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Wesley House, 17 South Street, Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes, MK19 7EL
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20 March 2025
My son has been going here for 2 1/2 years and he loves it! The staff are all so lovely and friendly. They are always so welcoming when i drop my son off, all of the staff know both myself and my son well and i always feel happy leaving him there knowing he will have a great time. Photos and news are frequently posted on the app, i always feel informed about my son and also with what i need to be aware of with the nursery. They do a real variety of activies with the children and are very inclusive. They go on walks, paint pictures, bake cookies, play in the garden, sing songs, encourage reading/letters etc. and i love to see and hear what he gets up to. He also always eats so well at nursery with a variety of foods. Over the years, i have changed his days, added/taken off days and they have always been so accommodating with this. They'll look into and help as much as they can which i always appreciate as a working parent. Overall a fantastic nursery that i would highly recommend
13 January 2025
I would highly recommend Acorn Castlethorpe. Our son has been attending this nursery since he was around 9 months old; he is now 3 years old. Every morning staff greet the parents and children with a smile on their faces, they are welcoming and are always interested to know what the children have been up to over the weekend/the evening before etc. The bond many staff have built with our son over his time at the nursery so far has been lovely to watch, particularly his key workers in the various rooms. The setting offered a wide range of learning opportunities through engaging activities within the nursery as well as around the local community and the local forest. Our son has become a lot more confident and built many friendships at nursery, along with coming on leaps and bounds in various areas such as counting, learning the alphabet, role-playing and playing musical instruments, to name a few. We are so pleased we chose Acorn Castlethorpe and would highly recommend it.
19 March 2024
Our son has been attending Acorn Castlethorpe since he was around 10 months old; he is now 2. We love the warm and welcoming environment and are grateful for the bonds he has made with the adults across the setting. The setting offers a wonderful range of learning opportunities through appropriate and engaging tasks, which are shared regularly with parents through the app. We are very pleased we chose Acorns and would highly recommend it.
19 March 2024
I cannot say enough lovely things about this nursery. My little girl started when she was 9 months old and has flourished. The nursery environment is very nurturing and the staff genuinely care about the children and parents. They focus on individual children and have a range of activities to help children build their skills and confidence including well-being classes and Forest school.
28 February 2024
Our children very much enjoy their time in the setting. The staff are excellent, very friendly and caring. There has, however, been a large turnover of staff in recent months, which is difficult for the children to get used to, with new members of staff often not being formally introduced. I think this is the nature of the early years profession though, rather than a reflection of the nursery itself.
23 February 2024
My daughter loves nursery. The staff are so reassuring, welcoming and caring. They have a lovely variety of meals and snacks (I’m often jealous of the menu!). They do a variety of activities and sometimes trips out when the weather allows which my daughter adores! I feel we really fell on our feet with this nursery.
23 February 2024
My two grandchildren love attending nursery! We can see this from all the role-play they do when we are with them. Each of us has to ‘be’ a member of staff. My granddaughter is in charge and we get to see how the children are taught to listen to instructions and to follow rules. We also see clearly how the staff care for and encourage the children in all they do. I approve of the areas of focus set by the nursery. Members of staff are always courteous and pleasant and the enjoyment they display for what is much more than just a job is evident to see. Every aspect of the daily routine, from mealtimes to Forest School and all the other activities in between seems to be balanced and thoroughly thought out. It is wonderful to know that our grandchildren are safe, well cared for and learning every day they spend at Castlethorpe.
23 February 2024
Our son has been attending since September 2023 and we are extremely happy with the setting and the care he gets. The staff were extremely supportive of both me and him during his settling-in period (at 2.5 it was his first experience in a childcare setting). He is always excited to go to nursery every day. We get lots of lovely updates and pictures on his progress and his general day-to-day activities which I love. The staff always take the time to talk about his day and how he is at pick-up. He eats really well there, the menu is varied and interesting. The chef does a fantastic job. I would happily recommend Acorn Castlethorpe to any parent.
22 February 2024
My second child started in autumn last year, and he loves it and his development has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are great, especially his key worker who is also the assistant manager of the nursery. We get regular feedback and photos about his days. The setting is interesting and fun allowed to explore in a safe environment. We also sent our eldest child to this nursery and had a wonderful experience, he still loves visiting the staff who used to care for him when we collect our youngest from the nursery. Fantastic nursery and has lovely staff!
