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Little Acorns Day Nursery # Little Acorns Day Nursery in Burton on Trent Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 5.0 (5 parent reviews) · Outwoods Street, Burton On Trent, DE14 2PJ · Staffordshire Number of places 36 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Staffordshire 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, situated in Burton-on-Trent, is dedicated to fostering the healthy development of young children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The nursery places a strong emphasis on literacy and school readiness, designing all activities to nurture children's emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. Through stimulating environments and practical learning experiences, children are encouraged to develop into inquisitive and bright individuals. The nursery operates with flexible hours from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. It has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in 2024, reflecting its commitment to quality childcare. The nursery provides various options for childcare, including full-day and hourly rates, along with dedicated breakfast and after-school clubs. It also offers funded places for eligible children across different age groups. Our ethos Little Acorns Day Nursery focuses on all-around development, encouraging children to become "inquisitive and bright individuals" through stimulating environments and practical learning experiences. They emphasise literacy and school readiness to nurture emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. What it's like There have been significant improvements since the last inspection. The new manager has quickly identified where improvements are needed and is taking action to address these. She has devised a clear curriculum for what she wants children to learn, which staff are beginning to implement across the nursery. Ofsted rated "Good" in 2024 Focus on literacy and school readiness Breakfast and after-school clubs Flexible hours ## Pricing & funding Term-time fees are structured by age band, offering both full day sessions and an hourly rate. Age groups cover children from 6 weeks to 3 years and over. Additional charges apply for individual meals, and separate breakfast and after-school clubs are available. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - Fees are billed on a term-time basis. - There is no charge for consumables. - Offers 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare per week. ## Key facts Opening hours Mon - Fri: 7am - 6pm Age range 6 weeks to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Acorns Day Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10318462 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245930)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491691) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-acorns-day-nursery-de14-2pj-ey491691) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Acorns Day Nursery Last inspected 20 March 2024 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 There have been significant improvements since the last inspection. The new manager has quickly identified where improvements are needed and is taking action to address these. She has devised a clear curriculum for what she wants children to learn, which staff are beginning to implement across the nursery. Inspector highlights - The new manager has introduced a new curriculum with a focus on prioritising children's communication development and promoting their independence. - Children make progress in their communication development, which is closely assessed by staff and extended with home-based initiatives. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, with staff identifying gaps and coordinating support with parents and professionals. - The new manager has strengthened relationships with parents by introducing a communication app and providing learning ideas for home. - The manager has a good oversight of the nursery, has identified areas for improvement, and is committed to enhancing staff knowledge and skills. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to fully implement all aspects of the curriculum so that children make even better progress in their learning - 2 consistently embed behaviour expectations so that children fully understand rules. Inspection #10318462 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50245930) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment that they have seen some real differences in the progress their children have made since the arrival of the new manager. > Parents of children with SEND mention the swift action that has been taken to access further support their children require. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. Staff identify gaps in children's development and act swiftly to put plans in place for them. They work with parents and other professionals to coordinate support. This helps all children to make progress. ## Parent Reviews of Little Acorns Day Nursery 5.0 (5) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKhMrRVJhnwU-DbRAdiaTLbrMUP3xzRb_t8ghoE2u1xETkoOw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) gethesh g 10 months ago We couldn’t have asked for a better nursery experience. The staff were incredibly caring, attentive, and always made our daughter feel safe and happy. She grew so much in confidence, made lovely friendships, and came home each day full of stories and smiles. We’re so grateful for the nurturing environment and all the support. Highly recommended! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWWFoweDBhMlprTFVvMk5HbzVWbEZITVVwMFlXYxAB!2m1!1s0x487a03685f009e05:0x5112d9e235f66293) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI46e_LUXnp31qpXAwVwZOVMHdwHgeSsgava0M_nSICrWnPu-0=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) G Harris 8 months ago This is a a great nursery staff are friendly and caring towards the children staff are very helpful and get regular updates though the day prices are value for money [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poSE1WTkxlbTFyTVcweFZXWnlkV2hxWVRRMmRHYxAB!2m1!1s0x487a03685f009e05:0x5112d9e235f66293) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLZFIYv6uMQNWZfrXA9D5d5ctrwQECgIl37malRVjJEl4DQ_02h=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Matt Copeland 6 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGbVN6VlJiWEpuU1doaFFuTjNXSEpJZUdWRWNIYxAB!2m1!1s0x487a03685f009e05:0x5112d9e235f66293) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLGbWtXlnN_GDsVC732RYnYeThbw2CmIa6JxMrMiAox6tZOoQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Oksana Kudrjasova 10 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psTVpGSkpOR1ZOUWtFM1REUTBOV0pqVVhsbmMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x487a03685f009e05:0x5112d9e235f66293) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXewl1q2AxQiSiNbARw8qtrqO8NInxViWPN2EhO0sM4KbayFl3i=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Julie Watts a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIeUxHOTR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487a03685f009e05:0x5112d9e235f66293) Reviews from Google for Little Acorns Day Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5841971232244130451&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024 Date: January 2017 - March 2024 Good - October 2023 Inadequate - November 2022 Good - January 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Acorns Day Nursery ### How did Little Acorns Day Nursery do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How is Little Acorns Day Nursery classified by Ofsted? ### Does Little Acorns Day Nursery take babies? ### Which funded childcare hours does Little Acorns Day Nursery accept? ### Open hours at Little Acorns Day Nursery? ### What do parents value about Little Acorns Day Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Burton On Trent Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Acorns Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Our Monkey Club Burton-on-Trent · DE13 0RF ](/nursery/our-monkey-club-cic-de13-0rf-2684308) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Carver Road Playgroup Burton-on-Trent · DE13 0GQ ](/nursery/carver-road-playgroup-de13-0gq-218110) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Tiny Toez @ East Staffs Burton-on-Trent · DE14 2NJ 3.5(16 reviews) ](/nursery/tiny-toez-east-staffs-de14-2nj-ey470129) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Early Years at Wilne House Burton-on-Trent · DE14 2NS 4.8(35 reviews) ](/nursery/early-years-at-wilne-house-de14-2ns-2747221) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### The Honey Pots Day Nursery Burton-on-Trent · DE14 1RU ](/nursery/the-honey-pots-day-nursery-limited-de14-1ru-ey442729) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Strawberries Burton on Trent · DE14 2BE ](/nursery/little-strawberries-de14-2be-ey546950) [See all nurseries in Burton On Trent →](/search?q=Burton+On+Trent) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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