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  • Phone Number
    01234 507282
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  • Group/Owner
    Acorn Early Years
  • Person in Charge
    Aimee Bishop (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Staff
    24
  • When Closed
    Bank Holidays, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year
  • Type of Service
    Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
  • Total Places for children
    62
  • Age range
    from 0 years 4 months to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0715-1815
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  • Sally R
    April 19, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My son has been at Acorn Nursery Sharnbrook for eighteen months, first in the baby room and then in the toddler room.
    The staff are amazing. They are well trained, responsible and affectionate. They teach the little ones to be happy, confident, kind and polite members of society right from day one.
    My son has complex allergies and leaving him anywhere is a worry, but I am 100% secure when I leave him at nursery every day that he will be safe. The chefs go above and beyond to ensure his food is both safe and nutritious. Generally, the menus are really good and well balanced with a diverse healthy mix of foods.
    The ethos of the nursery is fantastic with lots of outdoor time and exploring and learning in all weathers. A distinct lack of plastic junk toys is refreshing as well as pro-active measures to protect the environment from minimal use of animal protein to re-usable nappy sacks.
    Importantly they respond to feedback and initiate change where required.

  • H R
    April 19, 2022 at 12:00 am

    The most wonderful team at Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) became part of our family for over three years. Our children have enjoyed the professional, as well as a very personal and caring team in all three rooms. Whenever our kids need it there is always a helping hand, a cuddle and a smile as well as a listening ear available. Our children and their friends have a fantastic variety of activities throughout the year and as much as possible in their great outdoor play areas. Activities include a fruit and vegetable garden and forest school grounds. The dedication from all the individuals at Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook), as well as the focus on being outside and their delicious, on-site prepared food throughout the day, make this nursery outstanding for us!  

    We cannot recommend this nursery highly enough! 5* from us

  • Rachel M
    April 19, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My son has attended the nursery for the last two years. He loves his time at nursery and highlights include Forest School, cooking, doing yoga and dancing with his friends. The care is superb. The staff care deeply about each child and my son has thrived because of their dedication, enthusiasm and commitment. He has grown in confidence because of the nurturing environment. He comes home chatting about the adventures of each day or singing the songs he has learnt. The staff are brilliant about following the interests of the children and celebrating their successes. We love getting detailed updates about our son’s day through the app as well as being able to chat with his key worker at drop off and pick up.

  • Sophie W
    April 20, 2022 at 12:00 am

    I have had two children come through Acorns Day Nursery (Sharnbrook). Child number two is currently in their Oaks Room which is preschool. Having been in the setting since he was 8-months old. The nursery is a fantastic setting and provides the children with the opportunity to be outside in beautiful surroundings on a daily basis. The activities the staff do and the themed play is so well organised. The app they use is updated regularly so you know what the children are up to throughout the day. I also get great feedback at pick up from his key worker and have done so throughout The menu for food is delicious and varied which is a joy. I cannot recommend Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) enough.

  • H J
    April 20, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My son has attended Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook since September 2020. The diligence, care and nurture offered by the staff is impressive. From joining as a baby to now moving into Oaks as a 3 year old, my son has had experiences, learning and fun that I could not offer him at home. The staff can’t do enough to support us as parents and are so encouraging with all major milestones. Potty training flowed seamlessly from home to nursery and that was a great comfort to a first-time parent! In short, an outstanding provision.

  • G S
    April 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Our daughter loves coming along to Acorn Sharnbrook, she enjoys the forest school and all the varying activities! She has made lots of friends, her creativity has developed and she is very happy. She has also enjoyed trying new foods with the varying kitchen menu. She has developed lovely relationships with her designated key workers as well.

  • Rachel S
    April 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Where do I begin? Acorns Day Nursery in Sharnbrook has provided the highest quality of care for my two daughters since day one. The staff are warm, friendly, and welcoming and the nursery itself is safe, inviting, and consistently interesting and educational with a strong lean towards bringing the outside in, with nature being at the forefront of all learning. The home-cooked food is outstanding with the children themselves often picking homegrown vegetables and cooking them to eat for lunch the very same day. Any administrative queries have been quickly resolved by the very efficient management team. Overall we could not be happier with the care, love, and attention to detail provided by everyone involved at the nursery, and would highly recommend to all who ask!

  • Ted P
    April 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Our daughter is very settled at Acorn Sharnbrook and always enjoys her time there. There are a great range of activities and the outdoor time and nature-based activities are especially valued. The staff are all kind and attentive and the food menu is healthy and varied. There is great communication via the app and handovers at pick up. Highly recommend.

  • Sarah K
    April 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

    We feel like Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook is an extension of home for our baby boy. When choosing the nursery it was important to us to feel that the nursery and its staff shared our values. Here we found a safe, loving and happy environment.
    We feel our son’s needs are always met and our routines at home are followed as closely as possible, which meant even as a ‘lockdown baby’ he settled quickly into nursery without any issues. He is cared for by his key worker and all the carers as if a family member. He is genuinely excited to go to nursery. Our son is thriving at Acorn and we feel well supported with his development.
    We love the closeness to nature with furniture and toys made from natural materials and the outdoor facilities are unrivalled, in our opinion. A key area for us was the food provided for the children. The seasonal menus offer home-cooked food which our son loves (and always has our mouths watering!).

