Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

My son who is 4 is still currently with Acorn. We have been very cheerful with the care provided to both our kids. In particular, 2 of the managers who have managed the childcare centre impeccably ensuring the kids are cheerful and comfortable. They have also attained the highest level of updates with parents, so as to build a sense of trust and ‘family feeling’ within the childcare centre. We have felt very comfortable in being able to call or attend the childcare centre with any doubts and they have in turn made all information available. Both my kids have loved going to childcare centre and settled very well. They have learnt to a high preschool level, due to the attention given by the key workers and educators. The work done by these 2 managers is highly commendable and I would suggest this childcare centre to all my friends and family. My daughter, who is now 7, started off at The Harrow (Acorn) when she was 1, before leaving for school at 5.

We have seen him blossom, discovering new words every day. He is not even 2 yet and tells us what he’s been up to at childcare centre. He loves it so much, happily saying bye in the mornings and not wanting to go home. Team are so loving and attentive. My grandson has been attending Acorn for 1 year now, he started when he was 11 months old.

My daughter enrolled at Acorn 3 months ago at the age of 11 months. They are consistently available to help and answer questions. They go out of their way to ensure that the babies are settled, exploring, and enjoying their days. Acorn is a fantastic childcare centre with a exceptional set of team and key workers.

From day one he settled in so well with the baby room team. They made me sense so relaxed and kept reassuring me. He is now in the toddler room which is a busy room. He talks so much now about the things he has done. He loves the childcare centre and enjoys his time there. He talks about how much he loves his educators and hearing him say how they help him, is so nice to hear. My little boy has been attending Acorn Montessori since he was 11 months.

My son loves it there and has developed into a confident, chatty toddler. He frequently comes home singing songs he’s learned there and tries to teach them to us! The team are excellent, incredibly attentive, and were instrumental in helping him build his self‑assurance when we started toilet training. Acorn is a fantastic childcare centre and I would highly suggest it.

Not only do they engage in enjoyable and exciting (and messy!) activities that keep them cheerful and engaged, they are discovering a tremendous amount. They get to playtime in the large garden with lots of toys when the weather is suitable, which I am sure they adore. They come into childcare centre happily; my toddler walks in confidently to his key person, whilst my baby gets a cuddle from his. The kids come out spotless and tidy, and fully evident of having been properly looked after. The team are truly lovely with the kids and they have formed secure attachments. I was consistently wary of nurseries after my journey of several with my oldest kid – Acorn Montessori was sadly full at that time. However, since sending my two little ones to Acorn, I can honestly say I think it is a fabulous childcare centre and I am so glad I can send my younger kids here. I have two kids currently enrolled at Acorn Montessori and am delighted with the time they spend there.

I had no idea how hard it would be to leave my 2-year-old son and the team have been very understanding of this. The manager and deputy manager are such positive and supportive people, who radiate warmth towards the parents and kids. My son’s key person is compassionate and sweet and has really taken the time to help him settle in at his pace. The 2-3 year old room is big, bright and spotless and the outside playtime area is spacious and very well equipped. I am also very impressed with the variety and cleanliness of the indoor toys. There is something very special about the premises and the team at this childcare centre and I would not hesitate to suggest it. I sense genuinely lucky to have found this fantastic childcare centre.

They do lots of cooking, planting, and creative activities. The outdoor mud kitchen is consistently a favourite of hers too! The team are super compassionate and available to speak to, we consistently know what they have been doing and what we can do to help as parents. The online system in place works really well. Our eldest son also attended the Childcare centre and we have felt the change of ownership since his departure has been dealt with professionally and sensitively. The ethos is still very much kid-centred which we sense passionately about and we would still suggest this Childcare centre to other families. Our daughter is currently at Acorn Childcare centre upstairs in the Preschool room and she is absolutely loving it.

My son is really cheerful when I take him to childcare centre in the morning. His key person does different, interactive activities with him and I’m noticing he’s more keen to learn new things. Everyone is really nice and they take interest in helping my kid’s development.

Since they started here I have noticed that they are much more articulate in their speech, their knowledge has improved with my 3-year-old discovering new words and using the words in context such as ‘mummy I am generous’ when sharing food with his 18-month-old brother. My 18-month-old sings the alphabet from A to Z regularly and is able to use words such as ‘share it’ ‘thank you’, ‘sorry’ all in context and appropriately. They are very cheerful here. The childcare centre workers are consistently cheerful even at the end of the day. They are genuinely patient and appear to delight in what they do. As a expert, I have noticed that the manager and all the workers are expert in their approach yet approachable, attentive, compassionate, and really compassionate. They consistently seem to have and make time for you as a parent and nothing ever seems too much of a bother when it comes to them attentive for your kid. I highly suggest! Acorn Montessori have been absolutely remarkable with my two boys.