Opening hours
Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Little Acorns Day Nursery & Montessori School is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can flourish. The nursery embraces the Montessori method, emphasising child-led learning, independence, and exploration.
Children are encouraged to discover practical life skills, building confidence and autonomy at their own pace. The approach aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning through hands-on engagement with specially designed materials within a stimulating and enriching classroom setting.
Little Acorns focuses on encouraging children rather than criticising them, promoting self-directed learning and a sense of achievement. The nursery caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years and provides spacious and secure outdoor play areas.
With locations in Yaxley and Hampton, Little Acorns is committed to providing high-quality care and education through its passionate and experienced team of early years professionals.
Our ethos
Little Acorns Day Nursery & Montessori School embraces the Montessori method, emphasising child-led learning, independence, and exploration. The nursery aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning through hands-on engagement, encouraging children to discover practical life skills and build confidence and autonomy at their own pace. They focus on promoting self-directed learning and a sense of achievement in a supportive and inclusive environment.
What it's like
Babies thrive in a safe and nurturing environment with highly skilled staff who know them and their families incredibly well, using this knowledge to plan effectively and inspire curiosity. Staff adapt the environment to meet emerging needs and interests, striving to mirror home routines to help children settle and form strong bonds, building trust and high levels of self-esteem.
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 14 February 2024
What it's like to attend
Babies thrive in a safe and nurturing environment with highly skilled staff who know them and their families incredibly well, using this knowledge to plan effectively and inspire curiosity. Staff adapt the environment to meet emerging needs and interests, striving to mirror home routines to help children settle and form strong bonds, building trust and high levels of self-esteem.
Inspector highlights
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say that they receive detailed information from staff about their baby's day and how to support the next stage in learning at home.
Parents value the high-level care and education their baby receives, that enables them to go to work with confidence that their baby is happy.
Inclusion & environment
The child-centred approach ensures that all children receive tailored support that helps them build firm foundations for their future.
Babies have plenty of space, both indoors and outside, to practise physical movement.
Staff are invaluable and supportive, my son was safe in their hand and he built confidence and independence after being with them. Thank you little acrons team especially Clare, Jeeva and Ellen.
Read on GoogleMy little boy has been going to this nursery before he was 1 years old and I couldn’t fault it if I tried. The ladies are amazing and everytime I pick my little boy up I can just see how much they do for the children ❤️
Read on GoogleAmazing and friendly staff. My daughter loves to be there! Clean and organised nursery. Highly recommend!!!
Read on GoogleReviews from Google for Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery. See all on Google Maps
Date: February 2018
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