Acorns Nursery School has been Cirencester's premiere nursery school since 1952. We, Miles and Helen Guerrini, took over this great, unique nursery in 2005 and have been developing it ever since. Acorns is located in the centre of the old market town, in a beautiful Georgian home and 17th century Coach house, and so our three spacious but secluded gardens often come as a surprise to visitors.
Promoting outdoor learning is at the forefront of our thinking so each age group enjoys a free flow system into age specific, outdoor, patio classrooms. Our mission is to provide the very best early years education possible and are glad that our own children have benefited from this too. Please come and visit to find out why we are so proud of what we have created.
Promoting outdoor learning is at the forefront of our thinking so each age group enjoys a free flow system into age specific, outdoor, patio classrooms. Our mission is to provide the very best early years education possible and are glad that our own children have benefited from this too. Please come and visit to find out why we are so proud of what we have created.
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Children from 3-15 months are accommodated in Baby Acorns. This is an 17th century Coach House which is surrounded by three gardens including the Acorns main garden. The children have two large and airy oak beamed rooms to play in and easy access to the outside areas. In addition, there is a separate sleep room for our cots which is homely, calm and quiet.
Our holiday club is based at our brand new setting, The Clubhouse where we have beautiful outside space, massive inside spaces across 4 rooms loaded with resources. BookTheChildcare.com is the online booking system developed by us for you so that you are in complete control of your breakfast, after school and holiday club childcare needs.
Acorns is owned and managed by husband and wife team, Miles and Helen Guerrini, who met at Cambridge University whilst qualifying as teachers. Since then, they have made it their vocation to provide the best possible education and care for young children. Helen has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and a Diploma in Primary Educatation.
If you have a passion for childcare, a love of children and are willing to work hard, we want to hear from you now!. If you are interested in children, in guiding children along their journey, in helping them to learn and grow, we would love to meet you to discuss how you can work with us at Acorns or Mighty Oaks.
All children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. The four guiding principles of this are: The Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments and Learning and Development.
Within these principles we explore the children's personal, social and emotional development, communication, language and literacy, problem solving, reasoning and numeracy, knowledge and understanding of the world, physical development and creative development.Creative play is central to the learning process at Acorns.
Within these principles we explore the children's personal, social and emotional development, communication, language and literacy, problem solving, reasoning and numeracy, knowledge and understanding of the world, physical development and creative development.Creative play is central to the learning process at Acorns.
Reviews (5)
Jered Bolton
Aug 20, 2021
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Both my children attended Acorns and have now love attending Mighty Oaks afterschool and holiday clubs, where they continue to receive the same outstanding level of care we'd come to expect from Acorns.
This nursery really is home from home - the range of activities provided by the staff for the children never ceased to amaze me. A brilliant nursery which I thoroughly recommend.
This nursery really is home from home - the range of activities provided by the staff for the children never ceased to amaze me. A brilliant nursery which I thoroughly recommend.
Becky
Jul 28, 2021
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Amy D.
Jul 23, 2021
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Our eldest daughter has attended this setting since September 2017 and will be finishing in the next week (she’s off to school in sept 21) but we will still be part of the Acorns family as out youngest daughter will be starting in September 21.
We could not imagine anywhere better for our girls. Everyone in the management team all the way through to the staff in each room are just fantastic.
We loved the facilities when we first went and love them even more now having seen the huge improvements and changes which have been made over the years. The secure outside space in the centre of town is
We could not imagine anywhere better for our girls. Everyone in the management team all the way through to the staff in each room are just fantastic.
We loved the facilities when we first went and love them even more now having seen the huge improvements and changes which have been made over the years. The secure outside space in the centre of town is
Kate Rose
Jul 10, 2021
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Our experience started with Acorns baby unit and went all the way to a Yr 6 in Mighty Oaks after school club. The care for the children has always been fantastic. The creativity and energy of staff to entertain and amuse the children in different ways is second to none. This family run business is set in a great location and will provide high quality dependable childcare for all children.
Inkspiration Supplies
Sep 24, 2019
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I wouldn't be able to rate this Nursery any higher! They have an absolute fantastic team who all work around clock to give the best Service. Danni has always been extremely friendly, efficient and professional and along with the rest of the team I wouldn't hesitate in using them! Highly Recommended! Amazing Service
