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Little Acorns # Little Acorns in Liverpool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Nov 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Summerhill Primary School, Poverty Lane, LIVERPOOL, L31 3DT · Sefton Number of places 48 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2024 Local authority Sefton 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 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 curriculum High-quality interactions Positive learning environment Promotes independence Strong family partnerships Outdoor learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (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. [Request pricing →](https://maryvalenurseries.co.uk/contact-us/) ## Key facts Opening hours Nursery: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm; Afterschool club: 3:15pm - 6:00pm; Holiday club: 8:00am - 6:00pm (non-term time) Waitlist Please Note: Our registration features, timetables and other information we present for the nurseries Little Acorns, Little Gems, First Class and Bright Days is currently undergoing a restructure and will be updated shortly. You can continue to browse our Nurseires information but please be aware some of this content may be out of date. Age range 2-5 years old (nursery); 4-11 years old (afterschool and holiday clubs) Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Acorns Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10359716 Lead inspector Natalie Myatt Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265045)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/310440) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://littleacornsnurserymaghull.co.uk/contact/) Summerhill Primary School, Poverty Lane, LIVERPOOL, L31 3DT Opening hours Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-acorns-l31-3dt-310440) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Acorns Last inspected 5 November 2024 · Natalie Myatt 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 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 - 1 support children to learn about cultures and communities other than their own. Inspection #10359716 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265045) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIzSNIj05ZoIjrR84XJG-et639DFfBuNk8TfJUcFOV5rPlTEw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) 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. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM5MWZMeG93RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b22bfc587543f:0x1fb7bf29e1462463) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIMxcXZIjwX3BQfSqJPcN5O68ppIRdDUd86a6JlSbQPT3KAjO7U=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jess Owen 2 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0M1pDQ0hBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b22bfc587543f:0x1fb7bf29e1462463) Reviews from Google for Little Acorns. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2285505522507850851&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2011 - November 2024 Good - December 2018 Good - October 2015 Good - April 2011 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Little Acorns ### What is Little Acorns' Ofsted rating? ### Does Little Acorns offer funded childcare hours? ### What are the opening hours for Little Acorns? ### What age range does Little Acorns cater for? ### Does Little Acorns have an outdoor space? ### When was Little Acorns established? ### What is the educational approach at Little Acorns? ### How does Little Acorns promote children's independence? ### How can I contact 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 ## Nearby day nurseries in LIVERPOOL Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Acorns. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Little Foxes Maghull Liverpool · L31 3EW 4.7(30 reviews) ](/nursery/little-foxes-maghull-ltd-l31-3ew-2749799) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Days Liverpool · L31 6DE ](/nursery/bright-days-l31-6de-ey440928) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Bumbles Maghull Liverpool · L31 7BG 4.3(7 reviews) ](/nursery/bumbles-maghull-l31-7bg-ey280250) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### First Class Nursery Liverpool · L31 0BP ](/nursery/first-class-nursery-l31-0bp-ey312979) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### K8Z Cheeky Monkeyz Bootle · L30 7PT ](/nursery/k8z-cheeky-monkeyz-l30-7pt-ey459369) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Little Gems Nursery and After School Club Liverpool · L33 1XT ](/nursery/little-gems-nursery-and-after-school-club-l33-1xt-ey345926) [See all nurseries in LIVERPOOL →](/search?q=LIVERPOOL) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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