Opening hours
8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday
Little Acorns Montessori in Bracknell
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
Number of places
75 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Bracknell Forest
About this day nursery
Little Acorns Montessori School offers a nurturing environment across its multiple locations in Bracknell, Ascot, and Crowthorne. Rooted in the Montessori philosophy, the nursery focuses on individualised learning and development for young children.
Their approach is complemented by adherence to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded educational experience. The school values strong partnerships with parents and provides a variety of resources and policies to support a safe, inclusive, and stimulating setting for all children.
They are committed to continuous improvement, regularly reviewing their policies and procedures to maintain high standards in childcare and education.
Our ethos
Little Acorns Montessori School is rooted in the Montessori philosophy, focusing on individualised learning and development for young children, complemented by adherence to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They value strong partnerships with parents and are committed to continuous improvement.
What it's like
Children arrive happy and quickly settle into their play and learning, forming close bonds with kind and nurturing staff. The manager and staff plan an ambitious curriculum, adapting it for all children to participate and make progress, fostering increasing independence through self-help skills.
Montessori ApproachEYFS FrameworkMultiple Locations
Pricing & funding
Pricing on request
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Established
2013
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Little Acorns Montessori
Last inspected 10 July 2023 · Claire Boparai
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 arrive happy and quickly settle into their play and learning, forming close bonds with kind and nurturing staff. The manager and staff plan an ambitious curriculum, adapting it for all children to participate and make progress, fostering increasing independence through self-help skills.
Inspector highlights
- The manager has taken effective action to address the weaknesses identified at the last inspection, including reviewing risk assessments and ensuring safer recruitment procedures are followed.
- Manager and staff focus on improving children's communication and language skills well, using visual communication prompts and providing a language-rich environment.
- Staff promote children's physical development effectively, giving positive praise and opportunities to practice coordination.
- Staff feel supported in their roles, with a strong focus on upskilling through childcare qualifications and regular feedback to improve practice.
- Parents report that staff are amazing and their children enjoy attending, with good communication and guidance on supporting children's learning and development.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to implement the curriculum intent more sharply to build on what children already know and raise the quality of education to a higher level
- 2support staff to ensure that daily routines do not disrupt children's play and learning.
Inspection #10283715 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents report that staff are 'amazing' and their children enjoy attending
they say communication is good and that they are fully informed on what their children are learning about and their next steps in learning
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The manager and staff work closely with parents and other professionals to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Individual target plans are put in place to ensure that gaps in learning are lessened, enabling children to make good progress.
Outdoor space
Children and babies benefit from frequent opportunities to play in the exciting outdoor areas. Pre-school children work together to make maps for their ship, while younger children are physically active climbing steps to a slide and negotiating space on ride-on toys. Older children delight as they dig outside making tunnels.
Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023
Date: December 2013
- July 2023Good
- February 2023Inadequate
- October 2017Good
- December 2013Good
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