Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School

St Andrews C of E School, Lockhart Road, Cobham KT11 2AX
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  • Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School, Cobham
Little Acorns is a purpose-built, homely day nursery that works in close conjunction with Silverwood's Forest school. It is safely tucked away within the grounds of St Andrews school, giving that extra peace of mind when considering the safety and local environment surrounding the setting.

The official opening hours are 8 am-6 pm but many of the staff offer a privately arranged 'early drop' service from 7:30 am. So if you have a train to run for, they can help. Many of the staff also babysit so could be there to help out around the nursery hours, (this is a private arrangement between yourself and the staff).

They have 4 age groups and believe the differences between these age groups really matters. After all, there is a huge difference between a 6-month-old and a 2-year-old! That being said, they place children into the rooms based on each child's own personal development and stage, not just their age.

The Baby room starts at 3 months and goes up to 18 months.
The Tinies room starts at 18 months and goes up to 26 months.
The Toddler room starts at 26 months and goes up to 38 months.
The Pre-School starts at 38 months and finishes when your child leaves happy, confident and ready for school.

The staff at Little Acorns consider themselves so lucky to have a lot of wonderful outside space, with a dedicated garden for the Babies, a dedicated garden for the Tinies and a shared garden for the Toddlers and Pre-School. This allows the children to explore and play safely and also for the older children to be as boisterous as they need to be, with plenty of space and without the worry of the tiny ones getting hurt. They also have an area at the front of the nursery where Forest school sessions are held.

Staff like to keep all the children happy, learning and busy and have lots of wonderful activities day to day, but also enjoy some special extras such as Hart Beeps, Giggles & Wrinkles, pets & ponies.

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Care Provided by Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Emily Towers
  • Person in charge
  • Emily Towers (Owner/Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 57
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School

  • Under 2's £69 per day,
    Toddlers £66 per day,
    Pre school £65 per day.
    15 and 30 hour funded rates can be viewed on our website
  • Parking

  • Being in the school grounds means it's easy to stop and drop off and that you'll normally be fine to park directly outside the nursery itself. Other than busy school drop off and collection times when you'll need to use the car park slightly to the right of the nursery instead.


Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School Reviews (25)

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Review from Susie T (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughters have loved Little Acorns. It is such a warm friendly place that has really helped their confidence to grow. They have forest school sessions on site and plenty of outside space. I highly recommend.

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Review from Rosanna A (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a really positive experience at Little Acorns since our little boy started there last year. The staff are incredibly friendly and warm, they always make a fuss of our son when he arrives each day which is lovely. Communication from management is very good and any questions get answered immediately.
They have genuine care and interest in the children. We feel it's a great place for our little boy to learn and become more independent whilst getting the care and attention he needs.

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Review from Alex M (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I wrote a review for Little Acorns two years ago for my daughter and now have a son there.
My experience for the last 4 years has been a consistently good one.
Can't fault the team, facilities or food.
Happy children = happy parents.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has only just started at Little Acorns, and is on her 3rd full day at the nursery, having had settle sessions every day last week. The staff have been extremely supportive from the get go with helping to ensure my daughter had the smoothest start to her time here. It has been a huge adjustment
for her to suddenly be at nursery for the long days and I expected it to be tricky, but the staff have made it so easy for both of us to adjust. They are always so friendly at the door, made sure to keep in touch during those first days and have definitely managed to build a good relationship with my daughter in such a short space of time. Looking forward to watching her flourish here in this lovely setting.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It's wonderful seeing my son gets excited about going to the Little Acorns Nursery. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualised way. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and
loving environment and we are very thankful to the whole team.

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Review from Emily E (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Little Acorns last month and we are so pleased we made the decision to send her to this fantastic nursery. The team are incredibly kind and knowledgeable about early years and really made my daughter feel safe and secure from day 1. They run a comprehensive settling in programme
so the transition is gradual and little ones can get used to their new environment. The team also regularly keep you updated via the Famly app and are just so kind and caring with lots of cuddles and activities. Super impressed so far.

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Review from Lucy P (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son clearly loves, and thrives, from being at Little Acorns. The staff are warm, caring and attentive and always give clear feedback at picks ups so I know what my son has been upto, when he last fed and slept etc. Having gone back to work relatively early (and feeling quite guilty about it) it is
such a relief to know that he is in good, safe and loving hands at nursery. I cant recommend Little Acorns enough!

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

By far the best nursery I have seen and experienced. Already signed up my unborn child as I cannot fault the staff and the experience they give my son


They are always so accommodating, go above and beyond their job.


Always get sad leaving rooms only to find the next is just as amazing.


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Review from Leticia R (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son had the best experience at Little Acorns. He has attended the nursery for 4 years. He made so many friends and the staff are very nice, helpful and caring. Our son learnt many things taught in a fun way. We are very pleased with Little Acorns.

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Review from Michelle R (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Acorns is a fantastic nursery. From being welcomed into the baby room to developing all the way up to pre-school, every room is full of loving and caring staff and appropriate developmental equipment and learning opportunities. And they go the extra mile by organising forest school, animal visits
from zoos, growing fruits and vegetables, class pets, bouncy castle on special occasions, the annual family picnic, the list goes on! Plus the extra added bonus is that it’s affordable. We have always felt we get a lot for our money at Little Acorns. The staff are brilliant and form great relationships with the children and the parents. It’s a really special place.

