# Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)

Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) is a full-day nursery at Unilever Research Site, Sharnbrook, BEDFORD, MK44 1LQ, in Souldrop, Bedford. It is registered for 62 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 (November 2026). It is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorn-day-nursery-sharnbrook-ey550865  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unilever Research Site, Sharnbrook, BEDFORD, MK44 1LQ
- Registered places: 62
- Phone: 01234 608899
- Website: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/
- Run by: [Acorn Early Years Foundation](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/acorn-early-years-foundation)
- Ofsted URN: EY550865

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550865

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2017 (Reference EY550865). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550865)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550865)
- Registered places: 62 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550865)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1007956)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unilever Research Site, Sharnbrook, BEDFORD, MK44 1LQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.229315,-0.565437

- 1 bus stop within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bedford there are about 3.6 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: 5.0 out of 5 (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharnbrook Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Pinchmill Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Sharnbrook Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (February 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Harrold Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/harrold-preschool-ey482171) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Little Stars Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-kindergarten-ey219888) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.8 miles |
| [Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddi-caru-day-nursery-and-preschool-2637899) | Good |  |  | 4.1 miles |
| [Oakley Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakley-kindergarten-2769629) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 4.2 miles |
| [Happytots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happytots-219912) | Good |  |  | 4.3 miles |
| [Rhymetime Rushden](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rhymetime-rushden-ey320449) | Outstanding |  |  | 4.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)'s Ofsted rating?

Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) was inspected on 11 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) take?

Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) is registered with Ofsted for up to 62 children at any one time.

### Who runs Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)?

Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook) is run by Acorn Early Years Foundation, which runs 18 nurseries.

### How do I contact Acorn Day Nursery (Sharnbrook)?

You can call 01234 608899 and visit www.acornearlyyears.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY550865)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Acorn+Childcare+at+Sharnbrook&query_place_id=ChIJg3nz-8-7d0gRWWoHZ-I7Gj0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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