Acorn to Oak Nursery & Preschool

I am so happy my son was able to spend a year of his life at Acorn to Oak (A2O). We would recommend it to anyone. Unfortunately we are moving out of the city and can no longer have our son attend. Some of the highlights of A2O: Communication: A2O is extremely open in their communication. From school updates, to safety measures to the daily activities. They always keep me up to date. I probably check the app too much but it is always nice to see when he eats, when he naps, how much he ate, and all the fun photos. Learning/Development: At A2O my son went from crawling to walking and even said some of his first words at A2O. They always have fun age appropriate activities, music circles, and outdoor play. Teachers: We love them so much, they are all very friendly and the passion for their work shines through. At the end of each day they go over the highlights of the day or any of the milestones they are working on with our son.

"What I love most about Acorn to Oak is how much heart and intention goes into everything they do. The teachers genuinely respect and listen to the kids, and it shows in how confident and capable my child is becoming. There’s this beautiful balance of freedom and structure—my child gets to explore, play, and follow their curiosity, but also learns empathy, responsibility, and how to be part of a community. I also really appreciate how much they value the whole child. It’s not just about academics—it’s about growing kind, curious, and respectful little humans. The environment feels warm, thoughtful, and rooted in purpose. I feel so grateful knowing my child is in a place that truly supports who they are and who they’re becoming.

We can't say enough good things about A2O! Our son loved his time here. The staff are all so warm and welcoming and truly care about each of the kiddos. I highly recommend to anyone looking for childcare!

I have nothing but glowing reviews for Acorn to Oak! Both my daughters attend (one started at 6 months, the other at 2.5 years). Francesca and Isobel are a refreshing combination of professional, friendly, and passionate about this place. They’ve created a beautiful space. My daughters spend most of their days outside, doing lots of fun, messy, exciting play. Their teachers are gems - we adore them. It’s the sort of place where you walk in and breathe a sigh of relief for having found a place where your babies can be cared for. Both girls have grown in such positive ways since starting! We love the healthy snacks included, the ease of using the Brightwheel app (and getting fun pics throughout the day), and all the natural and simple play items.

We started our daughter in Acorn and Oak when she was 6 months old and I cannot say enough positive things. The teachers and Francesca and Isobel are the most amazing people and though it was a struggle for me to let someone else care for our child they were so kind and understanding. Our daughter loved it there and I always knew she was in the best hands. They are so responsive to messages and post pics/ give real time updates. Even the babies do special activities and art projects. We had to leave them unfortunately as we moved out of the area but it is so difficult to adjust to a new school as Acorn and Oak was the absolute best. I would 100% recommend Acorn and Oak and hope they open another facility closer to us as we would sign up immediately! We love you Acorn and Oak 💗