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Little Acorns Nursery # Little Acorns Nursery in Tamworth Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2025) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Oak Farm, Drayton Lane, Tamworth, B78 3EF · Staffordshire Number of places 79 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Staffordshire 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 Nursery, established in 2003, is an Outstanding rated (July 2025) childcare setting located on non-domestic premises in Tamworth, offering care for children aged 1 to 4 years. 30am until 6pm. Inspirational leaders and staff are dedicated to providing outstanding care and education, fostering an environment where children are extremely happy and settled. The nursery proudly provides an ambitious and meticulously sequenced curriculum that sparks curiosity and encourages child-led learning. Staff excel at making the most of the nursery's unique location on a working farm, enabling children to gain firsthand knowledge of the natural world and develop an exceptional understanding of environmental changes. Children enjoy visiting the farm animals and learning about the seasons. The nursery has robust SEND provision, with staff relentlessly advocating for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure they make superb progress from their individual starting points. Children's independence is nurtured through thoughtfully designed routines that instil pride and equip them with essential life skills. The setting is dedicated to fostering a love of reading from an early age, offering a child and adult library that children eagerly use and share with their parents. What it's like Children are extremely happy and settled at this highly nurturing and caring nursery. The inspirational leaders and staff are dedicated to their roles and work tirelessly to provide the very best care and education for all children. Leaders and staff are passionate about their whole nursery community and aim to do the very best they can for all children, families and staff. Highly nurturing Child-led learning Outdoor learning on a farm Fosters independence Passionate about reading Exceptional SEND support ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2003 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Acorns Nursery Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10410185 Lead inspector Alexandra Beardmore Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284879)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY257600) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-acorns-nursery-b78-3ef-ey257600) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Acorns Nursery Last inspected 22 July 2025 · Alexandra Beardmore 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 are extremely happy and settled at this highly nurturing and caring nursery. The inspirational leaders and staff are dedicated to their roles and work tirelessly to provide the very best care and education for all children. Leaders and staff are passionate about their whole nursery community and aim to do the very best they can for all children, families and staff. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff are passionate about their whole nursery community and aim to do the very best they can for all children, families and staff. - Leaders and staff create a unique, ambitious and meticulously sequenced curriculum and learning environment, which inspires children's curiosity and promotes child-led learning. - Staff make the most of the nursery's location on a working farm to ensure that children learn first-hand about the natural world around them. - Leaders and staff are passionate about encouraging children to develop an early love of reading and books. - Children's independence flourishes through thoughtfully designed routines, which instil pride and equip children with essential life skills. Inspection #10410185 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284879) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are highly engaged with their play and make superb progress from their individual starting points. Staff advocate for children in a determined manner and are relentless in their quest to secure the support that some children need to make the very best progress. Outdoor space Staff make the most of the nursery's location on a working farm to ensure that children learn first-hand about the natural world around them. Children enjoy visiting the animals on the farm and have an exceptional knowledge of how the environment changes throughout the year. ## Parent Reviews of Little Acorns Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLndpsgj0c-h4Hv2bSzLOHCWhi5MWDS3h9PtBkGskpoOuo0dw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Paul Young a year ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2emU3T0ZnEAE!2m1!1s0x4870af299ac4be1d:0xdc6827d02fe537e4) Reviews from Google for Little Acorns Nursery. 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