Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour)

Highland Close, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 7PD
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9.9 77 Reviews
  • Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour), Milton Keynes
Acorn at Cold Harbour, West Bletchley.

The nursery provides full day care and sessional places for babies, toddlers and children from four months to four years of age, and the nursery will accept funded two, three and four-year-olds, subject to eligibility.

Since taking over the Cold Harbour pre-school lease of the former children’s centre, staff have been working extremely hard transforming it. The nursery is also combined with an outdoor learning centre, building on a popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training.

This includes an outdoor holiday playscheme which will operate in the school holidays.

Please contact if you would like to reserve a place or book a show-around.

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Care Provided by Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour)

  • 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
  • Sammy Bradbury (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Registered Charity Number
  • 1145108
  • Total Places for Children
  • 54
  • 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 Holiday, Staff Training Days & between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour)

  • Full time place from £1,500
    Full day from £79.50
    Morning session from £44.50
    Afternoon session from £40.00

  • 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

  • There is a small designated area for parking for drop off and pick up directly outside the nursery, There is also on street parking outside the nursery.


Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) Reviews (77)

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Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) has 77 reviews.

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Review from Lyeanne B (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in March, a couple of months after the nursery opened, and has loved it from her very first settling in day! There is no comparison to her previous setting, an inner-city London preschool with minimal outdoor space and larger class sizes. She has loved all the space and freedom
afforded her and comes home exhausted and covered in mud at the end of the most days which is always a good sign! The staff have shown nothing but commitment and attentiveness to her development which makes them feel like partners on her personal journey. Such an amazing team!

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Review from Victoria C (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a safe, fun and friendly nursery. They offer a wide variety of activities for the children and change these daily which is great as always something new to explore. The garden is fab too (however does always end in a very muddy child!) there is so much space to play outdoors and my little one
loves all the equipment especially the bikes!
The service and contact between the nursery and the parents is also really good too with a dedicated app letting me know what my little one has been up to which is always lovely and reassuring as they also upload pics and he is always smiling! The staff are great and so enthusiastic too you can tell they really enjoy their work which is lovely. Highly recommend!

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Review from Selina M (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly, supportive and professional team. My daughter has achieved so much in her learning aspect of attending this nursery, whilst maintaining positive connections with the staff there.
Thanks to all the Acorn staff for all the hard work you put in!

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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cold Harbour nursery is a fantastic nursery. My 7-month-old son has recently started he’s settling in sessions and is due start full-time next week. The staff have been amazing getting him settled in. The staff are so focused On making sure that that everything they do is tailored towards him and what
he enjoys the most. The outside space is a great space for children to learn and be creative. The communication about what you’re child is doing throughout the day is excellent. This nursery I would highly recommend.

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Review from Aysha M (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Acorn just over a week ago; they have been brilliant with him settling to the point where he just mentions preschool all the time!
They have settled him in just a few sessions.
Brilliant work guys!

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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Although new, the nursery feels very experienced. The staff are brilliant at communicating and working with parents. The approach is child-focused and includes lots of imaginative play. The children are offered to play outside, no matter the weather. The staff are encouraging and supportive. My child
is very happy about attending. I have no concerns about the care provided.

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Review from Aimee D (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. I cannot recommend it enough. Since my child has started in October, he has come on no end. He loves the setting and the staff and really takes advantage of the outdoor area. All the staff are amazing and I wouldn’t have my child go anywhere else.

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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has recently started at Acorn and I couldn't fault the way they have integrated her into nursery life. Having been in lockdown, I was worried about her lack of social skills and her being away from me but they have taken this all into consideration and she is thriving after just two weeks
of being there. All of the members of staff are kind, caring and put the children at the centre of everything they do.

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Review from Rachel J (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing and friendly staff, my little girl loves going here. I couldn’t recommend them more. I love the family app - really easy to use. Always doing something new and the focus on nature and outdoor play is lovely

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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Choosing someone else to look after your child is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Trusting someone else to do what you do and care, love, nurture your child, is hard to find. However, without a doubt I can say this is what my son has received at this nursery. The activities, love and
support the staff give to my son is incredible and they are a credit to the Acorn charity. I leave my son knowing that he is cared for, his interests are noted and that all the staff in his room know him well enough to comfort him when needed.
I get updates throughout the day through the Famly app, letting me know what he has eaten etc and I can communicate to them through it if needed.
My husband and I couldn’t be happier with Acorn Cold Harbour and will definitely be recommending them to anyone we can!

