Little Acorns Nursery

382 London Road, Stoneygate, Leicester LE2 2PN
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9.9 62 Reviews
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Little Acorns is rated Good by Ofsted. (Feb 2024)

Little Acorns Nursery offers a homely environment, that is safe and secure for childcare needs and an ideal social environment for children to build relationships and learn new skills. Childcare and education are supported by a strong healthy eating policy, for which the nursery has won a local award.

As well as a pleasant interior, the nursery has secure external play facilities, as well as its own sensory area, a musical trail and climbing equipment. Other pre-school resources include IT equipment.

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Care Provided by Little Acorns Nursery

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Mia Johnson (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas to New Year

Little Acorns Nursery Reviews (62)

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Little Acorns Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Acorns Nursery has 62 reviews.

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Review from A S (Aunt of Child) published on 4 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery manager is very lovely and helpful, any queries, she has always answered and is very down to earth. If at any point in the manager's absence I have had any queries/or just wanted a general chat, another specific staff member has always been there to help. The staff are lovely. Couldn't think
of a better nursery for my nephew to attend!

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi and thank you for your review on Little Acorns Nursery. We are glad to hear that you feel supported in your nephew's educational and childcare journey with us. We know how important it is for families to feel supported and cared for, especially when it comes to childcare. Thank you for trusting us with your nephew's care.


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Review from Shahin P (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find that Little Acorn's nursery in Stoneygate, Leicester has been excellent for my son. He has received a lot of support so far from his key workers in the Toddler room (2 to 3 years) and Preschool room, where he is currently.
I am very pleased with the nursery and the fantastic effort they have
made!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Children thrive in our welcoming nursery environment where their individual needs are nurtured and supported by our dedicated team.


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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has always been so helpful with settling my child into a nursery environment, always available to answer any queries I have, and my child has come on so well since joining Little Acorns. I feel she really enjoys spending time there, and the staff really care about how she's doing and the
progress she's making. It's given her the chance to make friends and learn new things and prepare her for school life. Very thankful for all the help and guidance through nursery life.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team closely support both children and their families. Children enjoy stimulating activities, informed by our bespoke education programmes, which help them develop important skills for the future. Our team strive to work in partnership with our families to share their expertise and listen to any issues or concerns they may have.


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Review from Phoebe M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Acorns and all the staff are absolutely amazing - they are so kind and caring and it has a really family feel to the environment. Both of my boys love going to nursery and my eldest's confidence has grown so much since making the decision to move them here. We get constant updates on the app
with photos which is always really nice to see. Both my children always come home so happy and speak so highly of all the staff, I have no worries about the boys whilst they are at nursery and would recommend to anyone.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Providing a nurturing and supportive environment is so important in helping children to feel happy, secure and confident whilst at nursery. Our app is a great communication tool which allows families to enjoy a great insight into their little one's nursery day.


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Review from Paul P (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful, kind and caring nursery where both of our children have flourished. They are genuinely excited to attend and we feel they are treated as individuals there. Our daughter speaks so fondly of all the staff that care for her and the exciting things they get up to. I have also been impressed
with the variety of healthy food on offer - children really enjoy this.
Management come from caring role which is important and are always easy to contact.
The nursery make the most of the outdoor space and children seem to spend a good amount of time outside which is great.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team ensure that children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day along with plenty of time out in the fresh air which is fantastic for their well-being.


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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending the nursery since she was 12 months aprox.
They have an app where you can clearly and easily see their activities during that day (food, sleep, etc).
My child does not like to eat her food at home, but she eats everything at the nursery. I have videos from the nursery
confirming this, and I'm amazed and also I know that they have everything under control. I can work without any worries because of them. My child feels loved and happy there and wouldn't change it for anything. Dreading when she has to go to school. They are also preparing her for school, writing through play, recognising her name, etc.
Amazing and welcoming staff. Nothing is too much for them, they're always keen and happy to help.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our app is a brilliant communication tool which helps to build a strong bond between nursery and home. Providing engaging ways to inspire and empower children to develop important skills for the future is such an important part of nursery.


