Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell)

Bounty Street, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes MK13 0BQ
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9.8 96 Reviews
  • Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell), Milton Keynes
Acorn at New Bradwell works in partnership with New Bradwell School and the Windmill Children’s Centre.

The nursery is small and friendly. It provides wrap-around care for children in the school’s nursery class. It offers after-school and holiday care for children in the main school. There are also free sessional places for eligible two-year-olds.

The nursery is light and spacious, with a homely and child-centred focus and also has an enclosed outdoor play area. As with all Acorn nurseries, the fees are fully inclusive of all meals, snacks, drinks (including approved formula milk), nappies and activities. The friendly staff welcome visits from prospective parents.

The nursery is open-plan, with a variety of different activity areas to support all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, providing a holistic environment which nurtures children’s curiosity and learning. Being a small nursery, it enables children of all ages to play alongside each other, with babies and toddlers being able to learn from the older children, while also enjoying their own space and time with their key person.

Younger children benefit from the support of the older children and the older children grow in confidence as they role model new skills. The carefully planned environment enables children to keep the same key person throughout their nursery experience. The children's key person develops the environment and activities to spark the children’s curiosities and interests as they learn through play.

Care Provided by Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell)

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Aimee Pawlak (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 21
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1145108
  • Total Places for Children
  • 89
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell)

  • Full time place starting from £1,425
    Full day from £72.50
    0Morning session from £42.50
    Afternoon session from £38.50


  • Fees are inclusive of all meals, snacks, drinks (including approved formula milk), nappies and activities.
    We do not charge registration fees, only a £100 deposit which is refunded against the first month’s fees. We don’t charge for settling in sessions, but we do expect payment for all nursery fees to be paid up front at the beginning of each month, which is standard practice for all childcare providers. We do not charge for bank holidays, our four training days each year, or for the three days closure between Christmas and New Year. We do, however, charge for days children don’t attend through illness or holidays, apart from exceptional circumstances.
    Please view the prospectus on our website for a full fees guide.


  • Parking
  • On the street parking is available.


Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) Reviews (96)

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Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.836) out of 10, based on 49 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) has 96 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined the nursery beginning of this month (September) and I can say I'm impressed with the caring attitude and the kindness of the staff, they are all very nice people. The nursery is also clean and appears safe for the children. Also, my son's speech seems to be improving because he started
saying a few words which am sure he picked from the nursery.

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The team is so friendly and kind, the environment is safe and full of different activities that help increase children's development. My daughter loves the place and she is learning so much from there. I'm glad I got a place in this group.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 2 children have settled in beautifully. Our children are adopted and have lived with us for a year so they have experienced some trauma in their lives so it is so important to us that they feel comfortable and safe and they definitely do.
The outside space is amazing and our children are out there
rain or shine which is amazing.
Our kids really love the food and eat so well at nursery.
The communication from the nursery is excellent. We are updated on what they are doing daily and if we have a question we can message the person working with them and get a rapid response.
We would recommend this nursery all day long. It's great and our children love it.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We changed to this nursery from a previous one and we're blown away by how kind and welcoming they are. The Administrator is a one-woman army who tackles all the admin quickly and efficiently, answering all our questions promptly. The rest of the team have been so welcoming and supportive of our child.
He loves going to nursery and has grown in confidence. He now looks forward to seeing his key worker, where we used to have tears. The most wonderful people.
My only regret is that we didn't come here sooner!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

