At Burlington we aim to provide a safe, secure and relaxed environment, offering a range of activities to reflect the interests of the children in our care. There will always be a selection of activities and resources available, including board games, construction toys, physical play, craft and reading.

Breakfast club is open from 7.30am weekdays during term time.

The After School club is open from 3.20pm until 6pm weekdays during term time. (Please note on school early-closure days, Acorns will close at 5.00 pm.)

Important Information for 2026-27

Please find attached a letter that outlines some important changes and updates for the Breakfast and After School club from September 2025.  

Updates to Acorns from September 2026

Admissions

Admission to Infant Acorns is for children who are 3 to 7 years old and is organised by the Acorns Administrator.  Please email acorns@burlingtoni.org.uk for admission enquiries.  Children can join the club once they have settled in to the 3 year old Nursery. We use a waiting list system when the need arises. The waiting list will be operated on a first come-first served basis, with the exception of a) siblings who will have priority for the same days as a sibling already attending and b) children who require full time Acorns (i.e. 5 weekday morning and/or 5 weekday afternoons).

We require a completed set of registration forms for each child before they can attend the club. Re-enrolment for September is required at the end of the summer term although existing club users will be given priority.  We cannot keep a place open for your child unless you complete a new registration form each year.

Emergency contact details must be kept up to date at all times and it is the responsibility of the parent/carer to notify the school of any changes in details as soon as possible.

Acorns Booking Form for 2026-27

Please email Navita (Acorns Administrator) via email on acorns@burlingtoni.org.uk when you have submitted a booking form to ensure it is processed.

Fees

The current fees (from September 2026) are £7 per child per session for Breakfast Club and £16.50 per session for After School Club payable in advance.

This is payable for all booked sessions including when your child is sick, or on holiday (regardless of the amount of notice given). We do not charge for bank holidays and professional training days. When schools close early from 1.45pm (parents evening/end of term) the club will run from the end of the day until 5pm.

Parents are able to pay with electronic childcare vouchers and online via School Gateway.  Please ensure that fees are paid promptly.  Non payment for more than one week may result in your place being terminated.  If you are having difficulty paying fees, please speak in confidence to Navita (Acorns Administrator) via email on acorns@burlingtoni.org.uk

Government subsidies to help with childcare costs

AFC Website for information about help with childcare costs

Childcare Choices website 

Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit Childcare schemes

Alternative Childcare Providers

We do hope we can accommodate your childcare requirements through Acorns at Burlington Infant & Nursery School.  If in the rare case we cannot, please see below for alternative childcare provisions:

Malden Centre

Little Stars

Search for the 'Families of Burlington School, New Malden' on Facebook for recommendations and suggestions from our existing school community

AFC Childcare providers in our borough

AFC Family Information Service

Meals

Our menus are fully compliant with school food plan guidelines and are also mindful of any allergies/intolerances registered users may have. We recognise the importance of healthy nutrition for children delivered in a calm, friendly setting and request that food be consumed whilst sitting at the table.

Children are served breakfast from 7.30am and are offered a choice of wholegrain cereals, toast and milk or juice.  Fruit is also available.

Our caterers provide a full menu for the children’s evening meal. Fresh drinking water is available at all times. A hot meal will be served from 4.15pm. 

Acorns Evening Meal Menu

As of February 2025, we are very pleased to announce that Acorns has been awarded a food hygiene rating of 5. 

Infant Acorns Staff

All of our staff have experience of working with children and will undertake professional development training. All staff members are DBS checked.

Your Comments

Here are some comments from families who use our Acorns service: 

Thank you for making Acorns a fun, safe and engaing place for the children to be.  It's a great addition to the children's learning and enjoyment, as well as being an invaluable support to working parents.

I am incredibly grateful for the care provided at Acorns.  Both my children have used it and the staff are brilliant, the children have always been happy and felt supported and I always have felt the staff know my children well.  Special shout out to Mathu who has a great sense of humour and works so hard.  Over the years the team have been so flexible and kind when I've had issues rushing back from work.  I really feel very lucky that the school provides this level of pre and post school care.  Thank you!

All the staff are very friendly and helpful, very happy with Acorns overall.

Love Acorns - our daughter loves her time there and I love how much time they spend doing arts and crafts, the food offering seems way better than at other local schools and the staff are all lovely.

Useful Information

Infant Acorns Parent Survey: Results Summary July 2026

Infant Acorns Summer 2026 Newsletter

Infant Acorns Parents' Handbook for 2026-27