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Review from Beenal N (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Acorns Nursery and Pre-school is an absolutely outstanding choice for your children. It offers a warm, secure, and comfortable environment that prioritises their well-being. The atmosphere is filled with lovely individuals, fostering a strong sense of community, care, and a genuine family feel.
I wholeheartedly recommend Little Acorns Nursery for its exceptional commitment to creating a nurturing space for children to thrive.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our kind, caring team is so passionate about helping children to learn and grow, and providing a warm, welcoming and nurturing nursery environment is an incredibly important part of that. Children feel happy, confident and supported, ready to explore and engage in their learning.


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Review from Aisha Y (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery since around 7/8 months, he enjoys it there and comes home happy. There are lots of fun activities to do and I get the updates on these on the new app they have which updates me on how he has eaten, slept, what he’s done basically everything. I know he’s in good
hands, as I drop him off he’s comfortable going to his carers in his room. Makes me happy that drop-offs are so easy. I’m happy with this nursery and this is my second son attending here. Highly recommend!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to read that your little one is happy here! Throughout the nursery day, children enjoy a great variety of fun activities which excite and engage them in their learning. Our app is a great communication tool which allows families to get a great insight into their little one's nursery day.


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Review from Aaliya M (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended since she was a year old. The staff are great, and nothing is too much trouble, always ready to accommodate. My daughter has come out of her shell since being at nursery and is so much more confident in social settings. The kids are always doing lots of fun activities, and she
gets a variety of meals which is great.
I have to personally thank one lady for her continued care and dedication towards my child. It truly means a lot; you’re fab (as are the rest of the Daises team!).

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the incredibly kind words about our team. It's so great to hear that they've been able to help your little one develop her confidence! Providing a supportive, nurturing, and empowering nursery environment where children feel safe to do so is incredibly important.


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Review from Manisha D (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been with the nursery for a few years now, with 2 children in at the same time. This nursery has a real family feel to it, and the staff go the extra mile to make you as parents and the children feel part of the family. As parents, we always have specific needs and desires for our children,
and the nursery staff are always happy to accommodate where possible. I'm glad I picked this nursery for my children.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that both of your little ones are thriving with us! Our knowledgeable team of practitioners really take the time to form supportive, caring relationships with both the children and their families.


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Review from Amrit M (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters have been coming since they were 18 months old and I cannot express enough how friendly and welcoming all the staff members are. My daughters have learnt alot since they have joined the nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Ensuring that our team consists of passionate, friendly and dedicated practitioners is so important in creating a nursery environment where children feel safe and happy. Alongside a great variety of fun, engaging activities, children enjoy our education programmes which have been specially designed to help them develop important skills for the future.


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Review from H K (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Little Acorns Nursery since he turned 8 Months. I couldn’t thank the staff enough for taking good care of him. His development has been outstanding. They do different activities with them every day. The nursery provides a variety of food and caters to all needs

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team is so passionate about providing exceptional care and education. They work hard to provide a great variety of fun, engaging activities alongside our specially-designed education programmes.


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Review from V C (Aunt of Child) published on 14 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Acorns has cared for my niece since she was 9 months old and now she is off to school in September. It will be a bittersweet goodbye to the nursery that has provided such a loving, warm and welcoming environment for my niece to learn. Her confidence has grown and have worked on getting her ready
for “big school”. They eat well with a range of foods offered with regular updates on how she has eaten on the app. Observations and reports are of a very high standard and nothing is ever too much for the staff. The staff have become like family and are often a part of our role-play at home. Highly recommend this nursery and I will definitely be bringing my baby here one day.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your niece's confidence has grown so much with us! Our friendly team works hard to provide a supportive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The nutritious nursery menus give children the opportunity to experience a variety of tasty, fresh flavours. Excellent communication is so important in building strong partnerships between nursery and home.


