Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

532 Reading Road, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5EX
Submit a Review
9.9 29 Reviews
  • Acorns Day Nursery Ltd, Wokingham
Acorns Day Nursery is a privately owned, family-run nursery based in Winnersh, Berkshire. With a secure fingerprint entry system and air-conditioned playrooms, the setting offers places for 45 children aged 3 months - 5 years. Set within a private house, located between Wokingham and Reading, the nursery offers easy access to the M4 and convenient links to public transport via British Rail and local bus services.

The nursery is beautifully decorated, well equipped and very homely, offering a nurturing environment which allows children to learn through exploration and play. The children are encouraged to learn through planned purposeful play experiences which offer a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities supported by a high staff-to-child ratio.

The setting offers free flow onto an outdoor all-weather play area, providing an outdoor extension to the nursery environment. They follow the Early Years Foundation Stage with a particular focus on a child-centred approach nurturing each child's needs, interests and learning styles enabling them to become independent learners and reach their full potential. Offering specialist classes with a French teacher supporting language learning along with a drama teacher, the children take part in regular dance and drama sessions. The nursery is registered with OFSTED and achieved a 'Good' rating in January 2022.

The dedicated experienced team provides a stimulating environment. Each child is assigned a key person, their role is to help ensure that the child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs. Working in partnership with parents, staff build strong relationships with the children and their families where all staff along with the management team know all the children well.

They offer an all-inclusive package which includes nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, meals and formula milk.

Care Provided by Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Karen Edwards
  • Person in charge
  • Karen Long & Karen Edwards (Managers)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 45
  • 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 & Christmas
  • Parking
  • The nursery has a car park directly outside allowing for convenient safe drop offs and pick ups.


Total of 29, showing 1-20
9.9

Acorns Day Nursery Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorns Day Nursery Ltd has 29 reviews.

