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Acorn Family Centre # Acorn Family Centre Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · Askham Grange Prison, Main Street, YORK, YO23 3FT · York Number of places 11 places Age range 0–1 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority York About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Acorn Childcare Centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children from infancy through to preschool, aiming to foster growth and development in a secure setting. The centre focuses on personalised care, tailoring activities to individual interests and stages of development, all while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Emphasising learning through play, daily routines balance structured and free-flow activities, incorporating elements like outdoor play, creative arts, and staff-led educational experiences. The dedicated team is committed to continuous professional development, ensuring high-quality care and support for every child. They prioritise safeguarding and special educational needs, with trained professionals available to assist families. Session options are varied to accommodate diverse family needs, and the centre actively supports parents in navigating available funding opportunities to make childcare as accessible as possible. Our ethos Acorn Childcare Centre aims to foster growth and development by providing personalised care that tailors activities to individual interests and stages of development, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. They emphasise learning through play, balancing structured and free-flow activities, and incorporate outdoor play, creative arts, and staff-led educational experiences. What it's like Children are happy and settled and are greeted by warm and caring staff who provide activities they enjoy, such as stories and songs, which helps children to settle quickly. Staff support children's behaviour, language, physical skills and independence, preparing them well for future transitions. Learning through play EYFS curriculum Outdoor learning emphasis Dedicated and qualified staff Supports various funding options ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds - Deposit £100 - Admin Fee (Nursery only) £100 - 0-2 Years Busy Bunnies Early (7:30 – 08:00) £4.10 / hour - 0-2 Years Busy Bunnies Late (08:00-09:00) £8.15 / hour - 0-2 Years Morning (9:00-12:00) £24.45 / session See 15 more ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acorn Family Centre Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10354731 Lead inspector Kerry Holder Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259227)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2686238) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.acornchildcarecentre.co.uk) Askham Grange Prison, Main Street, YORK, YO23 3FT [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.1841/53.92594/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near YORK - [Day nurseries in YORK](/search?q=YORK) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acorn-family-centre-yo23-3ft) ## Key facts Food Snacks and light meals provided; packed lunch required for Holiday Club; breakfast and light tea included in some sessions Session types Full day, Morning, Afternoon, Early Bird, Night Owl, Holiday Club short day, Holiday Club long day Opening hours 7:30am - 6:00pm Age range 9 months - 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acorn Family Centre Last inspected 17 September 2024 · Kerry Holder Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are happy and settled and are greeted by warm and caring staff who provide activities they enjoy, such as stories and songs, which helps children to settle quickly. Staff support children's behaviour, language, physical skills and independence, preparing them well for future transitions. Inspector highlights - Children are happy, settled and enjoy activities such as stories and songs. - Warm and caring staff who develop children's language through play. - Staff support children's physical skills and independence. - Staff are well qualified and engage in continuous improvement and training. - Children have access to high-quality, well-organised resources and opportunities to extend literacy Areas to develop - 1 plan and implement the curriculum more effectively, particularly when children choose to learn outdoors - 2 strengthen opportunities offered to help to develop children's understanding of the importance of oral health Inspection #10354731 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259227) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children demonstrate confidence practising physical skills, for example using ride-on toys, and staff support them to be independent, such as putting on coats for outdoor play. Children have access to daily fresh air and occasional trips to supermarkets, parks and other open spaces, although outdoor learning intentions are sometimes less focused on strengthening learning. EAL / language support Staff gather key words for children who speak English as an additional language and use this information to plan from the outset. Inspection history Most recent inspection 17 September 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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