Acorn At New Bradwell
OutstandingBirth to 8+Long established
A day nursery in Milton Keynes for children from birth to 8+, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024. Open since 2016, with 89 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Milton Keynes
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Milton Keynes from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
MK13 0BQWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 16 February 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Staff build strong and meaningful bonds with children and families. These begin before children start nursery. Through a programme of highly effective home visits and settling-in sessions, staff and children build trusting relationships. Children start at the setting feeling they are already part of the 'nursery family'. This sense of belonging continues to grow and develop, due to the care and kindness staff continue to show. Children show through their demeanour, behaviour and enthusiasm that the nursery is 'their place' and that they feel totally safe, secure and welcome. As a result, children are in an excellent position to make the most of the high-quality, meaningful learning opportunities on offer.
Staff view every child as an individual, capable of learning lots and contributing to nursery life. Staff consistently reinforce behavioural expectations, taking the time to explain why rules are in place. Children listen thoughtfully and happily comply. For example, children understand the safety implications of pouring water on steps and so take the water elsewhere, so their friends remain safe.
The content and delivery of the curriculum is completely tailored to the needs of the children. Children not only develop a vast range of skills and knowledge but also a real love of learning. Babies, toddlers and older children play and learn together. Staff have the confidence and teaching skills they need to ensure each child gets the support, challenge and encouragement they need to learn extremely well through this approach. For example, as children explore the water tray staff enable babies to splash and scoop, toddlers begin to pour with control and older children to develop their understanding of weight and measurement.
- 16 February 2024Outstanding
- 3 May 2018Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Acorn At New Bradwell
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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