So far so good, no concerns. My daughter is always looking forward to attending nursery meaning she's learning and having a great time. Her key worker always makes observations whenever she can. Sometimes it gets busy and the food observations are not marked down and staff don't tell you unless you
ask which is understandable if it's too busy at the nursery. Overall I'm happy with my child's progression and the key worker pays attention to her needs.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely fell in love with this nursery for our son from the day we had a nursery tour. It was by far one of the most appropriate places in our own opinion for our son to spend his time while we were at work. I wouldn't have changed that decision for the world! Our baby started going when he was
roughly 5/6 months old, he absolutely thrives from the care practitioners and the other children. We often get regular updates on how our boy is doing and can check on the app for his feeding, nappies etc. I was worried about his development due to lack of interaction with other children, but he is thriving. He gets so excited to go in the mornings and see everyone. As parents, we have never felt more comfortable with taking our boy somewhere to provide what we would at home, it really was a no-brainer in our eyes.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at New Bradwell Acorns have been incredibly welcoming and friendly with my youngest son starting there over a month ago. It's lovely to see the photo and video updates of my son having such a positive experience with not only his key adults, but all members of staff who have taken the time
to get to know him, and us, personally.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very satisfied with how my daughter is treated by the staff. I like that they always have new experiences (forestry school, bus ride, walk in the park) the staff are brilliant, loving with children and super playful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorn New Bradwell has worked exceptionally hard to support my son. He is non-speaking, autistic, and epileptic, and nothing has ever been made to feel like a hassle. All staff in the setting have gone above and beyond to ensure his needs are not only met, but that they are met in a way that works for
him, showing a high degree of adaptability, understanding, and dedication to their roles. Communication has been brilliant, with frequent notes and messages, as well as in-person checks.
Acorn has exhibited patience, kindness, and knowledge that goes above reasonable expectations, as well as a willingness to work in a collaborative manner in order to ensure the best possible outcomes for my child. I will always be grateful to Acorn for their hard work, and cannot recommend them enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful, supportive nursery. The staff are all lovely to deal with and our boys are very happy and are thriving here. The staff take a genuine interest in the children and feed their imagination and creativity - learning the children's interests and catering to them to help foster a passion for
learning at a young age. If there is an accident like a bump or trip we are notified immediately both on the app and usually with an accompanying phone call and we are also kept up to date with everything else via the app and at pick-up time.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have been to this nursery, and they have thrived here. The staff go above and beyond their roles and are so welcoming and accommodating. They have been instrumental in potty training both of my girls and have helped them reach their developmental milestones. The children are getting
fantastic care whilst learning through play. The meals are cooked from scratch in their dedicated kitchen for healthy meals. The girls have absolutely loved their key person like she is a family member. Some days I even struggle to prize them away as they’re having so much fun at the nursery. Being a working mum, flexibility and understanding is absolutely key, which I get from Acorn New Bradwell. The staff and management truly make it a special place here and have surpassed all my expectations. Thank you, Acorn New Bradwell - you have set the standard!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy with the care both my children have experienced here.
They have learned different skills and made so many achievements thanks to the amazing staff who care for and support them in their activities.
My son's medical issues are dealt with very well. I couldn’t ask for a better team.
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my children love going here and have gained so much from being there.
I would definitely recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff members are always thoroughly polite, friendly and professional. My daughter currently attends and has a wonderful time. My other children also attended this nursery. Cannot recommend highly enough.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at this nursery for the last three and a half years and it has been instrumental in her development. All the staff are caring and welcoming and create a lovely atmosphere for the children. I receive detailed reports about her development and how she is doing day to day which is
great. They do a range of activities to keep the children learning and engaged and all staff have a real passion for what they do. Any issues are also discussed and actioned which is always reassuring as a parent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since September 2023, when my daughter (1 year and 4 months) started nursery at New Bradwell, we have seen so many changes in her behaviour. She talks more, she is much more sociable and a lot more confident. She plays a lot and she understands so many things for her age, it's unbelievable. The nursery
has definitely built up her confidence and she is so relaxed when she is there. Sometimes I think, she's struggling on the days she's at home, as she can't wait to go back. To be honest I'm not surprised, the nursery is very welcoming and she feels very happy when she is there. The staff are absolutely amazing and they put their effort in everything they do. I love their approach, it's more like a warm family home approach than rather a cold strictly institutional approach like other nurseries have. Honestly, I would recommend this Nursery 100% to any future parents or parents who are looking for a nursery. We couldn't be happier with how she's developed so far.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has had a fantastic experience settling in to this nursery. His key worker is so lovely and has clearly made a great bond with him already. All the staff are so friendly and clearly love working with all the children. The app is fantastic for getting updates on what he's been doing and
keeps me reassured throughout the day. My little boy is always so happy to go there which, in turn, makes me happy to send him. Overall, a great nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have worked hard to form strong attachments with my children, ensuring they are happy, confident and ready to learn. My children are always excited to go to school because they know there will be lots of fun things to do and I know that everything is planned to support their learning and development.
This is a great setting that really helps children to thrive.

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I could not be any happier that I have found Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell), my little girl absolutely loves it there and so do I. The team here are amazing, very professional and so welcoming. The whole setting is full of positive energy and is devoted to giving the highest standards of care and
you can tell that instantly as soon as you walk in.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters have attended Acorn Day Nursery in New Bradwell for the past few years, all the staff have been lovely and really engaged in the activities with the children and post them on the app. All staff are really helpful with any questions or issues regarding anything and respond very quickly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the Acorn Day Nursery at New Bradwell since she was around 6 months old. They have been fabulous from the very start. The initial communication with the nursery administrator in organising her booking patterns was fantastic and has continued to be throughout my daughter’s time
at the nursery - she will answer all your questions in a helpful and timely manner. The nursery manager is wonderful - she knows all the children so well and their recent Ofsted report absolutely sings her praises! All of the staff are so caring and lovely and have played such an instrumental part in my daughter’s development, particularly her key person who knows her so well. I love seeing all the photos of what my daughter gets up to each day via their communication app. The many settling-in sessions my daughter attended when she started really made her feel safe and happy when she started doing full days.
I really can’t rate them highly enough - I’m so happy my daughter attends, as is she!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.836)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.836) out of 10 for Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 49 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.836 for Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) is calculated as follows: ( (504 Excellents x 5) + (68 Goods x 4) + (14 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 586 Ratings = 4.836

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Acorn Day Nursery (New Bradwell) is based on 48 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 89 number of registered child places is 17.8, which has been reached with 48 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (3)

Aimee

Aimee

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2013

Aimee has been working in Early Years for over fifteen years and holds the Early Years Professional Status. Aimee joined Acorn in February 2013 as Nursery Manager of New Bradwell. Aimee has completed an MA in Education, using action research to develop the practices of the nursery. Aimee works closely with the local school and children’s centre to meet the needs of the local community.


Aimee is also New Bradwell's Designated Safeguarding Lead, so if you ever have any concerns or would like to chat about anything safeguarding related, please visit or call the nursery on 01908 870352 and ask to speak to Aimee directly - alternatively, the setting can provide a direct email address for her.


Natasha

Natasha

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2019

Natasha - Administrator


Louise

Louise Peters

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2025

Louise started with Acorn in June 2024., having worked in Early Years since leaving college over 23 years ago. During that time, Louise has worked in nurseries as well as Childminding and Nannying. Completing both Level 2 and Level 3 in Early Years. Louise has almost completed Level 5 on Leadership in the Early Years (April). Outside of this, Louise has also completed OU courses 'Learning and Teaching in the primary years' and 'Introduction to Childhood Studies and Psychology'. Louise is absolutely passionate about early years!