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Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
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02 December 2025
We have been very pleased with the nursery and our son has flourished since starting. It was really daunting leaving him for the first time but the staff showed so much care and consideration for our son and he settled in quickly. The nursery do a lot of messy play and different activities and we are regularly kept up to date on his day. We also like that the class size isn't too big so the staff know our son very well and he absolutely loves his key worker. I would recommend the nursery to other parents.
02 December 2025
My daughter joined Mulberry Bear at the age of 11 months in January. She was very unsettled initially and now she absolutely loves going to nursery and adores all the staff. We are so grateful to the team for the efforts they put in settling her and providing her a safe and comfortable environment. The nursery offers many outdoor activities, tours in the greens, messy plays, music and lots of reading. My daughter has learnt and grown so much since joining the nursery. The food they provide meets the nutritional needs and they never miss to offer the kids extra if the ask for it. Thank you to the wonderful team for all their efforts!! Can't recommend this place enough..
11 November 2025
I'm so grateful for this nursery and all the lovely staff! From day one, they've been amazing with communication and always make sure I know how my kids are doing. My children absolutely love going - they've grown in confidence, learned so much, and come home happy every time It's such a warm, caring environment where I truly feel they're loved and supported. I couldn't ask for a better place for them to learn and grow. Thank you for everything you do!
11 November 2025
Our daughter joined the nursery in April and the nursery onboarding process was seamless. The staff and facilities are wonderful and we're extremely please with the overall development that we've observed in our daughter! Very pleased to have found Acorn Nursery.
11 November 2025
My child has had a great time since starting at the nursery the staff are so attentive to him and have made every effort to support him in his learning and making everyday as fun as possible. Also the messy play that is made for them is like a work of art
10 November 2025
My daughter absolutely loves all the staff who work here, they make her feel comfortable and safe and I know she is in very good hands. The nursery offers so many activities for them to do daily and also so many outside activities including walks. The food provided is always healthy and I couldn't fault this nursery. So glad I chose this nursery!
13 March 2025
Since putting my son in Mulberry Bear, he has flourished and I have noticed such a confidence in him. He started at 8 months old and whilst I was so worried about him being so young, they really have helped him with his learning and development amazingly. He has bonded with all the workers and I am very thankful to have some a wonderful team of people raising my son with me.
19 February 2025
Very happy with my son's progression since being at Mulberry Bear - he has come on in all aspects including learning and social. His learning is tailored to his pace and personality. He loves all the staff and is excited to go to nursery everyday!
07 February 2025
My daughter has been at Mulberry Bear for about 10 months now, and in that time I have seen her build brilliant relationships with the team, especially her key person, who has been absolutely brilliant in both making me feel at ease knowing that she is loved and cared for at nursery as well as supporting her with the development she is absolutely thriving at Acorn and always has a smile when I drop her off - which as a parent is so reassuring knowing that she is happy and settled. Recently, we started the transition to the next group and the team explained how they will do the settling-in sessions to make sure the move was at the right time for the child. I again found this both helpful and reassuring as I was concerned whether she was ready, but so far, she has been loving it. They do lots of different activities, lots of messy play and cooking, also lots of music which she loves.
07 February 2025
Both my boys are attending this nursery and they love it there and look forward to going. They never run out of creative things to do with the kids and keep me posted on progress daily face to face but also on the app often. Staff are amazing and polite, greet the children every day and make them feel comfortable. Always happy to answer questions and communicate.
05 February 2025
We are really happy with Mulberry Bear. After settling in our little one seems really happy there and loves all the staff. The updates on the app are brilliant and the staff are always happy to chat and give an update at the end of the day. We love that there is lots of time spent outdoors (when possible) or engaging in fun, messy activities! The menu always sounds really good, with varied and healthy options and our child's dietary requirements are catered for. The staff seem keen to support our child's development and have provided useful progress updates through the app. Even though I've changed jobs and the nursery is further away than some other options, our little one seems to be getting on so well there we don't want to move him. I'd definitely highly recommend Acorn and Mulberry Bear to anyone looking for childcare options.
09 September 2024
I cannot recommend this nursery enough! I was so anxious about sending my 7-month-old to nursery but honestly, all that worry was so unwarranted. My son loves his days at nursery and gets so excited when I tell him that he's going to see his key person. This in itself makes it much easier to drop him off in the mornings, knowing that he loves it, is in a good place and with great people caring for him. The updates on the app around meals and activities are amazing. I always get sent lovely pictures of my son with his friends, getting up to all sorts of fun stuff. The staff are so nice and my baby eats better than I do when he's at nursery! His progress and development in just a few months have come on so much, being at this nursery is really so good for him.
