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Little Acorns Padiham

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
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5.0(4 parent reviews) ·Chapel House, Victoria Road, Burnley, BB12 8RF · Lancashire
Number of places
84 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Little Acorns Padiham provides a nurturing and supportive environment for children, focusing on each child's individual growth and well-being. The nursery aims to help every child reach their full potential, promoting development in a setting that feels like a second home.

The highly-regarded establishment consistently receives positive feedback and high ratings from families, reflecting its commitment to quality childcare. Conveniently located in Padiham, it serves families from surrounding areas including Hapton, Rose Grove, Burnley, Altham, Huncoat, Read, Simonstone, Sabden, Higham, and Wood End.

The nursery is dedicated to providing a strong foundation for children, preparing them for primary school and future success through a combination of care, respect, and educational support.

What it's like

Leaders have been responsive to weaknesses identified at the last inspection, providing staff with clear feedback and targeted training. This has positively impacted curriculum implementation, which is aspirational and well-sequenced, with a strong focus on communication and language skills. Leaders and staff are aspirational for all children and support them to make good progress.

Highly-regarded nurserySupports government funding schemesFocus on individual child development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Acorns Padiham

Last inspected 7 May 2025

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

Leaders have been responsive to weaknesses identified at the last inspection, providing staff with clear feedback and targeted training. This has positively impacted curriculum implementation, which is aspirational and well-sequenced, with a strong focus on communication and language skills. Leaders and staff are aspirational for all children and support them to make good progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have implemented clear assessment procedures to monitor the impact of the curriculum on children's progress.
  • Staff have a clear understanding of each child's next steps in learning and plan engaging experiences that build on their knowledge.
  • Staff support children's hand-eye coordination superbly, consulting with local schools to enhance the curriculum.
  • Leaders value the importance of providing lots of opportunities for children to enjoy stories.
  • Staff introduce opportunities to teach children about healthy lifestyles.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to define learning intentions for activities more clearly so that the impact on what children know as a result of participating is clear
  • 2support staff in how to consistently support children to regulate their emotions.
Inspection #10356555 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders respond swiftly when children may benefit from extra help, making appropriate referrals and using additional funding to support individual needs. Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) speak positively about the nursery's commitment to multi-agency working. These links help all children, including those with SEND and additional funding, make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children benefit from many experiences to play outside in the fresh air and by walking in the community.

Parent Reviews of Little Acorns Padiham

5.0
(4)
Emily Quintana
4 months ago

My little boy (almost 3) has been coming here since 8 months old. He loves it! He’s always happy and clean. Fed well and clearly has good relationships with staff and children. He is developing really well and milestones hit ahead of age recommendation according to the EYFS. Thank you to Ria and her team!

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Harley Fallows
10 months ago

Best nursery in Burnley. My little boy is loved and cared for like he is at home. The ladies who run the room and the nursery are absolutely fantastic. They cater for my child’s dairy allergy and he never goes without. I’ve never met a team of nursery staff who genuinely care about the children. You won’t find a better nursery in Burnley.

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Sarah
a year ago

Impressive nursery, all the staff are extremely friendly and really have fantastic knowledge and care with children! Highly recommend, to be able to feel comfortable and confident that your little one is safe and having a fantastic time here and learning lots! Thanks Ria, Ashleigh, Tracey, Katie and team! It’s been an amazing experience so far, can’t wait for my little boy to develop further. The daily pictures you receive on an app too is just amazing, seeing how they are getting on with there day, very assuring!

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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: June 2024

  • May 2025Good
  • June 2024Requires improvement

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