Little Acorns
Little Acorns is an independently run day nursery located in West Hagbourne village on the outskirts of Didcot. We offer individual care for all the children in a warm and friendly environment. The nursery has an extensive outdoor area which is made full use of with lots of outdoor play and activities. Serious 4 Sports, Tattybumpkins (yoga play) and French are included in the fees.
As each family has individual needs, please feel free to contact us at any time to arrange a visit or discuss your personal requirements in detail.
Ofsted Information
- Current judgement
- Good
Ofsted Inspection
- Ofsted URN
- EY462210Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
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Inspection History Date type Outcome 09/05/2014 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 29/08/2018 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 20/04/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Requires Improvement 16/02/2023 Re-inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Amanda Mansbridge
- Contact Position
- Manager
- Telephone
- 01235 851423 01235 851423
- littleacornox11@gmail.com
- Website
- https://littleacornsdidcot.com/
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- Notes
Emails are checked daily and we will make every effort to respond within 48 hours
Where to go
- Name
- Little Acorns (West Hagbourne) Limited
- Address
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Little Acorns
Main Street
West Hagbourne
Didcot
Oxfordshire - Postcode
- OX11 0NA
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- Notes
The babies have their own rooms consisting of a large open plan play room, a sleep room and a room for messy play and meals.
The equipment in the baby room has been chosen carefully to ensure it is appropriate for their age.
Our Toddler rooms have lots of space, allowing the toddlers to express themselves through their play, these rooms are spacious and light.
There is a fenced garden area at the rear of their rooms which enables an open door policy here the children have the opportunity to use the outdoor and indoor areas equally (at all times supervised).
Pre-school have four rooms available to them, their facilities include IT, quiet, imagination and activity areas; sand play and arts and crafts. They have a separate dining area and have direct access to the outdoor area and in the summer an open door policy.
Our spacious garden is used by the children to grow flowers, runner beans, potatoes, strawberries and pumpkins.
Costs
- Details
Costs vary depending upon age and session. Please contact provider for details.
Availability
- Age Ranges
- From 0 years to 5 years
- Other notes
Please telephone to discuss your specific needs as a small independent nursery we aim to provide a home from home for our children.
Additional Information
- Providing services to
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0 - 4 years (pre-school)
4 - 11 years (primary school age)
Children - Notes
Please telephone to discuss your specific needs as a small independent nursery we aim to provide a home from home for our children.
- Supporting people with
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Physical disability
Hearing impairment
Vision impairment
Challenging behaviour
Learning difficulty
Mental health conditions
Autistic Spectrum Condition
Communication impairment
Inclusion Information
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Details
- Accessible parking also available
- Special Needs provision
- Yes
- Special Needs Experience
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Physical disability
Moderate learning difficulties
ADHD
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Aspergers syndrome or autistic spectrum disorders
Behaviour, emotional or social difficulties
Vision impairment
Conditions requiring medical support
Complex health needs
Disabilities affecting mobility
Able to assist with moving and handling
Hearing Impairment
Able to administer medication - Provision for special dietary needs
- Yes
- Experience
- Yes
- Details
- As all our meals are prepared and cooked on the premises we are able to meet individual children's dietary needs. We do not use beef, lamb or pork preferring to offer quorn/veggie products, chicken, turkey or fish. Our menus are on a five week rotation meaning if a child comes only on a Monday they receive five different dinners not the same thing each week.
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Experience
- Yes
- Details
- We have worked with several different cultures and introduce words and customs of different cultures into the nursery to cover all children attending
Childcare Information
Funded Places
- 2 year old funding
- No
- 3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
- Yes
- 3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
- Yes
- Term time only or stretched over more than 38 weeks
- Term Time
- Offering split funding with other providers
- Yes
- 30 hour summary
- No partner
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
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Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday - Friday 7:30am 6:00pm - Facilities
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Messy Play Area
Visit & Outings
Large Garden
Water play
0 - 1 steps into building
Accessible toilet
Pet Fish
Accessible changing facilities
Chickens
Arts and crafts
Pet Reptile
Quiet room/area
Computer
Playroom
Climbing Frame
Sleeping Area
Dressing up
Sandpit
Cooking
Slide
Educational Toys
School Pickups
Does offer school pickups
- Schools
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Blewbury Endowed Church of England Primary School
Hagbourne Church of England Primary School - Details
- Nurseries and pre-schools in the Blewbury and West Hagbourne areas. Please feel free to ask if we are able to pick up from other pre-schools or schools in the area.
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