Acres of Fun Day Nursery

Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham RG18 9SG
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Acres of Fun Day Nursery focuses on outdoor play within stunning grounds. Their wonderful facilities, extensive resources and dedicated, highly qualified staff were all praised in their recent ‘Outstanding’ inspection report from Ofsted in September 2017.

Acres of Fun is located conveniently near to J13/M4. The wonderful house and Pre-School are set amidst a couple of acres of fabulous grounds. There are huge lawns, mature woodland, a vegetable garden and leafy glades - perfect for exploring, playing and building dens.

When the time comes for a child to leave Acres of Fun and move onto school staff want them to be confident, happy, with a sense of care and consideration for others. They will also have received an outstanding educational start, ready for the next stage in their young lives.

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Care Provided by Acres of Fun Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Nicola Walters
  • Person in charge
  • Rebecca Pritchard (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 49
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week in August

Acres of Fun Day Nursery Reviews (60)

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9.6

Acres of Fun Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.600) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acres of Fun Day Nursery has 60 reviews.

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Review from Richard K (Father of Child) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic garden, friendly staff, balanced nutritious meals, wouldn't send my children anywhere else!

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Review from Guy H (Father of Child) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our initial expectations of Acres of Fun were very high and we have not been disappointed. The facilities are great and the staff for the most part very engaging, our babies have thrived at Acres and have been well prepared for the move to "big" school. They have been keen to go to school and always
come back dirty, red-cheeked from being outside and with a smile on their faces - perfect. What's more, you can be confident that they have eaten a well-balanced meal to keep their bodies fuelled for the next "adventure". When things haven't gone quite to plan Acres has been prepared to listen to concerns and has reacted appropriately, in my book the sign of an institution that really cares about the service they are offering.

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What can I say about this nursery... my daughter has been coming since Oct 2017 and she absolutely loves it. She is always happy to be handed over and often runs away when either myself or my husband go to pick her up, as she does not want to go home! It made going back to work so much easier, knowing
she was happy at nursery. All of the staff are lovely and very informative when it comes to childcare. They support your style at home, as we did baby led weaning and they helped us to persevere with that at nursery too. We also love the online diary tool where you can see pictures of them doing activities and can see all the fun they are having. I also like that they link this to their Early Years Curriculum, so you get a good idea of how they are developing. Lastly, the grounds themselves are great and there is so much outside space for the kids to run around, along with the animals they keep on site too. I would recommend this nursery to a fellow parent in a heartbeat.

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Review from Tiffany (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves nursery! I am overwhelmed at how he has developed, especially with his speech, since joining Acres. His key workers have been fantastic and I trust them implicitly and I know they care for him and his well being deeply. This makes dropping him off in the mornings easier, knowing
he is thriving in such an interactive and creative environment. I particularly love the vast outdoor space, every day when I collect him he is outside running around in the fresh air. Sometimes he doesn't want to leave. Thanks to everyone at Acres for making it a home away from home for my child.

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Review from Soumaya S (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, very kind and thoughtful staff.
My son has developed so much since being there, they have been so patient and understanding.
Thank you for giving him a very supported and loving environment to be in.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Acres for 2 days a week since he turned one and sadly will be leaving in August for school. He has been so well looked after from Day one and progressed through all the rooms at the nursery, making close bonds with all his key workers. It has been a joy to see how his time at Acres
has helped him develop into a bright inquisitive and cheeky young lad. The facilities and activities put on at Acres are just amazing, there is always something exciting happening and well thought out and planned days. The grounds are stunning with plenty of focus on outside play, which is just so important for young children. Then there is the food, seasonally varied menu, all home cooked on site with local quality produce - breakfast, 2 hot meals and snacks - and from the tasters we have had - all delicious. I could not have been happier with what Acres has offered our son. Thank you to all the team, you all work so very hard to give the kids the best experience possible.

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Review from Alex W (Father of Child) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acres of Fun has provided a consistently superb service in caring for, and shaping, my daughter, who has been enrolled at Acres on a full-time basis since September 2014. Each step of the way has been a joy for my wife and I and more importantly for our daughter. The Acres team in each year-group have
been great: enthusiastic, proactive, swift to provide feedback, good-humoured and above all, kind.


It was the emphasis on outdoor and sociable activities at Acres of Fun that sold it to us in August 2014. I would stick by this. Just as important has been the range of activities, including French lessons, ballet, football, gardening and cooking.


It will be a real wrench for my daughter, and for her parents, when we get to the end of her time at Acres in August 2018. The Acres team have done a flawless job and I would recommend Acres of Fun to anyone.


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Review from Caroline P (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Acres of Fun for the last 3 years. I wholeheartedly recommend the nursery and Pre-school. The staff are caring, supportive and each child is treated as an individual. The facilities are excellent and my daughter loves spending time in the large gardens and taking part in the
various activities including swimming in the summer, planting vegetables, football and ballet. She and I have made some great friends and we’ll both miss Acres when she starts school in September.

