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Felsted Little Acorns # Felsted Little Acorns Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · Felsted Primary School, Braintree Road, DUNMOW, CM6 3EB · Essex Number of places 30 places Age range 3–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2026 Local authority Essex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Felsted Little Acorns is a childcare setting for children aged 2 to 4 years, located in Dunmow, Essex. Established in 2001, the nursery operates during term time from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM and provides government-funded early education for eligible children. The nursery has a capacity for 30 children and employs eight childcare staff members, five of whom hold Level 3 early years qualifications. Children at Felsted Little Acorns are described as happy and confident, understanding the nursery's expectations and rules. They enjoy daily fresh air and exercise, with the freedom to choose between indoor and outdoor play, and relish their time in the garden. While the curriculum is based on children's interests, the setting is currently working on ensuring sufficient challenge and consistent quality of teaching to extend children's learning effectively. Our ethos The nursery prioritises each child's individual needs and development, fostering a supportive and engaging environment where children feel secure and valued. They offer a stimulating learning experience designed to keep children motivated and engaged, preparing them for their continued educational journey. What it's like Children arrive eagerly and are warmly greeted by nurturing staff. They are happy and confident and understand the nursery's expectations and rules. However, while the curriculum is based on children's interests, they are not offered sufficient challenge, and the quality of staff's teaching is variable. Happy and confident children Valued and supported staff Good parent communication Outdoor play emphasised Child-initiated play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) - Additional session fee for 3-4 year olds (non-funded hours, 3 hours) £18.00 / session - Additional session fee for 3-4 year olds (non-funded hours, 6 hours) £36.00 / session - Additional session fee for 3-4 year olds (non-funded hours, full day) £54.00 / day - Warm school lunch for 3-4 year olds £3.50 / day - Minimum attendance fee (covers snack and consumables) £5.00 / week ## Key facts Opening hours 8.45am until 3.15pm Age range 3-4 years old Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2001 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Felsted Little Acorns Inspection date Mar 2026 Inspection no. 10388306 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302706)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/404877) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=felsted-little-acorns-cm6-3eb-404877) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Mar 2026 Headline: Expected 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 Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 3 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Felsted Little Acorns Last inspected 24 March 2026 Safeguarding effective Actions the provider must take - Develop the curriculum to ensure that it clearly identifies what it is that children need to learn, how this reflects their individual needs and offers appropriate challenge, to help them make at least good progress (due 05/08/2025). - Improve supervision and monitoring of staff practice and seek professional development opportunities for staff that improves their knowledge about how children learn and how to provide an ambitious and challenging play environment (due 05/08/2025). What it's like to attend Children arrive eagerly and are warmly greeted by nurturing staff. They are happy and confident and understand the nursery's expectations and rules. However, while the curriculum is based on children's interests, they are not offered sufficient challenge, and the quality of staff's teaching is variable. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and confident and understand the expectations and rules in the nursery. - Parents speak highly of the nursery and the team of staff. - Children enjoy fresh air and exercise daily and can flow freely from indoors to outdoors. - Staff speak positively about their role and feel valued and supported. - Overall, children are supported to initiate their own play and easily access quality resources. Areas to develop - 1 Develop the curriculum to clearly identify what individual children need to learn, how this reflects their individual needs, and offers appropriate challenge to help them make at least good progress. - 2 Improve supervision and monitoring of staff practice and seek professional development opportunities for staff that improves their knowledge about how children learn and how to provide an ambitious and challenging play environment. Inspection #10388306 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50302706) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff talk knowledgeably of the children in their care, including those who require additional support. Staff plan the curriculum based on children's interests. Outdoor space Children thoroughly enjoy fresh air and exercise daily. They are able to make choices as to where they play as they flow freely from indoors to outdoors. They relish their time in the garden. Physical skills are promoted as they use a variety of ride on toys, throw and catch balls with skill, and use balancing equipment. Inspection history Date: September 2014 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Requires improvement ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - May 2025 Requires improvement - April 2025 Requires improvement - July 2019 Good - July 2019 Good - January 2016 Good - December 2015 Good - July 2015 Inadequate - July 2015 Inadequate - October 2014 Requires improvement - September 2014 Good ## Frequently asked about Felsted Little Acorns ### How many children are on roll at Felsted Little Acorns? ### What stands out about Felsted Little Acorns? ### What type of nursery is Felsted Little Acorns? ### Does Felsted Little Acorns have an Ofsted rating? ### How much do the fees cost at Felsted Little Acorns? ### Which funded hours does Felsted Little Acorns accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in DUNMOW Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Felsted Little Acorns. - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Whipper-snappers Daycare Nursery and Kids Club Felsted, Dunmow · CM6 3EF 4.7(6 reviews) ](/nursery/whipper-snappers-daycare-nursery-and-kids-club-cm6-3ef-402288) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Flitch Green Pre-School Dunmow · CM6 3GG ](/nursery/flitch-green-pre-school-cm6-3gg-ey396577) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Stebbing Green Day Nursery Dunmow · CM6 3TD ](/nursery/stebbing-green-day-nursery-cm6-3td-ey554348) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 2.8 mi ### Maynard Montessori - Stebbing Dunmow · CM6 3SH ](/nursery/maynard-montessori-stebbing-cm6-3sh-ey337575) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Braintree Great Notley Braintree · CM77 7US 4.8(20 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-braintree-great-notley-cm77-7us-203710) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### NGCA Ducklings Pre-School Braintree · CM77 7US 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/ngca-ducklings-pre-school-cm77-7us-203565) [See all nurseries in DUNMOW →](/search?q=DUNMOW) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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