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Little Acorns Nursery # Little Acorns Nursery in Camelford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2023) · Camelford Hall, Clease Road, Camelford, PL32 9PL · Cornwall Number of places 20 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Acorns Nursery, established in November 2006, is conveniently located behind Clease Hall, a short walk from Camelford town centre. This non-profit organisation, operating with charitable status, is overseen by a voluntary committee, primarily composed of parents, elected annually. The day nursery boasts a main playroom and a dedicated sensory room, complemented by an outdoor area for children to explore. Registered with OFSTED, Little Acorns is authorised to care for up to 20 children per session, catering to children aged between 2 and 5 years. The day nursery is open during school term time, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, offering full-day, morning, and afternoon sessions. They actively partner with parents, ensuring a strong connection between home and the nursery to support each child's unique learning and development journey. Their curriculum incorporates programmes like 'Letters and Sounds' to aid literacy development and promotes good dental hygiene in line with EYFS guidance. Little Acorns is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that fosters active learning and holistic development through play, helping children build confidence, learn new skills, and prepare for school. Our ethos Our setting aims to provide high quality care and education for children below statutory school age; work in partnership with parents to help children to learn and develop; provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment; add to the life and well-being of the local community; and offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and values diversity. We believe that each child is an individual and should be supported this way as they grow. We help children build on their confidence, learn new skills, and strive towards achieving their full potential. We will teach the children to have respect and consideration for others whilst encouraging good values. What it's like Managers have created a warm and nurturing learning environment that children love to attend. Children feel happy and safe and eagerly run into the pre-school to greet their friends and the staff. Managers and staff have created an ambitious curriculum that supports children to advance across all areas of learning. Charity-run OFSTED-registered Offers sensory room ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (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 →](http://www.littleacornscamelford.co.uk) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am – 3pm, during school term time Session types full day, morning session, afternoon session Age range 2 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Acorns Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10291748 Lead inspector Victoria Jones Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223609)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/102788) 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://www.littleacornscamelford.co.uk) Camelford Hall, Clease Road, Camelford, PL32 9PL Opening hours Monday to Friday, 9am – 3pm, during school term time ## Explore day nurseries near Camelford - [Day nurseries in Camelford](/search?q=Camelford) - [Day nurseries in South West](/search?q=South+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-acorns-nursery-pl32-9pl-102788) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Acorns Nursery Last inspected 14 June 2023 · Victoria Jones 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 Managers have created a warm and nurturing learning environment that children love to attend. Children feel happy and safe and eagerly run into the pre-school to greet their friends and the staff. Managers and staff have created an ambitious curriculum that supports children to advance across all areas of learning. Inspector highlights - Managers have created a warm and nurturing learning environment. - The curriculum is ambitious for all children and supports them to advance across all areas of learning. - Staff create activities in the outdoor and indoor areas that thoroughly cover the curriculum. - Managers support children to be ready for their next stage of learning and have created a purposeful curriculum. - Relationships with parents are strong, and managers recognise the impact this has on children's learning and development. Areas to develop - 1 extend staff questioning so that children have more opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas with others - 2 strengthen the planning of group activities to ensure that the older and most-able children are consistently provided with further challenge - 3 develop group story times so that children can listen without distractions Inspection #10291748 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223609) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > Parents feed back that they are happy with the care their children receive and that children love to attend the pre-school. “ > Parents of the most able children and children with SEND comment that staff offer good, specialised support for their child and that children make good progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The fish in a fishing game have squeezy pearls inside to support the sensory needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children with SEND make good progress in their communications skills, and staff read to children often. Outdoor space Staff create activities in the outdoor and indoor areas that thoroughly cover the curriculum. They ensure that children who prefer to spend time outdoors make good progress across all the areas of learning. Children of all ages demonstrate strength and balance as they explore an outdoor obstacle course. Inspection history Date: June 2007 - July 2023 Good - June 2023 Good - January 2018 Good - December 2017 Good - May 2017 Requires improvement - April 2015 Good - March 2015 Good - May 2010 Good - April 2010 Good - June 2007 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Little Acorns Nursery ### What are the opening hours at Little Acorns Nursery? ### How does settling in work at Little Acorns Nursery? ### What outdoor space does Little Acorns Nursery have? ### Which curriculum approach does Little Acorns Nursery use? ### From what age does Little Acorns Nursery accept children? ### Does Little Acorns Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ## About the setting Little Acorns Nursery opened in 1980 and re-registered in 2006. It is located in Camelford, Cornwall. The nursery is open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time only. There are 10 members of staff who work directly with children. Of those, one holds a relevant early years qualifications at level 6, eight are qualified at level 3 and one is unqualified. A childcare-qualified administrator supports the day-to-day running of the setting. The nursery receives early education funding to provide free places for children aged two, three and four years. URN 102788 Registered person Little Acorns Nursery at Camelford 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 ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=little-acorns-nursery-pl32-9pl-102788) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. 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