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# Acorn Playgroup & Pre-School

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Ofsted: Strong standard · 5.0 (9 parent reviews)  · Whitehill, WELWYN, AL6 9FN · Hertfordshire 

Number of places

32 places

Age range

2–4 yrs

Last inspected

Dec 2025

Local authority

Hertfordshire

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   Reviews 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [Reviews](#reviews)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Acorn Playgroup & Pre-School, established in 2013, is a childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years located in Welwyn, Hertfordshire. Operating term-time only from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, the setting provides a nurturing environment where children thrive and are extremely well-prepared for school.

The playgroup prioritises a broad and inclusive Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, tailored to individual needs, fostering high levels of independence and strong bonds between children and staff. Leaders and staff are committed to inclusion, providing exceptional tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring swift identification of needs and successful progress.

Children enjoy a calm atmosphere both indoors and outdoors, developing physical skills and understanding safety in different weather conditions. The setting also places a strong emphasis on children's safety and welfare, with robust safeguarding practices in place.

Parents consistently recognise the positive impact of the playgroup, appreciating the warm and trusting relationships staff build with children. The culture of respect and high expectations leads to courteous behaviour and collaborative play among the children.

Leaders continually review and enhance aspects of the provision, including obtaining detailed information from parents to effectively support each child's learning journey.

Our ethos

Acorn Playgroup and Pre-School is committed to creating a secure space where children can learn and develop independence and confidence. They focus on individualised care, working closely with families to extend each child's knowledge and support their growth, and are trained in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

What it's like

Children thrive in a calm, inviting environment where routines are clear and staff tailor the curriculum to individual needs. They become highly independent, form strong bonds with staff and peers, and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Leaders and staff place a strong focus on inclusion and children's safety and welfare.

Calm Environment Highly Independent Children Tailored SEND Support Broad Curriculum Strong Staff-Child Bonds 

## Pricing & funding

Fees are charged per three-hour session or per hour, with an additional daily option for lunch club. Invoices are billed and paid on a half-termly basis. A registration fee applies to secure a place, though this is waived for children starting with government childcare funding.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare 

-   Registration fee £30 / session 
-   Session fee £23.10 / session 
-   Hourly fee £7.70 / hour 
-   Lunch Club £7.70 / day 

Good to know

-   A non-refundable registration fee is required to secure your child's place. 
-   Registration fee is waived if the child receives government funding on their start date. 
-   Fees are invoiced and paid half termly. 
-   The nursery provides half a term's notice prior to any fee increases. 

### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Acorn Playgroup & Pre-School

Inspection date

Dec 2025

Inspection no.

10127339

Lead inspector

Jenny Hardy

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295124)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY458165)

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## Key facts

Session types

Playgroup (2 years old, 9 am to 12 pm), Pre-School Nursery (3 to 5 years, 1 pm to 3 pm), Lunch Club (3 years and over, 12 pm to 1 pm), Full Day (3 to 5 years, 9 am to 3 pm)

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm (term time only)

Food

Children bring their own nut-free packed lunch and drink for Lunch Club.

Age range

2 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

Term\_time\_only

Established

2013

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

### Strong standard

Last inspected Dec 2025

Headline: Strong standard 

Grade summary

Exceptional 

— 

Strong standard 

Expected standard 

— 

Needs attention 

— 

Urgent improvement 

— 

Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

Achievement Strong standard 

Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard 

Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard 

Curriculum and teaching Strong standard 

Inclusion Strong standard 

Leadership and governance Strong standard 

Age range

2 to 4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register

Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Acorn Playgroup & Pre-School

Last inspected 5 December 2025 · Jenny Hardy

Safeguarding effective 

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in a calm, inviting environment where routines are clear and staff tailor the curriculum to individual needs. They become highly independent, form strong bonds with staff and peers, and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Leaders and staff place a strong focus on inclusion and children's safety and welfare.

Inspector highlights

-   All children achieve highly and are well prepared for school. 
-   Calm, respectful behaviour and high expectations established across the setting. 
-   Strong focus on welfare and tailored support for children with SEND. 
-   Broad, carefully sequenced curriculum with high-quality teaching. 
-   Reflective leadership and robust staff support and training. 

Areas to develop

-   1 Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. 
-   2 They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, those who are known, or previously known, to children's social care, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. 

Inspection #10127339 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295124)

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff place a strong focus on inclusion and tailored support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The identification of children's needs is swift, and tailored support packages are provided to ensure successful progress.

Outdoor space

Children experience a calm atmosphere both indoors and outdoors. Staff support physical development, and children understand how to keep themselves warm and safe in cold weather.

## Parent Reviews of Acorn Playgroup & Pre-School

5.0 

(9) 

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Stephanie Sidery

9 months ago

We love the staff here, the atmosphere is one of a loving family. The children intact really well and their individual needs are noticed. Each child is nurtured and really blossoms here. The resources and activities available at Acorn are amazing and imaginative. It is like leaving our little one with extended family! Highly recommend.

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marie walsh

10 months ago

Acorn is truly the most fabulous place for children to be authentically themselves, to grow, and to learn in a safe and nurturing environment. For the past five years, my children have absolutely thrived here, constantly exploring imaginative play, enjoying outdoor fun, creating masterpieces, and making wonderful friends. The teachers are simply beautiful souls who genuinely care about each child's wellbeing and work so hard to create the best memories for them. We are forever grateful we discovered Acorn and wholeheartedly recommended.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tnNU0yUTJkMHQwVm5WaFFUVjJkRFpwYzBaMVNtYxAB!2m1!1s0x48763ab1e2a1978f:0xbf8f3a00bdb6f4d9)

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Rebecca Woolnough

10 months ago

Acorns is a safe, professional playgroup and pre school surrounded by love from every single teacher. The children are beyond happy, and the activities they do are creative, fun and developmental for their future. My daughter has absolutely loved her time here! I wish we could stay forever!

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25FeFEyaGtkbGRDWmxGSlduQTRjRkpNUmtKQk1rRRAB!2m1!1s0x48763ab1e2a1978f:0xbf8f3a00bdb6f4d9)

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Heather Nicholls

9 months ago

Acorn is an amazing place for young children. The teachers are incredible, very professional, nurturing and kind. Communication is excellent and they are always helpful with any enquiries. Lots of engaging activities and they go out of their way to give the children the best time. I would highly recommend.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsVFQyMHpSVWN6VlhSZlMwMDBYM0l3VjBoMlJIYxAB!2m1!1s0x48763ab1e2a1978f:0xbf8f3a00bdb6f4d9)

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Jade Holland

10 months ago

My little one has thrived since going to Acorns pre school. She is always happy and looking forward to going to school. The teachers do an amazing job and it really shows seeing how much my child is learning and growing in confidence.

[Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21wTWVqSlFYMG94V1U0MFgwdzBObWwyU1dFMmFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x48763ab1e2a1978f:0xbf8f3a00bdb6f4d9)

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Inspection history

Date: November 2013

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report.

-   February 2020 Outstanding 
-   November 2013 Outstanding 

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