# Acorn at Westcroft

Acorn at Westcroft is a full-day nursery at 4 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 4DE, in Westcroft, Milton Keynes. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.1 from 13 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-at-westcroft-ey447038  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 4 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 4DE
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01908 506793
- Website: http://www.acornchildcare.co.uk/
- Run by: [Acorn Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY447038

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 16 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447038

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2012 (Reference EY447038). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447038)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447038)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447038)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/119790)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 4 Wimborne Crescent, Westcroft, MILTON KEYNES, MK4 4DE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.004411,-0.795178

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Howe Park Wood, 0.2 miles
- Park: Oxley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Emerson Valley District Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Shenley Wood Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Kingsmead Spinney, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Milton Keynes there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 3.1 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Meadow School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Oxley Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Howe Park School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Giles Brook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Priory Rise School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Emerson Valley School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (October 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Merebrook Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ducklings Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-pre-school-ey285200) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Mini Monsters Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-monsters-preschool-ltd-ey555201) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ashbourne Day Nurseries](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-ey393354) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Ducklings Shenley Brook End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-shenley-brook-end-2538395) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ducklings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-ey287576) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Ducklings@TattenhoePark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-tattenhoepark-2636740) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn at Westcroft's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Acorn at Westcroft Outstanding at its inspection on 16 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Acorn at Westcroft take?

Acorn at Westcroft is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn at Westcroft?

Acorn at Westcroft is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation, which runs 18 nurseries.

### How do I contact Acorn at Westcroft?

You can call 01908 506793 and visit www.acornchildcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY447038)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+at+Westcroft+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJt9zSRsL_dkgRxE9cPnXY8js)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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