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Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery # Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · 184 Broadway, Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3NT · Cambridgeshire Number of places 20 places Age range 0–1 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Cambridgeshire 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 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. Montessori method Child-led learning Spacious outdoor play areas Ages 3 months to 5 years ## 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 Opening hours Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10305614 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241579)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY498401) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-acorns-baby-unit-and-day-nursery-pe7-3nt-ey498401) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery Last inspected 14 February 2024 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 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 - The experienced and well-qualified provider has established an effective curriculum that helps children achieve developmental milestones and build on what they know and can do. - Staff act as excellent role models for babies. They are calm and reassuring, model respect towards each other and the babies, and use polite language consistently. - The transitions when babies move to the toddler room at the sister nursery are handled extremely sensitively to help them manage change positively. - Staff help babies to begin to understand behaviour expectations and self-regulation. - Parents are extremely positive about the care their babies receive. Inspection #10305614 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241579) ## What parents say 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 ## How they support every child SEND provision The child-centred approach ensures that all children receive tailored support that helps them build firm foundations for their future. Outdoor space Babies have plenty of space, both indoors and outside, to practise physical movement. ## Parent Reviews of Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXD3WkdKBfNxIuJTXp_NQ0W0bbCi3u5XdqxQp-gGnVx39TiuP1o=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Prat Gurung 8 months ago 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 Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pOUlVHWlRaMUZSWW13eFVHMUVaV1JHWlRKVWRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877ee3b955f9079:0x7d9bc6ad268dc90d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXCj4efxOp94uC48Djfk0tCRtvpFOF9mynS8XGYGL_6rfuLMEWf=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tilly Sharman a year ago My 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 Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUeDR6YWF3EAE!2m1!1s0x4877ee3b955f9079:0x7d9bc6ad268dc90d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVf_NOLL-ispKPpjDh-vDCk3q573azQI32KbslLl7SSM5Hp2wiM=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Kamila Alves 2 years ago Amazing and friendly staff. My daughter loves to be there! Clean and organised nursery. Highly recommend!!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaczdlb0RBEAE!2m1!1s0x4877ee3b955f9079:0x7d9bc6ad268dc90d) Reviews from Google for Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9051046323109611789&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024 Date: February 2018 - February 2024 Outstanding - February 2018 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery ### How many children are on roll at Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery? ### What is the staff team like at Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery? ### What curriculum approach does Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery use? ### Does Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery take babies? ### Is Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ### How does Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Peterborough Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Acorns Baby Unit And Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Little Acorns Day Nursery and Montessori School Peterborough · PE7 3NT ](/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-and-montessori-school-pe7-3nt-ey409528) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Incredibles Peterborough · PE7 3NQ ](/nursery/little-incredibles-pe7-3nq-ey541159) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Busy Bunnies Hampton Water Peterborough · PE7 8QL ](/nursery/busy-bunnies-hampton-water-pe7-8ql-2694643) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.5 mi ### Little Acorns Day Nursery and Montessori School Hampton Peterborough · PE7 8SJ ](/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-and-montessori-school-hampton-pe7-8sj-2816840) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Busy Bees Nursery at Peterborough Hampton Peterborough · PE7 8BZ 4.5(19 reviews) ](/nursery/the-hampton-day-nursery-pe7-8bz-ey221690) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Busy Bunnies Braybrook Peterborough · PE2 5QL ](/nursery/busy-bunnies-braybrook-pe2-5ql-ey547452) [See all nurseries in Peterborough →](/search?q=Peterborough) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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