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Acorn at Mulberry Bear # Acorn at Mulberry Bear Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA · Milton Keynes Number of places 52 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Milton Keynes About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Acorn Early Years Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for young children. Their core philosophy, "Putting children first," underpins all aspects of their operations, fostering an ethos of care and responsiveness with everyone they interact with. The foundation prioritises the social and emotional well-being of children, aiming to cultivate a more compassionate and interconnected society. Their approach is marked by developing an ethical, innovative, and sustainable model of early years education, with a particular emphasis on outdoor play and learning, as well as continuous professional development for their staff. They are committed to being a learning organisation, striving for excellence in childcare practices through ongoing training and action research. Acorn aims to be inclusive and sustainable, both environmentally and financially, consistently seeking honesty and integrity in their work. Our ethos The Acorn Ethos can be summarised as 'putting children first', prioritising an ethic of care and building responsive relationships. This approach focuses on nurturing the social and emotional well-being of children and contributing to a more caring and connected society. The foundation aims to lead the early childhood sector through an ethical, innovative, and sustainable model of care and education, particularly highlighting outdoor play and learning, and staff professional development. Their values are personal, professional, nurturing, outdoor-focused, and ethical, ensuring individualised care, continuous staff growth, holistic child development through first-hand experiences, and a commitment to green practices and inclusivity. What it's like Managers and staff create an engaging, welcoming environment where children arrive confidently and choose their play. Staff plan activities to build on children’s knowledge and skills, supporting communication, language and physical development through meaningful interactions. Charity-run Forest School Outdoor Learning Emphasis on Staff Development Ethical Practice ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/fees-and-funding) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7:30 am until 6pm, all year round. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acorn at Mulberry Bear Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10363681 Lead inspector Lisa Robinson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265365)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2696739) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acorn-at-mulberry-bear-mk7-6aa) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acorn at Mulberry Bear Last inspected 26 November 2024 · Lisa Robinson Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Managers and staff create an engaging, welcoming environment where children arrive confidently and choose their play. Staff plan activities to build on children’s knowledge and skills, supporting communication, language and physical development through meaningful interactions. Inspector highlights - Engaging, welcoming environment - Children are curious, focused and eager to explore - Staff plan activities that build communication and thinking skills - Children develop physical skills through climbing, balancing and fine-motor activities - Staff share regular feedback with parents about children’s learning Areas to develop - 1 strengthen hygiene practices so that they are consistently embedded to promote children's understanding of good hygiene - 2 strengthen the organisation of daily routines to minimise children's waiting times. Inspection #10363681 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265365) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children develop gross motor skills through climbing, balancing and exploring large apparatus. Staff take children on outings, including walks to their forest school, where they learn road safety and about the natural environment. ## Parent Reviews of Acorn at Mulberry Bear 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJXIFuMw07mkIDJgXk07sP-Wr_rzcGR2Gf0sdFndH2yFMro4Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Sanna Ahsan 3 weeks ago We recently moved from a different city where my child had been since she was 1 so understandably a big change (she was a couple of months shy of 3). After having bad experiences at two other nurseries in MK we visited a few Acorns and loved the feel of Mulberry Bear. From day one the whole team feels like a family, very reassuring and brilliant communication. The children seem well rounded, happy and secure with their keyworkers. A wonderful team including Alina, Katharine and Sharon. Abbie is an absolute gem and a true asset to the team, my daughter bonded with her pretty instantly and she's been amazing with her, you can see she genuinely cares and her approach is so genuinely kind and caring. There's a wealth of activities and they give the children a lot of autonomy in what they wish to do and play. I really love the free flow aspect and how much they involve and include parents. Thank you to the whole team for such a smooth transition and keep up the amazing work. 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[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265365) ## Frequently asked about Acorn at Mulberry Bear ### How did Acorn at Mulberry Bear do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Is Acorn at Mulberry Bear a day nursery or preschool? ### From what age does Acorn at Mulberry Bear accept children? ### What stands out about the care and learning at Acorn at Mulberry Bear? ### What does the staff team at Acorn at Mulberry Bear bring to the setting? ### How is outdoor learning organised at Acorn at Mulberry Bear? ## Nearby day nurseries in Milton Keynes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Acorn at Mulberry Bear. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Walton Nursery Milton Keynes · MK7 6BB ](/nursery/walton-nursery-mk7-6bb-ey349307) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Little Tinkers Preschool Milton Keynes · MK6 3AZ ](/nursery/little-tinkers-preschool-mk6-3az-ey397284) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Bears Day Nursery Milton Keynes · MK6 3AA 4.9(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-bears-day-nursery-ltd-mk6-3aa-ey226139) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Acorn at Hedgerows Milton Keynes · MK6 4NP ](/nursery/acorn-at-hedgerows-mk6-4np) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### Acorn at Kents Hill Milton Keynes · MK7 6JF 4.3(10 reviews) ](/nursery/acorn-at-kents-hill-mk7-6jf-ey447040) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Ducklings Monkston @ St Barts Milton Keynes · MK10 9FJ 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/ducklings-monkston-st-barts-mk10-9fj-2603041) [See all nurseries in Milton Keynes →](/search?q=Milton+Keynes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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