Where Little Acorns Feel At Home
Growing Confidently, One Step at a Time
A Warm Welcome to Acorns Nursery, Exeter
Welcome to Acorns Nursery on Alphington Road, Exeter, a place where childhood is cherished and every child is known, valued and gently supported. Our nursery in St Thomas offers a cosy, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, secure and free to be themselves.
We take a calm, softly spoken approach, creating peaceful spaces that allow children to settle, build confidence and explore the world around them at their own pace. At Acorns Day Nursery, we grow together, supporting not only children, but their families too, every step of the way.
Comment from Nursery Manager
Welcome to Acorns Day Nursery, a caring, inspiring and homely setting where children feel safe, settled and truly valued. We create a calm, home-from-home environment where children can feel happy and secure, building strong relationships with both children and their families. Our staff team supports each child as an individual, helping them grow in confidence, independence and curiosity through a range of indoor and outdoor activities.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Acorns Day Nursery.
Amanda Turner
Nursery Manager
Learning & Care
At Acorns Nursery in Exeter, learning is woven naturally through care, play and meaningful experiences. We nurture each child through their individual milestones, recognising that every journey is unique.
Our caring team supports children as they grow, guiding them gently through room transitions and new stages of development with reassurance and consistency. Through a balance of play, exploration and warm interactions, we encourage confidence, curiosity and a love of learning in a calm and unhurried environment.
A Typical Day
At Acorns Nursery, each day unfolds gently with opportunities for exploration, play and discovery. Every moment is filled with warmth, reassurance and the chance to develop new skills in a relaxed and happy space.
Age Ranges & Rooms
At Acorns Nursery, our four carefully designed rooms provide comforting, homely spaces for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. Each room is calm, inviting and thoughtfully resourced to support children’s curiosity and development, helping them feel safe, settled and ready to explore, play and learn.
Our Learning Approach
At Acorns Nursery, we create a truly nurturing home-from-home where every child is cherished as part of our nursery family. Our gentle, caring team speak to children with kindness and respect, ensuring they feel safe, secure and deeply valued. Through calm, attentive care and play-based learning, we create a reassuring environment, where every child can grow in confidence and thrive.
Fees & Funding
We offer government-funded hours for eligible children from 9 months old, alongside flexible sessions and wraparound care to suit your routine. Visit our Fees & Funding page to learn more about our session options, consumables, and how we make government funding go further for you.
Meet The Team
Our team is at the heart of everything we do at Acorns. Warm, experienced and deeply caring, they create the gentle and reassuring atmosphere that defines our nursery.
Each member of staff takes the time to build strong, trusting relationships with both children and families, ensuring every child feels understood, supported and truly at home. We work closely with parents, sharing each milestone and celebrating every achievement together.
Amanda Turner
Acorns Nursery Manager
Chloe Matthews
Deputy Manager
Sam Bedwell
Department Lead
Jade Nicholls
Department Lead
Ashleigh Richards
Department Lead
Get In Touch
We would love to hear from you. Whether you’d like to arrange a visit, ask a question, or learn more about a place for your child, our friendly team is here to help.
At Acorns Nursery, we understand how important choosing the right setting is, and we are here to support you from your very first enquiry. We look forward to welcoming you into our Acorns family. If you would like to get in touch with us please call 01392 272621 or fill in our contact form.
