--- title: "Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School, Rochester | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-acres-day-nursery-and-pre-school-me3-8gy-2708487 description: "Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School in Rochester — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · 60 Oakleigh Grove, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8GY · Medway Number of places 60 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2024 Local authority Medway ## About this early years setting Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School in Rochester, Kent, offers comprehensive childcare services for children from birth to five years old. Open 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm, the nursery provides a stimulating environment focused on high-quality education delivered by experienced and qualified staff. The facility boasts a spacious garden with free-flow access from two of its rooms, allowing children to move seamlessly between indoor and outdoor learning areas. Little Acres Nursery emphasises the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring that all children receive an integrated approach to early learning and care, fostering confidence and supporting their development from an early age. They also offer a 5% discount to NHS workers and accept various government funding schemes to make childcare more accessible for families. Our ethos Little Acres Nursery emphasises the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring that all children receive an integrated approach to early learning and care, fostering confidence and supporting their development from an early age. They provide a stimulating environment focused on high-quality education. What it's like Children settle extremely well at this welcoming nursery, forming good attachments with their key person. Staff provide meaningful learning experiences that captivate children's interests, building on their curiosities and existing knowledge. They also have high expectations for behaviour, supporting children to learn what is expected of them. High-quality childcare Experienced staff Spacious garden with free-flow access EYFS framework NHS discount ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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. ## Key facts Opening hours 8am till 6pm Monday to Friday 51 weeks of the year. Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School Last inspected 25 June 2024 · Nicky Chambers 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 Inspector highlights - The manager is extremely passionate and ambitious, with a clear vision for the nursery, and makes good use of training to develop staff knowledge and skills. - Children benefit from a gradual settling-in process and well-planned transitions between rooms, with staff working closely with local schools. - Staff provide valuable experiences for children to learn about their community and the wider world, including visits from local people. - Children have a positive attitude to learning and are motivated to join in with exciting activities, benefiting from lots of interaction with staff. - The passionate special educational needs coordinator works closely with children's key person, parents, and external professionals to plan precise support for children with SEND, who consequently achieve well and make good progress. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to enhance their skills, so they understand how to adapt their teaching to further extend children's learning, in particular, when children feel less confident - 2 review the organisation of daily routines to ensure that children are not waiting for long periods of time Inspection #10349910 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254059) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the care and support their children receive. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The passionate special educational needs coordinator knows the needs of children well. She works closely with children's key person, parents, and external professionals, which helps her to plan precise support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Consequently, children with SEND achieve well and make good progress in relation to their capabilities. Outdoor space Children relish spending time outdoors. They build their balance and coordination as they ride bikes and explore on climbing apparatus. Younger children enjoy pulling themselves up onto low-level equipment, which helps to support their large-muscle skills. ## Google Reviews of Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School 5.0 (3 Google reviews) Georgie Castle a year ago My daughter started Little Acres Nursery when she turned 1 in January of this year. I could not be happier with the care she receives. The staff are so kind and communicative. It is such a brilliant nursery full of joy and warmth. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURfeHBfdmR3EAE!2m1!1s0x47d8cf42a95c290d:0xcf93fe2752bebf71) Ellie Potter 2 years ago My gorgeous grandson Jaxson attends this nursery. When he started at little acres he was classed as non verbal. They started the process of a speech therapist. Not only have all the staff at little acres helped Jaxson he can now say a few single words. He has also made some amazing friends. He has grown up so much from starting back in November 2022. Would I recommend Little Acres? Of course I would. It’s a no brainer Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKd2N6T1hnEAE!2m1!1s0x47d8cf42a95c290d:0xcf93fe2752bebf71) Ellie Potter 2 years ago Truly one of the best private nursery schools around. Not only have the helped Jaxson reach a level from non verbal at three to Saing a few words. We have potty trained him in 3 weeks at nursery. Georgia, Debbie, and all the staff here amazing at what they do. I have always wanted to send my children to somewhere, knowing he will have structure in everything he does. And it is all down to the staff Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwMWJfYm9nRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d8cf42a95c290d:0xcf93fe2752bebf71) Reviews from Google for Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=14957578232272961393&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 25 June 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50254059) ## Frequently asked about Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School ### From what age does Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School accept children? ### What do parents value about Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School? ### What is Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School working on improving? ### What type of early years setting is Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School? ### How was Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School rated by Ofsted? ### When is Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Rochester Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Acres Day Nursery and Pre-School. - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Phoenix Day Nurseries UK Rochester · ME3 8JQ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/phoenix-day-nurseries-uk-limited-me3-8jq-2716602 - Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Smilers Rochester · ME3 8LE https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smilers-me3-8le-ey266973 - Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Smilers Rochester · ME2 4JY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/smilers-ltd-me2-4jy-156085 - Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Witty Kiddies Strood Rochester · ME2 3BA 4.6(28 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/witty-kiddies-strood-me2-3ba-2659572 - Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Rainbows Day Nursery Strood · ME2 4JA 4.9(17 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-me2-4ja-2647197 - Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### The Hundred of Hoo Nursery & Kids Club Rochester · ME3 9HH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-hundred-of-hoo-nursery-kids-club-ltd-me3-9hh-ey468317 See all nurseries in Rochester →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Rochester ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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