Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood)

1 Fishermead Boulevard, Fishermead, Milton Keynes MK6 2LB
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  • Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood), Milton Keynes
Acorn at Jubilee Wood is situated next to Jubilee Wood Primary School, located in Fishermead, a short walk from Central Milton Keynes. It is a 64 place nursery catering for babies and children from 4 months up to 4 years.

The nursery has two large garden areas plus an onsite Forest School woodland area. Outdoor play is a key aspect of Acorn’s ethos and the children benefit from spending time outdoors every day, whatever the weather. Included in the fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained forest school leaders and offer an innovative approach to outdoor play.

The nursery is bright and spacious and offers free-flow access throughout each age group. The team work closely with parents and carers to develop children’s interests and skills, ensuring each of them reaches their full potential. A variety of imaginative and creative play activities can be enjoyed alongside regular outings and trips, and in addition to three large playrooms and a central hub area for messy play, there is a large hall for active play and a cosy sensory room which is very popular with all the children.

All the nursery meals are freshly prepared and delivered each day by Acorn Catering, which operates from the hub kitchen at their Shenley Church End nursery. They use local ethically sourced produce to create their delicious meals and all the menus have been designed to be nutritionally balanced ensuring they offer a variety of foods.

A home visit from the manager and your child’s key person is offered to all new families as children benefit from meeting their key person in a familiar environment, before attending the nursery for settling-in sessions.

They currently offer under 2, 2, 3 and 4-year-old funding and 30 hours funding for 3/4-year-olds.

Care Provided by Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood)

  • 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
  • Amy Sinnamon (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1145108
  • Total Places for Children
  • 64
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:15
    Tuesday 07:30-18:15
    Wednesday 07:30-18:15
    Thursday 07:30-18:15
    Friday 07:30-18:15
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood)

  • Full time place starting from £1,300.00
    Full day from £68.00
    Morning session from £40.00
    Afternoon session from £35.50


  • 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
  • parking is available in front of the nursery.


Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood) Reviews (110)

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Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.865) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood) has 110 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood) for nearly a year now. It was the best decision to move our baby girl into this nursery. She has blossomed under the care of the manager and her team. She's gained a lot of confidence and it gives us so much joy to watch her develop into
an independent young girl. Even at the age of 2, she's very good at feeding herself and her speech is coming along great too. She's so happy to come into nursery and sometimes doesn't want to leave! This shows the level of care, love and nurture the staff show our children. For parents it is not easy to leave their children at nurseries but it makes it that much easier when the staff are so caring. Thank you alot to Amy, Cassie and the entire team at Jubileewood. You're outstanding!

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My daughter has loved starting nursery here, and the staff have all been so great and accommodating with her! I was so worried about sending her nursery, but I love getting regular updates on the app, which are submitted in a timely manner. The staff always listened to my worries.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

One of the best nurseries I have ever seen! My boys really love this nursery and at the end of the day don't want to go home.
Amazing friendly staff who care about children. Lovely lead practitioner teaches them letters, numbers, and songs.
Children are very happy, that is most important for me. Thank
you for your care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 18-month-old went from never been at a nursery to full-time. The introduction for him getting used to a nursery environment was brilliant, and within two weeks, he was going every day.
Now, in the mornings, he can't wait to go to nursery and loves being there.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I got a new job and needed to get my daughter settled into nursery quickly. The manager was brilliant and got my daughter in for settle sessions and made everything so smooth and reassuring. The ladies in the baby room have made mine and my daughter's experience amazing in every aspect and my daughter
has settled so well. Two members of staff in particular make sure to update me on my daughter's day and are both amazing. Everyone in the nursery is friendly and lovely, my daughter loves coming to nursery, would recommend to everyone. Thank you all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery! Our son is very happy here. Staff are always so informative on pick up. Lovely reviews of how he is getting on with regular photos. Staff are so friendly and welcoming! Our son seems to be developing great with the help of this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Acorn Nursery Jubilee Wood for six months now, myself and my partner could not be happier with our decision to place her in the care of the amazing Jubilee Wood staff. Her development in this short period of time has been beyond our expectations and we would credit this
to her time at nursery with the incredible staff members she has around her helping her on her journey. Socially she has really taken that next step being around the other Acorns, we have noticed a massive change in her when interacting with other children outside of the nursery environment which as parents is so lovely to see. We find it so reassuring and love our updates throughout the day on Jubilee Wood interactive site posting pictures to see what our little girl is up to. We are looking forward in the next few months to placing our younger son into Acorns Nursery Jubilee Wood so he can share the same experiences as his sister. Cannot recommend it highly enough as you will see all the smiley faces in there for yourself

