Little Acorns Day Nursery in London (SE6)

Strong standard

Last inspected Jun 2026

Ofsted report for Little Acorns Day Nursery

Last inspected 22 June 2026

What it's like to attend

• Children achieve well from their individual starting points and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for their next stage of learning.
• Babies develop secure early communication skills through meaningful interactions with attentive adults.
• Toddlers and older children make positive progress across all areas of learning, confidently engaging in mark-making and writing activities.
• Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make positive progress because practitioners tailor support carefully to their individual needs.
• Leaders establish a calm, nurturing and inclusive culture where children develop highly positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour.
• Practitioners build warm and trusting relationships with children and use their secure knowledge of individual needs to provide effective support.
• Leaders actively promote children's physical health and wellbeing, providing nutritious meals and encouraging good dental hygiene.
• Children develop high levels of independence through well-established daily routines, confidently clearing away after meals and managing their own hygiene needs.
• Leaders establish an ambitious curriculum that supports children to become confident, independent and curious learners.
• Communication and language is prioritised throughout the nursery, with practitioners introducing new vocabulary and modelling language effectively.
• Practitioners weave mathematical learning through daily experiences, encouraging children to count objects and use mathematical language during play.
• Leaders create an inclusive environment where all children are welcomed, valued and supported to succeed.
• Leaders are ambitious for all children and create a nurturing, inclusive environment where children achieve well and develop confidence.
• Leaders provide strong support and guidance for practitioners, creating a positive culture of reflection and continuous improvement.
• Partnerships are highly effective, with parents speaking positively about the care, education and support their children receive.

• 1Leaders should ensure continued improvement in the setting's successful work.
• 2Leaders should continue to develop leadership at all levels so that all practitioners contribute strategically to the nursery's improvement priorities and have a transformational impact on children's experiences and outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing.