--- title: "Acorns Pre-School, Torquay — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Acorns Pre-School, a nursery in Torquay — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South West](/search?region=South+West) 4. Acorns Pre-School # Acorns Pre-School in Torquay Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2022) · Cockington Primary School, Old Mill Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AP · Torbay Number of places 68 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2022 Local authority Torbay About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Acorns Pre-School in Torquay is a well-established, family-run nursery with over 30 years of experience, aiming to create a welcoming 'Acorns family' atmosphere for all children. The pre-school caters to different age groups across three distinct rooms: the Snowflake Room for 1-2 year olds, the Sunshine Room for 2-3 year olds, and the Rainbow Room for 3-4 year olds. Each room and age group benefits from expansive outdoor areas and a generous garden, encouraging exploration and play. The dedicated management team oversees the daily operations, prioritising children's well-being and development. Acorns Pre-School also supports various government funding schemes for childcare, providing options for families to manage fees. The nursery prides itself on its commitment to safeguarding and offers a rich curriculum, including forest school activities, to foster a stimulating environment for learning and growth. Our ethos Acorns Pre-School aims to create a welcoming 'Acorns family' atmosphere. They are committed to safeguarding and offer a rich curriculum including forest school activities to foster a stimulating environment for learning and growth. What it's like Children make good progress in a friendly, nurturing pre-school where staff know them extremely well and design activities to match their interests. Children behave exceptionally well, are confident using large outdoor equipment, and staff form excellent relationships that help children settle and be actively involved. Family-run Established for over 30 years Large outdoor spaces Accepts government funding Forest School activities ## Pricing & funding The nursery applies an additional supplement per session for children using Working Parent funding to cover extras. This charge is optional, and parents can choose to opt out during enrolment. Certain funded groups, such as those eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium, are exempt. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) - Breakfast Club (Current Price) £3.00 / session - Morning Session (3/4YR OLDS - Current Price) £15.00 / session - Morning Session (2YR OLDS - Current Price) £17.50 / session - Morning Session (UNDER 2'S - Current Price) £24.00 / session - Lunch Session (Current Price) £3.00 / session See 21 more Good to know - A supplement of £1 per session applies to working parent funded hours. - The supplement covers snacks, outings, gifts, and local visits. - Parents can opt out of the supplement during enrolment. - Exemptions apply for 2-year-old LA funding and 3/4-year-old EYPP eligible children. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Acorns Pre-School Inspection date Mar 2022 Inspection no. 10124471 Lead inspector Joanne Steward Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183019)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY278160) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=acorns-pre-school-tq2-6ap) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm (including breakfast and after-school club) during term time only; during school holidays the pre-school opens from 8am to 5.30pm. Age range 1-4 years old Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2003 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Acorns Pre-School Last inspected 31 March 2022 · Joanne Steward Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children make good progress in a friendly, nurturing pre-school where staff know them extremely well and design activities to match their interests. Children behave exceptionally well, are confident using large outdoor equipment, and staff form excellent relationships that help children settle and be actively involved. Inspector highlights - Children make good progress and staff know them extremely well. - Children show high confidence with large outdoor equipment and excellent physical skills. - Children behave exceptionally well and show care and empathy. - Staff form excellent relationships and have high expectations, supporting children's independence. - Comprehensive communication programme supports language development, including for children with SEND. Areas to develop - 1 ensure staff build on children's existing mathematical skills to help them make even more progress in this area - 2 further develop partnerships with the on-site school to ensure a consistent two- way flow of information in order to meet children's needs so that they settle more quickly when starting school. Inspection #10124471 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50183019) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide a comprehensive communication programme, including sign language and visual cues, to ensure children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress; they liaise with local speech therapists and provide information for parents where required. Outdoor space Children show high levels of confidence using large outdoor equipment, such as stacking plastic milk crates and adding wooden planks to create obstacle courses, and learn to manage age-appropriate risks. They demonstrate excellent physical skills as they climb and balance and take regular outings to the beach and local community. Inspection history Date: March 2008 - March 2022 Good - June 2013 Outstanding - February 2013 Outstanding - September 2011 Outstanding - March 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Acorns Pre-School ### Does Acorns Pre-School take babies? ### What are the opening hours at Acorns Pre-School? ### How does Acorns Pre-School support children with SEND? ### What part of the country is Acorns Pre-School in? ### How can Acorns Pre-School be contacted? ### Which funded hours does Acorns Pre-School accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Torquay Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Acorns Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Southernwood Nursery Torquay · TQ2 6JE 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/southernwood-nursery-tq2-6je-ey468344) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Holy Angels Pre-School Torquay · TQ2 6DB ](/nursery/holy-angels-pre-school-tq2-6db-ey425658) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Rainbow Day Nursery Torquay · TQ2 7AB ](/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-tq2-7ab-139435) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Peekaboo Childcare Torquay · TQ2 7HH ](/nursery/peekaboo-childcare-tq2-7hh-ey500121) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### Mama Bear's Day Nursery Torquay · TQ1 4PA ](/nursery/mama-bear-s-day-nursery-tq1-4pa-ey450381) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Hatfield Nursery Torquay · TQ1 4NZ ](/nursery/hatfield-nursery-tq1-4nz-2591325) [See all nurseries in Torquay →](/search?q=Torquay) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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