Caring for your children since 1988

“Providing the finest quality child care, in our unique, nurturing environment, delivering rich learning opportunities, at Acorns we consider it to be a privilege to be part of your child’s start in life”

Cherie
Director, Acorns Nurseries Ltd

Acorns Nurseries - Whitchurch

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to provide the same high standards of care and dedication that we would want for our own children.  The ethos and culture we work hard to create is that our nurseries provide the highest quality childcare, in our unique nurturing environment, delivering rich learning opportunities, to give each child the very best start in life.

Why Choose Acorns?

Acorns Nurseries Nine women, part of a dedicated team, in matching blue shirts and jeans stand and sit on a wooden structure in a garden setting with a tepee in the background.

Our Staff

Our teams of high calibre, qualified and experienced staff are paramount to the quality of care that we provide.

Acorns Nurseries Four children and a teacher interact at a table with vegetables and craft materials in the vibrant environment of a nursery classroom.

Our Nursery Environment

We provide a home from home environment for all the children in our care. Our nurseries have beautiful, spacious rooms, large purposeful gardens and the finest equipment and resources to provide the best environments for your child to reach their play and learning potential.

Acorns Nurseries Children enjoy the Great Outdoors as they play on a slide with an adult watching in the playground. One child joyfully slides down while others eagerly wait their turn.

The Great Outdoors

Carefully designed all-weather outdoor play spaces, our excellent and spacious outdoor gardens means there is always something new to discover, explore, create and learn at Acorns.

Acorns Nurseries A child explores an educational touchscreen, guided by an adult in a room filled with bookshelves and learning materials, choosing their path of discovery like planting acorns for future growth.

Early Years at Acorns

Our Early Years at Acorns Curriculum recognises and celebrates the individuality of every child in our care.

Acorns Nurseries A woman and two children, clad in cozy jackets, enjoy a home-away-from-home experience outdoors. One child eagerly peers through binoculars, capturing the essence of adventure while staying warmly connected to their surroundings.

Forest School

Our Forest School areas allow hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with our qualified Forest School Leaders.

Acorns Nurseries In the warmth of their home, a caregiver feeds two young boys breakfast at a table, with cups labeled

Nutrition at Acorns

Our team knows the importance of healthy minds and healthy bodies and how vital it is for children to eat the right foods for growth and development.

Acorns Nurseries In the comfort of their home yard, an adult captures a photo of two children eagerly examining the ground with magnifying glasses, surrounded by trees and a sturdy fence.

Partnership with Parents

We believe that parents and staff need to work together in a close partnership in order for children to receive the quality of care and early learning to meet their individual needs.

Gallery

Acorns Nurseries Four children play with toy food at a table, enjoying a warm atmosphere that feels just like home, under the watchful eye of an adult.
Acorns Nurseries Seven children stand in a row, beaming with joy outdoors, as if in their second home, surrounded by playground equipment and trees in the background.
Acorns Nurseries A smiling woman in a chef's hat sits beside two toddlers at a cozy outdoor table, complete with bowls of food and a colorful tablecloth, creating a warm home atmosphere.
Acorns Nurseries Three children sit on wicker chairs in front of a cozy fireplace, reading books. The mantle displays block letters spelling
Acorns Nurseries Two children joyfully hold freshly picked carrots in their home garden, surrounded by lush green plants.
Acorns Nurseries Three children are standing outside a wooden playhouse that feels just like home, holding bug-catching equipment and a clipboard.
Acorns Nurseries A child interacts with a large touchscreen displaying an educational game, guided by an adult in a cozy home room lined with book shelves.
Acorns Nurseries Children and a teacher at home explore autumn leaves and small pumpkins on a tray indoors, fostering a cozy atmosphere of learning and discovery.
Acorns Nurseries Two children sit together on a swing in a garden at home, smiling at the camera, with trees and a wooden fence in the background.
Acorns Nurseries In a spacious, well-lit room that feels just like home, a caregiver and two toddlers joyfully play with balls in the soft play area, with a charming teepee in the background.
Acorns Nurseries A teacher reads a book to four young children seated on tree stump seats, creating a cozy outdoor classroom with a green fence backdrop that feels like home.
Acorns Nurseries Three children sitting and smiling on a grass-covered tunnel in a garden, with their cozy wooden playhouse in the background, evoking a sense of home.
Acorns Nurseries In a cozy garden setting, an adult and child use magnifying glasses to explore the rich soil, surrounded by pumpkins and essential gardening tools that make this home sanctuary come to life.
Acorns Nurseries An adult and two children sit on the floor by a cozy home fireplace, playing percussion instruments with a tambourine and toy drums.
Acorns Nurseries Two children are outside in their home garden, joyfully using small watering cans to hydrate the potted plants.
Acorns Nurseries An adult and child sit outdoors reading a book together, surrounded by the cozy charm of home, with lush greenery and colorful bunting enhancing the serene atmosphere.
Acorns Nurseries A child waters plants in a garden bed with a yellow watering can, assisted by an adult kneeling beside them in the cozy setting of their home.
Acorns Nurseries In the comfort of their home, an adult and a child sit in a chair, immersed in a book together. Sunlight spills into the bright room, illuminating toy buses lined up neatly on the windowsill.
Acorns Nurseries A woman and a young child with hearing aids read a book together in a cozy room, surrounded by shelves of toys and books. Just like nurturing young minds, investing time in shared stories can plant acorns of knowledge that grow into lifelong treasures.
Acorns Nurseries A caregiver and three children, dressed in blue, play with rubber ducks at a water table outside, where their laughter echoes the joy of small investments growing like acorns turning into mighty oaks.
Acorns Nurseries A charming stone building with arched details stands prominently, its front garden enhancing the allure of Acorns House. Trees line the sidewalk, creating a picturesque setting for this inviting abode.

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