Acorn Childcare
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Acorn Childcare is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Wadhurst Lane, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6JF, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Milton Keynes oversees 2,496 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Milton Keynes is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Address
- Wadhurst Lane, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes
- Postcode
- MK7 6JF
- Local Authority
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 109335
Location
Nearby Businesses
- Premier Education Ltd (Monkston) 5
- Kents Hill Care Home 5
- Monkston Primary School (Impact Food Group) 5
- Kents Hill Park and Training Conference Centre (Swallow) 5
- Kents Hill Park Secondary School (Impact Food Group) 5
- Slated Row School Kents Hill Park Campus 5
- Homesense 5
- MK Wanderers FC Cafe 5
- Caffe Nero 4
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Acorn Childcare?
Acorn Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Milton Keynes.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Acorn Childcare last inspected?
Acorn Childcare was last inspected on 2025-11-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Acorn Childcare located?
Acorn Childcare is located at Wadhurst Lane, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes , MK7 6JF, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK7 postcode area.