Is Acres of Fun Limited a good nursery?

Acres of Fun Limited is an outstanding nursery, offering a stimulating environment where children are happy, secure, and thrive. Staff have high aspirations, providing exceptional care and education within a stunning natural setting. The nursery focuses on outdoor play, diverse activities, and well-being, fostering confident, happy children.

What is Acres of Fun Limited's Ofsted rating?

Acres of Fun Limited received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, with their most recent inspection date being 14/02/2024. This reflects the high quality of care and education provided at the nursery.

How much does Acres of Fun Limited cost?

Acres of Fun Limited lists a Holiday Club per day rate of £55. For specific tuition fees and a comprehensive pricing breakdown, it is best to contact the nursery directly.

Does Acres of Fun Limited accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare?

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Does Acres of Fun Limited take 9-month-old funded places for working parents?

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Does Acres of Fun Limited take 2-year-old funded places?

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What are Acres of Fun Limited's opening hours?

Acres of Fun Limited opens each weekday, all year round except for bank holidays and one week at the end of August. The nursery operates from 8am until 6pm, providing consistent childcare throughout the year.

What age range does Acres of Fun Limited accept?

Acres of Fun Limited accepts children within the age range of 0-4 years. This allows them to provide continuous care and education for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers within their nurturing environment.

Does Acres of Fun Limited have outdoor space?

Yes, Acres of Fun Limited boasts vast outdoor areas, including bluebell woods, secret gardens, and expansive lawns. Children benefit from a wealth of outdoor experiences and covered play areas used all year, enhancing learning, resilience, and curiosity in the natural world.

How does Acres of Fun Limited support children with SEND?

Acres of Fun Limited has a highly experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) who works closely with key persons, families, and agencies. This ensures children receive timely interventions and targeted support, with those on a diagnosis pathway being extremely well supported.

What do parents say about Acres of Fun Limited?

Parents consistently find that children at Acres of Fun Limited form strong attachments with staff. The nursery also maintains exceptionally strong partnerships with parents, ensuring open communication and collaborative support for each child's development.

How do I contact Acres of Fun Limited or arrange a visit?

You can contact Acres of Fun Limited by calling 00000 00001 or emailing info@acresoffun.co.uk. Further information and details to arrange a visit can also be found on their website, https://acresoffun.co.uk.

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Acres of Fun

Ofsted: Outstanding

(Feb 2024)

5.0(4 Google reviews) ·Acres of Fun Day Nursery, Priors Court Road, Thatcham, RG18 9SG · West Berkshire

Number of places

120 places

Age range

0–4 yrs

Last inspected

Feb 2024

Local authority

West Berkshire

About this day nursery

Acres of Fun is a distinguished day nursery and pre-school situated in Hermitage, near Newbury, conveniently located close to the M4. Registered with Ofsted in 2003 by Nicola Walters, who brought extensive experience from childcare recruitment, the day nursery was founded on the vision of addressing the demand for superior childcare in West Berkshire.

The setting prides itself on its exceptional team, dedicated to providing outstanding care and education within a stunning natural environment. The ethos centres around a homely atmosphere complemented by vast outdoor areas, including bluebell woods, secret gardens, and expansive lawns, encouraging children to explore and learn through nature.

The experienced staff are committed to fostering confident, happy children with a strong sense of care for others, ensuring they receive an excellent educational foundation in preparation for school. Acres of Fun emphasises outdoor play, diverse activities, and a focus on children's well-being, supported by home-cooked meals prepared by a full-time chef.

Our ethos

The nursery's ethos centres around a homely atmosphere and learning through nature, utilising their vast outdoor spaces including bluebell woods and secret gardens. They are committed to fostering confident, happy children with a strong sense of care for others, providing an excellent educational foundation through outdoor play, diverse activities, and a focus on well-being.

What it's like

Children are extremely happy, secure and have consistently positive attitudes to their play and learning. Staff have high aspirations for children's development and provide an environment that helps children to flourish and thrive.

Extensive outdoor spaceHomely atmosphereExperienced staffNature-focused playHome-cooked meals

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare

Holiday Club per day£55 / day

Key facts

Opening hours

8am – 6pm (Holiday Club)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2003

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Acres of Fun

Last inspected 14 February 2024 · Anneliese Fox-Jones; Tara Naylor

Safeguarding effective

Overall effectiveness

Outstanding

Quality of education

Outstanding

Behaviour and attitudes

Outstanding

Personal development

Outstanding

Leadership and management

Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Inspector highlights

Children form strong attachments with staff
Quality of teaching is exemplary across the staff team
A wealth of outdoor experiences and covered outdoor play areas are used all year round
SENCo is highly experienced and children needing additional support receive timely interventions
Partnerships with parents are exceptionally strong

Inspection #10287762 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Acres of Fun

Inspection date: Feb 2024
Inspection no.: 10287762
Lead inspector: Anneliese Fox-Jones; Tara Naylor

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is highly experienced and works closely with key persons, families and relevant agencies to ensure children receive timely interventions and targeted support. Children on the pathway to diagnosis are supported extremely well.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from a wealth of outdoor experiences and covered outdoor play areas used all year round to enhance learning, resilience and curiosity. This provides opportunities to explore the natural world, encourages risk taking within a safe environment and promotes physical activities.

Google Reviews of Acres of Fun

5.0

(4 Google reviews)

Edward Balch

4 years ago

Amazing nursery and pre-school. Our daughter attended for 4 years from 6 months old until school and she had the absolute best care every day she attended. The staff are all incredibly knowledgeable, dedicated and caring. The outdoor space is amazing and we recommend Acres to everybody we know. We still go back for Holiday Club in the school holidays and love it there.

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Windy Tap

7 months ago

Brilliantly run daycare facility in a beautiful rural location.

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Gabriel Stanciuc

4 years ago

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Rookery Farms F C Cummins & Sons

8 years ago

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Inspection history

Improved from Requires improvement → Outstanding in 2024

Date: March 2013

February 2024Outstanding
March 2023Requires improvement
September 2017Outstanding
March 2013Good

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