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Over 20 years of British education

About Acorns Nursery

An integrated preschool education solution, in a safe, balanced and carefully structured environment.

Welcome to Acorns Nursery — the place where your child grows in a safe, balanced and carefully structured environment. Acorns is a private nursery in Bucharest, operating continuously and evolving for over 20 years. Our educational programme is based on the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and is delivered entirely in English.

EYFS offers interactive learning in a cheerful, motivating and safe environment — designed to adapt to each child's needs. The programme is structured across four age groups: Baby Acorns (1-3), Shiny Stars (3-4), Rainbows (4-5) and Early Explorers (5-6).

We are proud to be:

  • The first accredited private nursery in Romania
  • COBIS (Council of British International Schools) members since 2010 — the first nursery in the world, independent of a school, to become a member
  • Recognised by Every Child Matters Standards Awards
  • The first educational institution in the field to earn the Investors in People certification, an international standard of excellence in people management

Our values

Everything we do is guided by the ARCH concept — a symbol of support, balance and connection.

A

Authenticity

Every child is seen and respected for who they are, with their own pace and personality.

R

Responsibility

We take on education as a long-term commitment to children, families and community.

C

Care

Attentive, gentle and consistent care sits at the heart of every interaction.

H

Harmony

We build a balanced environment where children, parents and educators grow together.

A safe environment for education in harmony

At Acorns, relationships are the foundation. Our educators build genuine connections with each child, so they feel seen, heard and understood. A child who feels emotionally safe has the courage to explore, ask and try. The environment is continuously adapted to the curriculum and treated as the third educator supporting the learning process.

Learning through play, exploration and real experiences

Our curriculum is designed so children learn by experimenting, not memorising. Play is the main learning tool — carefully observed, guided and enriched by our team. We gradually develop:

  • communication and language
  • autonomy and self-confidence
  • social skills
  • creative and logical thinking
  • physical coordination and curiosity about the world

Education as a long-term responsibility

We care not only about children's development, but also about the environment in which they grow. Children take part in social responsibility projects Acorns has supported for years — events and initiatives such as Health Fair, World Heart Day and Green Fair. We work closely with families and the community to build a balanced, respectful setting.

One location, the same philosophy

Acorns Nursery operates in central Bucharest, District 2 — 63 Popa Soare Street. The space is warm, bright and welcoming, with a spacious and safe garden, because time spent outdoors is essential to us.

Food cooked with care, right here

Children enjoy meals cooked daily in our own kitchen, with attention to balance, freshness and the specific needs of each age — and to the nationalities and cultural backgrounds of our children. Allergies and dietary restrictions are respected with great care.

An international and inclusive environment

Thanks to the British programme and our community, children are exposed from an early age to an environment where diversity is naturally encouraged. Every child and every educator brings their own identity, culture and perspective — supporting inclusion, tolerance and mutual respect. Children grow confident, open, and ready for school and the world around them.