Early Years

from Families Cardiff & Vale Sep/Oct 2020

Health

Clever Ways to Get your Child Eating Healthily

By Gabrielle Nash

Childcare Post Lockdown

Do you dread mealtimes? Does your child have little interest in broccoli and beans? Whether you’re trying baby-led weaning or desperate to get vegetables into a pre-schooler, here’s our tips on how to give your child the best start at the dinner table.

Happy anniversary Cherie at Acorns!

The dedicated teams at Acorns Nurseries have been providing the highest standards of childcare for generations, and this month there’s one special employee they want to congratulate... In October 1988, Acorns Nurseries opened their first nursery on Oakfield Street in Roath, providing care for children from 6 weeks–5 years, with nurseries open Monday–Friday 7.30am–6pm. 30 years on, Acorns has 12 nurseries throughout Cardiff, As childcare opens up postlockdown, there is a sense of unease about whether it’s safe to send our children back to nursery. Of course, we want to protect them. So how are nurseries making their environment safe for our children? READ MORE

Newport, Treforest, Nantgarw and Bristol. Acorns pride themselves on excellent staff retention and long-service awards for many staff. Cherie Wilson joined Acorns as a Nursery Nurse and worked her way up to become Director of the company. Cherie just celebrated 30 years of working for Acorns and the staff surprised her with a socially-distanced party. ‘We have cared for thousands of children over the years and there is no better compliment when you meet families years later with grown up children, who still have such fond memories of their time at Acorns,’ says Cherie.

Happy anniversary Cherie from the team at Families Cardiff & Vale!

Where little acorns grow...

It has been 30 years since we opened our very first Nursery in Oakfield Street. At Acorns Nurseries Limited we have watched proudly as some of our very first ‘Little Acorns’ have grown. In fact, some of the children who started with us in the early years have returned to us as Nursery Nurses and even have their own children at Acorns.

Qualified and experienced Nursery Nurses and Early Years Teachers prepare children for a lifetime of learning. Chefs provide healthy and nutritious meals, prepared and cooked daily on site. Housekeepers, Gardeners and Maintenance staff all work together within our team to ensure each of our nurseries is an environment where your children feel safe, secure and most of all happy.

Each nursery offers large playrooms with designated areas for rest and active play as well as a wealth of the highest quality equipment for adventure and learning.

Children enjoy the benefits of outdoor play whatever the weather and we are fortunate to have some beautiful secure gardens with covered play areas. Acorns children enjoy our Forest School sessions, making mini beast mansions, wood cookies and learning about their natural environment.

Our open-door policy means that as a parent you can call in at any time to see Acorns life in action. You will be made to feel most welcome and our Managers will be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have. Acorns Nurseries Limited have 12 nurseries located in South Wales and Bristol.

Caring for babies and children from 6 weeks to 5 years old.

We are open from 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday, closing only on Bank Holidays.

T: 02920 382 009 F: 02920 221 044

info@acornsnurseries.co.uk

www.acornsnurseries.co.uk