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Little Acorns Nursery in Skipton (BD23 2UE)

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2024)
·Unit 1, Acorn Business Park, Skipton, BD23 2UE · North Yorkshire
Number of places
38 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2024
Local authority
North Yorkshire

About this day nursery

Little Acorns Nursery in Skipton offers a nurturing and inspiring early years environment, established by an experienced headteacher with a passion for providing children with a strong educational foundation. The nursery prides itself on its unique, vocabulary-rich curriculum and fosters a warm, inclusive atmosphere designed to build strong, trusting relationships among staff, parents, and children.

The dedicated and highly trained team is committed to embedding the nursery's foundational ethos into every aspect of their daily practice, ensuring children are inspired, nurtured, and encouraged to learn in a supportive setting. Located in Skipton, North Yorkshire, the nursery operates all year round, providing comprehensive care and early education.

What it's like

Staff provide a safe and homely environment where children feel happy and emotionally well-being. Children quickly settle into their play and have strong, trusting relationships with nurturing staff. Staff also plan opportunities for children to get to know their local community, including visits to the theatre and local parks.

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.00pm We are open all year but close for bank holidays.

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Acorns Nursery

Last inspected 3 April 2024

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

Staff provide a safe and homely environment where children feel happy and emotionally well-being. Children quickly settle into their play and have strong, trusting relationships with nurturing staff. Staff also plan opportunities for children to get to know their local community, including visits to the theatre and local parks.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff provide a safe and homely environment for children and engage in sensitive, caring interactions.
  • Children have strong and trusting relationships with staff.
  • Staff plan opportunities for children to get to know the local community, including visits to the theatre and local parks.
  • Staff place a priority on books, helping children experience the joy of reading from a very young age.
  • Managers have an effective oversight of quality and demonstrate a great commitment to supporting and developing the staff team.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff in the baby room to develop a greater understanding of how to promote children's speaking skills, with particular regard to the use of dummies.
Inspection #10336130 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly about the nurturing staff and how well they accommodate children's individual needs.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff identify gaps in children's learning and effectively use additional funding to promote their individual needs. They work with external agencies for expert support, ensuring all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, reach their developmental milestones.

Outdoor space

Older children skilfully use pedals outside to ride bicycles. Managers intend to extend the outdoor environment to provide greater opportunities for children who prefer to play outdoors.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

3 April 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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