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Review from Michelle L (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be happier with the nursery provision at Cold Harbour Acorn. My son started at one year of age when the nursery first opened. He finds transitions very difficult and the nursery staff have gone over and above to support him when separating from me. They made a personalised nursery book
that we could share at home and this really made a difference. My son’s days at nursery are filled with fun, excitement and lots of care and cuddles. He adores the staff and comes home full of smiles and messy from all of his exploring throughout the day. I love how well the staff know him and they plan activities to meet his likes and interests. My son eats well at nursery and never comes home hungry, he has learnt to use his cutlery and has become more independent at mealtimes. The nursery environment is always clean and well presented. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to other parents. The management and the team are absolutely fantastic and truly care about the children in their care.

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Review from Jenny M (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is outstanding. I highly recommend to others. The practitioners are friendly and supportive. The setting is really lovely, with an outside classroom, newly planted woodland and interior which is fresh and bright. Toys are wooden, not plastic. Meals are nutritious and tasty. We moved our
son out of a nursery he wasn't enjoying and into Cold Harbour Acorn. He loved it from the moment we visited and he always is excited to attend, often disappointed if it isn't a nursery day - the exact opposite of how he was in his previous setting. This is a nursery which I trust and which has my son as their priority, and I have no reservations in saying they are excellent.

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Review from Nat M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has recently changed nurseries and joined Acorn and they have been amazing with him. They offered lots of settling in sessions that worked around us, which helped my son settle and be happy while he attends nursery. All the staff are so friendly and professional.

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Review from Ashleigh S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so nervous about my daughter starting in January 2020 and at first, she was very unsettled so this made it even harder leaving her, however, the whole team looked have after her so well and kept us updated with how she was getting on sending us lots of photos.
She has come such a long way over
the past 4 weeks and that is down to the girls working at the nursery, it was so daunting leaving her but they have been amazing I can not thank them enough.
I only have brilliant things to say about the nursery and the staff and would highly recommend them to anyone. I love that the children get to go and explore the local area the buggy bus is a great idea.
The app that this nursery use is fantastic, you get kept up to date with everything your child is doing at nursery from nappy changes to what they have eaten, they also send reports and photos so you can see what they have been doing, would love to see more but I know they are busy looking after the little ones.
Thank you.

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Review from Daniel B (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves coming to nursery, and each day loves telling me the different activities he has done.
The outdoor space is brilliant for their learning and we love the concept of the free flow as my son loves spending time outside.
The children regularly visit the onsite forest area, the
lake for walks and the local park, we again love the idea of being within the local community and offering home from home experiences to our child.

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Review from Roxanne B (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best decision I ever made enrolling my daughter to this nursery. It’s clean, nurturing, welcoming and loving. The staff always have a friendly welcoming face. I couldn’t ask for more.

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Review from Paige G (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been brilliant with our son, he absolutely loves the practitioners and the activities they do with the children. They're so caring and the meals are varied and my son loves them! The outdoor space is incredible and I couldn't have asked for a better nursery to trust with my son.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.864)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10 for Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.864 for Acorn Day Nursery (Cold Harbour) is calculated as follows: ( (286 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 323 Ratings = 4.864

  • 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 (Cold Harbour) is based on 27 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 54 number of registered child places is 10.8, which has been reached with 27 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)

Sammy

Sammy Bradbury

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2012

Sammy joined Acorn in 2012, starting at our nursery at Jubilee Wood and has gone from Deputy Manager to Nursery Manager at Cold Harbour. She has a wealth of experience working within the childcare sector and holds a Level 4 qualification.


She is very passionate and proud of providing the highest standard of care and learning opportunities to all children within the setting and believes in giving the children a home-from-home experience during their time at nursery.


Sammy is also Cold Harbour'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 983393 and ask to speak to Sammy directly - alternatively, the setting can provide a direct email address for her.


Jordan

Jordan Taylor

Job Title: Nursery Administrator

Joined: 2023

Jordan Taylor


Lauren

Lauren

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2020

Lauren - Senior Practitioner


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