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Acorns Day Nursery in Sale

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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3.7(6 parent reviews)
·174 Brooklands Road, Sale, M33 3RA · Trafford
Number of places
56 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Trafford

About this day nursery

Acorns Day Nursery in Sale, Cheshire, established in 2006, prides itself on delivering exceptional care and education for children from birth to five years old. The nursery is thoughtfully designed with five age-appropriate rooms, each supervised by a team of friendly, qualified, and experienced staff members.

A significant feature of Acorns is its expansive, fully enclosed outdoor play area, offering ample space for diverse outdoor activities. The central philosophy driving Acorns is to foster an environment where children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development is paramount.

The founders’ vision is to create a setting where they would confidently place their own children, believing that a happy and secure child will naturally thrive and reach their full individual potential. This approach aims to lay a solid foundation for each child's future, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next steps in life.

The nursery also actively promotes healthy living, evidenced by its "Healthy Setting" award from Trafford Council and a strong National Food Hygiene Rating, underscoring its commitment to well-being and nutrition. Acorns Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted to care for up to 56 children.

Our ethos

The founders’ vision is to create a setting where they would confidently place their own children, believing that a happy and secure child will naturally thrive and reach their full individual potential. This approach aims to lay a solid foundation for each child's future, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next steps in life.

What it's like

Children settle well in a warm, caring atmosphere and feel secure; staff create clear routines and expectations, so children understand what happens next and develop positive attitudes to learning. Children engage in a range of activities that support their development, show care for others, and confidently communicate with staff.

Professional quality care and educationAge-appropriate roomsLarge outdoor play areaFocus on holistic child developmentHealthy Setting award

Pricing & funding

Fees are payable monthly in advance. A two-week deposit is required to secure a place, which is refunded during the first month of attendance. Additional care package charges apply for children using the three and four-year-old local authority funding.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
  • Full Week - 51 weeks per year£63.65 / day
  • Full Week - Term Time Only£67.00 / day
  • Full Day£67.00 / day
  • Full Day - Sibling discounted (2nd child)£63.65 / day
  • Half Day£42.00 / session

Good to know

  • Fees are payable monthly in advance.
  • A two-week non-returnable deposit is required to hold a place, refunded in the first month of attendance.
  • A care package fee is charged for children receiving local authority funding for three and four-year-olds.

Key facts

Food

Meals and snacks provided, 3-week rotating menu, accommodates dietary requirements upon written notification. Parents to provide pre-prepared formula milk.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (closed for one week at Christmas, one week in August, and all Bank Holidays)

Age range

Birth to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Staff

Qualified and experienced staff

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Acorns Day Nursery

Last inspected 7 February 2023 · Joanne Valek

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 settle well in a warm, caring atmosphere and feel secure; staff create clear routines and expectations, so children understand what happens next and develop positive attitudes to learning. Children engage in a range of activities that support their development, show care for others, and confidently communicate with staff.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
  • Staff assess children effectively and have addressed gaps in learning (for example in mathematics).
  • Children benefit from exciting, interest-led activities and strong attachments with staff.
  • Healthy lifestyles are promoted — children regularly access a large outdoor space and have healthy meals; leaders won the 'Healthy Setting' award.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong and safeguarding procedures are effective.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to build on children's ability to think more deeply
  • 2strengthen professional development of some staff to further develop their knowledge of how children learn, so next steps for children are more precise.
Inspection #10264591 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are making good progress; staff know them well and work closely with external agencies to support development and close gaps.

Outdoor space

Children regularly access fresh air in a big outdoor space to burn off energy, which supports their physical development and healthy lifestyles.

Parent Reviews of Acorns Day Nursery

3.7
(6)
Emma Hodgin
7 months ago

Excellent nursery for my little one. She is very happy, developed so much and the staff are honestly fantastic.

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Elios Lamsehchi
10 months ago

Lovely nursery, amazing staff. My daughter lovea it. Very friendly and inviting place for my littlw one

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Jack Jarvis
a year ago

Brilliant nursery. Lovely staff and excellent facilities. Definitely cannot recommend enough!

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Sameer Ranjan
5 years ago

Fantastic place, my daughter loves to go everyday.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2011

  • February 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • June 2015Good
  • September 2011Good

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