The Acorns Nursery & Forest School | 2 Day Nurseries

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The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from A T (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2025

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We couldn't be happier with how well he has settled in at Acorns. Everyone is so welcoming, kind and it feels like a second home for him. We're really happy with the information we receive. We get a detailed menu full of healthy food and know what he'll be doing each term. We like that there is a good

focus on phonics and educational content such as different cultures or dealing with emotions, plus plenty of time for fun and games and loads of outdoor time. Unlike with a lot of other venues, we are confident that every member of staff at Acorns is very experienced and has been there a long time which is very reassuring. The staff all seem to have genuine care for the children and this shines through at every pick up and drop off and the way that our son interacts with them. We are confident that the staff at Acorns have the experience to deal with a whole range of different children and needs to prepare them for the next stage which is extremely important in these early years.

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The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from K H (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025

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Finding a setting in which both my babies have not only thrived but have felt cared for and safe has been an absolute blessing.
Both our bubs have grown in confidence in their speech and language skills ,in a way thats nurtured and encouraged their personalities and natural play.
My bubs minds run

at a million miles an hour constantly creating games and storytelling, this again has been encouraged and supported in a safe space, which is just amazing to see.
Every activity is sooo cleverly thought out by all of the teachers prior and both my bubs can tell me about what they learned that week. It's also wonderful for them to show their Nannie and grandad their art work in the library when they visit one day a week (they do not live locally and it's a mini view into their world at nursery)
We are very lucky to have found a nursery and both bubs have loved every second of going.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from A. H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025

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Acorns has been amazing for my Son, for the last 6 months he has come on leaps and bounds.
When we chose Acorns we chose it because it felt like a home from home, and we loved the garden and the space for the children to play freely.
The staff have been amazing, it really feels like there is a sense

of care and we were given so much information on settling in. When I pick him up we always have a good chat and catch up on what they have done in the day.
The activities are varied and well planned out and organised. Meals are great and we get given so much information about the plans each term which is so reassuring to be so well informed.
Can't say much more than We really love it!

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from M R (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2024

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Our experience with The Acorn has been absolutely wonderful. The care, kindness, and dedication of the staff have made such a positive impact on my son. It's heartwarming to see how much he looks forward to going to nursery each day, and I can tell he's thriving in the nurturing environment they've

created.
The activities are thoughtfully planned, engaging, and tailored to help the children grow and explore at their own pace. I also appreciate the open communication with the staff-they truly make us feel like part of a family.
Knowing my son is in a place where he is happy, safe, and learning so much brings me immense peace of mind. Thank you, The Acorn for everything you do-you are incredible!

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The Acorns Nursery & Forest School (25 Denmans Lane)
from B P (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024

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They have such a positive and personable ethos. My child enjoys every hour she spends there. She comes home talking about her day and is speeding along through her milestones. She is an only child so I was concerned about her lack of communication with her peers. She has found so many friends and talks

about them outside of the nursery. My child is displaying positive behaviours which are supported by everyone around her. The staff ask termly for targets to work with and she has hit every one of them. My child is showing clear understanding of phonics after such a small amount of time and such a young age, thanks to the nursery. The large book has helped myself and my husband support her through her learning. My child eats a range of healthy foods and is closely monitored for her behaviour with others and this is modelled by the staff there. This is by far the best nursery locally, it hits all my criteria, which was a very extensive list!

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery & Forest School (25 Denmans Lane)
from K L (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2024

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The nursery has been fantastic, the staff are experienced and engaged with the children and have helped our daughter settle in. The days are structured well and a lot of thought and effort goes into looking after the children and providing them with fun activities and food.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from A P (Father of Child) published on 28 May 2024

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An incredible nursery. Feels like it has the warmth and love of a childminders but with the professionalism and development of a nursery school. When my daughter leaves it is going to be a very sad day.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from H L (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2024

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The Acorns is an outstanding nursery. We moved my daughter here from a nursery that is part of a chain, and the difference is huge. If you are looking for an individual nursery that will nurture, educate and care for your child to the highest possible standards, look no further. They truly get to know

each child and they get the best out of them. My daughter is genuinely excited about going to The Acorns every day, which was not the case with her previous nursery. The staff are kind, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. They take huge pride in their work and the children are, in turn, proud to belong to The Acorns. The food is home-cooked every day and the environment is delightful. The garden is simply magical. The love and attention that has gone into the space here means the children get so much joy from it. The curriculum planning is second to none. I am blown away by how much my daughter learns. She has great fun and has developed strong relationships. It is the best!

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from Sophie K (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2024

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An excellent place for children to learn, socialise and just thrive with nurturing, caring, knowledgable staff. My son has been so happy there for the last three years and I’d highly recommend them to anyone wanting a great start for their own child.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from C M (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2024

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I was a little apprehensive about my son attending a new nursery after relocating. Staff members made it very easy for us to visit the sites on multiple occasions and put our minds at ease. When meeting the staff, they seemed very caring and all of the children were enjoying story time when we visited

the site. When it comes to meal times, it’s lovely that all of the children sit together and eat like they are at home. Having my son in a home environment was important to me as he goes to nursery multiple times per week and I wanted it to feel like home away from home. Staff are very caring and my son has a lovely time at The Acorns with the other children. He enjoys the food and activities offered and we always pick him up clean and happy!

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery & Forest School (25 Denmans Lane)
from Victoria V (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2023

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I have 2 little boys that go to The Acorns Nursery and they love it. The staff are so caring and consistent. The children go out on walks to the woods when they can and there are lots of activities to do indoors too. My boys are very happy to leave me behind and go straight in to play.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from V B (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023

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Absolutely professional team with a careful approach to the child and his peculiarities in the educational process.
I feel lucky that my child and we have the opportunity to be part of The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School community.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery & Forest School (25 Denmans Lane)
from Ella C (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023

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The Acorns Nursery & Forest School is a wonderful nursery the staff are amazing and care so much about the children. They know them individually and help them to develop and thrive. Following their lead to help them learn about themselves, peers and the world around them.
My son adores going and says

‘it feels like home there’. He’s always so excited to go and see what fun things there are in store for the day and very importantly what yummy snacks and lunch there is!
The reading scheme is great for him starting school in September too!
He is always full of stories of his day and the wonderful trips out they do to the park or local community, or what colour homemade play dough they made today!
It is the most fantastic setting equipped with everything the children could need to nurture their creativity and independence, but most importantly it is the most loving home from home you could hope for thanks to the dedication and love of the staff.
We are going to be so sad to have to leave at the end of the summer term!

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery & Forest School (25 Denmans Lane)
from A F (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023

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My son was one of the first 18mo to join The Acorns Nursery & Forest School, and we are absolutely thrilled with the care he receives. He settled in immediately; eating, sleeping, and taking part in activities from the get-go. He comes home tired and happy! Staff are professional, approachable and warm.

Communication is superb; with regular emails, opportunities for face-to-face meetings and a WhatsApp group for notices. A huge amount of thought and planning goes into the education that the children receive, in line with EYFS, and this is communicated with parents so that learning can be supported from home too. I could go on but in short, we feel incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful nursery on our doorstep. ‘Good’ for ‘facilities/outside space’ is purely due to a smaller outdoor area than some nurseries and lack of on-site parking, but there is on-road and a small public car park very close by (I have never had an issue), and I know the children make the most of the garden and go out on walks regularly.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery & Forest School (25 Denmans Lane)
from Bianka H (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023

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Our experience with the nursery is amazing so far.
My daughter started in the setting when she was 20 months and she was so well supported in every way in her settling in process. I could see that she quickly started to form a really strong bond with her key person.
The staff is really dedicated

and tuned in with each child's personal needs let it be more reassurance, more cuddles offered if they need it. The activities and things they do and learn about is really diverse and delivered in a fun way. I love to see the photos of her and the artworks they make and she takes home.
My daughter is bilingual, I can really see how much the staff cares about understanding her when she speaks the language we use at home.
The setting has a relatively small garden, however I must add the staff makes all the effort to take children out for walks and exploring the village which my daughter loves.
Overall I couldn't be happier with her belonging to the Acorns family.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from A F (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023

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My son was one of the first 18-month-old to join The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School and we are absolutely thrilled with the care he receives. He has breakfast and dinner at this nursery (wrap-around care on long days), but spends the shorter nursery day at the sister nursery and enjoys the mix

of settings. He settled in immediately; eating (a variety of healthy, home-cooked meals), sleeping and taking part in activities from the get-go. They even have a wooden pirate ship climbing frame in the garden! He always comes home tired and happy. Staff are professional, approachable and warm. Communication is superb; with regular emails, opportunities for face-to-face meetings and a WhatsApp group for notices. A huge amount of thought and planning goes into the education that the children receive, in line with EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and this is communicated with parents so that learning can be supported from home too. I could go on but, in short, we feel incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful nursery on our doorstep and we trust Acorns completely.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery & Forest School (25 Denmans Lane)
from Sammy J (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023

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The Acorns Nursery has been an absolute haven for our little boy. He has been integrated beautifully by the experienced staff and is thriving. The staff are personally invested in all the children and it really feels like a home away from home. I am so glad we found the Acorns and couldn't recommend

them highly enough!

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery & Forest School (25 Denmans Lane)
from H S (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2023

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A wonderful nursery where my son has blossomed. Lots of activities for the children to do. They regularly go on trips around Lindfield village - they recently helped tidy the flower garden at the local GP surgery!
All the staff are caring and attentive. They are aware of the children’s individual

needs. My son is slightly behind with his speech and his teachers regularly help him with his sounds.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from Catherine G (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2022

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I moved my son from a Haywards Heath nursery to Acorns in Lindfield. The hours are from 9 to 3pm. When I need my son to start early or finish late, he enjoys spending additional time at Acorns for childminding. The main reason I moved my son from another nursery to Acorns is the quality of teaching.

This nursery has been running since 1985, and you can clearly see this in the outstanding environment the staff have created. Due to the attention, effort and thoroughness that the Acorns staff put into every individual child, I decided to defer my son for 1 year. I wanted the foundation of learning to be exciting and fun. I am very grateful to Acorns for giving my son a wonderful experience and supporting him throughout his learning journey. As a parent, I have greatly appreciated the guidance I received through the reading scheme, and the big Nursery Book, which captures his wow moments. My husband keeps telling me that I had a wonderful intuition to take our son to Acorns.

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Review of
The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School (59 Denmans Lane)
from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2022

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Our daughter loves her Fridays at The Acorns Nursery School & Forest School, Lindfield and always comes back home with tales of different countries she's been learning about or something she's made. The teachers are all wonderful and we trust them completely. It's a lovely homely, familiar environment

for children her age to thrive in.

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