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Oaks From Acorns Private Day Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2024)
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4.4(5 Google reviews) ·Unit One, Reedley Business Centre, Reedley, Burnley, BB10 2TY · Lancashire
Number of places
134 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2024
Local authority
Lancashire

About this day nursery

Oaks from Acorns Private Day Nursery in Reedley, Burnley, caters to children aged 0-8 years in a secure setting, continuously monitored by CCTV. The day nursery focuses on an inclusive approach, fostering equality and dignity for all families while providing a warm and stimulating environment where learning occurs through purposeful play.

With a team of qualified and experienced staff, the nursery guides each child on a personalised learning journey, tailored to their individual needs and aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. This curriculum, based on prior learning and play experiences, is designed to develop the whole child at their own pace.

The facility boasts a large enclosed outdoor play area for children aged two and above, in addition to a smaller soft-play playground exclusively for babies.

Our ethos

The nursery promotes an inclusive approach that ensures equality and dignity for all the children and families and provides a warm, welcoming, safe, secure and stimulating environment where children learn through purposeful play. Each child is taken on a learning journey that is planned to meet their individual needs and links to the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. This is a planned curriculum based on prior learning and play experiences that develops the whole child.

What it's like

There have been significant improvements to the quality of care and education since the last inspection. Children benefit from an appropriately ambitious curriculum. Staff provide responsive interactions that help children to develop a sense of security and confidently explore learning activities.

CCTV securityInclusive approachEYFS curriculumOutdoor play areas

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age band (under 2s, 2-3 years, and over 3s) with options for full weeks or individual full days. Morning and afternoon sessions are also offered at varying rates. Sibling discounts are available, and children aged three and over can access government funding.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • A 10% sibling discount is available for the second and third child.
  • Children aged 3 years and over can access the free early years entitlement funding.
  • Morning and afternoon sessions are available at varying rates for each age group.

Key facts

Session types

Full day, Morning session, Afternoon session

Age range

0 - 8 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Oaks From Acorns Private Day Nursery

Last inspected 9 December 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

There have been significant improvements to the quality of care and education since the last inspection. Children benefit from an appropriately ambitious curriculum. Staff provide responsive interactions that help children to develop a sense of security and confidently explore learning activities.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has taken swift action to meet all the actions raised at the last inspection. They have identified areas for improvement and engaged with other professionals and staff to develop shared values.
  • The newly planned curriculum supports children to gain core knowledge and skills that is relevant for them.
  • Staff carry out regular assessments on children's progress. They use the information gained to plan for the child's next steps.
  • Physical development is supported well. The curriculum plan and daily routines focus on the development of children's good physical skills.
  • Children's good health and well-being is prioritised.

Areas to develop

  • 1develop the quality of staffs interactions with children so that children understand what is expected of them and can respond appropriately
  • 2support staff to further develop their understanding of the curriculum to ensure that the content, sequencing and progression in the areas of learning are secure for every child
  • 3provide more individualised support to staff to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Inspection #10365337 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff assess children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning. This helps all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to gain the essential skills and knowledge they need for future life. Staff work in partnership with other agencies such as specialist teachers and the Portage team to support the early identification of additional needs.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Google Reviews of Oaks From Acorns Private Day Nursery

4.4
(5 Google reviews)
Mohsin Ilyas (Snapchat: Moh5in)
5 years ago

After doing some intensive research on local nurseries I feel confident that I have found one of the best. Both my boys attend here and I have nothing but praise for the all the staff. Every single day the key worker has a clear and honest account of what my child has done and it is usually followed with some feedback and suggestions. My children were very shy and introvert but I have seen them blossom immensely and become strong and independent after attending Oaks From Acorn. The drive home with my child gives me a clear indication in how much they enjoy attending. Covid - Since the pandemic Oaks From Acorn have been very vigilant in following their procedures and at all instances are transparent and upfront with any developments. No parents are allowed in and staff ensure children wash their hands on entering - I have seen this first hand on every instance. Highly recommended this nursery. Thank you staff!!

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Kelly Brookfield
4 years ago

Last year I was in a situation where I needed to find childcare for my 1 year old. I was last minute let down by another nursery (I say last minute, I had a month to arrange childcare). One of the first nursery's on my list was Oaks from Acorns. I think I spoke with Sarah for a good 30 minutes, and then addition 15 minutes with Laura baby room leader. I didnt ring the other nursery's on my list, if people had time for me. They had time for my baby! She absolutely adores all of the nursery nurses that work with her! Its brought her out of her shell, she cant wait to get in the car to go to nursery, and generally just walks in now and is off up the stairs. The baby room girls are a testament to the nursery, and I have no doubt I will feel the same way when she moves up a room! Thanks OFA keep doing what you're doing as it working, my little girl is genuinely happy!

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O Arr
3 years ago

The staff are good but the nursery is very old fashioned. The facilities are dated and limited and so are the resources. They don’t have a communication platform or app and have made this decision based on finances only. They rarely go out for walks or to the playing fields opposite their nursery which is a shame. That being said, my child has progressed with the support of his key workers.

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Charlotte Thompson
3 years ago

My daughter has attended Oaks from Acorns for 2 years. I can't fault this nursery, All the staff are lovely. My daughter loves it and she has come on leaps and bounds since attending this nursery.

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T R
2 years ago

Fantastic nursery with wonderful staff. Both of my children have been here and they were well cared for and happy.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2024

Date: January 2011

  • December 2024Good
  • July 2024Inadequate
  • August 2018Outstanding
  • August 2014Good
  • January 2011Outstanding

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About the setting

Oaks From Acorns Private Day Nursery registered in 2010 and is situated in Burnley, Lancashire. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff, one of whom holds an early years qualification at level 5, one holds level 4, seven hold level 3, and four hold level 2. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery provides funded education for children aged under two, three and four years.

URN
EY414414
Registered person
Reedley Childcare Limited
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
Inadequate

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