'Maya has had a fantastic time at Acorns and it has been lovely for us as parents to see her really growing in confidence since she’s been there.  She followed her older brother in attending Acorns and he still speaks very fondly of his time there.  The staff provide a really warm and caring environment and the outdoor activities are brilliant.  She will really miss it when it comes to an end (Stu, 2024).

‘Acorns is a setting where our children thrive, with amazing opportunities to develop their self-esteem, independence, connection to nature, social responsibility and social skills. The staff work tirelessly and passionately to create such a world class curriculum. The staff members remain consistent throughout the years which is a real rarity in the field of early years education currently and a credit to the supportive relationships they all have with each other and the belief they have in the curriculum and ethos of Acorns. The team brings such joy, fun, humour and resilience which is clearly infectious for the children but also the parents and carers’ (Parent Committee, 2024).

‘Our son's year at Acorns has been incredible. From the first day to the last, he has been in this unique environment where all the team are focused on allowing the children to be themselves, whilst learning how to love learning and exploring the world around them in fun and creative ways. The setting, the care, the team and the community have been outstanding and the positive impact on Ethan is palpable’ (Lou, 2024).

'We have been absolutely delighted with Acorns. Flo has thrived in the creative and nurturing environment. The staff are amazing - kind and great fun - and because of the excellent child:staff ratios they know each child really well and are able to personalise care according to the child's needs' (Helen, 2024).

'Acorns is a very special place, the forest school setting is an oasis for children and the vastly experienced staff become like a second family to the kids. The activities on offer are creative, varied and help children develop in their own unique way. Acorns is more than just a preschool, it’s a loving community focused on supporting this important stage of a child’s life' (Anna and Jonathon, 2024).

‘It has been a pleasure watching our daughter’s confidence grow during her time at Acorns. The team create a nurturing, inclusive environment encouraging curiosity in the children. The higher ratio of staff to children makes a significant difference. All the staff get to know your child really well, not just their key worker, and everything just feels calmer compared with the other childcare settings we’ve experienced’ (Holly, 2024).