  • R W
    April 21, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Our son has been at Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) since he was 12-months old and he loves it, so much so that sometimes he doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day! The staff are all fantastic, bringing energy and enthusiasm to the wide variety of activities they do each day. The app used is great and the staff are brilliant at keeping us up to date on it both with what our son has been up to in terms of his eating, sleeping and nappies but also with photos and videos of the fun he has been having that day. The location is second to none in terms of the outside space available for their woodland walks and outdoor exploration. They spend a great deal of time out in the fresh air and do a wonderful variety of outdoor activities. To have the nearby grounds available to them for their walks, activities and forest school sets Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) apart from most nurseries. It is so reassuring to know that our son is so happy at Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook). We would recommend it to everyone!

  • Jo-Anne R
    May 16, 2022 at 12:00 am

    The Squirrels team goes above and beyond their call of duty. They are always eager to receive feedback and improve. The bond they have with the kids is great! A lot of thought and preparation goes into the activities prepared for the class, and I love the emphasis on outdoor play and exploration.

  • K B
    May 23, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Acorn nursery Sharnbrook has a been a fantastic place for my child to grow and learn. Having been at the nursery from 1 year old and now leaving for school in September the nursery has been fundamental in helping them grow and mature into a very confident, articulate individual. The outdoor experiences the children have on an almost daily basis make Acorn stand out from other nurseries and is the reason I still commute to the nursery each day despite working from home. We will certainly miss everyone when we leave at the end of the year.

  • D L
    November 7, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Our son has attended Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook since he was 10 months old. We spent a lot of time looking at different nurseries in the area and agreed that Acorns met all of our expectations of a nursery. Our son has a wonderful bond with his keyworker and the other staff within the setting, and we are seeing the progress he is making each week. The app is great and was a key part in the settling process, reassuring us with photos and updates on his day. The outdoor space is amazing and the varied experience and activities offered are great. Our son loves going to nursery and that makes us very happy. We have complete trust in the staff and know that our little boy is getting the best care. Admin queries are dealt with quickly and professionally. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • R W
    November 29, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Sharnbrook Acorn Day Nursery is in my opinion the best nursery around. I was extremely anxious about leaving my daughter with anyone other than myself or her daddy. The staff at Acorn Sharnbrook made all my worries disappear. We had a home visit which was great for my daughter as her key worker played with her to ensure she would remember her when she started. The settling sessions were painless as the staff kept in such close contact with me so I knew exactly what was going on with my girl. Day to day I know everything is fine with her, the app keeps me in close contact knowing if she has eaten and what she has eaten. The meals are healthy and yummy. The activities that are planned are fun and educational. But it’s the staff that make this such a wonderful place for the children, they are all great. My daughter is excited to go to nursery and I will be sad for her to leave when it’s time for school.

  • Chloe A
    November 30, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Acorn Day Nursery in Sharnbrook have honestly been amazing and I couldn’t recommend them enough. In such a short space of time my son has come on leaps and bounds and all my worries and concerns have been listened to and measures put in place to help push and support my son’s development. I’m honestly so pleased we chose the nursery after being quite worried with my son being so young but I honestly couldn’t be happier. My son loves it there, especially his key person! She’s definitely one in a million! Goes over and beyond for him and to a point I feel now with only little language she understands him and can communicate in other ways to fulfill his needs and wants. Would recommend them in a heartbeat!

  • Victoria H
    November 30, 2022 at 12:00 am

    This childcare setting is excellent! I can’t speak highly enough of it. The staff team are amazing and continually goes above and beyond to care for my son. Unfortunately, my son lost his father this year and the team at Acorn has loved him through it. They supported him as he adjusted and continued to help him hit his developmental markers. The food they provide is great and the activities they do with the children are creative, exciting and developing. This is a fantastic setting, I feel very lucky to have found it and privileged that my son is part of the Acorns family – well done!

  • Anna B
    December 13, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My husband and I are delighted with the overall care and experience our two children receive at Sharnbrook. The outdoor space and activities provided are fantastic and much care and planning goes into their outside experience, play and learning. The provision of activities, creative play and opportunities are brilliant. The food provided is varied and healthy and the indoor space is well-managed and accessible to parents. The staff are very energetic, fun, caring and enthusiastic so I know my children have a secure, happy experience there.

  • H D
    April 3, 2023 at 12:00 am

    I’m exceptionally impressed by Acorns Nursery. All of the staff are lovely and clearly go above and beyond with their work.
    The activities that the children partake in are so detailed and well thought out. They set up activities that align with the current interests of the children. They even frequently send the children home with activity bags to do at home.
    There is a huge emphasis on outdoor play all year round, not just when it’s nice weather. Every day they are outside exploring and then have a planned morning in the woodlands once a week.
    I would highly recommend Acorns!

  • C K
    May 15, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Acorn is an incredible setting. The facilities and outdoor space allow children to actively explore and understand the world. Staff are dedicated to caring and fully understanding children’s individual journeys. The nursery feels happy, colourful, and filled with opportunities to learn something new. Communication between parents and the setting is impressive. Consistent use of the app allows for daily photos (and many of them!), a clear understanding of what the children have eaten and a quick and easy way to make contact with key workers. Having seen a number of nurseries, Acorn, by far, is the best. My son adores it!

  • R A
    June 5, 2023 at 12:00 am

    We have been thrilled and delighted in equal measure by our experience in the Squirrels room at Acorn Nursery. Our daughter is given the most enriching of activities to take part in and is stimulated, stretched and, most importantly, cherished by the staff. The Squirrels leader and her team go above and beyond to make each day for the children creative and memorable. We hugely appreciated the personalised feedback and the regular photo updates. It is no wonder that we have seen such a rise in our daughter’s confidence and fascination with the outdoors since she started coming here. Thank you to all of you!

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