Acorn Pre-School CIO

About this day nursery

Acorn Pre-School, located within the grounds of Whaplode C of E Primary School in Lincolnshire, offers childcare for children aged two to five years. The pre-school is committee-run and committed to providing a high-quality, stimulating, and safe environment.

They aim to foster social and educational development, ensuring children acquire essential literacy, numeracy, and core skills before transitioning to primary school. With a team of highly trained and qualified professionals, Acorn Pre-School maintains appropriate staff-to-child ratios to support individual learning journeys.

They embrace the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on individualised learning, parent partnerships, and a curriculum encompassing Prime Areas (Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, Physical Development) and Specific Areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design). The pre-school also integrates British Values such as Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, and Mutual Respect and Tolerance into its daily routines.

Acorn Pre-School places a strong emphasis on continuous assessment through observation and collaboration with parents, ensuring each child's progress is effectively monitored and celebrated.

Our ethos

Acorn Pre-School is committed to providing a high-quality, stimulating, and safe environment for children aged two to five, fostering social and educational development. They embrace the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on individualised learning, parent partnerships, and integrating British Values into daily routines. Continuous assessment through observation and collaboration with parents ensures each child's progress is monitored and celebrated.

What it's like

Children are happy, show high levels of engagement and have formed secure emotional attachments with staff who are very attentive to their needs. They are confident and well-behaved learners who relish responsibilities such as being the helper at snack time, which promotes self-esteem.

Pricing & funding

The nursery charges based on three-hour sessions or full-day bookings, with age-banded rates for ages two to three, and three and over. Fees are invoiced monthly in advance, though weekly payment options can be arranged. Government funding is accepted for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds.