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Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Topfield, Rear of 71 Norton Avenue, HERNE BAY, CT6 7TA · Kent
Number of places
32 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Little Acorns Pre-School, located in Herne, offers a nurturing environment focused on early childhood development. The school prides itself on providing individualised care and education, fostering a love for learning through engaging play and activities.

They embrace government funding schemes to make quality childcare accessible to more families. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child's journey, and the admissions process is designed to be straightforward, beginning with checking availability and a visit to the nursery.

The school is committed to supporting families with financial assistance options and ensuring a smooth transition for each child as they settle in. Little Acorns aims to create a stimulating and supportive atmosphere where children can grow, explore, and thrive, preparing them for their next steps in education.

What it's like

Children thrive in this nurturing pre-school, where highly qualified staff nurture their unique personalities and needs. Staff provide an inspirational environment that focuses on the children. Each day offers awe, wonder and a rich array of stimulating activities, ensuring children are deeply engaged, are highly motivated and make excellent progress across all areas of development.

Government funding acceptedFocus on individualised careParent involvement encouraged

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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

8.45am to 3.15pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

1998

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School

Last inspected 25 April 2025 · Laura Hodges

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

Children thrive in this nurturing pre-school, where highly qualified staff nurture their unique personalities and needs. Staff provide an inspirational environment that focuses on the children. Each day offers awe, wonder and a rich array of stimulating activities, ensuring children are deeply engaged, are highly motivated and make excellent progress across all areas of development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children thrive in a nurturing pre-school with highly qualified staff.
  • Staff seize every opportunity, indoors and outdoors, to enhance children's learning.
  • A highly ambitious curriculum with a clear emphasis on communication, language, independence and confidence.
  • Children show high levels of confidence to approach others and join in activities, demonstrating careful risk management during play.
  • Exceptional parent partnerships support children's learning and development, with parents talking fondly of relationships with staff.
Inspection #10380459 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Assessment and tracking are implemented by staff to the highest standard, and gaps in individual children's learning are supported through tailored interventions. The special educational needs coordinator and staff shared insights with the inspector about how they identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Staff seize every opportunity, indoors and outdoors, to enhance children's learning. During play in the forest area, children confidently ask each other to watch them to make sure they are safe, demonstrating careful risk management with a rustic swing.

Parent Reviews of Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School

5.0
(1)

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Inspection history

Date: March 2005

  • May 2025Outstanding
  • April 2025Outstanding
  • July 2019Outstanding
  • June 2019Outstanding
  • January 2014Outstanding
  • December 2013Outstanding
  • March 2009Outstanding
  • February 2009Outstanding
  • October 2007Good
  • March 2005Good

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