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Jubilee Woods since she was 7 months. It has been wonderful to watch her develop which is no doubt due to the quality of care she receives while at nursery. All the staff are incredibly friendly and go above and beyond, making the nursery a fun place to be.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in April 2023 at one years old in the acorn room. The staff are so lovely and welcoming. The settle-in sessions really helped and the management has been very flexible and agile with me as my son has had a few nasty illnesses. He is now really starting to settle I can really notice the
changes in him been great to see.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are on the ball and cheerful from first thing in the morning to pick.
Always a great energy in the building.
We love the updates through the app during the day and reading about progress when we aren’t around. Staff are keen for us to know how the day has gone and what new superpowers are
developing each week. It’s a partnership so we can build on what she does in nursery and they build on what she is doing at home. Very happy dads and one very happy baby! Thanks to the team.
The menu is great too, wish she would eat that well at home!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for the last five months or so and has settled in amazingly! The staff are brilliant and so welcoming, my daughter has made fantastic improvements in her speaking and social skills she’s making friends and learning so much. I love being able to see what she’s
up to I couldn’t be happier.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are fantastic and my son loves going there. Great place that really brings out his character, lots of activities for the kids and updates via the app. Special stay and plays and hands-on learning, highly recommend Acorn Jubilee Nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Acorns at Jubilee Wood for eight months now and I have absolutely nothing negative to say. His development has come on leaps and bounds, his speech has improved massively and his confidence is now through the roof! It’s such a friendly environment. All the staff are amazing
and I love how they all know my son personally even if they do not work in his room. I could go on and on about how amazing this nursery has been. I’m so glad I chose to send my son here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Something wasn't quite right here. My son never settled properly in nine months of being there, they had to peel him off me, especially after a holiday or something, staff said that was normal. He now attends another nursery and was happy to attend after only two sessions and even after a long holiday
runs without so much as a backwards glance.

Reply from Gabbie Brandon, Marketing and Communications Manager at Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood)

We’re really sorry to hear you feel like this, and in all honesty, rather surprised.
When you left our nursery over six months ago you gave us such lovely feedback and we worked extremely hard to help your child settle and enjoy nursery. If you would like to discuss this further we would be happy to, please give us a call.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have three years experience with this nursery. Given the unique pressures of the past three years, I have found the support to be outstanding and the care they have given my child exemplary. They have risen to the challenges to make sure the children are supported and kept safe, healthy and happy.
The staff are cordial and friendly and show genuine care towards the children. It is well managed, I have had no issues and I’m impressed at their level of organisation.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Acorn Day Nursery Jubilee Wood when she was a year old and settled in beautifully thanks to the Acorn room staff at the time. She is now 2 years old and I’m really happy with how the staff have helped my daughter settle in the Squirells room since her move, she’s always mentioning
their names and what she did when she comes home as she absolutely loves coming to nursery and has made some friends too. Thank you so much to all the staff as they are doing a fantastic job which reflects in my daughters happiness and excitement to go to nursery every morning!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood) when he was six months old. All the staff were amazing and supported me and my wife with settling into the nursery. Our boy was happy to separate from us and the staff were very keen to get to know him and the routines we have been following
at home. My little boy has now been there half a year and his development is blooming and that's because of the care and support the staff offer. My little boy has had new opportunities to learn, explore and develop every day such as going to the garden. The room layout is very spacious which is amazing because my boy is a curious little boy who is enjoying moving around a lot.
Thank you for the support, care and love that all the staff provide for my boy. It is very much like a big family in the nursery. We would highly recommend the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is completely adapted and she feels very comfortable at the nursery. The team coped very well since the beginning with the fact that she was coming from another country and does not speak the language at the beginning. They encourage her in various aspects and she is responding very well.
We created a good relationship with the staff, they are always open-minded to hear our concerns and doubts. They are very caring and contact us in case of something happens during the day. It's also very interesting and useful to have meetings with her Key Person to discuss how she is developing and what we would like to achieve in the future.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery with an absolutely amazing team. Very creative approach to kids education and entertainment, good facilities, especially the little wood, so kids are so close to nature all the time. And the overall culture of the place is the perfect place for kids.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My baby was very unsettled in a previous nursery and we decided to move her. She has recently started attending Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood). We feel this setting has suited her really really well. She's bonded well with staff and we feel it was a good decision to move her to Jubilee Wood.
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you so much to the manager and Acorns room.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.865)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.865) out of 10 for Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood) 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 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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 4.865 for Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood) is calculated as follows: ( (366 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 406 Ratings = 4.865

  • 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 (Jubilee Wood) is based on 33 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 33 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)

Amy

Amy Sinnamon

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2008

Amy’s childcare career first began in 2008 when she started working for Acorn as a nursery assistant. She is very passionate about providing high-quality learning opportunities for all children and giving them the choice to experience things they may not have at home.


She has a Level 5 in Childcare and a real passion for working with children.


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


Cheryl

Cheryl Hunt

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2016

Cheryl - Deputy Manager
Cheryl began her career with Acorn in 2019 as an unqualified nursery assistant. Cheryl has worked across all the rooms in the nursery and gained her Level 3 in Childcare. Over the years Cheryl has worked her way up to become a Deputy Manager. Cheryl is always looking for ways to develop professionally and is currently undertaking her Level 3 Forest Leader qualification.


Zané

Zané Smith

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2022

Zané Smith - Administrator
Zané started in her administrator role with Acorn in 2022. Zané will often be the fist point of contact for new and existing parents, and she really enjoys speaking to and getting to know the families. She also takes care of any matters relating to finances such as invoicing and childcare funding. Zané says “I find it rewarding working for Acorn as the company has strong values around making a positive social impact which is something that is important to me.” Smith - Administrator