Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

St Georges Church Hall, 98 Pinner View, Harrow HA1 4RJ
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  • Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori), Harrow
Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori offers an environment where children benefit from a combined approach of the Montessori principles and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

Based in St George’s Church Hall, an architectural gem in Pinner View, the nursery has stunningly spacious rooms with beautiful features, where children from 3 months to 5 years can grow and play under the guidance of qualified nursery practitioners.

A key person is assigned to each child and family, becoming an integral part in ensuring positive parent partnerships and building consistency between home and nursery life.

At Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori, the team encourage children to explore, take risks and learn from the world around them. They want children to be big learners and to prepare them for big life!

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Care Provided by Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Prachi Patel (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 100
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
    Please call us to request pricing and availability.

Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) Reviews (33)

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Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.576) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) has 33 reviews.

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Review from Jana M (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our family is very happy with Acorn Montessori Nursery. The staff is friendly and both my kids learned so much there. It is really a great way to prepare the little ones for school. My children enjoyed the time there, especially the garden play area and doing arts and crafts. Thank you all from Acorn
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Review from Radhika M (Aunt of Child) published on 13 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My niece really enjoys it there. The staff are very good. Dealt with the deputy manager a few times - totally amazing. They have so much to do in the nursery and my niece really likes it. The activities and the interaction have been amazing.

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Review from Sayjel (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children currently enrolled at Acorn Montessori and am delighted with the time they spend there. Not only do they engage in fun and exciting (and messy!) activities that keep them happy and engaged, they are learning a tremendous amount. They get to play in the large garden with lots of toys
when the weather is suitable, which I am sure they love. They come into nursery happily; my toddler walks in confidently to his key person, whilst my baby gets a cuddle from his. The children come out clean and tidy, and fully evident of having been properly looked after. The staff are truly lovely with the children and they have formed secure attachments. I was always wary of nurseries after my experience of several with my oldest child - Acorn Montessori was sadly full at that time. However, since sending my two little ones to Acorn, I can honestly say I think it is a fabulous nursery and I am so glad I can send my younger children here.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Hi, thank you for leaving a review, it is lovely to hear you have sent your two younger children to Acorn and that they are happy.


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Review from Lucy S (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorn is a wonderful nursery and I would highly recommend it. My son loves it there and has developed into a confident, chatty toddler. He frequently comes home singing songs he's learned there and tries to teach them to us! The staff are great, incredibly caring, and were instrumental in helping him
build his confidence when we started toilet training.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Hi, thank you for saying we are a wonderful nursery and it is great to hear your son loves it here and has become a confident little child.


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorn is a wonderful nursery and the staff are great with the kids. My daughter has progressed so much here and learns a lot from her days at nursery.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Hi, thank you for saying Acorn is wonderful and that the staff are great!


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Review from Stephen K (Father of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience of the nursery has been very positive - caring and thoughtful staff. Our daughter has attended since 10 months and has transitioned from the baby room to the toddler room in a seamless manner.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Hi, thank you for leaving a review. It is great to hear you have had a positive experience.


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Review from Edith (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Acorn Montessori have been absolutely fantastic with my two boys. Since they started here I have noticed that they are much more articulate in their speech, their knowledge has improved with my 3-year-old learning new words and using the words in context such as 'mummy I am generous' when sharing food
with his 18-month-old brother. My 18-month-old sings the alphabet from A to Z regularly and is able to use words such as 'share it' 'thank you', 'sorry' all in context and appropriately. They are very happy here. The nursery workers are always happy even at the end of the day. They are genuinely patient and appear to enjoy what they do. As a professional, I have noticed that the manager and all the workers are professional in their approach yet approachable, caring, compassionate, and really kind. They always seem to have and make time for you as a parent and nothing ever seems too much of a bother when it comes to them caring for your child. I highly recommend!

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Hi, thanks for leaving a review and it's great to hear your two boys are developing so well. We love what we do and really do enjoy playing and working with the children.


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Review from Charlotte D (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is currently at Acorn Nursery upstairs in the Preschool room and she is absolutely loving it. They do lots of cooking, planting, and creative activities. The outdoor mud kitchen is always a favourite of hers too! The team are super kind and available to speak to, we always know what they
have been doing and what we can do to help as parents. The online system in place works really well. Our eldest son also attended the Nursery and we have felt the change of ownership since his departure has been dealt with professionally and sensitively. The ethos is still very much child-centred which we feel passionately about and we would still recommend this Nursery to other families.

Reply from Harjit, Digital Marketing Executive at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Hi, thank you for leaving a review, it's great to hear your daughter is loving nursery! We really do care about every child!


