Acorn Nursery
GoodBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Wembley for children from birth to 5, open 8am to 6pm. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. Open since 2000, with 65 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 Brent
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Brent 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
HA9 6NFWhat 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.
- 15 July 2024 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 23 May 2024 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Leaders and staff at the nursery are caring and build close relationships with children. This support helps children settle quickly and feel safe. Children have access to a variety of toys, resources and well-planned activities. For example, toddlers can explore sand and soil and use different tools to scoop and pour. Older children engage in creative play and learn to create models using different materials. Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and encourage them to be kind and respectful to each other. Children listen attentively to staff and their behaviour is very good.
Staff know their key children well and take account of their individual needs and interests. They encourage role-play activities based on the children's interests, such as playing doctors, which promotes language and imagination skills. Staff also introduce new words, such as 'thermometer', 'temperature' and 'stethoscope', to expand children's vocabulary. Staff plan challenging activities covering all curriculum areas to motivate and engage children in their learning. Additionally, they use props and resources to read stories expressively, capturing children's focus and attention. Children are confident communicators who use a wide range of vocabulary. Leaders and staff also provide great support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work closely with parents and professionals to gather all the necessary information and advice to create individual support plans for children with SEND. Children are well prepared for when they move to school.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- review routine group activities that are led by staff, such as mealtimes, ensuring that they are appropriate for all children's needs n review the arrangements for outdoor routines to maximise on children's outdoor learning.
- 23 May 2024Good
- 29 June 2018Good
- 28 July 2015Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Acorn Nursery
- 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
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.