Opening hours
Nursery: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm; Afterschool club: 3:15pm - 6:00pm; Holiday club: 8:00am - 6:00pm (non-term time)
Little Acorns in Liverpool
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Sefton
About this day nursery
25pm to 6pm and a holiday club. Children are happy and welcomed warmly by enthusiastic staff who know each child well, fostering close attachments and a sense of security.
The nursery delivers a broad and interesting curriculum, encouraging children to follow their interests and discover things for themselves. Staff provide high-quality interactions, asking open-ended questions to motivate children to think and communicate.
Learning is supported through meaningful links, helping children to remember and build upon their knowledge. Outdoors, children practise listening skills and learn about the natural world, such as identifying mushrooms in the garden that may be harmful.
The positive learning environment promotes independence, with children serving themselves at mealtimes and taking pride in their achievements. The nursery works in effective partnership with families, sharing assessments and providing ideas for learning at home.
Our ethos
Little Acorns Nursery follows a child-led curriculum inspired by the EYFS framework, prioritising individualised learning and emotional well-being. They foster a supportive atmosphere through a key carer system and encourage partnerships with parents and carers.
What it's like
Children are happy at this fun and friendly nursery. They arrive smiling and are welcomed warmly by the staff who know each child well. The boundless enthusiasm of the staff motivates children to learn.
Broad curriculumHigh-quality interactionsPositive learning environmentPromotes independenceStrong family partnershipsOutdoor learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Age range
2-5 years old (nursery); 4-11 years old (afterschool and holiday clubs)
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Acorns
Last inspected 5 November 2024 · Natalie Myatt
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are happy at this fun and friendly nursery. They arrive smiling and are welcomed warmly by the staff who know each child well. The boundless enthusiasm of the staff motivates children to learn.
Inspector highlights
- A broad and interesting curriculum is delivered effectively.
- Staff have high-quality interactions with children.
- Staff provide activities that help children to make meaningful links in their learning.
- Staff create a positive learning environment that supports the delivery of the curriculum.
- Staff provide lots of opportunities to promote children's independence.
Areas to develop
- 1support children to learn about cultures and communities other than their own.
Inspection #10359716 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Outdoors, children practise their listening skills as they follow directions and move around the garden in different ways. For example, children learn how the mushrooms that grow in the garden may make them ill.
Parent Reviews of Little Acorns
5.0
(2)
Natalie Drury
2 years ago
Such an amazing setting with the most caring and kind staff. All of my 3 children have attending this setting, I will be sad when the last leaves. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. It is a true home from home. Inclusive, safe, fun and educational.
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Jess Owen
2 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: April 2011
- November 2024Good
- December 2018Good
- October 2015Good
- April 2011Outstanding
Frequently asked about Little Acorns
About the setting
Little Acorns registered in 2000. It employs six members of childcare staff, including the manager. Of these, five hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 and one holds a level 2 qualification. The nursery provides government funded childcare places for two children aged between two and four years.
- URN
- 310440
- Registered person
- Maryvale Nursery Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Good
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