--- title: "Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton, a nursery in Olney — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton # Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · Emberton Primary School, Olney Road, Olney, MK46 5BX · Milton Keynes Number of places 57 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Milton Keynes About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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'. Charitable Organisation Forest School Focus Outdoor Learning Ethic of Care Not-for-Profit ## 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. ## Key facts Opening hours Open 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year; Nature Kindergarten only 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. Term time / All Year Mixed Session types Sessional Preschool Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton Last inspected 24 June 2024 · Sarah Holley 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 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'. Inspector highlights - Staff are welcoming and jolly, creating a positive environment. - Manager has developed a clear and ambitious curriculum. - Staff help children manage emotions and behave very well. - Strong outdoor provision, especially the 'Nature Kindergarten'. - Babies and young toddlers receive a highly effective start to their learning. Areas to develop - 1 improve strategies for encouraging and supporting quieter, less confident children to join in with learning experiences , to best support their development and progress - 2 enhance arrangements for monitoring the delivery and impact of the curriculum, to focus support for staff to continually develop their practice. Inspection #10347116 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252928) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10347116 Lead inspector Sarah Holley Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252928)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2663416) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acorn-day-nursery-emberton-mk46-5bx) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify children who may need extra support to reach their full potential and plan how to close gaps and help them catch up with their peers. Outdoor space The outdoor provision, especially the 'Nature Kindergarten', is a strength; staff teach children about the natural world and how to manage risks. Children spend prolonged periods in the Nature Kindergarten where they run, climb, explore and learn to hold and use tools safely. Inspection history Most recent inspection 24 June 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252928) ## Frequently asked about Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton ### Whereabouts is Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What are the main strengths of the nursery? ### How can Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton be contacted? ### What grade did Ofsted give Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton? ### Is Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Olney Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Acorn Day Nursery, Emberton. - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Little Birches Nursery in Olney Olney · MK46 4HA 4.5(36 reviews) ](/nursery/little-birches-nursery-in-olney-mk46-4ha-2652558) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Turvey Pre-School Bedford · MK43 8DB ](/nursery/turvey-pre-school-playgroup-mk43-8db-219100) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.9 mi ### Youth Club Pre-School Newport Pagnell · MK16 8HX 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/youth-club-pre-school-mk16-8hx-141817) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.9 mi ### Meadow View Day Nursery Newport Pagnell · MK16 8PS 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/meadow-view-day-nursery-mk16-8ps-141896) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Wellies Day Nursery Newport Pagnell · MK16 9HH 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/wellies-day-nursery-ltd-mk16-9hh-ey437357) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.0 mi ### River Meadow Pre-School Newport Pagnell · MK16 9DS ](/nursery/river-meadow-pre-school-mk16-9ds-ey314549) [See all nurseries in Olney →](/search?q=Olney) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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