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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [South East](/search?region=South+East) 4. Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School # Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2025) · 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 - 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 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 accepted Focus on individualised care Parent involvement encouraged ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278108) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10380459 Lead inspector Laura Hodges Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278108)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/127322) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.little-acorns.co.uk/admission) Topfield, Rear of 71 Norton Avenue, HERNE BAY, CT6 7TA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/1.13607/51.3489/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near HERNE BAY - [Day nurseries in HERNE BAY](/search?q=HERNE+BAY) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-acorns-herne-pre-school-ct6-7ta-127322) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL2mT-Jsaxi50kYKDaK0aYAf4agWRve-LlcMPHhJSk8fI0zlA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Little Acorns Herne 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURROEpQZ19nRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d94aa921f4c113:0x9daf7c6ec65ea609) Reviews from Google for Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11362437200095389193&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2005 - May 2025 Outstanding - April 2025 Outstanding - July 2019 Outstanding - June 2019 Outstanding - January 2014 Outstanding - December 2013 Outstanding - March 2009 Outstanding - February 2009 Outstanding - October 2007 Good - March 2005 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School ### Are there sibling discounts, deposits, or registration charges? ### What kind of childcare setting is Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School? ### What stands out about Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School? ### When is Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School open? ### How does Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School use outdoor space? ## Nearby day nurseries in HERNE BAY Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Acorns (Herne) Pre-School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Dan Dans Herne Bay · CT6 7BH ](/nursery/dan-dans-ltd-ct6-7bh-ey544661) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Goldfinch Nursery Herne Bay · CT6 7AD 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/goldfinch-nursery-ct6-7ad-ey414929) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Kiddies Corner Day Care Herne Bay · CT6 5SJ ](/nursery/kiddies-corner-day-care-ct6-5sj-ey468342) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Avenue Nursery and Forest School Herne Bay · CT6 7GJ ](/nursery/avenue-nursery-and-forest-school-ct6-7gj-2605878) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Cobnuts Woodland Nursery And Forest School Herne Bay · CT6 7LQ ](/nursery/cobnuts-woodland-nursery-and-forest-school-ct6-7lq-ey487164) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Sunshine Club Herne Bay · CT6 5BQ 5.0(22 reviews) ](/nursery/sunshine-club-ct6-5bq-2697410) [See all nurseries in HERNE BAY →](/search?q=HERNE+BAY) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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