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Review from Danielle H (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be happier with the way in which Little Acorns have supported and nourished my children over recent years, from baby rooms to toddler and then pre-school. Their caring, loving and homely environment has helped my little ones to flourish in so many ways. They have wonderful activities which
are so varied and really engage the kids at every level. Of course, the real key is that the staff are wonderful and always so supportive to both children and parents through many up's and downs during those formative years. The nursery honestly feels more like a family than a business to me, and I had no hesitation about sending both my children there knowing how much they enjoy every day. Thank you, Little Acorns team, for all you do and continue to do for our future generation!

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Review from Rob C (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two girls at Little Acorns, both started in the baby room and both love going. Our daughters come home happy and thoroughly worn out (important for a good nights sleep for us). The staff are all fantastic and always very caring and attentive. We get lots of updates and photos throughout the
day of how our daughters are doing which is really nice. Overall I would thoroughly recommend Little Acorns as I feel the staff really do care about the children like they were family.

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Review from Linda H (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Little Acorns since she was 6 months old and is now 3 years old, so in this sense, Little Acorns staff have become her second family. I say this because, like most families would, they have taken time to learn who she is as an individual and supported her personality to grow
into a confident and curious little girl. I always feel happy leaving her as I can see the warmth and safety she feels in her relationships with staff. I have been most impressed by her start at preschool. I really enjoy seeing the way staff make learning fun for them all. The children all seem to play well together. My child has never come home with any upsets about friendships. I believe this comes from the way staff are helping the children learn to share and care for each other. Management have also always been very professional and supportive when queries or information has been required.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been with Little Acorns since he was a baby and he loves it, even over weekends he is asking to go to school and that it means a lot to us, the confidence he has gained is amazing.
Honestly, I cannot praise enough the staff there, they are an amazing team not only in charge of our child
safety and development but also in charge of our (parents) peace of mind as I can carry on with my day to day jobs knowing that my son is in the best hands ever.
Thank you ever so much to everyone.

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Review from Perle P (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been to 3 nurseries from the age of 1 and this nursery is by far the best one. My daughter has been so happy attending Little Acorns. She comes home beaming with joy every time.
The teachers are fabulous, the level of communication from them about how my daughter is getting along day
to day is amazing.
I can’t fault anything about Little Acorns.

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Review from Kristin S (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Little Acorns for many months, and my youngest son recently joined. I've been pleased with the care Little Acorns has provided for my children. Communication between the teachers, management, and myself has been pleasant, professional, informative, and timely. I enjoy viewing
pictures and videos of what the children are doing each day they attend. My children have learned many new skills since beginning at Little Acorns and continue to thrive in the exceptional learning/play environments. All the children get along nicely and the staff are quite nurturing to their unique needs. I have never noted any unsafe situations, and the conditions of the school areas inside and out are clean and sanitary. Any individual considering sending their child to Little Acorns can rest assured their child will be safe and well cared for.

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Review from Vera K (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a very good nursery with high standards. Nursery teachers are exceptional with children and my daughter really likes spending here time there. She has a Type 1 Diabetes and Little Acorns have accommodated perfectly to her needs. The nursery has plenty of outdoor space which is very important
for me. I cannot recommend Little Acorns enough! Brilliant place!

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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending since he was 14 months old and settled in immediately. There is a true family atmosphere at Little Acorns, whilst maintaining high professional standards. Every member of staff is invested in every child and nurtures their emotional, social and early years educational needs.
Little Acorns is not simply a day-care facility - I have watched my son flourish here.
As a parent, I have felt extremely well supported. The staff are experienced and have been helpful in helping me navigate the minefield that is a growing child. My son is currently in pre-school and due to start reception this year. I am extremely confident that he will make the transition to school with ease, not least since the early years education offered at Little Acorns has given him a head start. My son talks fondly of his 'teachers' and it is clear that he loves and respects them.
I would recommend Little Acorns without hesitation!

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Little Acorns for almost two years, starting in baby room, via tinies and now toddlers. We were recommended the nursery by a friend and knew from our first look round that this was the right place to send our daughter. The rooms and gardens are great, with lots of exciting/interesting
toys to keep the children engaged. They always seem to do lots of Arts & Crafts, which our daughter loves. Forest School is another hit. The staff in each room have been, without exception, brilliant and look after the children so well. The low staff turnover rate speaks volumes and is really reassuring for us as parents. One of the best things for us is the app that’s updated during the day so we can always see what our daughter has been doing. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Little Acorns.

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Review from Sarah E (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two very happy boys at Little Acorns. One in Baby Room and one who started in Baby Room and has made his way up to Pre-School. The staff are wonderful - caring, fun and engaging. They make every effort to ensure the children are happy and developing and raise concerns where necessary. We always
receive beautiful handmade pieces for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, Valentine’s Day etc. made by the children. There are lots of activities on offer (pre COVID-19) eg forest school, music, visiting the local care homes, horses and animals visit the nursery etc. The outside space is fantastic and well stocked with everything to keep children busy. We have been very pleased with the phonics and education aspect too. We have had such a positive experience with Little Acorns and would highly recommend to anyone.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School accepts?

Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School Open?

Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School have capacity for?

Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School has capacity for a total of 57 Children.

How far is Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School to the centre of Cobham?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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