In April 2025 we were inspected by Ofsted and were awarded a ‘Good’ rating, you can read the report by clicking on the key information tab.
Our parents were asked to give Testimonials about us, this is what they said:
Acorn2oak is a wonderful preschool, I can’t speak more highly of the staff, they really care about the children and their wellbeing and development. There are so many activities for the children to enjoy and I particularly like the free flow between indoors and outdoors approach. My son’s key worker has built a fantastic relationship with him, understands his likes and dislikes and regularly updates me on what they are working towards. I’ve seen his confidence grow since joining.
Acorn2oak feels like a community, parents genuinely care about the preschool and want to get involved in fundraising events hosted by the staff. This is all credit to the fantastic staff who have built great relationships with the parents. I would recommend the preschool to everyone, so much so that my niece and nephew now attend too based on my feedback.
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I have nothing but good things to say about acorn2oak preschool! I’ve been familiar with the setting for 10 years now when my niece first started! Since then my nephew and my eldest son have both completed their journeys there with nothing but positive experiences. Currently I have 2 children attending, my 4 year old who goes up to school in September and my 3 year old too. They both absolutely adore coming into preschool. The confidence & independence they’ve developed since being there is amazing, to the point even though they’re brothers, they spend more time with other peers than together thanks to the encouragement of the staff. They share a key person who they both have a good relationship with, nothing is ever too much for her and the boys dad and I are both more than confident she is able to deal with any of the different emotions they regularly go through! My 3 year old has been toilet training over the Easter break and has repeatedly said how much he can’t wait to return to preschool to tell the girls as “Cece & Chelsea will be so proud of me”. The setting itself is fantastic with so much to offer to help the little ones grow from tiny acorns to mighty oaks! The staff are all so friendly and approachable and nothing is ever too much for them.
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We’ve had a wonderful experience with Acorn2Oak Preschool! The teachers are incredibly nurturing, patient, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. The curriculum strikes a perfect balance between structured learning and creative play, helping our child grow both academically and socially.
The classrooms are bright, clean, and full of engaging materials. We also love how the staff communicates with parents — we always feel informed and included in our child’s journey. It’s clear that Acorn2Oak is great and loving environment where children can thrive. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a caring and enriching preschool! Thank you for caring and supporting my three daughters,.we are forever grateful
Thanking you once again.
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I just wanted to say how brilliant Acorn2Oak Preschool is. All 3 of my children have been lucky enough to have a place at this Preschool and my youngest is there now until she starts school in September. The staff are all amazing, the Preschool feels like a second home. I have always been able to speak openly to the key staff allocated to my children and all other staff members also. My little girl who is currently within the Preschool loves it and has made so many friends and learnt so much as well as built further confidence.
I cannot recommend Acorn2Oak enough and very happy it’s been a big part of our lives.
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I am extremely pleased with the care, education, and nurturing environment provided by Acorn2Oak Preschool. Since my child started attending, I’ve noticed remarkable growth in their confidence, communication skills, and overall development.
The staff are consistently warm, approachable, and professional. They take the time to understand each child’s individual needs and create a supportive atmosphere that encourages learning through play and exploration. I’m especially impressed with how they promote kindness, inclusivity, and independence in the children.
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The preschool maintains excellent communication with parents and regularly updates us on our child’s progress. It’s clear that the staff are passionate about early years education and genuinely care about the well-being of every child. I feel confident knowing my child is in a safe, stimulating, and happy environment each day. I highly recommend Acorn2Oak Preschool to other families and strongly believe it is a valuable asset to our community.
Many thanks
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My son has been coming to acorn2oak since September. He has always been very happy to come and enjoys his time there. He often talks about his day at nursery and mentions the activities he does there. They always plan activities that are engaging but incorporates learning in a fun way. We are updated about progress through tapestry. Staff at acorn2oak are very knowledgeable but also very caring and attentive to the children. There is plenty of communication between staff and parents and they have been great at supporting my son with his excema. We are impressed with the Safety aspect as well, we have a number of safe.people on our paperwork. We inform them if they are picking him up and they are asked to confirm the password we have chosen.
Staff plan fun events for the children such as Halloween and Christmas parties. There outdoor area is lovely and they take care of animals such as chickens.
Staff are very supportive. I was very worried when my son started nursery as it was his first time away from me without family – however my fears were soon put to rest and they were very reassuring. I am very happy with acorn2oak and have no concerns. A brilliant setting with lovely staff.
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My son attends Acorn2Oak and I wouldn’t want to send him anywhere else. From the day he started in September 24, all of the staff have been absolutely amazing. He was very nervous when first leaving me but soon adapted to this brilliant setting with the gentle care of the ladies here. I’ve been in to the preschool for a couple of events and reading sessions and the rooms are always full of activity and are very clean. Everywhere feels so welcoming and I absolutely love the idea of the family Wall in the main area with the current children’s family photos – this helped my son a lot in the beginning. My son is absolutely thriving here, and it is amazing to see how much his confidence has grown whilst preparing for school in September. I would recommend this preschool to anyone, and we love it!!