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Review from Georgie R (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acres of Fun is a fantastic nursery and my son has really thrived since he joined. The staff are lovely and nothing is too much trouble. The facilities of the nursery are excellent and the garden really is acres of fun!

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Review from Lindsay R (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Acres of Fun and absolutely love it, stunning setting where the children are outside as much as possible. A warm, friendly and nurturing environment, where both my children have thrived. My son, who has just started school, is way ahead already thanks to Acres. Amazing
quality home cooked food, all prepared from scratch onsite - I wouldn't send my children anywhere else!

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this setting to others. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the children have access to a wide variety of toys and activities from fully engaged and knowledgeable staff.
The staff have been amazing at putting my mind at rest and answering my (many) questions, as a first
time Mum I have found it quite hard leaving him, however, I feel completely at ease now due to the fantastic staff.
Thank you, I cannot wait to watch my child grow with your setting.

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Review from Rosanna H (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased we chose Acres for our little boy. The staff are so friendly and really care for the children, ensuring they are settled and getting to know each child really well. Our little boy has been really happy at Acres, and he has so many opportunities to play in a variety of ways. The activities
are exciting and help him learn; he has grown in confidence and formed close attachments to lots of the staff, especially his key workers. The staff are professional and understanding, showing flexibility to ensure the children feel at home. The grounds and garden areas are superior to any other nursery we looked at -each room has a private garden just for those children and then there is a huge garden. I like that all the children can be outside at the same time. The food is varied and interesting. Our child has an allergy and the nursery is so good at providing for him. He is very happy at nursery and I think it’s down to the excellent quality of care and provision at Acres.

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Review from Edward B (Father of Child) published on 9 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been with Acres of Fun since she was 8 months old and she's loved every day being there! From the moment we walked in on our visit and saw the huge grounds and fantastic staff, we instantly signed her up and have never looked back. She has learned so much and made so many friends at
the nursery, we couldn't think of her going anywhere else. The staff are so knowledgeable, really take an interest in our daughter and her development and offer us so much advice on a daily basis. The facilities are unrivalled in terms of the space for the children to run around and enjoy the outdoors. Every day, rain or shine the children are outside and enjoying getting muddy, learning about nature or the animals and letting off some steam in the garden or woods. We love Acres of Fun and can't recommend it highly enough.

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Review from Melanie G (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been to Nursery since she was 1 year old. She absolutely loves it as she has all attention of the staff. Activities are brilliant for a natural development of my little one! Employees of Acres are very professional, take good care of the development of the little ones. She was potty
trained when she was 1.5 years old. Her key worker encouraged her to go on the potty when she felt she was ready for it! Now at pre-school she enjoys every minute! Their environment around the nursery is excellent with the fairy house, their park etc... Highly recommended.

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Review from Lorna (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best decision I made was choosing to send my daughter to Acres of Fun, I can not recommend Acres of fun enough.
Every day is different, with spring/summer months spent mostly outside in the wonderful outside space, autumn/winter is splashing about in mud and drying off in the warm environment inside.

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Review from Jemma J (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acres of Fun is a super day nursery and we are very grateful that it is closely located to home, therefore convenient for use. Both of our children attend, their development is closely monitored and it looks like they have a lot of fun from the Tapestry updates we get. The outdoor facilities are fantastic
and I specifically like that they spend a fair amount of time exploring and enjoying the outdoors. The nursery staff are excellent and caring, to both of our children and both enjoy attending. They are also accommodating where additional days are required etc.
I would highly recommend.

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Review from Katy T (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acres of Fun has provided our children with the perfect platform to develop in all ways. Right from babies, they have been enveloped in a caring and stimulating environment.
The facilities are outstanding and when combined with the excellent staff, you have the perfect combination. Their days are always
varied from the fundamentals to football training, ballet and learning French. I put particular emphasis on how the staff encourage empathy, friendship and the all-important manners. Their Ofsted report says it all.
I believe when our children get excited about attending nursery and preschool that is a very good gauge as to the true nature of Acres of Fun.

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Review from Kay (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An outstanding nursery with excellent staff, facilities and food. Was a significant contributor to our eldest daughter's preschool development, confidence and preparation for school. More importantly, she enjoyed every minute of being there - the fantastic outdoor learning, the commitment to developing
life skills and the rapport with the staff team who are dedicated to the needs of the children.

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Review from Miriam L (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acres of Fun is an excellent nursery. The staff are all very friendly and good with the children and they have a high degree of professionalism. There are always lots of activities going on and the facilities are great with lots of outdoor space. My two children love it there!

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Review from Sally T (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing facilities, excellent outdoor space that can be used in all weathers. Genuine staff who all go the extra mile for the children and a fantastic management team. I can’t speak highly enough of Acres of Fun!

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.600)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.600) out of 10 for Acres of Fun Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 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 5.000 for Acres of Fun Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (144 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 5

  • 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 4.6 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Acres of Fun Day Nursery is based on 12 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.6

  • 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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