08 August 2024
After visiting Acorn at Mulberry Bear we knew we wanted to send our daughter there. Such a lovely atmosphere at the nursery: the setting is amazing, with an incredible garden, and the children can explore so much. Our daughter has been attending the nursery for 2 years and the progress she has made there is incredible. The staff are warm and friendly and make a great effort to get to know our family. She is excited to arrive and see her friends. She tells us all the activities and fun he has had throughout the day. They also provided extra activities classes like Forest School which was provided at no additional cost. We are also very thankful for their support with potty training. Our daughter will soon start school and the staff have been excellent at preparing her for this big change. As such we would highly recommend Acorn at Mulberry Bear for all the reasons above and more.
04 March 2024
Wonderful nursery! My son has been going to the nursery for almost a year and he has learned so much. He loves going there to play with his friends and the staff. The staff are really good and care about the kids.
01 March 2024
I cannot recommend Acorn Nursery highly enough. Since starting in September, our little girl has progressed immensely and it is clear to see how much she enjoys her days at nursery. Thank you all so much.
01 March 2024
My daughter is really having a good time at the nursery and although it was her first ever starting time in the nursery, I expected to have a hard time getting her adapted, but due to the extra care she has been given she quickly loved the nursery. Now she keeps asking every day when she is going.
01 March 2024
Mulberry Bear Nursery has been excellent for us. Our son absolutely loves going to nursery, and the staff have been brilliant for his entire time with them. We feel very happy and safe to leave our son with Mulberry Bear during the days. His development has come on leaps and bounds since becoming a member. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
01 March 2024
Mulberry Bear Day Nursery continues to impress with its standards and care. My son has been here for more than a year, and he absolutely loves it there! Forest schools are outstanding, and the activities are engaging. The food there is borderline gourmet as well, things our son would never eat at home! Overall, I love this nursery, and now that we're expecting a new baby, she will definitely be going there!
29 February 2024
Dedicated staff. Great communication with the parents. Caring and keeping kids clean, happy and entertained. Managed well with good facilities and environment for the kids. My boy always comes home happy (and tired) after a day in the nursery!
29 February 2024
The staff are very kind, our little one loves the activities and loves getting cuddles from the staff. She always plays a hiding game at the beginning of the day and the staff always play along. She likes to climb around outside and enjoys forest school.
Latest Reviews for Acorn Day Nursery (Mulberry Bear)
02 December 2025
We have been very pleased with the nursery and our son has flourished since starting. It was really daunting leaving him for the first time but the staff showed so much care and consideration for our son and he settled in quickly. The nursery do a lot of messy play and different activities and we are regularly kept up to date on his day. We also like that the class size isn't too big so the staff know our son very well and he absolutely loves his key worker. I would recommend the nursery to other parents.
02 December 2025
My daughter joined Mulberry Bear at the age of 11 months in January. She was very unsettled initially and now she absolutely loves going to nursery and adores all the staff. We are so grateful to the team for the efforts they put in settling her and providing her a safe and comfortable environment. The nursery offers many outdoor activities, tours in the greens, messy plays, music and lots of reading. My daughter has learnt and grown so much since joining the nursery. The food they provide meets the nutritional needs and they never miss to offer the kids extra if the ask for it. Thank you to the wonderful team for all their efforts!! Can't recommend this place enough..
11 November 2025
I'm so grateful for this nursery and all the lovely staff! From day one, they've been amazing with communication and always make sure I know how my kids are doing. My children absolutely love going - they've grown in confidence, learned so much, and come home happy every time It's such a warm, caring environment where I truly feel they're loved and supported. I couldn't ask for a better place for them to learn and grow. Thank you for everything you do!
11 November 2025
Our daughter joined the nursery in April and the nursery onboarding process was seamless. The staff and facilities are wonderful and we're extremely please with the overall development that we've observed in our daughter! Very pleased to have found Acorn Nursery.
11 November 2025
My child has had a great time since starting at the nursery the staff are so attentive to him and have made every effort to support him in his learning and making everyday as fun as possible. Also the messy play that is made for them is like a work of art
10 November 2025
My daughter absolutely loves all the staff who work here, they make her feel comfortable and safe and I know she is in very good hands. The nursery offers so many activities for them to do daily and also so many outside activities including walks. The food provided is always healthy and I couldn't fault this nursery. So glad I chose this nursery!
13 March 2025
Since putting my son in Mulberry Bear, he has flourished and I have noticed such a confidence in him. He started at 8 months old and whilst I was so worried about him being so young, they really have helped him with his learning and development amazingly. He has bonded with all the workers and I am very thankful to have some a wonderful team of people raising my son with me.