24 May 2023
This is a lovely nursery with very attentive staff. Naturally I was nervous to leave my one-year-old son for the first time in someone's care but I was quickly reassured by the constant feedback available on the app and the fact that he was happy and laughing and quickly learning day-to-day skills. My son looks forward to attending every week and if he is a little homesick or tearing at the door, the staff are quick to relate and understand and he is right as rain in a few minutes. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful nursery here in Castlethorpe. I highly recommend it.
30 November 2022
With the effects of Covid-19 affecting children's social development, I cannot give enough praise to the staff at Castlethorpe. Not only does my little boy come home telling me about all the amazing activities he has taken part in, but he also is naming all of his friends and staff. The staff have been very supportive with settling in and are always seen with a welcoming smile. Even a friendly "have a lovely afternoon" sets us up for a great time. You have all put an anxious mummy at ease. Thank you.
19 August 2022
My grandsons are aged 2 and 4 and attend Acorn nursery. One of my grandsons begins school in September 2022. I came to his graduation with his mum a couple of weeks ago. Just wanted you to know what a wonderful time I had. The atmosphere and overall fun, ceremony, and the children’s obvious enjoyment was amazing. I also want your staff to know that one of my grandsons talks a lot about them, how he loves going and loves his teachers. In all the time he has attended he has never voiced his dislike. Really looks forward to his time spent with you. Constantly telling me that he prefers nursery. My other grandson isn't as verbal but I am sure he will voice his opinions soon. I know also that the boys will miss each other. Thank you so much for everything you do for them. Kind regards.
24 May 2022
Our child has thrived while attending Acorn, the staff really encourage him to learn and develop his skills. He enjoys going in every day and always has a brilliant time. I feel really comfortable leaving him with such a capable team, they update everything he’s doing throughout the day on the app which leaves me feeling confident that he’s doing well.
27 April 2022
My boy loves nursery, he loves all the ladies there and always has a big smile on his face at drop-off and pick up. He always comes home with a full belly and loves the food. I love all the pictures and videos I get as I can see he is always enjoying himself.
26 April 2022
We are exceptionally happy with the service provided by Acorn (Castelthorpe). The staff are very caring and provide valuable and constructive feedback for our son. Our son loves going to nursery and has made so many friends with peers and staff.
26 April 2022
My daughter has been attending nursery since January 2021. She enjoys going on little walks around the village or to the park. It’s great to see her taking part in a good range of activities. The staff support her individual needs and her key person in her current room and in the baby room have been great.
25 April 2022
I would highly recommend Acorn Nursery at Castlethorpe. The staff are brilliant. The key workers there treat your child like their own. The app keeps you updated throughout the day and you can see how your child is progressing. It is a nursery that truly cares about the welfare and development of children.
25 April 2022
Acorn Day Nursery Castlethorpe and its staff are absolutely incredible. My son went from age 1 to 4 and now my daughter is there and we can't fault it. I cannot sing the praises of all staff enough - they are incredibly caring, adapt to each child's needs and create a fantastic environment that both of my children have thrived in. It can be hard for parents to 'hand' their child over to a care provider, but the staff at Acorn make it very simple and build trust very quickly. My daughter gets so excited on the walk to nursery and can't wait to run in and have a cuddle from the practitioners. The garden has recently been improved and that's made a positive difference plus the food options are excellent. We highly recommend Acorn at Castlethorpe to any prospective parents.
11 April 2022
The staff at Castlethorpe have been absolutely brilliant with my little one. Being a baby born during the pandemic he struggled to settle initially but has come on leaps and bounds since then. The staff were so supportive and gave lots of reassurance which has helped enormously. The range and quality of food is excellent (which is great for his current fussy eating phase). The activities are wonderful and he spends lots of time outdoors, which was a key deciding factor in choosing the nursery. From a developmental point of view, his language, social skills, and coordination have all noticeably improved in the time that he has been there. The administrative staff are great - very efficient and personable. A change in sessions was accommodated swiftly and without issue. Overall, we are very pleased with the care our son is receiving and recommend the nursery highly to anyone considering sending their child here!
05 April 2022
My husband and I are so happy that we have sent our child to Castlethorpe. The staff are fantastic. Three members of staff, in particular, are so responsive and always know what is happening. They genuinely care and take pride in their work. The food is always so varied and healthy - I wish I could have the meals each day! Thank you for such an excellent service.
Latest Reviews for Acorn Day Nursery (Castlethorpe)
20 March 2025
My son has been going here for 2 1/2 years and he loves it! The staff are all so lovely and friendly. They are always so welcoming when i drop my son off, all of the staff know both myself and my son well and i always feel happy leaving him there knowing he will have a great time. Photos and news are frequently posted on the app, i always feel informed about my son and also with what i need to be aware of with the nursery. They do a real variety of activies with the children and are very inclusive. They go on walks, paint pictures, bake cookies, play in the garden, sing songs, encourage reading/letters etc. and i love to see and hear what he gets up to. He also always eats so well at nursery with a variety of foods. Over the years, i have changed his days, added/taken off days and they have always been so accommodating with this. They'll look into and help as much as they can which i always appreciate as a working parent. Overall a fantastic nursery that i would highly recommend
13 January 2025
I would highly recommend Acorn Castlethorpe. Our son has been attending this nursery since he was around 9 months old; he is now 3 years old. Every morning staff greet the parents and children with a smile on their faces, they are welcoming and are always interested to know what the children have been up to over the weekend/the evening before etc. The bond many staff have built with our son over his time at the nursery so far has been lovely to watch, particularly his key workers in the various rooms. The setting offered a wide range of learning opportunities through engaging activities within the nursery as well as around the local community and the local forest. Our son has become a lot more confident and built many friendships at nursery, along with coming on leaps and bounds in various areas such as counting, learning the alphabet, role-playing and playing musical instruments, to name a few. We are so pleased we chose Acorn Castlethorpe and would highly recommend it.
19 March 2024
Our son has been attending Acorn Castlethorpe since he was around 10 months old; he is now 2. We love the warm and welcoming environment and are grateful for the bonds he has made with the adults across the setting. The setting offers a wonderful range of learning opportunities through appropriate and engaging tasks, which are shared regularly with parents through the app. We are very pleased we chose Acorns and would highly recommend it.
19 March 2024
I cannot say enough lovely things about this nursery. My little girl started when she was 9 months old and has flourished. The nursery environment is very nurturing and the staff genuinely care about the children and parents. They focus on individual children and have a range of activities to help children build their skills and confidence including well-being classes and Forest school.
28 February 2024
Our children very much enjoy their time in the setting. The staff are excellent, very friendly and caring. There has, however, been a large turnover of staff in recent months, which is difficult for the children to get used to, with new members of staff often not being formally introduced. I think this is the nature of the early years profession though, rather than a reflection of the nursery itself.
23 February 2024
My daughter loves nursery. The staff are so reassuring, welcoming and caring. They have a lovely variety of meals and snacks (I’m often jealous of the menu!). They do a variety of activities and sometimes trips out when the weather allows which my daughter adores! I feel we really fell on our feet with this nursery.
23 February 2024
My two grandchildren love attending nursery! We can see this from all the role-play they do when we are with them. Each of us has to ‘be’ a member of staff. My granddaughter is in charge and we get to see how the children are taught to listen to instructions and to follow rules. We also see clearly how the staff care for and encourage the children in all they do. I approve of the areas of focus set by the nursery. Members of staff are always courteous and pleasant and the enjoyment they display for what is much more than just a job is evident to see. Every aspect of the daily routine, from mealtimes to Forest School and all the other activities in between seems to be balanced and thoroughly thought out. It is wonderful to know that our grandchildren are safe, well cared for and learning every day they spend at Castlethorpe.
23 February 2024
Our son has been attending since September 2023 and we are extremely happy with the setting and the care he gets. The staff were extremely supportive of both me and him during his settling-in period (at 2.5 it was his first experience in a childcare setting). He is always excited to go to nursery every day. We get lots of lovely updates and pictures on his progress and his general day-to-day activities which I love. The staff always take the time to talk about his day and how he is at pick-up. He eats really well there, the menu is varied and interesting. The chef does a fantastic job. I would happily recommend Acorn Castlethorpe to any parent.
22 February 2024
My second child started in autumn last year, and he loves it and his development has come on leaps and bounds. The staff are great, especially his key worker who is also the assistant manager of the nursery. We get regular feedback and photos about his days. The setting is interesting and fun allowed to explore in a safe environment. We also sent our eldest child to this nursery and had a wonderful experience, he still loves visiting the staff who used to care for him when we collect our youngest from the nursery. Fantastic nursery and has lovely staff!
