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Both love this place.\nThere is so much for the children to explore and learn from such as all weather outdoor activities, the lodge and yurt for indoor learning and play, community projects that the children get involved in and organised trips to the local forest.\nThere are resident animals such as sheep, guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens that the children help to care for.\nThey have lovely cooked meals using home grown fruit and veg, which the children help to tend and harvest.\nThe staff are amazing and have a great relationship with the children.\nCouldn't find a better nursery to send my son to learn proper life skills.", "datePublished": "2022-03-07T17:26:06.504875Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Rosie" }, "reviewBody": "Lovely nursery with lots of green space for kids to explore and play. 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Growing Places @ Little Acorns # Growing Places @ Little Acorns Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Little Acorns, Mayles Lane, Wickham, PO17 5AG · Hampshire Number of places 25 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected May 2023 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Growing Places @ Little Acorns operates as an outdoor learning facility spanning three acres, providing a dynamic environment for children to engage with nature. The nursery is committed to fostering physical activity and outdoor exploration, instilling in children an appreciation for their surroundings. With dedicated spaces for creative play, storytelling, and group activities, Little Acorns offers a comprehensive outdoor curriculum, including campfires, den building, and woodland crafts. The facility also focuses on promoting emotional well-being for children, families, and the wider community. Beyond its nursery offerings, Little Acorns hosts a holiday club for primary-aged children (Year R to Year 6) during school breaks. As an experienced childcare provider of over two decades, the service emphasises the individual needs and interests of each child, aiming to support their development in partnership with parents. Growing Places @ Little Acorns prides itself on its nurturing approach, as highlighted by Ofsted, which recognises how children are at the core of all routines, learning through spontaneous play and challenges with enjoyment and active involvement. Our ethos Growing Places @ Little Acorns is committed to fostering physical activity and outdoor exploration, instilling an appreciation for nature and promoting emotional well-being. They focus on individual needs and interests, supporting development in partnership with parents, and enable children to learn through spontaneous play and challenges with enjoyment and active involvement. What it's like Children flourish at this welcoming nursery. They are confident, happy and curious, with rich opportunities to be independent thinkers. They are captivated by exciting activities, learning about nature and developing positive relationships with peers and staff. Outdoor learning facility Holiday club ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Age range 6 months to Year 6 Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Growing Places @ Little Acorns Inspection date May 2023 Inspection no. 10285481 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222035)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2631346) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.growingplaces.org.uk/little-acorns) Little Acorns, Mayles Lane, Wickham, PO17 5AG [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.20524/50.8831/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Wickham - [Day nurseries in Wickham](/search?q=Wickham) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=growing-places-little-acorns-po17-5ag-2631346) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 31 May 2023 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 flourish at this welcoming nursery. They are confident, happy and curious, with rich opportunities to be independent thinkers. They are captivated by exciting activities, learning about nature and developing positive relationships with peers and staff. Inspector highlights - Children flourish and are confident, happy, and curious. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. - Leaders have established close links with local schools, ensuring a seamless transition for children. - Children make good progress in all areas of their development. - Parent partnerships are strong, with parents highly praising leaders and staff. Areas to develop - 1 improve the support for less qualified or experienced staff to develop their teaching skills, so that all children consistently benefit from high-quality learning experiences. Inspection #10285481 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222035) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff are attentive to children's individual needs. Leaders signpost parents to support from other professionals and implement tailored teaching and care routines. This helps to improve outcomes for children. Outdoor space Children benefit greatly from playing outdoors. Staff teach them how to interact safely and look after animals, such as goats, sheep, ducks, chickens and rabbits. Children learn how to grow their own food, which they help to prepare and consume. ## Parent Reviews 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUUbc-nWdvys0xIg_LVWDx7OZC9_dCu6YiABOQNou-AvRWSkjSB=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) D P 4 years ago Little acorns is such a wonderful place! My son (2) attends the nursery and my daughter (9) has attended the holiday club. Both love this place. There is so much for the children to explore and learn from such as all weather outdoor activities, the lodge and yurt for indoor learning and play, community projects that the children get involved in and organised trips to the local forest. There are resident animals such as sheep, guinea pigs, rabbits and chickens that the children help to care for. They have lovely cooked meals using home grown fruit and veg, which the children help to tend and harvest. The staff are amazing and have a great relationship with the children. Couldn't find a better nursery to send my son to learn proper life skills. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNXdThTcnRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487469c002ce8d45:0x1a34632fa73b23) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKHP_eSWMQQg8kA1CUJEGrnwxMrfPkrlaQd6PrOcALh3t7KDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Rosie 3 months ago Lovely nursery with lots of green space for kids to explore and play. Great staff - definitely recommend [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SV2VVczFabkk1YWtSTU1uQlVXbEY0UlVGYVkzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487469c002ce8d45:0x1a34632fa73b23) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLi16gH6S8WVMfIjI5Gx4o5u9YDjKrb7xVDyGJDsuiW6j8o8Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Penny Tribe 4 years ago Highly Recommend Little Acorns, my little boy has attended throughout the school holidays & we recently hired it for his Birthday Party as he adores it there so much! The staff are so lovely & have been so accommodating for his SEN needs. I absolutely recommend Little Acorns facilities & staff! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXamVfb3NRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487469c002ce8d45:0x1a34632fa73b23) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhSXbJ40hR9BlhEY0eAg4oyXbxKv1teu_ROTsh8jWkT9ixBlUv=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Jamie T a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJUFF0ZlRId1lpYVh3EAE!2m1!1s0x487469c002ce8d45:0x1a34632fa73b23) Reviews from Google for Growing Places @ Little Acorns. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7375950000372515&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 31 May 2023 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50222035) ## Frequently asked about Growing Places @ Little Acorns ### What is Growing Places @ Little Acorns working on improving? ### Which curriculum approach does Growing Places @ Little Acorns use? ### What outdoor space does Growing Places @ Little Acorns have? ### Does Growing Places @ Little Acorns run holiday club provision? ### Whereabouts is Growing Places @ Little Acorns? ### How does Growing Places @ Little Acorns support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Wickham Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Growing Places @ Little Acorns. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Wickham Fareham · PO17 5HA ](/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-wickham-po17-5ha-ey477379) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Happy Mindz Day Nursery And Pre-School Fareham · PO17 5DE 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-mindz-day-nursery-and-pre-school-po17-5de-ey496973) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Happy Faces Pre-School Fareham · PO15 6DD 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/happy-faces-pre-school-po15-6dd-ey485718) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Growing Places @ Oakmeadow Fareham · PO15 6LL ](/nursery/growing-places-oakmeadow-po15-6ll-ey258696) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Good Manors Day Nurseries Fareham · PO16 7LN 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/good-manors-day-nurseries-ltd-po16-7ln-ey289526) - [ Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.2 mi ### Little Munchkins Fareham · PO14 1PE 3.3(9 reviews) ](/nursery/little-munchkins-po14-1pe-ey392543) [See all nurseries in Wickham →](/search?q=Wickham) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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