Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton

About this day nursery

Acorn Early Years Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organisation dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood care and education. They operate numerous nurseries, sessional preschools, and forest schools across Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, and Bedfordshire.

Central to their philosophy is a "children first" approach, emphasising an ethic of care, responsive relationships, and nurturing environments that foster social and emotional well-being. Acorn strives to be a leader in the early childhood sector, particularly in outdoor play and learning, and is committed to continuous staff development through ongoing training and action research.

They champion an ethical, innovative, and sustainable model, with a focus on healthy eating, locally sourced food, and green practices, including growing their own produce. Their comprehensive pedagogy aims to cultivate a caring and connected society, ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn through rich, first-hand experiences.

What it's like

Staff are welcoming and create a positive, happy environment where children clearly enjoy being at nursery. The manager has developed a clear and ambitious curriculum and staff support children's emotional development, independence and curiosity, with strong outdoor provision through the 'Nature Kindergarten'.

Pricing & funding