24 May 2023
This is a lovely nursery with very attentive staff. Naturally I was nervous to leave my one-year-old son for the first time in someone's care but I was quickly reassured by the constant feedback available on the app and the fact that he was happy and laughing and quickly learning day-to-day skills. My son looks forward to attending every week and if he is a little homesick or tearing at the door, the staff are quick to relate and understand and he is right as rain in a few minutes. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful nursery here in Castlethorpe. I highly recommend it.
30 November 2022
With the effects of Covid-19 affecting children's social development, I cannot give enough praise to the staff at Castlethorpe. Not only does my little boy come home telling me about all the amazing activities he has taken part in, but he also is naming all of his friends and staff. The staff have been very supportive with settling in and are always seen with a welcoming smile. Even a friendly "have a lovely afternoon" sets us up for a great time. You have all put an anxious mummy at ease. Thank you.
19 August 2022
My grandsons are aged 2 and 4 and attend Acorn nursery. One of my grandsons begins school in September 2022. I came to his graduation with his mum a couple of weeks ago. Just wanted you to know what a wonderful time I had. The atmosphere and overall fun, ceremony, and the children’s obvious enjoyment was amazing. I also want your staff to know that one of my grandsons talks a lot about them, how he loves going and loves his teachers. In all the time he has attended he has never voiced his dislike. Really looks forward to his time spent with you. Constantly telling me that he prefers nursery. My other grandson isn't as verbal but I am sure he will voice his opinions soon. I know also that the boys will miss each other. Thank you so much for everything you do for them. Kind regards.
24 May 2022
Our child has thrived while attending Acorn, the staff really encourage him to learn and develop his skills. He enjoys going in every day and always has a brilliant time. I feel really comfortable leaving him with such a capable team, they update everything he’s doing throughout the day on the app which leaves me feeling confident that he’s doing well.
27 April 2022
My boy loves nursery, he loves all the ladies there and always has a big smile on his face at drop-off and pick up. He always comes home with a full belly and loves the food. I love all the pictures and videos I get as I can see he is always enjoying himself.
26 April 2022
We are exceptionally happy with the service provided by Acorn (Castelthorpe). The staff are very caring and provide valuable and constructive feedback for our son. Our son loves going to nursery and has made so many friends with peers and staff.
26 April 2022
My daughter has been attending nursery since January 2021. She enjoys going on little walks around the village or to the park. It’s great to see her taking part in a good range of activities. The staff support her individual needs and her key person in her current room and in the baby room have been great.
25 April 2022
I would highly recommend Acorn Nursery at Castlethorpe. The staff are brilliant. The key workers there treat your child like their own. The app keeps you updated throughout the day and you can see how your child is progressing. It is a nursery that truly cares about the welfare and development of children.
25 April 2022
Acorn Day Nursery Castlethorpe and its staff are absolutely incredible. My son went from age 1 to 4 and now my daughter is there and we can't fault it. I cannot sing the praises of all staff enough - they are incredibly caring, adapt to each child's needs and create a fantastic environment that both of my children have thrived in. It can be hard for parents to 'hand' their child over to a care provider, but the staff at Acorn make it very simple and build trust very quickly. My daughter gets so excited on the walk to nursery and can't wait to run in and have a cuddle from the practitioners. The garden has recently been improved and that's made a positive difference plus the food options are excellent. We highly recommend Acorn at Castlethorpe to any prospective parents.
11 April 2022
The staff at Castlethorpe have been absolutely brilliant with my little one. Being a baby born during the pandemic he struggled to settle initially but has come on leaps and bounds since then. The staff were so supportive and gave lots of reassurance which has helped enormously. The range and quality of food is excellent (which is great for his current fussy eating phase). The activities are wonderful and he spends lots of time outdoors, which was a key deciding factor in choosing the nursery. From a developmental point of view, his language, social skills, and coordination have all noticeably improved in the time that he has been there. The administrative staff are great - very efficient and personable. A change in sessions was accommodated swiftly and without issue. Overall, we are very pleased with the care our son is receiving and recommend the nursery highly to anyone considering sending their child here!
05 April 2022
My husband and I are so happy that we have sent our child to Castlethorpe. The staff are fantastic. Three members of staff, in particular, are so responsive and always know what is happening. They genuinely care and take pride in their work. The food is always so varied and healthy - I wish I could have the meals each day! Thank you for such an excellent service.