19 February 2025
Very happy with my son's progression since being at Mulberry Bear - he has come on in all aspects including learning and social. His learning is tailored to his pace and personality. He loves all the staff and is excited to go to nursery everyday!
07 February 2025
My daughter has been at Mulberry Bear for about 10 months now, and in that time I have seen her build brilliant relationships with the team, especially her key person, who has been absolutely brilliant in both making me feel at ease knowing that she is loved and cared for at nursery as well as supporting her with the development she is absolutely thriving at Acorn and always has a smile when I drop her off - which as a parent is so reassuring knowing that she is happy and settled. Recently, we started the transition to the next group and the team explained how they will do the settling-in sessions to make sure the move was at the right time for the child. I again found this both helpful and reassuring as I was concerned whether she was ready, but so far, she has been loving it. They do lots of different activities, lots of messy play and cooking, also lots of music which she loves.
07 February 2025
Both my boys are attending this nursery and they love it there and look forward to going. They never run out of creative things to do with the kids and keep me posted on progress daily face to face but also on the app often. Staff are amazing and polite, greet the children every day and make them feel comfortable. Always happy to answer questions and communicate.
05 February 2025
We are really happy with Mulberry Bear. After settling in our little one seems really happy there and loves all the staff. The updates on the app are brilliant and the staff are always happy to chat and give an update at the end of the day. We love that there is lots of time spent outdoors (when possible) or engaging in fun, messy activities! The menu always sounds really good, with varied and healthy options and our child's dietary requirements are catered for. The staff seem keen to support our child's development and have provided useful progress updates through the app. Even though I've changed jobs and the nursery is further away than some other options, our little one seems to be getting on so well there we don't want to move him. I'd definitely highly recommend Acorn and Mulberry Bear to anyone looking for childcare options.
09 September 2024
I cannot recommend this nursery enough! I was so anxious about sending my 7-month-old to nursery but honestly, all that worry was so unwarranted. My son loves his days at nursery and gets so excited when I tell him that he's going to see his key person. This in itself makes it much easier to drop him off in the mornings, knowing that he loves it, is in a good place and with great people caring for him. The updates on the app around meals and activities are amazing. I always get sent lovely pictures of my son with his friends, getting up to all sorts of fun stuff. The staff are so nice and my baby eats better than I do when he's at nursery! His progress and development in just a few months have come on so much, being at this nursery is really so good for him.
08 August 2024
After visiting Acorn at Mulberry Bear we knew we wanted to send our daughter there. Such a lovely atmosphere at the nursery: the setting is amazing, with an incredible garden, and the children can explore so much. Our daughter has been attending the nursery for 2 years and the progress she has made there is incredible. The staff are warm and friendly and make a great effort to get to know our family. She is excited to arrive and see her friends. She tells us all the activities and fun he has had throughout the day. They also provided extra activities classes like Forest School which was provided at no additional cost. We are also very thankful for their support with potty training. Our daughter will soon start school and the staff have been excellent at preparing her for this big change. As such we would highly recommend Acorn at Mulberry Bear for all the reasons above and more.
04 March 2024
Wonderful nursery! My son has been going to the nursery for almost a year and he has learned so much. He loves going there to play with his friends and the staff. The staff are really good and care about the kids.
01 March 2024
I cannot recommend Acorn Nursery highly enough. Since starting in September, our little girl has progressed immensely and it is clear to see how much she enjoys her days at nursery. Thank you all so much.
01 March 2024
My daughter is really having a good time at the nursery and although it was her first ever starting time in the nursery, I expected to have a hard time getting her adapted, but due to the extra care she has been given she quickly loved the nursery. Now she keeps asking every day when she is going.
01 March 2024
Mulberry Bear Nursery has been excellent for us. Our son absolutely loves going to nursery, and the staff have been brilliant for his entire time with them. We feel very happy and safe to leave our son with Mulberry Bear during the days. His development has come on leaps and bounds since becoming a member. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.
01 March 2024
Mulberry Bear Day Nursery continues to impress with its standards and care. My son has been here for more than a year, and he absolutely loves it there! Forest schools are outstanding, and the activities are engaging. The food there is borderline gourmet as well, things our son would never eat at home! Overall, I love this nursery, and now that we're expecting a new baby, she will definitely be going there!
29 February 2024
Dedicated staff. Great communication with the parents. Caring and keeping kids clean, happy and entertained. Managed well with good facilities and environment for the kids. My boy always comes home happy (and tired) after a day in the nursery!
29 February 2024
The staff are very kind, our little one loves the activities and loves getting cuddles from the staff. She always plays a hiding game at the beginning of the day and the staff always play along. She likes to climb around outside and enjoys forest school.