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Review from Shereen R (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel genuinely lucky to have found this wonderful nursery. I had no idea how hard it would be to leave my 2-year-old son and the staff have been very understanding of this. The manager and deputy manager are such positive and supportive people, who radiate warmth towards the parents and children.
My son’s key person is kind and sweet and has really taken the time to help him settle in at his pace. The 2-3 year old room is big, bright and clean and the outside play area is spacious and very well equipped. I am also very impressed with the variety and cleanliness of the indoor toys. There is something very special about the premises and the staff at this nursery and I would not hesitate to recommend it.

Reply from Catherine Isted, Sales & Marketing Manager at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Hi Shereen, thank you very much for spending the time to leave such lovely words! We're thrilled that you agree that our nursery is something special.


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Review from Madalina N (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone is really nice and they take interest in helping my child's development. My son is really happy when I take him to nursery in the morning. His key person does different, interactive activities with him and I’m noticing he’s more keen to learn new things.

Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Acorn Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them, particularly during this last most difficult year. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy with the care we provide for your son and that he feels safe, happy and healthy every day in the nursery. With warm and safe wishes for 2021.


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Review from Anisha T (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Acorn Montessori since he was fifteen months old and I've been very happy with the nursery. It is difficult to leave your child in the hands of strangers, but Acorn Montessori has become like family to us and I really appreciate the way they have cared for my son. They do a range
of activities and my son has always come home smiling and full of knowledge. He has turned into a remarkable young lad and I have no doubt that Acorn Montessori has contributed to this. As an NHS doctor, I have been impressed with the handling of the nursery during the pandemic. Thanks, Acorn Montessori team! My daughter will be the next to arrive and I'm sure you will give her the same level of care and love.

Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Acorn Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them, particularly during this last very difficult year. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy with the care we provide for your son (and soon daughter) and that they feel safe, happy and healthy every day in the nursery. With warm and safe wishes for 2021.


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Review from Deepa A (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter, who is now 7, started off at The Harrow (Acorn) when she was 1, before leaving for school at 5. My son who is 4 is still currently with Acorn. We have been very happy with the care provided to both our children. In particular, 2 of the managers who have managed the nursery impeccably ensuring
the children are happy and comfortable. They have also attained the highest level of communication with parents, so as to build a sense of trust and ‘family feeling’ within the nursery. We have felt very comfortable in being able to call or attend the nursery with any doubts and they have in turn made all information available. Both my children have loved going to nursery and settled very well. They have learnt to a high preschool level, due to the attention given by the key workers and teachers. The work done by these 2 managers is highly commendable and I would recommend this nursery to all my friends and family.

Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Dear Deepa, Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Acorn Montessori Nursery. The managers and team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy with the care we provide for your child and that they feel safe, happy and healthy every day in the nursery. With warm and safe wishes to you for 2021.


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Review from Hemesh V (Father of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would rate Acorn Montessori as an incredible outstanding nursery. Having a lockdown baby has been very difficult, the nursery has made sure our child is happy, this has built great trust for the staff we leave our child with. Knowing the staff and your baby is happy is the most important thing. Seeing
that support between parents, management and staff you know there is a great team behind them. Highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Andy Morris, Chairman at Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori)

Dear Hemesh, thank you so much for your lovely comments about our Acorn Montessori nursery. The team are doing a fantastic job, their care and nurture for all the children shines through and I am very proud of each and every one of them. It is of great comfort to me that you are extremely happy with the care we provide for your child and that they feel safe, happy and healthy every day in the nursery. With warm wishes to you and your family this festive season.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.576)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.576) out of 10 for Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 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 4.776 for Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.776

  • 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 4.8 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori (Previously Acorn Montessori) is based on 16 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. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.8

  • 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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Raveena

Raveena Dhir Vaghela

Job Title: Deputy Manager

My name is Raveena Dhir Vaghela and I am the deputy manager. I have been working in childcare here at Acorn for 10 years. Over my years I have studied health and social care, childcare as well as healthcare, and I am able to speak 5 languages.


I have a son who is almost 2 years old and he attends Acorn with me. I feel so proud knowing he is so happy here and learning new things each day.


My goal is to give children the best possible foundation for their education. The Health and well-being of our children are our top priority. I believe we can do this by having great relationships with our parents working together and seeing our children blossom.


Prachi

Prachi Patel

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Prachi Patel and I am a very happy, compassionate, and understanding person with many years of childcare experience I hold a degree in early years education.


I support and encourage all my staff in their career aspirations and aim to create a positive environment with a structured plan to help them achieve their goals and provide outstanding quality childcare.


I come from a very cultural background, love to travel and create memories and am passionate about sharing different international celebrations within the nursery.


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