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Little Acorns Pre School in Bradley Stoke

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
·Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL · South Gloucestershire
Number of places
30 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
South Gloucestershire

About this day nursery

Little Acorns Pre-School, located in Bradley Stoke, operates during term time from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday, offering sessions for children aged 2-4 years. The pre-school embraces a child-led approach, focusing on play and utilising children's interests to foster learning and development.

They work in partnership with families to achieve the best outcomes for each child, guided by their "Little Acorns" curriculum. The dedicated team of practitioners employs the "In The Moment Teaching" model, skillfully engaging with children to identify and expand on teachable moments.

Little Acorns boasts a spacious playroom with child-friendly facilities and resources. Additionally, they provide a secure outdoor area, access to surrounding green spaces and wooded areas, including a popular play park, and a developing "Acorns Garden" where children plant and grow various edible and sensory plants.

This ensures ample opportunities for outdoor play and learning. The nursery also features a "rainbow room" or sensory room, providing a calm space for reflection and offering activities like "Sparkle time" for small group engagement and story time.

Our ethos

Your child is at the heart of everything we do, and everything we are at Little Acorns. Our focus here is PLAY! We are a child-led pre-school, using your child’s interests to support their learning and development, working together with you and your family for their best possible outcomes. We use our team led, Little Acorns curriculum to support every child to become independent, curious, confident, resilient, empathetic, communicators!

What it's like

Children are happy and enjoy their time at this bright and inviting pre-school. They are motivated to learn and eager to explore the well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children develop secure attachments with staff and display good social skills and caring early friendships.

Child-led learningPlay-basedOutdoor focusSensory roomTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm, term time only

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

morning, afternoon, all day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Acorns Pre School

Last inspected 17 May 2023 · Holly Smith

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

Children are happy and enjoy their time at this bright and inviting pre-school. They are motivated to learn and eager to explore the well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children develop secure attachments with staff and display good social skills and caring early friendships.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are motivated to learn and eager to explore the well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning environments.
  • Children develop secure attachments with their key person and all staff who care for them.
  • Children learn about the world and living things as they hunt for insects in the garden.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well.
  • All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, are confident communicators.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to use their knowledge of children's individual learning needs and adopt a more-focused approach to their teaching to support children to make even better progress in their learning and development
  • 2consider further ways to promote children's engagement in more-energetic physical activities to fully promote their physical development and good health.
Inspection #10285747 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say how their children love the staff and how much they enjoy attending.

at the weekend, children proudly teach their family the pre-school's sign of the week.

they state that children are keen to help to prepare food at home as they are used to doing this at the pre-school.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well. The manager works closely with parents and external professionals to make sure that children receive consistent levels of support to help them to make the best possible progress.

Outdoor space

Children freely access the outdoor learning environment. They benefit from opportunities to develop their agility and core strength. Staff support children to swing and balance on equipment.

Inspection history
  • May 2023Good
  • October 2017Good
  • July 2014Good
  • July 2009Good

Frequently asked about Little Acorns Pre School

About the setting

Little Acorns Pre School operates from a community building in the centre of Bradley Stoke, in South Gloucestershire. It registered in 2004. The pre-school opens every weekday during term time. A team of eight staff work with the children and six of them, including the manager, hold early years qualifications at level 3.

URN
EY310695
Registered person
LA Childcare Ltd
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

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