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Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey)

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.9(8 parent reviews) ·Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH · Central Bedfordshire
Number of places
51 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire

About this day nursery

Acre Wood Day Nursery, located in Arlesey, Bedfordshire, offers high-quality childcare for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery focuses on creating an environment that encourages learning, play, discovery, and imagination.

Their dedicated team of experienced early years practitioners prioritises each child's individual needs and fosters their natural curiosity through play. The nursery values parent partnerships, providing regular updates and photos of children's routines and activities.

Acre Wood embraces outdoor learning with open spaces for children to explore and develop. They provide healthy, dietician-certified meals and snacks catering to all dietary requirements.

The curriculum is tailored to different age groups, from sensory play and early literacy for babies to promoting independence and school readiness for preschoolers. Acre Wood Day Nursery is conveniently located near Arlesey railway station and offers on-site parking for easy drop-offs and pick-ups, serving families from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, and Hitchin.

Our ethos

Acre Wood Day Nursery focuses on creating an environment that encourages learning, play, discovery, and imagination, fostering children's natural curiosity through play. They value parent partnerships and embrace outdoor learning. The curriculum is tailored to different age groups, promoting independence and school readiness.

What it's like

Children are confident individuals and eager to explore the activities staff have planned. Staff are very responsive to children's emotional needs, with warm and nurturing interactions helping children to feel safe and secure. The carefully considered environment allows children to be independent learners, making choices about their play.

OFSTED Good ProviderFocus on Outdoor PlayDietician-Certified MealsStrong Parent Partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
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

Food

Healthy meals and snacks provided, seasonal menus certified by a children’s dietician, all dietary requirements catered for by professional chefs.

Opening hours

Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 18:00

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey)

Last inspected 5 July 2024

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

Children are confident individuals and eager to explore the activities staff have planned. Staff are very responsive to children's emotional needs, with warm and nurturing interactions helping children to feel safe and secure. The carefully considered environment allows children to be independent learners, making choices about their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are confident individuals and eager to start exploring the activities staff have planned for them.
  • The management team and staff have worked hard to implement necessary changes since the last inspection.
  • The management team and staff have developed a curriculum that builds on what children know and can do.
  • Staff provide good support for children's communication and language development.
  • Staff support children of all ages to develop their independence with self-help skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to promote specific learning intentions more effectively during planned activities to engage all children fully.
Inspection #10334828 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents describe the staff as 'amazing' and that the nursery is a very special place.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff regularly discuss children's development with the management team and identify children with special educational needs and/or disabilities promptly. They work with other agencies to decide how to support the children, and additional funding is used to provide resources that meet children's learning needs, such as a calming, multisensory room.

Outdoor space

Staff promote children's good health and encourage them to be physically active. All children enjoy lots of outdoor play in the fresh air. Staff help babies and young children to carefully balance and walk across planks, while older children practice their large arm movements as they draw on clipboards on the wall.

Parent Reviews of Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey)

4.9
(8)
Danielle Tucker
9 months ago

Chloe and the team here are amazing!!! My children are so happy here

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Harriet Sanders
11 months ago

We love acrewood. My child is so happy there and runs in every day. There is consistency in their staff and so welcoming. Im so happy we chose this nursery for our child and see him thrive.

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Kate Ashmore
a year ago

There are not enough stars for Acrewood. The staff are like a family. The education, fun, care & nurture are second to none.

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2024

Date: May 2018

  • July 2024Good
  • July 2023Requires improvement
  • May 2018Good

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