Little Acorns (Newbiggin)

About this day nursery

Little Acorns is a day nursery in Newbiggin By The Sea, Northumberland, registered for children from birth to three years old. It operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm on weekdays and accepts government funding for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds. The day nursery was registered with Ofsted in 2022. At its inspection in January 2025, Ofsted rated the overall provision as Good.

The inspector reported a strong curriculum focus on developing children's communication skills and found that children are curious learners who explore their environment with interest. The report also noted that arrangements help children to settle quickly into the nursery. Leaders use funding to provide resources such as a lending library, which encourages parents to read with their children at home. To improve, the inspector recommended strengthening staff understanding of children's early writing development and reviewing activities for older children to sustain their engagement.

Our ethos

Tamsin's Little Acorns follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (2021) framework, emphasising multi-sensory experiences, emotional development, and achieving Early Learning Goals. The nursery provides a stimulating, inclusive, and play-based environment to foster children's development to their full potential. They are committed to encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and offering multicultural experiences.

What it's like

There is a wonderful atmosphere at this warm and friendly nursery. Staff get to know children very well from the outset, which leads to strong emotional attachments. Leaders strive for excellence and are working towards an atmosphere of tranquillity or 'zen' throughout the nursery.

Pricing & funding

Fees are charged based on a flat hourly rate or a daily rate. All fees are inclusive of healthy snacks and freshly prepared meals.