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Our Blog

Find out all about who we are and what we do with insightful articles from our CEO Zoe Raven and other team members!

Ditch the dummy!

Ditch the dummy!

Published June 2026 by Becky Watanabe Read more

Published: 26th June, 2026

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

Sustainability in the Early Years: An Essential Guide for Educators

Sustainability in the Early Years: An Essential Guide for Educators

Published May 2026 by Santa Svike Read more

Published: 13th May, 2026

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

Movement, Mud and Mindfulness – a Holistic Approach to Outdoor Play

Movement, Mud and Mindfulness – a Holistic Approach to Outdoor Play

Published March 2026 by Becky Watanabe Read more

Published: 31st March, 2026

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

Publishing A Care Manifesto for the Early Years

Publishing A Care Manifesto for the Early Years

Published February 2026 by Zoe Raven Read more

Published: 20th February, 2026

Updated: 21st February, 2026

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

From ideas to action: Climate Action Plans for nurseries

From ideas to action: Climate Action Plans for nurseries

Published January 2026 by Santa Svike Read more

Published: 23rd January, 2026

Updated: 24th February, 2026

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

Understanding and Gaining Consent in the Early Years

Understanding and Gaining Consent in the Early Years

Published November 2025 by Laura Tingey Read more

Published: 24th November, 2025

Updated: 28th November, 2025

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

Rain or Shine: How Our Team Stays Connected to the Outdoors

Rain or Shine: How Our Team Stays Connected to the Outdoors

Published October 2025 by Kim Langstaff Read more

Published: 29th October, 2025

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

Every child deserves the best start in life – our role in supporting that

Every child deserves the best start in life – our role in supporting that

Published July 2025 by Zoe Raven Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2025

Updated: 25th July, 2025

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

Safety First – How We Protect Your Children

Safety First – How We Protect Your Children

Published March 2025 by Laura Tingey Read more

Published: 25th April, 2025

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

Food should never be an optional extra!

Food should never be an optional extra!

Published March 2025 by Zoe Raven Read more

Published: 30th March, 2025

Updated: 31st March, 2025

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

No More Nappies

No More Nappies

Published March 2025 by Becky Watanabe Read more

Published: 26th March, 2025

Updated: 31st March, 2025

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

Strength in Stability – how Acorn’s Bank Team enhance quality

Strength in Stability – how Acorn’s Bank Team enhance quality

Published February 2025 by Kim Langstaff Read more

Published: 11th March, 2025

Updated: 28th March, 2025

Author: Santa Svike

Celebrating every step forward

Celebrating every step forward

Published January 2025 by Santa Svike Read more

Published: 7th January, 2025

Author: Santa Svike

A helping hand...

A helping hand...

Published December 2024 by Laura Tingey Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2024

Author: Santa Svike

A budget surprise

A budget surprise

Published November 2024 by Zoe Raven Read more

Published: 15th November, 2024

Author: Santa Svike

Nurturing our Acorns to grow

Nurturing our Acorns to grow

Published November 2024 by Becky Watanabe Read more

Published: 13th November, 2024

Updated: 14th November, 2024

Author: Santa Svike

Happy Birthday to Acorn!

Happy Birthday to Acorn!

Published September 2024 by Zoe Raven Read more

Published: 18th September, 2024

Author: Santa Svike

Presenting our research at EECERA 2024!

Presenting our research at EECERA 2024!

Published September 2024 by Zoe Raven and Santa Svike Read more

Published: 13th September, 2024

Updated: 17th September, 2024

Author: Santa Svike

The end of a long journey

The end of a long journey

Published July 2024 by Zoe Raven Read more

Published: 19th July, 2024

Author: Santa Svike

Sharing ideas internationally: outdoor play and learning, and a trip to Holland!

Sharing ideas internationally: outdoor play and learning, and a trip to Holland!

Published May 2024 by Zoe Raven Read more

Published: 8th May, 2024

Updated: 10th May, 2024

Author: Santa Svike

Acorn's Approach to Food

Acorn's Approach to Food

Published February 2024 by Santa Svike Read more

Published: 1st March, 2024

Updated: 29th April, 2026

Author: Santa Svike

Our revised social impact model

Our revised social impact model

Published January 2024 by Zoe Raven Read more

Published: 17th January, 2024

Updated: 18th January, 2024

Author: Santa Svike

Love, the greatest gift of all

Love, the greatest gift of all

Published December 2023 by Becky Watanabe Read more

Published: 12th December, 2023

Updated: 20th December, 2023

Author: Santa Svike

Where it all begins…

Where it all begins…

Published November 2023 by Becky Watanabe Read more

Published: 10th November, 2023

Updated: 14th November, 2023

Author: Santa Svike

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  • Acorn Day Nursery, Shenley

    Acorn Day Nursery, Shenley

    Shenley Road,
    Shenley Church End, MK5 6AB
    01908 507282
    [email protected]

  • Forest School Holiday Club - Salcey Forest

    Forest School Holiday Club - Salcey Forest


    Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX
    07872470266
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  • Acorn at Cold Harbour - Day Nursery with Outdoor Learning Centre

    Acorn at Cold Harbour - Day Nursery with Outdoor Learning Centre

    Highland Close,
    Bletchley, MK3 7PD
    01908 983393
    [email protected]

  • Acorn Day Nursery, Stony Stratford

    Acorn Day Nursery, Stony Stratford

    St Giles Mews, Vicarage Road,
    Stony Stratford, MK11 1BN
    01908 870416
    [email protected]

  • Acorn Day Nursery, Burton Latimer

    Acorn Day Nursery, Burton Latimer

    Burton Park, Polwell Lane,
    Burton Latimer, NN15 5PS
    01536 726700
    [email protected]

  • Acorn at Jubilee Wood

    Acorn at Jubilee Wood

    1 Fishermead Boulevard,
    Fishermead, MK6 2LB
    01908 690582
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Acorn Early Years Foundation

Unit 47 Waterside Barns, Lodge Farm Business Centre, Castlethorpe, MK19 7ES
Telephone: 01908 510309

One of the most established providers of nurseries and childcare in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.

Charity Registration Number: 1145108. Registered in England: 07703801

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