Are you looking for a setting that provides curiosity, creativity and comfort where the environment is an invitation to explore? We offer children the freedom to grow and learn at their pace.
Ofsted Report
Our ethos
🌳 Rooted in Care and Community
Little Acorns is rooted in inclusivity, partnership and child-centred care. We are a limited company with charitable status which is run by a committee of volunteers (Registered Charity Number: 1136626).
💛 A Nurturing Environment for Every Child
We believe in creating a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to thrive.
🎗 Charity-Led, Child-Focused
As a charity, we operate for the benefit of the children and families. This means every decision we make and every penny we raise goes directly into enhancing children’s early years.
Our Mission Statement
🎯 Our Mission
At Little Acorns Pre-School our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can learn, grow, and flourish through play.
📚 Quality Early Years Education
We understand that the majority of learning happens at home so we work closely with parents and welcome your input in your child’s learning.
🌳 Meet the Team
All of our staff are fully trained and hold Level 3 First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene.
Alison Shepherd
Manager
Steph Jenkinson
Deputy Manager
Amanda O’Rourke
Nursery Practitioner
Donna Carter
Nursery Practitioner
Jasvinder Kaur-Singh
Nursery Practitioner
Jennifer Carr
Nursery Practitioner
Stacy Lakeland
Nursery Practitioner
🤝 Strong Partnerships with Parents
We understand that the majority of learning happens at home, so we work closely with parents and welcome your input in your child’s learning.
- Each term, we’ll meet with you to chat about your child’s progress and make a plan for the next term.
- Daily and weekly contact via WhatsApp, our online learning platform Tapestry, and a weekly sharing book.
- We host regular stay and play sessions.
- Parents are invited to join us for end-of-year Forest School sessions, parties, and celebration events.
🕒 Opening Hours
We operate on a term-time only basis.
Children can attend for a full day, or either our morning or afternoon sessions.
- Morning: 8.30am–11.30am
- Afternoon: 12.15pm–3.15pm
- Full-day care: 8.30am–3.15pm
- Children aged three and four can join our After School Club on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3.15pm–5.30pm.
