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

I would definitely recommend this nursery to my friends and family. It is a happy and safe place for all three of our kids and I can't praise the staff enough. Professional and friendly, always smiling and helpful anytime I need something. Individual approach to kids, focusing on child development and
the forest school is so much fun for the kids. I can see my 3-year-old thriving there. My 13-month-old twins just started there and I can tell they are happy there. Couldn't have chosen a better place for them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Brilliant staff, my son loves it, he has settled in well and his speech has come along loads, highly recommend this nursey.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great Nursery. Clean environment and organised. My daughter is begining to speak more clearly. Good Staff, thank you all for supporting my daughter to learn.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery, my 3-year-old son loves it and has made lots of friends. He always gets excited whenever it's nursery day.


Full of different activities including outdoors.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Acorn Jubilee Wood to friends and family as it is a high-quality nursery with good safety standards.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been great with my son and they really helped with settling him when he joined. He is now fully settled and he always looks forward to going to nursery every day because of the great environment and facilities that Acorn has which have enabled him to learn new things and of course have
fun. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a nursery in Milton Keynes.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find everyone in this nursery to be extremely responsible when it comes to kids welfare, safety and upbringing during their stay. In many areas, I felt they exceeded my expectations.
I particularly point out their effort to get the kids engaged with activities in nature, taking to trips, and make
activities which promote learning.
My son’s key person personally looks at his journey, thinks about the next learning journey. I am sure other employees also put in the same effort.
We would definitely recommend this to others.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely staff, my son enjoys his time here and we have been pleased with his time here over the last couple of years!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter came to Acorn Day Nursery, there has been much improvement in her speaking, playing, communication and overall, how she reacts with other children and her siblings both at home and outside.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are wonderful. The nursery is tidy and has a very happy feeling.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with my experience with using Jubilee Wood Nursery. My children have been welcomed with very friendly and happy services. My children were very nervous and emotional about leaving me but the staff have been amazing and both my children have now settled and love going to nursery. The
staff are always happy to help and to make any situation for the children to feel more comfortable. I would recommend Jubilee Wood.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has grown so confident in the short space of time she's attended Acorn Nursery. The team are brilliant with communicating with myself and my partner. My daughter's speech has improved loads with the help of Acorn Staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorn has helped my child grow and develop in every possible way. It is helping me build my career as they take good care of my child when she is away from the home. There can't be a better place where I can keep my child apart from Acorn. I would strongly recommend my family and friends to join their
children in Acorn Daycare. All the best team at Acorn. Thanks a lot.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has only been in the nursery since 2017 and had difficulties settling in. Throughout this time the staff were caring and supportive calling me when necessary to keep me updated. When I emailed with questions they were quick to offer information and reassurance. My daughter now happily waves
me off and really enjoys her time here.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

One of the best nurseries in the area where staff members are friendly and easy to get on with. My oldest child attended the nursery a few years back and my youngest, now 3 has been attending since she was 7 months old.


I will recommend the nursery to anyone who is looking for a nursery, with great

facilities and friendly staff who are willing to work with parents to support their child's development.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the staff, always welcoming and always there for help and support when needed! I have told family and friends about the nursery.
The nursery has actives on for the children all the time. The staff always manage to have a plan when there's a problem.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A definite YES!


As a parent we all are always concerned about leaving our children with someone else and “Trust” is the topmost priority factor!


My son is now 3.5 years old and goes to Acorn Fishermead since he was 18 months. Very trustworthy, welcoming, wonderful service and good professional

staff. There is very good progress in my son’s day to day activities, learning, getting independent, etiquettes etc.


Happy with Acorn Fishermead branch.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I put my Daughter in this nursery as the previous one I really wasn't too sure on the things she said and the way she was when I picked her up. But this time when she comes out of Acorn Nursery she is happy and a bit tired which is a good sign that she been playing. She tells me about what she and her
friends have been doing. She tells me new things she's been doing, new games she's been doing. The list could go on and on.


The teachers are always eager to tell me what she's been doing and if they are busy they still make a little time to tell me what she has eaten. The family app is always updated so I know what she has been doing and what she's progressing on. I'm a busy dad due to work but I feel like am up to date with her progress.
All and all I am very glad she is in this nursery.
Big thank you to this nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's been 3 months since our daughter started at Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood). The staff are so friendly, caring and professional. We are amazed by the standard of the EYFS and the development of our daughter in such a small amount of time including being weaned and learning to walk. Her communication
is excelling and the staff are so pro-active in helping her reach her milestones.


We are really impressed by the family system used at Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood) which keeps us updated all day with our daughter's developments, activities, naps and most of the all we get photos all the time of her!! Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood) do lots of fun, messy play, arts and crafts and outdoor activities which is fantastic.


I could go on all day but overall we are very happy with Acorn Day Nursery (Jubilee Wood) and would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the care for my two children, they are thriving. The staff are absolutely brilliant and very good with the children.


Staff always keep you updated and also act quickly on any concerns I raise.


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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