meeting after his first few weeks at Acorns and feedback was given around his develop which was helpful. I have been really impressed with the high level of standard of care that he has been given. I would highly recommend this nursery.
15 December 2025
My son started at acorns in September and is absolutely thriving. He is exposed to so many experiences which I could never give him myself. The staff are so attentive and caring and I don't have to worry when I drop him off. Their communication is excellent and there is always someone on hand to
have a chat with if you need it. My son has a few allergies and I was very anxious about him starting nursery because of this, however even before he started I was completely put at ease by a phone call from the chef to discuss what he could and couldn't eat! His language is growing by the day and I honestly believe that's down to Acorns.
I love that they have a heavy focus on sustainability and time outdoors - every time I pull a muddy top out of his bag it makes me smile as I know how much fun he's had!
31 March 2025
Our daughter adores going to nursery and speaks so fondly of all the team. The children are so incredibly lucky, they are always off on adventures, exploring outside, and the room offers so much to the children and is rich with natural resources. The invitations to play are so well planned around
the children's current interests and are beautifully set out. Creativity and sparking curiosity is at the heart of everything they do, and anything the children make or create is completely independent, boosting their self esteem. My child is always so proud to show us what she has been up to.
Parents are also brought along for all the adventures through lots of daily photos on the app. This is so wonderful to be able to see during the day, as well as being a tool to help create conversations around their day at nursery. Parents are also encouraged to share their happy milestones from home too, as well as being invited in to take part in events within the nursery.
19 March 2025
The staff at Acorns Sharnbrook are so kind & helpful. Our daughter loves it here and is so excited to go to nursery everyday. She always comes home happy and can't wait to tell us everything she's done in the day.
17 March 2025
Since starting the nursery in January our son has had such a wonderful experience. It took him a while to settle with drop off's, but staff have been amazing at helping our son settle in to the nursery whilst reassuring us daily. We love the forest schools element. Our son loves being outside and
the staff are great at making it an adventure, being outside in nature and participating in different activities. We couldn't be happier with our choice in the nursery, the kind, caring nature of the staff have helped us all with the transition into nursery. We can't thank Acorns Sharnbrook day nursery enough for all they have done and continue to do!
26 November 2024
My son has attended this nursery since September and I honestly couldn't be happier with how well he has settled in, all the staff are fantastic so kind, caring and nurturing, my son is very fond of them all he is always speaking so highly of them. There are lots of different activities and fun
things for the children to do, they have great outdoor space which is full of lots of things for the children to do. The food is very healthy and nutritious even my fussy little boy enjoys the meals and majority of the time eats everything. The nursery setting is located in a lovely place very safe and secure. They have an app in which they do daily updates of what the children are getting up to, what they have eaten etc. Every parents wish is to know their child is in safe hands and being well taken care of and I don't have to think twice about this. Thank you so much to all the staff at Acorn Day Nursery for taking care of my little boy on a daily basis your all doing an amazing job.
14 November 2024
Acorn Day Nursery at Sharnbrook. My son has been going to Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook since he was 11 months old. His key worker and the team were brilliant at getting him to settle in quickly and were so lovely when he wasn't well. We've really noticed his development advance since he's been
going and he loves all the activities and the food.
08 November 2024
I cannot thank all the staff at Acorn enough, specifically those in the Squirells room. They have been understanding and very kind during my daughter's transition into childcare. Nothing was too much trouble and they were fantastic with communication throughout the day. They didn't rush us to
increase our hours and made sure our timetable suited my daughter's progress above all. She is now absolutely thriving, no tears and cannot wait to go to nursery and have fun. 5-star experience, fantastic team!
01 August 2024
My daughter has been going to Acorn at Sharnbrook now since May and she's developed so much. The staff are lovely and I love the fact you can keep track of what she has been up to during the day, what has been eaten and just a general overview of her being happy. The staff always respond quickly to
any questions and I love the atmosphere there. They are able to get stuck in, mucky, explore, dance, exercise and have quiet time too. It's a fab place and my eldest went there before as well.
31 July 2024
Our son has been at Acorn Nursery in Sharnbrook since April this year and absolutely thrives here.
The fact that he just walks in with no fuss when dropping him makes it a lot easier to go to work for the day.
All the activities indoor and out, it's not surprising.
The amount of updates and
pictures are great to see what he's been up to.
Highly recommend to any parent, especially those with an active child and wanting to be outdoors as much as they can.
31 July 2024
Our daughter loves Acorns! She's been going since she was 10 months old and can't wait to get there each morning. The staff always have something exciting and intriguing for the children to do, and we've noticed our daughter's development really benefiting from their carefully curated activities.
The food is nutritious and sometimes they get the children to help prepare some of the snacks and meals. Our daughter's social and physical development has skyrocketed and we love the observations that staff make on the app, categorising which areas of development we're focused on. The communication with the nursery through the app is amazing, we love seeing what they're up to! I'd highly recommend Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook to anyone thinking about enrolling their child. I can't fault the staff and their friendly, attentive attitude towards the children and parents.
31 July 2024
My daughter has been at Acorn Nursery in Sharnbrook for four months now. I was so nervous about starting her at nursery, but she has settled in so well, she loves the staff there and walks in with no problems at all. We have seen her confidence grow since she has been there. The way she plays with
other children now I have a lot to thank the staff at Acorn for. When I collect her I can see how much fun she has had, few occasions she hasn't wanted to leave. The staff have been fantastic with her and are continually helping her to develop. The setting and activities they do with the children are great, my daughter loves the outdoors and Acorn at Sharnbrook Forest School is brilliant!
04 April 2024
Both of my daughters (6 and 3 years old) have attended Acorn Sharnbrook since they were 6 months old. Both of them have loved their time here and have been so happy. As parents, we have been really impressed with the care they have received and the activities they have been able to engage in. Both
of our girls have really loved the Forest School sessions and I have loved seeing their journey through the app. We especially love the way they do so much cooking, often making their own snacks, and making their own playdoh daily. We really don’t have a bad word to say about Acorn at all. Thank you for all that you do for our girls!
08 March 2024
As a first-time mum, I was so nervous to take my baby to a nursery but the team at Sharnbrook were and have continued to be an amazing support throughout a tricky transition!
My baby has loved every minute of being there and has developed far quicker than I thought he would - he loves all the
activities they do and the staff are fantastic with him, I could not recommend this nursery enough!