Overall Experience

  • 27
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Date Published

29
0
10
14
15
Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When viewing nurseries for my children, I loved Acorn's from the first visit. Both of my children have had wonderful experiences and Acorn's has been a special part of their early years. The staff are very welcoming, nurturing, and caring and the environment is like a home from home. We loved the regular
observations on the app and seeing the amazing range of activities the children do. Both of my children also loved the special activities and events throughout the year- all of which were fun and enriching experiences.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are truly delighted to have been such a special part of your children's early years journey and glad that they have had the opportunity of many of our enrichment opportunities. It has been a pleasure watching them grow and thrive nursery and we wish you and your family all the very best for the future, and hope your next adventures are just as wonderful!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined Acorns a little over 3 months ago and we have been beyond impressed. She always comes home happy and as a first-time mum, I have found the updates and photos throughout the day to be very reassuring. Her key worker has formed a lovely bond with her and has even helped her with her
first steps. The staff are all very professional and lovely and nothing ever seems like too much to ask. I would highly recommend Acorns to anyone and everyone.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your little one has developed such a strong bond with their key person. Building these relationships is so important, and we love being part of their learning and growth. We look forward to sharing many more wonderful moments and learning experiences together!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had two children go to the Nursery over the last 7 years, and the Nursery has been very much a part of our lives. Our youngest is just moving on to School, and we are so happy with Acorns for how much they have loved on both our Children.
The Nursery atmosphere is fantastic, we've never had any
problems with staff or management - in fact, it's nice to have a call with them sometimes!
The staff turnover is very low, and the mix of age ranges of the nursery staff is varied. Both my daughters loved the younger staff for the 'big sister' feel and the older/more experienced staff for their motherly approach.
We will definitely miss all the staff, and are very thankful for their input into our girl's lives.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are truly grateful for your positive comments about our staff and the care we provide. It has been a pleasure having your family with us over the past several years, and watching both of your children grow and thrive. We will certainly miss having you all as part of our nursery community, but we are excited for the next chapter as your little one heads off to school. We wish you and your family all the very best for the future, and we hope you stay in touch our doors are always open, and we love to hear how our former nursery children are getting along.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started in September 2023 and was made very welcome, with a well-managed set of acclimatisation days. She is very happy to go to nursery and I am very impressed with how professionally it is run. You can see from the updates that the care is very good, the children have a lot of fun and
they are well looked after here. It was a little out of our way, but looking back, it is worth the extra drive for us, having visited a couple of other nurseries prior to that. I feel very informed of how my daughter's day goes and she rarely wants to leave at the end of the day! Can highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your child is enjoying their time at Acorns. It's always rewarding to know that they are happy and thriving with us. We look forward to continuing to support their journey as they explore, learn, and grow. Watching them discover new things each day and being part of the Acorns family is truly a joy for us all.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children went to Acorn Day Nursery and they both loved it. My youngest is going up to school this September which I am emotional about and I will really miss the happy and friendly staff. They really care about each and every child in an environment that is home from home. I'd highly recommend
this place.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We are truly grateful for your kind words and for the trust you placed in us during these early years of your children's learning journey. It has been a joy watching them grow, learn, and thrive here at Acorns. We want to wish your family all the very best for the future and we hope you keep in touch. Best wishes for all the wonderful adventures that lie ahead!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both our children attend the nursery and absolutely love it. The staff are so friendly my older son looks forward to coming in, we have never had a problem with either of them getting upset going in. The nursery does loads of fun extras for the kids, they love seeing the animals come in, and watching
their flowers and vegetables grow. It's such a warm environment and I have noticed their progression in speech and development since going to Acorns. The kids also love all the food they eat there and all the time they get to play in the garden.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that your children are enjoying all the activities we offer at Acorns, as well as the lovely home-cooked food. It's wonderful to know they are happy, and engaged during their time with us. We look forward to sharing many more exciting activities with them and watching them continue to grow and learn. It's a pleasure to have your family as part of our nursery family.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Acorns at 6 months old and we couldn't be happier with how she has developed and she has been looked after by every single member at Acorns. She is now nearly 3 years old and runs in every morning, and absolutely loves being there. It makes us so happy to have found the perfect
nursery for her. We were so impressed and couldn't ask for anything more that we have also sent our son there since he was 6 months old too. The manager makes it a home away from home, and her incredible staff do a fantastic job of making every day the best day for our children. We couldn't recommend Acorns Day Nursery enough and we are so lucky to have found it! Thank you everyone.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! We are delighted to hear that your little one runs into nursery each day, excited and ready to explore. It's such a joy for us to see their enthusiasm and curiosity to learn in action. Your kind words mean a lot to us and are truly appreciated. We're so glad that you're part of our home-from-home family at Acorns, and we look forward to many more wonderful days together.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with a home-from-home environment.
My son has attended both the baby and the toddler room and we've been very happy with both.
All the staff have been wonderful with our son and supporting his development. They offer a wide variety of activities for the children to get involved in
and occasionally have exciting visitors to the nursery such as a yearly farm visit.
As a result, we have a little boy who loves nursery days.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're absolutely delighted to hear that your child enjoys their time at nursery and all the activities we offer. It's wonderful to know they are having such a positive experience. We're especially glad that you love the farm day as much as we do!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have just finished our time at Acorns Day Nursery as my youngest is starting school and we were very sad to be saying goodbye. We have spent 7 incredibly happy years at the nursery with both my daughter and son, and we couldn't have wished for more. The staff are kind, caring, encouraging, enthusiastic
and supportive of both the children but also us as a wider family. They have provided the best possible educational start for both children and have supported us all through some difficult times over the years. The range of experiences available to the children was excellent, from French and drama lessons to petting zoos, road safety classes and entertainers. They also got to grow and harvest vegetables and see caterpillars turn into butterflies. Every day was different and both children always came home happy and full of excitement for the next day. We love Acorns and can't recommend them highly enough.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. It has been a true pleasure to share in all the wonderful highs with your family over the years and to provide support during some of life's challenges. We've cherished every moment and feel fortunate to have been part of your journey. We will miss you all dearly, but please know that we're always just around the corner if you ever need anything. We hope you'll stay in touch. Remember, there's always a rainbow after the storm. Wishing you all the best for the future and many more adventures along the way!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have sent all three of our children to Acorns and have been extremely happy with the care that has been given. The strength of the nursery is definitely the staff and management who are fantastic. They regularly informed us of our children's progress and used the app to display all of the fun activities
they participated in. There is definitely a family feel about the nursery which is lovely at various points throughout the year have lovely events like an Easter bonnet parade, world book day picnic, nativity show etc and they always celebrate birthdays as well as religious holidays meaning our children get to learn a lot about other cultures which is great. All of our children had lots of wonderful opportunities such as French, drama, reptile visits, farm visits, and trips to the park to name a few. I would highly recommend this nursery and just want to say a big thank you to them for looking after and helping our children to develop.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your children have enjoyed all the activities we provide. It's incredibly rewarding to know that our staff have built such a great rapport with your family-it's something we truly value. We're also delighted that you appreciate the extra-curricular offerings, from our visiting French and Drama practitioners to the special experiences we bring into the nursery during the year. We look forward to continuing our partnership with you all and look forward to watching your little one learn and develop even further. Thank you again for your kind words and continued support.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started in January 2023 and settled in so quickly with the welcoming, friendly staff and lovely surroundings. Our daughter has allergies and not once have we had any issues of any kind. They take it as seriously as we do and on Grandparents' Day, my mum even said how impressed she was with
how they managed serving and washing up separately. The range of activities are great with lots of visiting professionals like fire services, animals, magicians etc. The staff are experienced and it shows through in the way they interact with us, as parents, and the children. 100% recommend.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's always wonderful to hear that your little one enjoys all the activities we offer each day. We're also glad to know that you're happy with the individual care we provide and the feedback at the end of each day from our wonderful staff team. Thanks for your lovely review, we look forward to sharing more learning adventures together!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so happy that we chose to send our daughter to this nursery. From the moment we took a COVID-safe tour of the nursery to now, I truly feel like it is a parent/nursery partnership with the children's needs at the very centre. They are proactive in linking in with the children's interests - after
a conversation about where animals live, they are now building their own Savannah Desert - and they are always looking to stretch their learning in a fun and engaging way.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you for your review and for being part of our nursery family. We thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership, which plays a crucial role in enriching learning opportunities. We look forward to sharing more learning together!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loved her time at Acorns Day Nursery. Through her two years at the nursery, she attended both the baby and toddler room. The staff were always friendly, welcoming and had lots of time for the children in their care. Our daughter was happy to go in every morning and was always greeted by
a friendly face. The communication through the app was excellent and we really enjoyed seeing updates of what our daughter was doing. It was great to see such a wide range of experiences that staff carefully selected to aid the development of the children.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Acorns Day Nursery in July 2021 and, due to Covid, was quite shy initially. But she has developed much more confidence over the two years she was there. The staff were always kind and caring and they have done a really good job of helping to get her ready for school. They went
out of their way to help her when she needed it and I cannot thank them enough for that.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you for your kind words, we wish you and your family all the very best as you begin your school adventures!


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Polite and friendly staff. My little one is happy and settled. Satisfied with his growth and development! Our little boy is very emotional and shy. But I am glad he is now settled and actually enjoys the nursery. The carers are really kind and compassionate and always ready to help/guide. Can't wait
to see how much my little boy will learn and grow up here.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thanks for your lovely review we look forward to working in partnership and watching your little one learn and grow.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter went there from May 2018 to just before she started school this September 2021. The managers and the team looked after her and all the kids like family. It was amazing to watch her grow into a strong, happy, independent little girl. The environment there was perfect for her and she flourished.
They always did amazing activities in order to keep the children engaged and learning in a really fun way. The online journal was fantastic as it gave a detailed record of what they were doing and even eating which I found helpful but also so fun to see how she was getting on. The preparation they did to get her ready for school was brilliant and when the day came for her first day at school she headed off without a care in the world. I would highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you for your lovely review we miss you all here at Acorns. We are pleased to hear that you have settled into school life! Don't forget to come back and visit.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We sent both of our children to Acorns Day Nursery and would recommend the service to anyone looking for a nurturing, supportive and loving environment for their children. Our children had the most positive experience which helped them for the next stages in their lives. The daily programme is inventive
and creative meaning the children are constantly stimulated and learn lessons that are the foundations for all of their future experiences.
The team is attentive and knowledgeable and always happy to offer support to both children and parents. I am very happy with the experience and support we had as a family over a 5 and a half years period.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you for your lovely review, it's been a pleasure to watch your children learn and develop and we wish you well as you begin the next chapter. Remember to pop back to say hello.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Acorns for over 2 years and has a great time. The team are knowledgeable, kind and friendly. They do a wide variety of activities and I like that they use the online journal so I can see what he's been up to.

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you for such a lovely review we are pleased you enjoy the online journal updates which provide an insight into your child's day which we love sharing with you.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are pleased with the level of care our son is experiencing at Acorns Day Care in his first year. He is happy and enjoying his time at the nursery. The environment is safe and the staff are friendly and caring. Looking forward to seeing my son enjoying Great Oak now!

Reply from Karen Edwards, Director at Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Thank you for your lovely feedback which is greatly appreciated. Looking forward to being part of your son's journey as he learns and grows.


Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't have asked for a better nursery. It has a real at home feel, the staff are fabulous and so caring. Our daughter has really flourished in the time she has been there and has come on leaps and bounds. Definitely the place for us and so worth it.

Facilities / Outside Space

Learning

Resources / Equipment / ICT

Care

Activities

Staff

Food / Nutrition

Management

Cleanliness

Safeguarding

Value for Money

Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.935)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10 for Acorns Day Nursery Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.935 for Acorns Day Nursery Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.935

  • 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 Acorns Day Nursery Ltd is based on 14 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 14 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.

Child Vacancies

Please Contact Us for Latest Vacancies

Awards / Recognitions (0)

There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

Loading...

Loading

Loading
Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading

Loading events

Loading

Meet the Team (0)

There are no Team Members posted yet

Frequently Asked Questions about Acorns Day Nursery Ltd

What is the Age Range of Children that Acorns Day Nursery Ltd accepts?

Acorns Day Nursery Ltd accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Acorns Day Nursery Ltd Open?

Acorns Day Nursery Ltd is open: 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.

How many Children does Acorns Day Nursery Ltd have capacity for?

Acorns Day Nursery Ltd has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Acorns Day Nursery Ltd to the centre of Wokingham?

2.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.