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Review from Georgia J (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Acorns has a warm, open, friendly environment - the preschool room have faced a lot of changes and still manage to have a smile on their face and keep the children as their main priority! My daughter is now 4 years old and has been here since she was 8 months. She has made unbreakable bonds with
so many staff members and children in her class. She has flourished and grown into a bright and independent little girl!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team is so passionate about providing exceptional childcare and education. They work hard to provide a supportive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.


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Review from Jessica P (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is thriving at Little Acorns Nursery. She is given so much love and care from the staff. She speaks about them at home often! She’s made lots of friends, both staff and children. She’s happy to be dropped off in the mornings. They provide her with a lovely routine, lots of activities and
yummy food which supports her development. All the team are always smiling and welcoming. Thank you for all your energy, support and excellent care you give. You all do an amazing job.

Reply from Alanah Hewett, Marketing Assistant at Little Acorns Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Thank you for the very kind words about our team! They are incredibly passionate about helping children to learn and grow and build warm, supportive relationships. We are so pleased that we have helped your little one to thrive and that they are enjoying their time at nursery.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery since September 2022. Very friendly members of staff who make my daughter feel at home. My daughter always comes home happy. It’s great to have feedback every day during pick-up. One friendly suggestion will be regarding communication from the management which
sometimes can be a little slow. Overall, I am very satisfied with the service so far. Thank you.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is happy here! Our friendly team work hard to provide a supportive, nurturing atmosphere where all children can thrive.


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Review from Tania R (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are caring and always keep us informed with a detailed handover. My son enjoys the activities and they are always accommodating for ad hoc days when needed. They are good at taking on feedback and acting upon it too. Keep up the great work!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team works hard to provide a variety of fun, engaging activities alongside our fantastic education programmes. Effective communication with our families is so important in maintaining a strong partnership between home and nursery.


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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is such a lovely nursery. Our daughter has been coming here since she was 15 months old and has spent time in both the baby room and the toddler room. She has flourished since being here and has a lovely relationship with her key worker. She is now nearly 2 and absolutely loves going to nursery.
We really can’t fault it. The staff are so friendly and attentive and they make such an effort to get to know the children. We are very happy.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one is flourishing with us! Our specially designed education programmes aim to nurture, inspire and empower children to develop a variety of skills and positive behaviours.


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Review from S D (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

This nursery felt like an informal franchise based off theory practices but in reality the education was poorly executed for my child in particular.
The preschool seemed chaotic, there was no attention to detail on my son and how he is developing. It felt like a playgroup rather than a nursery based
on educational requirements.
Some staff were very nice and can't fault them but do believe there needs to be more training involved.
Happy to discuss if required.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We would like to apologise for your experience with us and to reassure you that we are taking your comments seriously. Your comments have been escalated to the nursery management team but if you would like to discuss anything further, please don't hesitate to contact us on 0800 028 4500.


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Review from Tracey B (Grandmother of Child) published on 31 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Both my grandchildren attend this nursery and since they have started at around six months old in the baby room they have blossomed their way through until preschool receiving quality care and routines carefully thought through.

Reply from Jessica Lawrence, Marketing Executive at Little Acorns Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated. Your feedback has been passed on to the nursery management team.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Little Acorns Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.931 for Little Acorns Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (193 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.931

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Acorns Nursery is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Mia

Mia Johnson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Mia is a very enthusiastic and experienced practitioner who’s been with the nursery since 2011. She started her career with the nursery as a practitioner and worked her way up to Deputy Manager, with many responsibilities, including being the nursery SENCO officer.


Frequently Asked Questions about Little Acorns Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Acorns Nursery accepts?

Little Acorns Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Acorns Nursery Open?

Little Acorns Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Little Acorns Nursery have capacity for?

Little Acorns Nursery has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Little Acorns Nursery to the centre of Leicester?

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

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